Technology
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Apple is entering the credit card business this month with the launch of the first-ever Apple Card. The card works very similarly to other credit cards, with one major difference: It’s tied into the Apple ecosystem. The Apple Card is a Goldman Sachs-backed credit card that’s issued by Mastercard. This is the same Apple that makes…
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Data leaks and security breaches are everyday occurrences and becoming increasingly more common, with events like the Equifax breach which resulted in the leak of 56,200 drivers’ licenses, passports, and other forms of ID. Capital One was also hit with a data breach, affecting an estimated 100 million US individuals and approximately 6 million in…
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Oversharing is one of the most common security mistakes people make online, according to IBM Security. That’s because seemingly harmless details, like the name of your pet, could reveal clues about what your password might be, or the answers to your two-step verification questions. Additionally, it’s important to remain skeptical when you’re asked for personal data,…
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Every aspect of our life today can be guided by artificial intelligence algorithms–from choosing what route to take for your morning commute, what music you listen to, what products you are offered on your phone, whom to take on a date, to complex legal and judicial matters. Big tech companies like Google and Facebook use…
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Generation Z, defined as consumers born between 1996 and 2010, hold up to $143 billion in spending power, but haven’t yet developed brand loyalties that dictate where they will ‘permanently’ store and spend that money. For banking and payments providers, attracting these customers while they’re young could lead to lucrative relationships throughout their lives, with…