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Human brains not wired for modern IT security

Human brains not wired for modern IT security

The neocortex is 'still in beta', says security expert.
Iain Thomson Aug 3 2009 10:47AM Security
Computers fail to fool humans

Computers fail to fool humans

Six artificial conversational entities (ACEs) have failed to fool interrogators into thinking they were human during a real-time chat.
Aharon Etengoff Oct 14 2008 1:02AM Software
Robots deemed less intelligent than humans, still

Robots deemed less intelligent than humans, still

Despite improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics, humans prefer human interactions to those with machines, a study has found.
Liz Tay Jul 15 2008 4:55PM Hardware
Chimps beat humans in memory tests

Chimps beat humans in memory tests

An experiment in Japan has shown that chimpanzees can outperform humans in short-term memory tests.
Iain Thomson Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Software
Humans not evolved for IT security

Humans not evolved for IT security

Human beings aren't evolved for security in the modern world, and particularly the IT security world, according to security guru Bruce Schneier.
Iain Thomson Oct 24 2007 2:44PM Security
US state bans forced RFID tagging of humans

US state bans forced RFID tagging of humans

The California state Senate has approved legislation to bar employers from forcing workers to have RFID chips implanted under their skin.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2007 3:01PM Hardware
Humans beat the machines at poker

Humans beat the machines at poker

Human poker players have won by a narrow margin in the first official competition between humans and computers.
Iain Thomson Jul 27 2007 2:14PM Software
Humans take on computer in poker tournament

Humans take on computer in poker tournament

The first official poker competition between humans and computers is due to start tonight at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 6:46AM Oddware
Humans created 161 exabytes of data in 2006

Humans created 161 exabytes of data in 2006

More data than space to store it.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2007 8:27AM Storage
Lethal computer virus spreads in humans

Lethal computer virus spreads in humans

The first computer virus that passes from PCs to humans has been discovered in the wild. Leading anti-virus firms are putting users on high alert after Malwarlaria.B was spammed worldwide in the early hours of Friday morning.
David Quainton Apr 1 2005 10:07AM Security

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