New Microsoft Cryptocurrency System Plans To Utilize Human Body Activity for Mining Quick Take: Microsoft receives patent for a new Cryptocurrency system The crypto system will use body activity for mining and reduce reliance on computer power Participants will be rewarded with cryptocurrency for physical activity or watching ads The latest on cryptocurrency mining using Proof-of-Work might prove even to be more controversial than the recent introduction of Coronacoin. This is after an update from Windows Central about a new Microsoft-owned Patent for a cryptocurrency system that proposes using monitored body activity as Proof-of-Work to verify transactions. The strange patent describes an innovative mining method for a Bitcoin alternative cryptocurrency that uses physical activity for mining. This would involve attaching body sensors to monitor brain wave or body heat while the user is performing a delegated task and use the feedback to mine cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency system plans to incentivize users with a reward for performing various activities, including watching advertisements and physical movement. Introducing Unconscious Mining to the Growing List of Consensus Protocols According to patent, human body activity…
INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATION REPORT Executive summary Microsoft is an American multinational technology company. Its primary purpose is to develop, support, license and sell the computer software. It has been in operation since 4th April 1975. One of the most significant acquisitions done by the company was that of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. Another acquisition done by the company was that of Skype Technologies for 8.5 billion. The company has been able to sell its products all over the world, hence being one of the most used brands. Due to the growth that the company is experiencing, there is a need for the company to make adjustments that will lead to more investment. With and investment plan, the company will be able to gain more customers. The recommendation for the investment that the company should implement include: The setting of new branches in developing countries to be able to capture the growing number of people who have an interest in technology. We have a department that will be able to do a cash refund to the customers who are unsatisfied with our…
Most Common Ways Hackers Attack Businesses Many small businesses often think they are immune to cybercriminals. However, hackers target anyone whose security has vulnerabilities. To avoid being caught off guard, you need to know some of the different ways a hacker will attack your business. Here is a list of the popular tactics used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to the databases of small businesses. Malware and Ransomware Cybercriminals use malware to steal information from their targets. In most cases, the hacker will compromise the workstations and servers by planting malicious software on a person’s devices, sending malicious links or attachments through email, using bruteforced passwords, and exploiting vulnerabilities. The main types of malware are viruses, Trojans, and worms. Viruses replicate themselves and destroy information on the computer. Viruses stick themselves to a host program like executable files, songs, and videos. Typical examples of viruses include Accept.3773 and ABAP.Rivpas.A. Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans delete files on your computer. The task of Trojans is to provide access to malicious programs to steal valuable data. A typical example of a…
Group Decision Support System (GDSS) Group decision support system is defined as a computer-based interactive system that enables the deriving of solutions to unstructured and semi-structured problems by a team of decision-making individuals (Venkatraman, 2016, p.60). The main reason for the support system is to improve the quality of resulting solutions and speed up the process of decision making. Major Capabilities and Characteristics of GDSS Group decision support system has the following capabilities and characteristics; The support system has the ability to give support to a decision-making group using information technology-related tools and automation of sub-processes such as brainstorming. Second, it has a designed system of information that does not majorly include customization of the existing components of a computerized system. Such an advancement means it is designed to solve a certain problem or make different organizational decisions at a group level (Venkatraman, 2016,p.60). Most other developing systems are a result of the configuration of the existing systems. GDSS standards for a specific problem and contains a minimal configuration. It inspires the creation of new ideas, freedom of expression, and…
Man-In-The-Middle Attacks With technological advancements, there is the sparking up of new and numerous attacks, an excellent example of the man in the middle attack. This is an attack where a hacker secretly conveys and changes the communication between two parties who are directly communicating with each other. The insert gains useful information and data that compromises the operation of the two parties (Meyer, & Wetzel, 2004). There several types of man in the middle attacks, they include; MAC spoofing DNS poisoning DNS spoofing ICMP redirect In this paper, there will be a review of these attacks and the various methods which can be used to prevent and mitigate the attacks. MAC Spoofing MAC spoofing is an example of a man in the middle attack. In this attack, an intruder sniffs/snuffles a network for a valid MAC address, the intruder then attempts to act or forge as a valid MAC address. The intruders then present themselves as a default gateway and replicate all information sent to the default gateway without any detection. In other words, the intruder falsifies their identity…
Key Reasons For Opting a Private Cloud Platform Businesses today, whether large or small, are opting to go for the cloud data managing options. There are three options that any organization can use to manage its data. That is public cloud services, private cloud, and hybrid cloud services. Most companies are looking forward to getting the best cloud computing services. They, therefore, tend to go for private clouds, which has a lot of benefits that come along it. First, below is a brief explanation of what a private cloud is. What is a private cloud?. A private cloud is an IT infrastructure that is only meant to be used by a single organization. In this case, the organization is given the go-ahead to use their support. This infrastructure is hosted on their organization, but it can as well be external. It has a lot of benefits that it brings to the organization. This is why most organizations today are looking forward to using this private cloud. What are their reasons for choosing to go with a private cloud? Reasons why…
Best Digital Recorder for Podcasting Are you somebody who wants to start a podcast of his own? Then you know the first thing that you would need – a podcast recorder! A recording device is the most basic thing that you would need to start your podcasts. That’s quite obvious as to record audio, you need a recording device. These audio recorders can come in many forms. They can range from simple dictaphones to high-quality recorders for professional audio recording. In rare scenarios, a desk computer, laptop, or a mobile phone can work as an audio recorder for your podcasts. The microphones inbuilt in computers and laptops are good enough for simple podcasts. But still, there’s always the question of the best digital recorder for podcasting. This question is relevant when people think of starting podcasts professionally. Although there are suggestions out there that any simple recording device would suffice for a podcast, when it comes to professional podcasts, looking for the best digital recorder for podcasting is important. Before we jump into the best digital…
Internet and the World Wide Web The Internet (also known simply as “the Net” or less precisely as “the Web”) is a more interactive medium of mass media, and can be briefly described as “a network of networks”. Specifically, it is the worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet switching using the standard Internet Protocol (IP). It consists of millions of smaller domestic, academic, business, and governmental networks, which together carry various information and services, such as email, online chat, file transfer, and the interlinked web pages and other documents of the World Wide Web. Contrary to some common usage, the Internet and the World Wide Web are not synonymous: the Internet is the system of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections, etc.; the Web is the contents, or the interconnected documents, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. The World Wide Web is accessible through the Internet, along with many other services, including email, file sharing, and others described below. Toward the end of the 20th century, the advent of…
Here is Why We Need to Adopt Universal Robot’s Collaborative Robots Universal robot’s collaborative robots have revolutionized the manufacturing industry. They work hand in hand with humans to increase production. Conventional robots are meant to replace humans, unlike collaborative robots that work with them. They are intended to handle boring, dirty, monotonous, and repetitive tasks. As a result, most industries have adopted collaborative robots to increase production. They also work well in big, midsized, and small enterprises. They are effective at handling dangerous and highly complex tasks. Also, they have unlimited potential hence can handle different tasks. Industries such as the military, food production, medical, and manufacturing firms have all adopted them. Do you want to know why most industries are taking them up? You are in the right place. Read on. Easy to install Installing collaborative robots, sometimes called cobots, takes less than an hour. Yet, it comes with in-built user-friendly software. On the other hand, traditional robots take days, and even weeks for it to be up and running. Therefore, this makes cobots the easiest alternative for a…
Define what GDSS IS Group decision support system (GDSS) Group decision support system is defined as a computer-based interactive system that enables the solution to unstructured and semi-structured problems by a team of decision making individuals. The main reason for the support system is to improve the quality of resulting solutions and speed up the process of decision making. Major capabilities and characteristics of GDSS Group decision support system has the following capabilities and characteristics; The support system has the ability to give support to a decision-making group using information technology-related tools and automation of sub-processes such as brainstorming. Second, it has a designed system of information that does not majorly include customization of the existing components of a computerized system. Such an advancement means it is designed to solve a certain problem or make different organizational decisions at a group level. Most other developing systems are a result of the configuration of the existing systems. GDSS standards for a specific problem and contains a minimal configuration. It inspires the creation of new ideas, freedom of expression, and conflict…