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  • You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why… Your smart speakers are listening!

    Merry Christmas readers! I hope your holidays are full of joy, and I hope your privacy remains protected. With this season being a common one for gifting, I want to provide a rundown of the privacy concerns surrounding smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Nest, Siri, etc. These have become popular devices/features due to the ease of use for connecting and managing devices, and playing music. These speakers provide users with the option to vocally activate and control them, typically following a specific prompt to the device like “Hey Alexa”, or “Hey Google”.

  • Walley World, Here We Come! Dos and Don’ts for Staying Secure on Your Holiday Adventure

    Here it is, folks! It’s that time of year; whether you’re heading to Grandma’s mountain cabin or flying off to the tropical Walley World of your dreams, travel season is here! But just like the Lampoons’ epic road trip, your holiday plans could go sideways if you’re not careful.

  • Australia Newly Amended Bill - Social Media Use Banned for Individuals Under 16

    Australia’s Online Safety Act (2021) has recently been amended to establish a minimum age for the use of social media in Australia. This age requirement will place responsibility on social media platforms to appropriately regulate access to their platforms for anyone under 16.

  • Winter Break 2024 Service Modifications

    DIT offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1. Additional service modifications (including some for finals week) are listed.

  • I don’t know what it is, but it’s on sale!

    Can you believe it? Another year has flown by, and here we are again, diving head-first into the holiday shopping season!

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