Monday 16 November 2015

3M puts up a screen to combat ‘visual hackers’

3M has made life difficult for ‘visual hackers’ with the launch of Privacy Filter Solutions, a range of anti-hacking products that protect users’ sensitive information on mobile and other smart screen devices.

Consumers have become increasingly dependent on using roving devices to pay bills, shop online and access internet banking in public places and, as a result, face the possibility of falling victim to the prying eyes of bystanders and the risk of ‘visual hacking’.

“While most Australians are aware of the damaging consequences hacking can cause, few consider the risks associated with this low-tech method which involves capturing sensitive, confidential and private information for unauthorised use,” Damien Jones, general manager ANZ Electronics & Energy Business at 3M, said. For the full article click here 



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