Docker Removes Malicious Containers from its Hub
If you’re a web, operating system, or mobile developer, you’re probably familiar with Docker already. If you’re a tech enthusiast, there’s a chance you’ve heard of this wildly popular platform used to deploy software to a sandbox for testing in a real-world environment. If you’re one of the many people who has never heard of […]
Is Your Password Secure? Find Out in a Split-Second With This New API
Cybersecurity is serious business. Whether you’re a mobile app developer, casual web surfer, or e-commerce shopper, nobody likes having their passwords stolen. But as hacking methods advance, you can never be too safe about protecting your login credentials. Rob Pope, our CTO, has been hard at work with Mauricio Payetta, founder of software consultancy firm XOOR, […]
Dogtown Media Supports the ENCRYPT Act
Last week, a group of U.S. Representatives led by Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) reintroduced the Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications (ENCRYPT) Act. This bipartisan legislation could make way for a more uniform national policy on encryption technology by standardizing both state and local government laws. Dogtown Media couldn’t be prouder of Lieu […]
Amazon Is Lending a Hand to Police Surveillance
Amazon’s ahead of their competitors right now for artificial intelligence-enabled voice assistants and consumer loyalty. These two fields are priceless at a time when consumers are only now being introduced to the value of voice assistants and in-home AI and IoT applications. The Seattle-based tech giant’s most recently released technology, dubbed “Rekognition“, isn’t for the […]
We Won NATO’s Defense Innovation Challenge and Got to Present Our Solution at NITEC18!
The last month has been an absolute whirlwind for Dogtown Media. Not only were we chosen as a winner of the third annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense Innovation Challenge, but we got to present our solution at NITEC18 last week! Read on to learn about Battlefield One, our unique solution, and how innovators […]
Security Problems Are Jeopardizing the Future of IoT
As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, cybersecurity is a high priority for businesses and consumers alike. The best solution would be a roll-out of a cohesive cybersecurity solution, with each company adding further layers of security that best fit their situation. Shadow IoT, experts fear, is the latest security threat to hit IoT. Security […]
AppCon 2018: Dogtown Media Goes to Washington!
From April 23rd to the 25th, Appcon 2018 took over Washington, D.C. The annual event serves as a great opportunity for tech innovators, app developers, and entrepreneurs to open a dialogue with the preeminent leaders in politics. It’s a time to discuss and shape the future of different technologies and, in turn, their impact on […]
Do App Permissions Tell Us All We Need to Know?
Granting an app a half-dozen permissions it doesn’t seemingly need is a huge problem for users on Apple and Android devices. You might have noticed, for example, how Pokemon Go requested access to see and modify nearly all information in its players’ Google accounts. Why does it need to be able to edit our information? […]
Google Is Making Its Own Version of Blockchain
If you’ve been watching closely, you probably noticed that Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has been picking up startups with blockchain expertise. In fact, the holdings company was one of the largest corporate investors in blockchain last year. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that Google is diving deeper into blockchain development than ever […]
Google Removed 700,000 Apps From the Play Store in 2017
Cybersecurity and Google’s Play Store are no strangers. Over its almost decade-long existence, the Play Store has been plagued by bugs and malicious mobile app developers much more so than its rival, Apple’s App Store. Andrew Ahn, Product Manager of Googe Play, recently discussed how the tech titan’s increased cyber safeguarding measures led to the […]