Self-erasing “invisible ink” chip alerts users to unauthorized access

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a kind of electronic “invisible ink” that can help alert users to any unauthorized tampering with a device. When the chip is exposed to light it will erase information printed on it, making it cl… Continue reading Self-erasing “invisible ink” chip alerts users to unauthorized access

Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal

A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews has developed a laser spectroscopy technique that can determine the authenticity of expensive vintage whiskey without having to open the bottle to retrieve a sample for analysis.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal

Europol Shuts Down Over 30,500 Piracy Websites in Global Operation

In a coordinated global law enforcement operation, Europol has taken down more than 30,500 websites for distributing counterfeit and pirated items over the Internet and arrested three suspects.

Among other things, the seized domains reportedly offered… Continue reading Europol Shuts Down Over 30,500 Piracy Websites in Global Operation

Scottish artificial tongue can tell a dram from a sham

A tiny artificial tongue which can identify individual whiskies by taste has been invented by a team of engineers from – of course – the University of Glasgow. The device could mean big things for drink makers wanting to ensure a consistent p… Continue reading Scottish artificial tongue can tell a dram from a sham

The Joy of Tech®’s ‘Amazon’s Counterfeit Problem’

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Feds Seize Over 20,500 Domain Names For Selling Counterfeit Products

In a coordinated International cyber operation, law enforcement agencies have seized over 20,520 website domains for illegally selling counterfeit products, including luxury products, sportswear, electronics, pharmaceuticals and online piracy on e-comm… Continue reading Feds Seize Over 20,500 Domain Names For Selling Counterfeit Products