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Maximum Security

Special protective devices let online users rest easy

Implications - Because nothing is safe on the Internet, today’s online users are beginning to take precautions into their own hands. Special security devices—everything from eye-scanning password protection to locked USB keys—are giving savvy web surfers some piece of mind. These innovations are still burgeoning, but as the web grows, so too will the demand and need for devices that protect consumer identities, passwords and important files.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Security - Online users are looking for tech devices and software that can protect their personal data and identity.
2. Biometric Authentication - Providing biometric authentication options like eye scans and facial recognition can increase online security and convenience
3. Customized Protection - Users want protection for their sensitive information that is customizable and specific to their needs.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Developing cutting-edge security technology can provide users with the peace of mind they want when it comes to online security.
2. Mobile Security - The increasing number of mobile devices and the value of the information stored on them create a need for high-quality mobile security solutions.
3. Authentication Services - Providing biometric authentication services can be a profitable opportunity for businesses looking to improve online security.
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Popularity
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Megatrends
5 Featured, 45 Examples:
749,916 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 11 — Aug 11
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Padlock USB Keys
Padlock USB Keys
The Lok-It Numeric Flash Drive Requires a Combination to Access Data
Even if the files you store on your USB stick are probably only valuable to you, you may feel better about storing them on something like the Lok-It Numeric Flash Drive. This high-security computer peripheral… MORE
play_circle_filledSitter-Sensing Peripherals
Sitter-Sensing Peripherals
The SonarLocID Keyboard Logs You Out When You Forget To
Even those who use public computers will occasionally forget to log off, but with the SonarLocID Keyboard hooked up to shared PC terminals, you won't have to worry about classified information getting… MORE
Stripping Security Sites
Stripping Security Sites
Naked Password Plugin Undresses For You the Stronger Your Code is
The Naked Password website offers a teasingly undressing plugin that will help keep your own personal sites secured -- in a sexy way. The concept behind the Naked Password encourages users to use stronger… MORE
Iris-Verified Online Security
Iris-Verified Online Security
Hoyos Group EyeLock Will See that You Never Get Hacked Again
As much as alphanumeric passwords keep your private accounts a mostly protected, the Hoyos Group EyeLock can guarantee that you'll never again have you online identity compromised again. The hi-tech device… MORE
play_circle_filledPearly-White Password Apps
Pearly-White Password Apps
The Visidon Applock Uses Facial Recognition to Protect Your Android
The Visidon Applock will ensure that the sensitive information that you have flowing through your mobile device doesn't find its way to anyone other than you. The software, available exclusively for Android… MORE

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