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Meet the startups that just joined Techstars Seattle’s 13th cohort

GeekWire

So, one of the silver linings of COVID is that we’ve evolved our delivery model to meet the needs of our founders. We make it easy to collect and store data, set priorities, and take actions around ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals. The cohort includes six women CEOs.

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Hong Kong Clerk Defrauded of $25 Million in Sophisticated Deepfake Scam

SecureWorld News

This complex scam represents the first known case of using customized deepfakes to mimic an entire group meeting to manipulate staff. Security experts suggest countermeasures will be needed such as digital authentication of meeting attendees. In the past, fraud often relied on simplicity and social engineering to trick victims.

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Meet the Worldcoin Orb, the eye scanner that claims to change the world

Dataconomy

But, one must contact a Worldcoin Operator and authenticate their unique personality at an Orb in order to join up for World ID and obtain a free share of Worldcoin Tokens. The Orb meets all requirements of the international standard, including those pertaining to the protection of the eyes (IEC-62741).

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Meet the 8 startups that just pitched at a virtual Demo Night hosted by Female Founders Alliance

GeekWire

FFA is a social purpose corporation , a type of profit corporation the state of Washington created in 2012, and is funded primarily through corporate partners. The pitch: “Fix Fake delivers risk-scoring software to automate authentication and find fakes for e-commerce marketplaces. ” Company: Health In Her HUE.

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Revolutionize Your Workforce with Cutting-Edge Training Apps

Kitaboo

With corporate training apps, you can not only meet this demand head-on but also stay ahead of the curve. Top Features to Consider While Choosing a Corporate Training App Progress Tracking User Authentication Discussion Forums Performance Analytics Reminders and Notifications Gamification In-app Support IV. Wrapping Up!

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Gen Z falls for online scams more than their boomer grandparents do

Vox

Compared to boomers, Gen Z was also twice as likely to have a social media account hacked (17 percent and 8 percent). The cost of falling for those scams may also be surging for younger people: Social Catfish’s 2023 report on online scams found that online scam victims under 20 years old lost an estimated $8.2 million in 2017.

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Fed Tech Roundup October 8

CTOvision

International Space Agencies Meet to Advance Space Exploration. CIA Social Media Team: We Use Twitter to 'Explain Our Mission' - Nextgov. Revision could move NIST authentication guidance out of the weeds. Cobert: Customer-facing services require finesse - FCW.com. Building the infrastructure for big data - GCN.com.