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Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

SecureWorld News

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. Researchers learned that 3,207 apps were leaking valid Consumer Key and Consumer Secret information.

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Ada Developers Academy: A no-cost career program that aims to diversify IT

CIO Business Intelligence

She researched “low-cost options to break into the technology industry,” and when she came across the Ada Developers Academy, she didn’t believe it was real at first. “It After connecting with a former Adie — the nickname for students in the program — and confirming the program was indeed real, Burrows says she “couldn’t wait to apply.”.

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D&I programs help AllianceBernstein stand out for tech talent

CIO Business Intelligence

Global BPO research firm The Everest Group recently ranked AllianceBernstein first among large financial services companies for tech employment based on its high scores for employee satisfaction, work environment, compensation, career opportunities, and diversity. Diversifying the talent pipeline. The Nashville, Tenn.-based Karl Sprules.

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Researchers create synthetic proteins that use logic to choose which cells to kill

GeekWire

Co-authors of the study include researchers from UW and Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute, some of whom are also affiliated with Lyell. ” In simpler terms, the tool is a multiple-key locking system or a two-factor authentication system that targets the intended cells while avoiding off-target effects.

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The LLM Misinformation Problem I Was Not Expecting

SecureWorld News

I teach two Masters-level courses at Georgetown, and as such, I've received guidance on how the program allows use of tools like Chat GPT and Bard. Vetted materials were available, but some students veered into their own research and wound up using sources with content that was not accurate. It is not an authentication protocol.

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Realizing the Benefits of Zero Trust Architecture

SecureWorld News

ZTA enforces continuous authentication, authorization, and validation for all entities attempting to access resources. Dropbox implemented a system called Project Infinite, which includes a rigorous authentication process, continuous monitoring of user activity, and robust encryption.

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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

CIO Business Intelligence

Employees want to work for leaders who inspire them, engage them, challenge them, and give them opportunities to grow and be effective, says Ola Chowning, a partner with technology research and advisory firm ISG. Secure funding, design a program for a small group of individuals, and run a pilot,” he advises.