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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

These attacks employ malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid or a backup is restored. Money laundering, social engineering scams, and identity theft are all examples of attacks that can be used against financial institutions.

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Delicious will be shut down. What to do and 6 major alternatives for social bookmarking.

Trends in the Living Networks

Social bookmarks have been one of the defining aspects of Web 2.0. How to export your bookmarks : Go to your Delicious page, click on Settings in the upper right hand corner, then on Export/ Backup Bookmarks under the Bookmarks category. Find an alternative social bookmarking service. will close down Delicious. Pinboard.in

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Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and Techstars unveil cohort for ‘Future of Longevity’ Accelerator

GeekWire

Braze Mobility : Braze Mobility has developed the world’s first blind spot sensor system that can be attached to any motorized wheelchair, transforming it into a “smart” wheelchair. Naborforce : Naborforce connects a network of community members, “Nabors,” to older adults for assistance with basic tasks and social engagement.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Beware Social scammers that call.

Sean Daniel

Beware Social scammers that call pretending to be the Microsoft HelpDesk. On 9/21/2012, I received my first social engineering hacking attack. Online Backup. (5). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Mobile. Online Backup. Social Media. Beware Social scammers that call pretending to be. EBS 2008. (18).

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

These may include their contact information, academic and health records, financial information, social security numbers, etc. Cybercriminals often use mobile IoT devices to get inside the institute’s network. Hence, educational institutions must include mobile security as a part of their cyber security strategies.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters. If you use a corporate BYOD for work, it is best to avoid using it for home entertainment activities, like playing games or browsing social networks. Instead, have a separate device for personal use.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Given the ubiquity of SMS-enabled mobile phones and the fact that no additional applications are needed for this method, it is likely the most prevalent authentication method. When accessing a mobile application, typically, the mere act of placing the call suffices for the application to automatically authorize the entry.