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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Information Technology

Are there other founders, business leaders, partners, or administrators? Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Is it limited to login and Like buttons, or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? Commenting?

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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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Do we see others online as human?

The Verge

I’ve often wondered if part of the reason that there is so much venom spewed on Twitter and other social media is that it’s difficult to actually recognize pieces of text on a screen as being from real, feeling human beings. I became a member and then a sysop (system administrator) of one of these NYC groups, called the Women’s BBS (or WBBS).

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Insider Threat: A perspective on how to address the increasing risk

CTOvision

However, in June of 2013, a systems administrator at the National Security Agency (NSA) reminded us of the threat that already exists within an organization, behind the protection of its sophisticated, complex perimeter security. Additionally, insiders now have new ways of coordinating with others.

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5 Emotions Used in Social Engineering Attacks [with Examples]

SecureWorld News

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. And hackers will continue to use emotion an an effective social engineering tool now and into the future, because it works.

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What is data science? Transforming data into value

CIO Business Intelligence

Many organizations look for candidates with PhDs, especially in physics, math, computer science, economics, or even social science. A PhD proves a candidate is capable of doing deep research on a topic and disseminating information to others. Certifications are one way for candidates to show they have the right skillset.

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Fountainhead: My Cloudy Nerdy Playlist for 2012

Fountainhead

IT Administration Song – To the tune of “ A few of my favorite things ” The Computer Song – Dare you to memorize all of these acronyms. Happy System Administrator Day - (one of my fave Animes) Features “The SysAdmin Song” above. And this was just 2007. IT Financial Management. (4). Mobility.