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Covid-19 Pushed 22 Million Out Of Job Market In Major Economies
Labor markets in developed nations have recovered only half of the loss of employment they suffered in the pandemic, with the young and low-skilled hurt most. Covid-19 Pushed 22 Million Out Of Job Market In Major Economies That’s the conclusion of a 400-page study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation…
Russia ‘Cozy Bear’ Breached GOP As Ransomware Attack Hit
Russian government hackers breached the computer systems of the Republican National Committee last week, around the time a Russia-linked criminal group unleashed a massive ransomware attack, according to two people familiar with the matter. Russia ‘Cozy Bear’ Breached GOP As Ransomware Attack Hit The government hackers were part of a…
Faces Are The Next Target For Fraudsters
Hackers are pioneering new ways of tricking facial-recognition systems, from cutting the eyes out of photos to making a portrait ‘nod’ with artificial intelligence. Faces Are The Next Target For Fraudsters The Future of Everything covers the innovation and technology transforming the way we live, work and play, with monthly…
There’s An Unprecedented Wave of Doxxing In Hong Kong
New rules are supposed to protect personal privacy, but major tech companies are raising the alarm. There's An Unprecedented Wave of Doxxing In Hong Kong Doxxing is the excuse, but Hong Kong’s internet freedom is the big target. That’s how proposed amendments to the territory’s personal data law are starting…
Why China Keeps Sending Warplanes To Fly Near Taiwan
Chinese warplanes streaking through the skies around Taiwan, once a rare sight, are showing up much more frequently. Why China Keeps Sending Warplanes To Fly Near Taiwan The exercises signal China’s displeasure with the island’s democratically elected government and its efforts to deepen ties with the U.S. In response to…
How Cryptocurrency Turbocharged The Cybercrime Racket
Cyberattacks using ransomware are increasing in frequency, and ransom payments made to the hackers are swelling as well. How Cryptocurrency Turbocharged the Cybercrime Racket Cryptocurrency and the exchanges where digital currency can be traded anonymously have emerged as key tools for the cyber extortionists. The vast sums being paid by…
4 Things Your Business Needs To Gain A Competitive Edge
In today's competitive market, businesses across all industries continuously strive to gain advantages over their rivals. 4 Things Your Business Needs To Gain A Competitive Edge And it's only getting more challenging, too, thanks in no small part to consumers becoming savvier. Studies show that the majority of buyers tend…
Advertising Company Will Use Its Billboards To Track Passing Cellphones
Clear Channel Outdoor — one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the U.S. — is starting a new program called Radar that will use billboards to map real-world habits and behaviors from nearby consumers. Advertising Company Will Use Its Billboards To Track Passing Cellphones The technology is sure to…
Equifax, TransUnion, Experian FICO Scores Grow Increasingly Inaccurate with Wider Crypto Adoption
The total amount of Americans with cryptocurrency holdings doubled from 7.95% in 2018 to 14.4% in 2019. Equifax, TransUnion, Experian FICO Scores Grow Increasingly Inaccurate with Wider Crypto Adoption Today, 59.1 million Americans (28 percent of the adult population) own some form of crypto. At the same time, employees around…
Schwab’s $200 Million Charge Puts Scrutiny On Robo-Advising
When Charles Schwab Corp. launched its robo-adviser service in 2015, the company said it would be a smart, low-cost and hands-free solution that would automatically invest clients’ money in various exchange-traded funds. Schwab’s $200 Million Charge Puts Scrutiny On Robo-Advising The product, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, was part of a crop…
EA, Other Videogame Companies Target Mobile Gaming As Pandemic Wanes
Game publishers are snatching up smaller studios in race to build and keep users. EA, Other Videogame Companies Target Mobile Gaming As Pandemic Wanes Videogame companies are increasing their financial bets on mobile games as pandemic restrictions ease and people ditch their PC and TV screens to go outside. Related:…
Ransomware Is The IRS Of Bitcoin
It doesn’t really matter how inconvenient it is to pay in bitcoin when you don’t have any other choice. Ransomware Is The IRS Of Bitcoin Ransomware is to bitcoin as the Internal Revenue Service is to the dollar. Just as the taxman forces you to use dollars to pay your…