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Cloak users enjoy user friendly VPN that comes with honesty and integrity, and this interview with Dave Peck shows why. vpnMentor: I understand that Cloak VPN began in the coffee shops of Seattle. What motivated you to begin this startup? We were working as freelance software developers in coffee shops here in town, and we realized we needed this tool for ourselves. We looked at the landscape of consumer VPNs, and we felt that we could offer something a little different, based on what mattered to us....

While 59% feel that their businesses appreciate their efforts (59%), that still means at least 40% aren’t achieving worthwhile collaboration. “Plus, only 42% fully agree when asked whether IT and the business speak the same language,” the survey’s authors point out. “The software development process can seem abstract and almost incomprehensible to some outside the IT or engineering departments. This leads to a mutual lack of understanding and frustration on both sides....

Not making plans could result in identity theft, unfinished business arrangements, and difficulty for loved ones in accessing your photos or videos. In some cases, these scenarios could cause significant problems for friends, family, or employees. Thankfully, the biggest names in tech usually have a process for handling your digital legacy: There are established processes for handling physical assets and such. But now, many of us have a vast digital presence....

Because there are so many discounted products thanks to this great event, we’ve compiled the best deals available right now at Samsung. Be sure to check out the list below. A quick recommendation: if you see something that catches your eye, add it to your cart today. These deals are only available today, and we want to make sure that you capture the best deal to stretch your dollar. It’s only six pounds and uses a 180-degree swivel head, so you can lift it and dust bunnies from ceiling corners, mini-blinds, and more....

Feeling bored already? Good news! A virtual private network, or VPN, is a secure and reliable way to unblock Facebook and save your lunch break. How a VPN Can Help You Access Facebook at School or Work For those who are as addicted to social media as I am, leaving Facebook behind when you enter your school or workplace feels like an unnecessary restriction. We all know that taking breaks and resting our mind is crucial for optimal work performance, but those breaks are dull and boring when your friends and family are out of reach and blocked behind a network firewall....

The effort follows years of growing consensus that environmental conditions to sustain life used to exist on Mars, prompting the obvious question: But did it? Part of the answer may reside in samples analyzed on Mars by rovers, as well as terrestrial equipment. While no Mars samples have yet been brought back to earth (a sample return mission has been proposed for 2026), sensors aboard rovers have captured significant data sets....

Also: 3 security gadgets I never leave home without To dismantle the Hive network, the Justice Department operated a “21st century cyber stakeout”, according to Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco. “Our investigative team turned the tables on Hive, swiping their decryption keys, passing them to victims, and ultimately averting more than $130 million dollars in ransomware payments,” she said in a statement. The FBI first penetrated Hive’s computer networks in July 2022....

The plot: Michigan State PhD candidate Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) finds a giant comet heading straight for Earth. She and her professorial supervisor, Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) calculate that it will cause an extinction-level event. In hindsight (were it available to them), they might have done better to post the news and supporting data on Twitter, where the world’s astronomers, journalists, and activists would at least have applied some seriousness....

Twitter’s board of directors on Friday quickly rebuffed Musk’s latest move. In a release, the board said it is prepared to take legal action to ensure the deal closes at a price of $54.20 per share. “We are committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plan to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement. We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery,” the board said in a statement....

Apart from facial recognition, the resolution calls for a ban on automated analysis and the recognition of other human features. These include gait, DNA, fingerprints, voice, and “other biometric and behavioral signals.” The European Parliament, while recognizing its many benefits, said the AI tools in question carry substantial risks. These include concerns about opaque decision-making, potential for discrimination, and privacy violations. Furthermore, it could potentially lead to “challenges to the protection of personal data, human dignity, and the freedom of expression and information....

Smart home tech can be pretty convenient, but if you are looking for a simple way to make your home more secure — particularly when renting — you may need a far less complicated solution. That doesn’t mean you can’t still have a truly revolutionary smart lock because the Ultraloq Combo Smart Lock & Key Fob + Bridge WiFi Adapt has what you need. Successfully funded on Indiegogo, this Combo Smart Lock by Ultraloq is easy to install yourself; there’s no wiring or drilling required for standard American doors....

He also announced that the company would now be called Meta as it seeks to expand beyond the Facebook brand and encompass the family of platforms – Instagram, WhatsApp, Horizon, Messenger and others – currently under the Facebook banner. “Right now, our brand is so tightly linked to one product that it can’t possibly represent everything that we’re doing today, let alone in the future,” Zuckerberg said. “Over time, I hope that we are seen as a metaverse company, and I want to anchor our work and identity on what we’re building toward....

The public service announcement by the FBI warns that there have been instances across the US recently of scammers posing as service representatives of software company tech support or computer repair services in attempts to trick victims into following instructions. They contact victims by phishing email or by phone, warning that an annual subscription service is about to be renewed within hours at a cost which is commonly in the range of $300 to $500 – and that the victim should get in contact if they want to cancel the payment....

At a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee, chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, noted that the Administrative Office of the Courts released a public statement about the breach on January 6, 2021. However, he also said: “It was only in March of this year the committee first learned of the startling breadth and scope of the court’s Document Management System security failure. And perhaps even more concerning is the disturbing impact the security breach had on pending civil and criminal litigation, as well as ongoing national security or intelligence matters....

From accountants and economic analysts to other fulfilling career options, such as investment bankers and portfolio managers, the opportunities are limitless. What’s it like to work in a finance job? Personal finance, corporate finance, and government finance are widely recognized as the three finance subfields. Other subfields include investments, money and credit markets, and financial management. Graduates and working professionals can pursue careers in corporate financial management, securities analysis, and commercial lending, along with several other financial career institutions....

According to the company’s announcement on Wednesday, this early round of financing is led jointly by Meron Capital and Cardumen Capital, with underwriting help from Discount Capital, Skywell Capital Partners, Mindset Ventures, and Viola Credit. Proceeds from the seed financing will enable Lendai to expand its reach and to help level the playing field for foreign investors who want to invest in US residential real estate properties. Concurrently, Lendai will use the seed funding to expand its services to more US states and launch new financing loan programs....

Pulling up short of absolutely attributing the attack, the UK said it was “almost certain” that Russia caused the Viasat outage in February that began an hour before the invasion of Ukraine commenced. “Although the primary target is believed to have been the Ukrainian military, other customers were affected, including personal and commercial internet users. Wind farms in central Europe and internet users were also affected,” the UK said. The UK added tens of thousands of Viasat terminals were rendered inoperable thanks to the attack....

Excuse me while I clutch this set of pearls very tightly as the term open source vulnerability is used, because where it seems governments think there is a pressing cyber issue, it is more often one of finances. Particularly as a one person project, creating under an open source licence is great for when starting out, and it is barely noticed and your users and fellow developers can help make the software better....

Located in south China, Guilin is somewhat distanced from other major cities. But even with its surrounding nature, Guilin has numerous transportation options to get you everywhere. It is accessible by plane, train, and bus from many of China’s main cities. Within Guilin, most tourists use public transportation, since you must have a local Chinese license to rent a car. Many of the parks and river spots are accessible by bus, which is perfect for those traveling on a tight budget....