Me, Myself, and IT: Employees Increasingly Attempt DIY IT Solutions A recent survey by Sagiss reveals a growing trend among the workforce: employees are taking IT matters into their own hands. About 63% of workers reportedly feel the pressure to solve IT issues by themselves before involving IT specialists, and almost 80% admit that trying…
Third (Party) String Considerations for AI Technology Investments As organizations continue to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, it’s crucial to scrutinize third-party AI tools before implementation. Questions of data handling, storage duration, and privacy are paramount. As Whitney Merrill, head of global privacy and data protection at Asana, advises, it’s essential to know whether…
The Phantom Job Market: A Ghostly Prevalence of Fake Listings The job market is experiencing an unsettling phenomenon, with a substantial number of employers posting “ghost jobs” that may not actually exist or have already been filled. According to recent surveys by Resume Builder and MyPerfectResume, the prevalence of such deceptive listings is alarming. A…
The Phantom Listings: Employers Post “Ghost Jobs” Amid Job Seeker Frustrations In a concerning trend for those seeking employment, recent surveys have highlighted the prevalence of “ghost jobs” in job listings. Investigations by Resume Builder and MyPerfectResume reveal this deceptive practice is far from rare, with a significant portion of firms admitting to posting jobs…
The Ghost Job Phenomenon Plaguing Job Markets In a surprising revelation shaking the job-seeking world, recent surveys conducted by Resume Builder and MyPerfectResume unveil a substantial number of “ghost jobs” – positions that are advertised yet do not exist. A staggering 40% of firms have posted such non-existent jobs this year, with an even more…
Cybersecurity Warnings for U.S. Water Systems Highlighted in EPA Report The integrity of U.S. water systems is under scrutiny after a report by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General highlighted vulnerabilities. The investigation—which involved a passive assessment of 1,062 water systems—found that 97 of those had either critical or high-risk cybersecurity issues, a…
Bank Bust Deepfake Threat Banks have been battling against fraud for ages, but the playing field is transforming with technological advancements. FS-ISAC, the financial sector’s cybersecurity support non-profit, has highlighted that deepfakes – sophisticated synthetic media where a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness – are now being…
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Customer Disservice: A Menace to Security Hackers are turning customer service into a nightmare for consumers. LastPass, a renowned password manager, recently uncovered a social engineering campaign where fake reviews were populated with fraudulent customer service numbers. Users duped into contacting these numbers are led to malicious websites or directly fleeced for sensitive information. Investigations…
The Price Is Yikes: In what could be a profound shock to the U.S. economy, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has relayed concerns about the IT budget ramifications following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential elections. His campaign trail proposed severe tariff hikes, including a broad 10-20% tariff on all U.S. imports and an…