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Apple Pay Becomes the Dominant Payment Method Apple Pay has once again captured headlines by cementing its position as the modern-day wallet. Gone are the days when debit cards were the go-to payment method at the cash register. Now, the sleek simplicity of tapping an Apple device has ushered in a new era of financial…
Talking Down Ransomware: The Art of Negotiation in a Cyber-Threat Landscape In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, Mark Lance stands at the forefront as a figure of resilience and cunning. As the Vice President of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) and threat intelligence at GuidePoint Security, Lance has taken on the complex role of…
Talking Down Ransomware: Negotiations with a Growing Number of Cyberattacker Groups As ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations, Mark Lance, VP of digital forensics and incident response at GuidePoint Security, confronts an ever-expanding roster of threat groups. With their numbers swelling from 45 to 71 just since last year, Lance and his team manage a…
Tech Unemployment Sees Slight Uptick In the world of technology employment, a small yet noticeable shift has taken place. According to a recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by CompTIA, the tech unemployment rate has crept up to 3% from July’s 2.9% (and June’s 2.8%). This marks a slight downturn in an otherwise…
The Return-to-Office Trend Gains Momentum Among Employers In a significant shift in workplace dynamics, employers across the nation are increasingly advocating for a return to the office. A survey conducted by Resume Templates involving 849 US managers reveals a growing expectation that workers will be present at the office five days a week by the…
Rare Earths Shortage Prompts Niron Magnetics’ Expansion in Minnesota Amid a pressing rare earths shortage that poses a significant challenge to various technology sectors, Niron Magnetics is stepping up to bridge the gap by implementing plans for a second production facility in Minnesota. This expansion underscores the growing demand for these crucial materials, which are…
Gen Z’s Digital Savvy May Pose Cybersecurity Risks In an era where every new generation is more connected than the last, Gen Z’s comfort with digital platforms could ironically be setting them up for cybersecurity threats. Having grown up in a world where sharing on social media is second nature, this age group’s sense of…
Targeting “Woke” AI: White House’s AI Guidance Evokes Mixed Reactions The issuing of new AI guidance by the White House has created a stir within the tech industry and academic circles. An executive order signed by former President Trump labels diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the development of large language models as a…
Targeting ‘Woke’ AI: The White House Takes a Stance In a move that has sparked diverse reactions, the White House under the Trump administration has directed its focus on ‘woke’ AI, by issuing an executive order aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the field. Critics argue that this might lead to…
Smart Hiring Tactics Amid AI Boom In the competitive landscape of IT recruitment, the challenge of distinguishing skilled professionals from a growing pool of qualified candidates—enhanced by the advent of GenAI tools—requires hiring managers to finesse their interview techniques. Gabriel Beltran, a technology director at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, beyond confirming a candidate’s…