Scammers make more than half of login attempts on social media, says study

Scammers make more than half of login attempts on social media, says study

Social media is increasingly being overrun by scammers.

A whopping 53 percent of all social media login attempts are made by malicious actors, according to a new report by security firm Arkose Labs. In addition, a quarter of all new social media signups are connected to scammers.

For its Q3 Fraud and Abuse Report, Arkose Labs says it analyzed more than 1.2 billion new registrations, logins, and payments in financial services, ecommerce, gaming, entertainment, travel, and social media. The report found that one in 10 transactions are fraudulent.

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The insider’s guide to being a Microsoft Project power user

The insider’s guide to being a Microsoft Project power user

The Microsoft Project 2019 A to Z bundle is a set of online courses that are on sale for $29.99, a savings of $167

We all claim to be proficient in Microsoft’s big-name programs, but it’s actually some of its lesser-known programs that can catch a recruiter’s eye. For example, Microsoft Project. A tool within the Microsoft Suite, this well-regarded project management tool allows you to streamline project, resource, and portfolio management. With the tool handy, you’ll be able to help your team stay on track and be productive, as well as use its advanced analytics functions to best understand your business’s needs and important decisions. Read more…

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Amazon claims its Rekognition software can now detect fear

Amazon claims its Rekognition software can now detect fear

It seems that just like bees, Amazon can sense your fear.

Because nothing says “nightmare scenario” quite like a giant tech corporation everyone uses knowing what you’re feeling, Amazon announced on Monday that Rekognition, its controversial facial recognition tool, can now detect a person’s fear.

The update includes “improved accuracy for emotion detection (for all 7 emotions: ‘Happy’, ‘Sad’, ‘Angry’, ‘Surprised’, ‘Disgusted’, ‘Calm’ and ‘Confused’)” but, just for kicks, I guess, “added a new emotion: ‘Fear’.”

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Hackers can ransomware your fancy digital camera

Hackers can ransomware your fancy digital camera

Not even your precious memories are safe from hackers.

That much was made clear at the annual DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas, where a security researcher demonstrated just how easy it is to remotely encrypt a digital camera with ransomware. And once that happens, you can say goodbye to all your photos — unless you pay up.

The specific camera in question was a Canon EOS 80D, but, as Eyal Itkin explained to the early Sunday morning crowd of seemingly hungover hackers, it’s likely not the only model vulnerable.

“If you can do something to cameras, you have many potential victims you can affect,” he observed. “Would you pay to get your camera back?” Read more…

Excel still reigns supreme — here’s how to master the software for cheap

Excel still reigns supreme — here’s how to master the software for cheap

Score the comprehensive Ultimate Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle for $34. Usually priced at $945, you’ll be saving 96% off 33 hours of content.

Put simply, Microsoft Excel is one of the best tools to master for data-driven workplaces. (Which, if you think about it, is essentially everywhere.)

You can project your company’s revenue, seamlessly navigate complex data in order to pull actionable insights, as well as organize, structure, and streamline different essential reporting. If you were your boss, even you’d be impressed.

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Excel’s capabilities. So it’s no surprise to us that this particular piece of computing software continues to reign supreme in almost every workplace. That means mastering Excel isn’t just going to make you look good; for many job functions, understanding the ins and outs of the platform is absolutely critical. Read more…