Author: Max Smith

I recently had a conversation with my mother about why we should hang up on a possible scam call. I'm not the first. It's natural to wonder why scams are so effective with older generations, when best practices for dealing with scams are well known. Everyone will tell you that you shouldn't have a conversation if you get an unsolicited, suspicious call. No need to be polite; just hang up, right? However, this is counterintuitive to how mothers raise their children. So even though her son is in the cybersecurity field, she has had conversations with him and advised him…

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Imagine the excitement of gaming coursing through your veins as you relax at a Michigan online casino. But what if instead of pixels on a screen, you could see the same characters and stories come to life in a blockbuster movie? Fasten your seatbelts, gamers. Because that's exactly what is happening more and more in recent years. The world of video games has exploded in popularity and has become a multi-billion dollar industry. With their complex stories, immersive worlds, and powerful characters, it's no wonder Hollywood has been keen to translate these popular games into cinematic experiences. Delve into the…

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In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Greg Jones, Chief Information Security Officer at Xavier University in Louisiana. Greg uses his extensive military background and a disciplined, adaptive approach to protect one of America's most dynamic educational institutions. They discuss how Greg's cybersecurity strategies, from comprehensive awareness campaigns to dark web monitoring, protect the campus community from emerging threats such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering. Greg shares how to build a culture of cybersecurity, the importance of a proactive and adaptive strategy, and how empowering students and faculty can turn them into critical allies in…

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FALCON OIL & GAS LIMITED.Falcon Oil & Gas Co., Ltd.(“Falcon”)Submission of interim financial statementsMay 23, 2024 – Falcon Oil & Gas Limited (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG) announces its interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and accompanying management discussion and analysis. (“business administration”).The following should be read in conjunction with our full unaudited and unreviewed interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the accompanying MD&A, which are based on the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (the ” “Sedar+”) available on www.sedarplus.ca and on the Falcon website www.falconoilandgas.com.Q1 2024…

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Proven NBA champion Draymond Green has been named a favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals. Speaking on the Point Game Podcast, the Warriors forward and four-time champion said the Dallas Mavericks have all the makings of a championship-winning team. And if there's anyone qualified to judge that, it's definitely Green. “To be honest with you, my favorite team right now is Dallas,” Green told point gamers John Wall and CJ Toledano before the start of the Western Conference finals, “and the reason I love Dallas is because they have all the pieces that it takes to win a championship.…

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to stake his Conservative Party's future on a rare summer general election was made in secret, with even Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt appearing surprised by the plan.A person familiar with the Treasury said Mr Hunt's aides did not know enough about the general election Mr Sunak had called on Wednesday, and the rumored big announcement was due to the fact that the chancellor would be replaced in a reshuffle. Some were concerned that this might mean something. While the Prime Minister prepared to hold a press conference outside No. 10 Downing Street…

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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak: Disappointment was a common sentiment among Conservative MPs following the decisionBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to stake his Conservative Party's future on an unusual summer election was so secretive that even his Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, was surprised by the plan.People familiar with Treasury matters said Hunt's aides were not fully aware of the general election that Sunak called for Wednesday, leaving some to worry that a rumored big announcement would mean the finance minister would be replaced in a reshuffle.While the prime minister was preparing to hold a press conference outside 10…

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Recent efforts aim to help consumers choose smart devices that are less vulnerable to cyber threats. The initiative recognizes growing consumer concerns about the security of connected devices such as smart appliances, wearables and other internet-enabled products. Here are some of the best back-to-school supplies you might need when your kids start school next month. (Photo: Marvin Meyer on Unsplash) Increased consumer awareness and protection Federal officials announced a significant development Wednesday: the introduction of cybersecurity labels for smart devices. This initiative represents a positive step toward increasing consumer awareness and protection of connected technologies. Providing clear, standardized cybersecurity labels…

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