Random identity generation in Linux

Random identity generation in Linux

If you need to generate a list of names and addresses to test an application or a script that you’re working on, Linux can make that surprisingly easy. There’s a command called “rig” that will create name, address and phone number listings. As far as I can tell, out of the box, it only works with U.S. addresses and area codes. However, if this is indeed the case, you might be able to work around…

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Experts Warn of “Beg Bounty” Extortion Attempts

Experts Warn of “Beg Bounty” Extortion Attempts

Sophos has warned businesses to be on the lookout for unsolicited and often generic emails attempting to extract a bug bounty from them with borderline extortion tactics. So-called “beg bounty” messages typically involve automated scanning for basic misconfigurations or vulnerabilities, followed by a cut-and-paste of the results into a pre-defined email template, explained Sophos principal research scientist, Chester Wisniewski. Small businesses are typical targets: even though they do not have a bug bounty program, and…

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Safer Internet Day – General tips for children & teens

Safer Internet Day – General tips for children & teens

On February 9, 2021, the world will celebrate the 18th iteration of Safer Internet Day. The theme of this year’s event is “Together for a better internet.” It’s a reminder that all of us have a responsibility to help make the web a safer place. One of the ways we can do this is by taking the online safety of children and teens to heart. In their enthusiasm for entering into the online world and…

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AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead

AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead

AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead | 2021-02-09 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and…

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Pinpointing Emergency Communications

Pinpointing Emergency Communications

Pinpointing Emergency Communications | 2021-02-09 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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Safer Internet Day – social media best practices for young people

Safer Internet Day – social media best practices for young people

On February 9, 2021, the world will celebrate the 18th iteration of Safer Internet Day. It’s an opportunity for everyone to recognize the importance of staying safe online. It’s also a reminder that all of us play a part in making the web a safer place. One of the ways we can observe Safer Internet Day is by helping children and teens navigate social media. Young people might assume that these platforms exist in a…

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Report: IT employment improves in January

Report: IT employment improves in January

More than 18,000 new IT jobs sprang up in January as the overall outlook for tech hiring substantially improved over the past several months, according to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and research firm Janco Associates. Between that new hiring and adjustments made to the job market totals in the latest BLS numbers, the IT sector has now recouped 53,600 of the roughly 100,000 jobs it lost due to the COVID-19 crisis, according…

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Network slicing: Wireless virtualization to build 5G services and conserve spectrum

Network slicing: Wireless virtualization to build 5G services and conserve spectrum

Network slicing technology has large parts of the wireless networking community excited, and it’s easy to understand why: It can deliver multiple logical networks over a single physical infrastructure and give each network the unique set of characteristics required to meet specific user needs. The idea of re-using scarce radio-frequency spectrum to create more value for providers that own the infrastructure, in addition to the ability to offer over-the-top services beyond mere connectivity, has the…

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Top 5 reasons not to use fear to encourage security compliance

Top 5 reasons not to use fear to encourage security compliance

Security is important in any organization, but getting employees to follow protocol can be a challenge. Tom Merritt offers five reasons why using fear-based motivation techniques is not ideal. Oh, these people who are using insecure passwords, clicking open phishing emails and installing malicious apps–why don’t they understand? We’ll show them, right? If you don’t follow the security protocols, you’re in for it. “Fear will keep the local systems in line.” Wait… Grand Moff Tarkin…

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