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In an effort to help the people directly affected by the South Asia earthquake and those loved ones who may be frantically trying to get an update on their status, Google has just launched Person Finder specifically to help locate missing people. Designed in the aftermath of the massive Haiti earthquake that took place in January 2010, Google Person Finder searches through multiple missing person registries to help people more easily learn the status of a loved one affected in a natural disaster....

The fear is that such data will be sold and subsequently used by malicious actors to orchestrate attacks on other accounts owned by the same students, in the hope they’ve reused the same credentials. The news is the latest reminder of the importance of having long, unique passwords, and equally, why using technology like password managers is the safest way forward. Stolen VPN Credentials on Criminal Forums “The FBI has observed incidents of stolen higher education credential information posted on publically accessible online forums or listed for sale on criminal marketplaces,” the intelligence service said in a briefing on the issue....

A security alert sent to US organizations details that packages have been received by businesses in transportation, insurance and defence, containing external drives with ransomware loaded onto them. These are often disguised as gifts. Ransomware is a serious concern for any business, but most threats occur from online attacks. The news that physical devices are being actively distributed by scammers is warning that companies need to be more vigilant than ever....

I’d even go so far as to say it’s the kind of mentality that drives entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. Further, it aligns perfectly with the maker culture and philosophies that are ever-present across tech ecosystems of all shapes and sizes. Now, not all of us are entrepreneurs. But all of us have the inherent ability to flex our creative muscles and build something. We also all enjoy tech around here, so I went out and dug up some of the coolest tech-DIY projects I could....

Among the handful of social discovery apps at SXSW – like Sonar (see article), Gauss (article), and Glancee – two of the standouts are Highlight and Banjo. Both are funded – Highlight by Benchmark Capital, SV Angel, Crunchfund, and angels; and Banjo by BlueRun Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Launched in June 2011, Banjo soared to 600,000 users in 180 countries after a half year, and Highlight has been in the spotlight since its recent January launch....

The hackers targeted the Hola VPN extension for Google Chrome, in order to gain access to MEW – a popular solution for managing cryptocurrencies. To be clear, it was the Hola VPN hacking which could then give access to the MEW accounts – MyEtherWallet has not, itself, been hacked. It’s the second time this year that MEW has suffered a security breach, but this incident serves more as a reminder why should avoid free VPN services rather than crypto wallets in general....

The news, from a report released this week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, highlights a concerning problem dubbed a crisis by city hall. The Culprit? Likely Rent Hikes Look, it’s not hard to see a connection between the rising monthly cost of having a place to live and the rising numbers of people who can’t afford a place to live. Nevertheless, we’ve got the stats: One article from Seattle-based tech site Geekwire highlighted an analysis from Zillow last August, and it’s pretty precise....

Although the situation may not be completely hopeless — London’s Tate Modern drew record attendances in 2016 — more must be done to bring art back to a central position in British everyday life. Mobile phone apps could be the way to do it. A recent string of apps have been released to help smartphone owners see more art, learn more about art, and even create art themselves. Apps are Making Art More Accessible One of the most common criticisms thrown at the art world is that it is too stuffy, too aristocratic, too cut off from everyday life to resonate with the average person....

A goal is just a destination — a place you want to go to. Don’t get me wrong; goals are important, critical even. But they merely serve as temporary destinations in a broader journey. Let’s say you’re on a cruise with five destinations (goals) along the way. If the “why” of a cruise is to relax and disconnect while exploring new places, this should serve as the foundation upon which everything else is built....

Liguori began by explaining that the 2014 Garages program is a reincarnation of the GE program first launched in 2012 as a way to help the maker community develop further innovations and support them to manufacture faster. He further discussed how GE is constantly on the search for new innovations to current products, as well as improvements to the manufacturing process. Aside from mentioning the company’s GE Ventures, Liguori said that GE is constantly on the lookout for people and startups with great ideas, and connects them to the resources readily available through GE (such as access to a global research team)....

One morning, Awofeso showed up for an interview for a customer service position at OwnLocal, a search engine optimization company in Austin, Texas. Awofeso really wanted that job, because simply put, he needed it to feed his family. Unfortunately, they turned him away and said that he should “concentrate on what he’s really passionate about.” Without another promising lead on full-time work, Awofeso was back doing gigs at night and figuring out how to support his family....

If it sounds like we’ve been hearing about high-speed rail for years and years, that’s because we have been hearing about it for years and years. While other countries in the developed world have already built rail systems to link their major cities, such programs have languished on America’s to-do list for far too long. There’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that many of the barriers to getting a project like this off the ground still exist....

The instructors for the course are from Excel with Business, a company with founders who want to help people become more efficient through simple training methods and really maximize the functionality of Excel. The Microsoft VBA Bundle comes with 9 hours of content in 12 lessons, with access to the content 24/7, and is accredited by CPDUK making it valuable for your resume. Here are the courses you’ll receive:...

The idea that our attention spans are increasingly shrinking is one we hear all the time. Blame it on the mobile revolution. There is so much content to consume online, along with so many interruptions during the day, we often find ourselves reacting from one beep to the next ding without even knowing it. We’ve had to keep this mind when developing our own content here at Yocale, for both our sales pages as well as our blog content....

A lot of sales leaders focus on rewarding the high performers so that they’ll continue to produce, while letting the rest of the team drag behind before they either catch up or give up. The “fire fast” or “churn and burn” mentality is a staple in sales environments, especially in early stage startups where revenue determines whether or not the lights will be on tomorrow. But is this the best approach to building a great sales team?...

Company A only provided a gym membership near where Luke would work. Company B allowed Luke to choose his own employee benefits through Aspire. Aspire partners with companies in the D.C. area to bring a variety of competitive and unique employee perks. How Aspire works Each month, employers set the amount of money their employees can use toward their desired perks. Then employees choose the perk that best fits their wants and lifestyle....

Nowadays, people are least interested in buying products that are marketed through door-to-door sales, newspaper ads, or local radio. Billboards, blimps, and magazines are shrinking in popularity as well. Marketers understand that it’s not enough to put your name out there. Customers are smarter and are more well-read than ever. In times like these, businesses need to use their best source of information as possible – the consumers. A Brief Look at Consumer Insights Studying customer insights and how it can affect a business is often an overlooked strategy in marketing....

Managing this flurry of activity are 123 employees, mostly based in Meetup’s New York City headquarters. They also have scattered team members in Philadelphia, Providence, Atlanta, and Berlin. Is Meetup’s company culture as fun as meetups? We talked to Erin Dertouzos, head of talent and culture, to find out more. Below, she tells us about Meetup’s rituals, perks, and office, from their canine coworkers to their beer fridge and paid sabbaticals....

Online gambling has long been a hot-ticket item for the political world, but skill gaming – playing games of skill for money – hasn’t been as big of an issue. As a result, the industry amassed $671 million in 2013 alone and is projected to haul in $3 billion by 2017. Skill gaming distinguishes itself from gambling in that skill gamers win based on skill while gamblers win based on luck; while online gambling is legal in only three US states, online skill gambling is legal in 36 different states....

The Life Cube is a 3 story, 24 foot building constructed in a parking lot near the Viva Lost Vegas mural and it has become a purely community space. People can express themselves by creating and showing art to others. Additionally, people cover the walls with goals, wishes, dreams, and aspirations with the belief that there is a better chance of achieving them. However, the Life Cube won’t be around forever as Cohen has planned a ceremony in which it is burned to ashes....