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QR codes linked with 22 percent of phishing attacks

10/24/202310/24/2023 Sam Lambert

QR Codes - Phishing scam - digital security

New Hoxhunt data suggests that quick response barcodes are increasingly used in these attacks. QR codes are increasingly finding their way into use in phishing attacks, says data from the human risk management platform Hoxhunt, which spotted the barcodes in 22 percent of attacks of this nature on its client network during the first part of this month. The data was based on the results of the first weeks of October 2023 from a pool of almost 600,000 employees. Hoxhunt conducted a study on attacks made against almost 600,000 employees…

Apple Wallet can now add PayPal and Venmo Cards

10/17/202310/16/2023 Sam Lambert

PayPal has announced that it is allowing its customers to add its cards to the mobile wallet app. In what is likely a strong reflection of how popular mobile payments have become, PayPal has now announced that it will let its customers add their PayPal or Venmo credit and debit cards to their Apple Wallet. This makes it possible for the mobile payment app users to collect cashback and rewards. Using Apple Wallet, PayPal and Venmo card users will be able to accumulate cashback and rewards when they make purchases.…

Apple’s Vision Pro augmented and virtual reality headset is heavy

10/12/202310/12/2023 Sam Lambert

The gadget is also facing some notable challenges when it comes to using prescription lenses. Apple has been focusing on overcoming two primary challenges when it comes to its augmented and virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro. According to reports, the device weight is too high, and the gadget doesn’t work well with prescription glasses. As a result, Apple has been focusing its attention on overcoming these augmented and virtual reality headset challenges. People who have had the opportunity to test out the gadget have been among those who have…

Social media influencer is a growing career among young adults in China

09/28/202309/27/2023 Sam Lambert

Social media influencer - Woman on couch in front of phone camera

As the economy slows down, many are turning to this new type of work on several platforms. Becoming a full-time social media influencer is becoming an increasingly popular career choice for young Chinese adults, who are quitting their more traditional jobs in the current economic slowdown and choosing this lifestyle instead. The job involves working full-time at producing targeted content with product mentions and placement. Many of these social media influencer professionals have a certain niche that they address and while they may work on several platforms, they will usually…

Augmented and virtual reality technologies provide new teaching opportunities

09/19/202309/18/2023 Sam Lambert

Teachers are using the metaverse to discover new ways to reach and inspire their students. Teachers have been using everything from calculators to computers to help enhance the education experience for their students, and now augmented and virtual reality tools are entering the classroom as well. Metaverse technologies including VR headsets and AR glasses can help inspire students to learn. Augmented and virtual reality can be combined into mixed reality technologies that combine components of the real world with those that are entirely digital, providing the user with an entirely…