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Students at Birmingham City University in England have created a cane that recognises familiar faces and vibrates to let its blind owner know that they’re near people they know. Incoming search termsSilong Teernitcom more…The IRS “Dirty Dozen” – Top Tax Season Scams to Steer Clear of This Year
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers. Emotions can run high during tax time. Even if you’re pretty sure you did everything right, you may still have a few doubts kicking around. Did I file correctly? Did I claim the right deductions? Will I get audited? As it turns out, these are the very same […] more…What’s in the latest Edge update? Password monitor and vertical tabs
Microsoft’s Edge 88, last week released, boasts major improvements to its password manager and debuted new tab features, including vertical tabs — something Chrome has yet to offer. The Redmond, Wash. company also patched at least 24 security vulnerabilities, the most serious marked as “High,” the second level in a four-step ranking system. Google’s Chrome 88, […] more…How to Help Kids Steer Clear of Digital Drama this School Year
Editor’s note: This is Part II of helping kids manage digital risks this new school year. Read Part I. The first few weeks back to school can be some of the most exciting yet turbulent times of the year for middle and high schoolers. So as brains and smartphones shift into overdrive, a parent’s ability […] more…3 Countries You Probably Haven’t Considered Volunteering Abroad In…
Volunteering abroad is an excellent idea for spreading your wings, whilst helping others less fortunate than you in the process. There are so many opportunities for volunteering abroad in nowadays. Sure, everyone likes going to places like India to volunteer in. But, have you considered these 3 countries? 1. Volunteer in Cameroon… Cameroon is a […] more…Have You Ever Thought About Volunteering in Costa Rica?
Volunteering is a great way to develop as a person, whilst helping others who are often less fortune than yourself. Volunteering abroad and immersing yourself in another culture really gives you a different perspective, and adds to the experience that you will undoubtedly have. Costa Rica, despite being a relatively small country, is able to […] more…3 Ideas for Volunteering Abroad in 2019
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities abroad, and not sure where to turn to, you have come to the right place. We thought we’d take a look at three opportunities that are on offer from Volunteer Abroad, to give you some ideas and to help you choose. Let’s take a look! Conservation or Environmental […] more…How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams
It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund or have yet to start the process, one thing is for sure: cybercriminals will certainly use tax season as a means to get victims to give up their personal and financial information. This time of […] more…Don’t Take the Bait! How to Steer Clear of Tax Time Scams
For cybercriminals tax time is the most wonderful time of the year. They are in the shadows giddy, eager, and methodically setting a variety of digital traps knowing that enough taxpayers take the bait to render their efforts worthwhile. Indeed, with the frenzy of online tax filings, personal information (and money) moving through mailboxes, and […] more…DNS Manipulation in Venezuela in regards to the Humanitarian Aid Campaign
Venezuela is a country facing an uncertain moment in its history. Reports suggests it is in significant need of humanitarian aid. On February 10th, Mr. Juan Guaidó made a public call asking for volunteers to join a new movement called “Voluntarios por Venezuela” (Volunteers for Venezuela). According to the media, it already numbers thousands of […] more…How the McAfee Rotation Program is Providing Opportunities
By: Darius, Sales & Marketing Rotation Engineer “The sky is the limit.” It’s a phrase I heard frequently growing up, in school, college and university. To me, the phrase means there are endless opportunities. So, my nine-year-old self desired to be a racecar driver, my freshman year ambition was to be a developer and then […] more…Global Community Service Day 2018: Together for good
By: Emily, Communications Program Manager When I finished college, I went to work for the same nonprofit youth sports organization where I tried volleyball, basketball and other sports growing up. The keyword is ‘try,’ because, let’s face it – I was bad at sports. All coaches for the organization were – and still are – […] more…McAfee Applauds “Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017”
By Lisa Depew, Head of Industry and Academic Outreach, McAfee The “Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017,” which is sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and was recently approved by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, is welcome news for those increasingly worried about the cybersecurity workforce shortage. A report […] more…6 Ways to Help Kids Steer Clear of Cyberbullies During Summer Break
Wouldn’t it be nice if kids could leave the veiled threats and cutting words behind when the bell rings for summer break? Unfortunately, bullies rarely take a break from intimidating others over the summer and may even step up their game. To date, nothing has humbled me quite like this parenting gig. Once upon a […] more…Teenage WikiLeaks volunteer: Why I served as an FBI informant
A young Icelandic boy’s journey as an informant all began with a cryptic e-mail sent to the United States Embassy in Reykjavík from Sigurdur “Siggi” Thordarson (Sigurður Ingi Þórðarsson), then an 18-year-old. Thordarson had been involved with WikiLeaks during the previous 18 months, moving ever-closer to the inner circle of the group—Julian Assange eventually promoted […] more…McAfee Marks May 16th as its Global Community Service Day
I’m excited to say that May 16th will mark McAfee’s 2nd annual Global Community Service Day. This year, I plan to participate in a cause that I’ve been passionate about for years—teaching children about how to stay safe online. As a mother of two children, and McAfee’s Chief Privacy Officer, I understand the importance of […] more…More information
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