Resumes Might Be A Thing Of The Past With New Tech Company
May 19, 2015 | Technology
Judging somebody's skills based on a resume has been the status quo for the last 50 years and HackerRank is trying to change that, co-founder Vivek Ravisankar said Tuesday.
The company, No. 30 on the 2015 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, aims to help hiring managers find great IT candidates by giving them the tools to create programming tests and code challenges.
"It's really hard to figure out how good of a programmer you are from your resume," Ravisankar said in an interview with "Power Lunch."
"I think there's a much better way."
Hac…
Mobile Identity Theft: Statistics And Prevention Tips
May 19, 2015 | Technology
Mobile identity theft is one of the fastest growing types of identity theft due to the prevalence of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With over one billion smartphones being used globally and research predicting this number will double by 2015, the soaring sales of mobile devices come at a time when identity theft is at an all-time high.
There was one victim of identity theft every three seconds in the U.S. in 2012, totaling 12.6 million consumers—an increase of over one million victims compared to the previous year and…
All Police Officers To Be Cyber Crime Trained By 2017
May 15, 2015 | Technology
All police officers must be trained in fighting cyber crime by 2017 as they race to keep up with a brave new world full of hackers, phishers, and other online criminals.
Police are particularly concerned about the rise of the "dark web" – where illicit goods can be traded online anonymously – as it was attracting unusual suspects to crime.
All officers would need to be trained in forensic skills such as understanding email metadata, knowing how to track computer IP addresses, and requesting a subpoena to obtain data from overseas cor…
A Quick Run Down Of Yik Yak And Why You Should Be Worried
May 6, 2015 | Technology
The app Yik Yak has been linked to threats, pranks and cyberbullying at schools prompting many to block it.
But is that a good idea? Here's what you need to know about Yik Yak.
What is Yik Yak?
Yik Yak is a free mobile app that allows anyone to post public anonymous messages — not even a profile or password is required.
Unlike many similar apps, it's location-based, so the messages are targeted at those within 2.5 kilometres.
Yik Yak bills itself as an app that lets you "get a live feed of what everyone's saying around you."
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How To Max Out Your Privacy With Apple
May 4, 2015 | Technology
Apple doesn't merely keep your personal data private, they increasingly make it harder for them (or anyone) to even collect it in the first place. Yes, even including those snoopy government agencies.
Although Apple deeply embeds privacy features across its products and services, many of them only work if you turn them on, and perhaps change a few habits. As an incredibly paranoid security professional who sometimes travels to more... hostile... environments, here are my favorite Apple-centric privacy tips and tricks.
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Exclusive: How To Find Hidden Facebook Photos
April 22, 2015 | Technology
Facebook profiles are increasingly bare of information with users electing to implement strong privacy options to keep people from snooping on them.
But there is a trick in viewing 'hidden' photographs of many users.
Professional Investigators (and amateur sleuths) use Facebook regularly in an attempt to obtain information that may assist a case, or simply satisfy one's curiosity. It's no surprise given Facebook boasts almost 1.5 billion users worldwide.
Social media users are more aware of the risks posed by posting personal infor…
The Use Of Drones In Law Enforcement
April 20, 2015 | Technology
Drones have been common in news stories focused around overseas military operations for years, but only recently are we starting to hear that drones may soon be a common feature in U.S. domestic airspace.For law enforcement, this technology is incredibly exciting, but the excitement is being tempered by growing public concerns and legal issues. Where in previous years the ability to conduct aerial surveillance has been limited by manpower and overall cost, drones are radically changing the game.
Drone Types and CapabilitiesDrones can…
Police Investigators Watch As DNA-Sketch Tech Advances
April 13, 2015 | Technology
Despite an absence of witnesses and surveillance, detectives in some American criminal justice departments have seen the faces of possible suspects.
DNA samples found on-scene in the aftermath of crimes provided sufficient means for a computer to render a sketch of a face that may resemble the killer — such as in the case of Candra Alston, a South Carolina woman murdered in 2011.
Funded by the Department of Defense, this new technology has yet to make its way into the California criminal justice system, but will not likely be delayed…
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You Can Now Get Divorced - Via Facebook
April 8, 2015 | Technology
A change in the law means that ex partners can serve divorce papers online.
A new (United States) law has enabled ex-couples to serve each other with divorce papers via Facebook.
Ellanora Baidoo served husband Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku with divorce papers by Facebook message when her lawyers were unable to track him down.
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper said that he gave Baidoo “permission serve defendant with the divorce summons using a private message through Facebook.”
“This transmittal shall be repeated by plainti…
Members Of Auckland Surf Club Under Police Investigation
April 7, 2015 | Technology
Two members of an Auckland surf club are under police investigation over a social media page that allegedly shared inappropriate photos of young members.
The Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service has banned two members from the club pending investigations by police and Child, Youth and Family.
Josh Fagan reports:
The club reported the pair to police after discovering the site that allegedly included "material of an inappropriate nature including photographs of club members".
In a letter to members the club asked parents to come forwa…