The Reputation Economy is a book by futurist and reputation management expert Michael Fertik. Reputation is about how the world sees you, and determines what people and companies will do for you. A person’s reputation help financial institutions decide if they will lend money to him. It...
Mobile Phones compromised Pegasus spyware makes prime targets out of iPhones and Android based devices. It appears that it has made an impact on users in at least 45 countries around the world. Of those countries, 6 have been known in the past to use surveillance...
Bibliophiles around the world are busy compiling their reading list for the year. Most readers dedicate a part of their shortlist to contemporary books, both fiction and nonfiction. In the era of virtual omnipresence, it is imperative to discover the threats posed by the increasing...
5 selected Vale startups that exemplify the services and technologies they promise for 2019 Automatic translation from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18491" align="aligncenter" width="559"] Gladly startups 2019 promising[/caption] Photo: Gladly Several technology centers around the world are competing to become the next Silicon Valley. Singapore aims to become the leading technology...
According to a study by the NEXT Generation Health Study in the US (2009-2016) with 2,785 high school students, about 32% of sexual minority respondents reported being victims of cyberbullying, says Elaine Raquel Assis, a human rights journalist for vulnerabilities and an advocate for Secure...
Universities and big companies from the Vale have teamed up to create this totally addictive game. A new game created by the biggest technology companies and universities is sweeping Silicon Valley and promises to leave all smart people totally addicted. [caption id="attachment_18475" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Silicon Valley game[/caption] Purpose...
Along with the improvements in digital technology, countries around the world have adopted electronic voting in their elections. [caption id="attachment_18470" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] eletronic voting hackers[/caption] There are around twenty nations who are now using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMS). Brazil, in particular, conducted its first completely automated election...
Recent studies show that by the end of 2020, around 40% of all consumers will be from Generation Z. This new breed of customers, which rival millenials, are said to be more tolerant, entrepreneurial and technologically advanced compared to the past generations. If you’re a...
Humankind has made great advances in technology. Because of the internet and social media born from it, each individual is able to interact with people from other countries. Open interaction with people of different views has widened every individual's perception and knowledge. Hence, every person...
While the Internet has made it possible for people to connect with each other and gain fast information, it also has its fair share of risks. [caption id="attachment_18447" align="aligncenter" width="217"] How to defend against cyberbullies and trolls book[/caption] Just like in the real world, there’s a side...
Studies show that a majority of Americans have a hard time distinguishing fake and real news online. [caption id="attachment_18445" align="aligncenter" width="313"] Fake News book[/caption] While some fake news are easy to spot, many websites intentionally publish false content and try to pass them off as real. Because...
What is a digital native? [caption id="attachment_18439" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Generation Z[/caption] To put it simply, this refers to and individual who was either born or brought up during the flux of the digital age. Basically, these people have been familiarized with the internet and computers even from...
What you need to know about and artificial intelligence and machine learning. What comes to mind when artificial intelligence and machine learning are mentioned? Bicentennial Man or The Terminator? We hope that the latter does not come true. This article will clarify everything. [caption id="attachment_18424" align="aligncenter" width="300"]...
[caption id="attachment_18411" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Are you ready for the future See if you can pass this test[/caption] translated automatically from Portuguese The last decade has seen dramatic changes in people's lifestyles. The most significant change can be observed in the technology sector. With this technology that makes...
You’re completely responsible for all the posts, likes, and comments on your Instagram and other social media accounts. [caption id="attachment_17484" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Using Social Media Responsibly[/caption] Disobeying policies under social media platforms can get your account suspended or banned. You can get sued or even incriminated in...
18-04-2018 by Fernando Azevedo The Pendulum Theory: We explore different paths, but the balance is always in the center translated automatically from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18382" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Pendulum Theory- We explore different paths, but the balance is always in the center[/caption] Since Facebook was called to testify about...
04-20-2018 by Fernando Azevedo We need to talk about an old and famous web problem: the "free rider" translated automatically from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18384" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We need to talk about an old and famous web problem- the free rider[/caption] The last US financial crisis was in 2008 and...
27-04-2018 by Fernando Azevedo It's not just with Fake News that we need to worry translated automatically from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18408" align="aligncenter" width="300"] New Fake News tactic linked with Cyberbullying[/caption] There are 7 main factors that model behavior in the social network: culture that is the content of the...
07-05-2018 by Fernando Azevedo Is our police as creative as criminals are? I hope they are. translated automatically from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18391" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Hunt criminals with honey pots[/caption] In cybersecurity there is a highly effective protection technique called a honeypot. On the internet we have robots, or bots, that...
28-05-2018 by Fernando Azevedo How to prevent attacks translated automatically from Portuguese [caption id="attachment_18394" align="aligncenter" width="300"] New Fake News tactic linked with Cyberbullying[/caption] Despite being a year of election and being part of the title of this article, and also the fact that everyone talks about Fake News, I...