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US Department of Justice creates cryptocurrency enforcement unit

The Verge

Several high-profile ransomware cases have involved demands in cryptocurrency, including the Colonial Pipeline attack in May, where the company reportedly paid a $5 million ransom to DarkSide (the group later apologized for the “social consequences” of the hack).

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Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Understanding Security Threats

Tech Soup

Spear phishing is one step beyond a scam letter from a long lost billionaire uncle in Monaco who wants to give you his fortune in exchange for your credit card information. Being a spear phishing target can be prevented by keeping your social media profiles private or limiting how much you share online.

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Creating a Compelling Event Registration Page: 5 Tips

Achieve

In luxury hospitality, she managed private events for notable figures from European royal families and luminaries in international music, art, and business at events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Boat Show.