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How US employers can protect immigrant tech workers – Computerworld
“Sudden policy changes and heightened border security could bar re-entry. So if you leave, you might have trouble coming back, [even] if you’ve already been here and have had no problems whatsoever,” he says. This climate of uncertainty can understandably cause anxiety, not just for foreign workers, but also for teammates who rely on them and have formed friendships with…
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Application security risk: How leaders can protect their businesses
The increasingly complex nature of software combined with pressure to develop and rollout new features quickly makes application security a growing challenge. Application development infrastructure is full of significant security risks, according to research by Legit Security. The issue is widespread – the researchers found high or critical risks in the developer environments of every company it examined. And there…
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Payne County, OK Sheriff confirms ransomware attack, tells residents to protect accounts
The Payne County Sherriff’s Office in Oklahoma this week confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack last month. One June 3, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office announced that anyone who filed a report prior to May 15 should monitor their credit reports and bank accounts, issue fraud alerts, and change passwords. “The cyberattack has had no impact on the office’s…
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How to Protect Your Car From Identity Theft
We may earn a commission from links on this page. No matter how locked down your identity information is, there’s probably a gaping hole in your security efforts: your car. Just like you, your car is linked to a few numbers. Unlike you, it rolls around with those numbers—your license plate number and the vehicle’s VIN—out in the open. Your…
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5 Ways to Clean and Protect Your Floors
If you sweep or vacuum your floors diligently, cleaning a few times a year with a product designed for floors might suffice. You’ll want to take different steps, though, based on the flooring material. Nonwood FlooringWater alone might be sufficient to handle spot stains. “Most flooring today is easy to keep clean,” Wang says. “Stains normally don’t soak in, so…
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The Most Commonly Stolen Car Parts (and How to Protect Them)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Having your car stolen is a traumatic experience—and a depressingly common one. Although car thefts nationwide are trending downward, there were still more than 850,000 vehicles stolen in 2024. If you’ve ever woken up to find your car missing from its spot (and I have!) you know it’s not fun.…
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12 Low-Tech Ways to Protect Your Home From an Intruder
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Even though the residential burglary rate has been dropping steadily in recent years (down 26% between 2019 and 2023), many of us still worry about being robbed or experiencing a home invasion. Alarm systems and other high-tech security are really effective—a study once found that 83% of criminals check for…
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How to Protect Your Strawberries From Pests and Disease
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Before I moved to Portland, I didn’t understand how passionate people can be about strawberries. But once I started growing strawberries, I came to understand that a disproportionate percentage of berries I grew would be lost to bugs, wildlife, and disease. Since summer is short, I’ve worked hard to minimize…
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Microsoft says it’ll protect EU cloud customers from shutdown demands
Microsoft has said it will protect European data from American overreach in the courts if necessary — and will increase its investment in data centres in the EU. The move is seen as a response to the Trump administration’s irritation over EU rules that have supposedly impacted American big tech firms, and suggested retaliation looms. Trump signed a memorandum earlier…
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Using Contactless Payments on Your Phone? Protect Yourself.
In 2024, consumers reported losing $347 million to scams on digital wallet payment apps, according to figures from the Federal Trade Commission. The same analysis found that for each complaint reported, the average loss was an astonishing $4,627. What CR found: While major wallets use strong technical security measures, fraud monitoring and liability protections vary across providers. Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo…
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