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☆ A millennial couple spent less than $4,000 on an intimate destination wedding in Morocco. Here's how they pulled it off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementEven before getting engaged, Almaz Burgess knew she'd have a destination wedding. According to a study by The Knot, the average international destination wedding is $42,000 — nearly $10,000 more than standard hometown nuptials. Wedding venues in Greece and Italy were quoting them $10,000 — so they turned to MoroccoA year before the wedding, Burgess began researching destination weddings in Greece and Italy. White Silk Studio"In Morocco, they have the traditional Riad," she said, referring to a Moroccan house that typically has an indoor garden or courtyard. White Silk Studio"We tried to keep it under half an hour," she said, "to not bore everyone."

Persons: Burgess, —, she'd, Burgess didn't, wouldn't, wasn't Organizations: Service, New Zealand, White, Morocco — Locations: Morocco, New Zealand, New, London, Greece, Italy, Morocco — Marrakesh, Moroccan, Australian

☆ I was a first-time homebuyer and got scammed out of $167,000 of my life savings
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Pat and Marisa Lawlor were the victims of real estate wire fraud in 2022. The realizationThe real email came exactly one week after the scammers made off with Lawlor's money, he said. The methodIt turns out that the scammers hacked into the escrow office's email server through a process called business email compromise. With real estate wire fraud, they target mom-and-pop independent brokers, escrow, or title companies like the one we used. We've started a GoFundMe fundraiser to get that money back and raise awareness about real estate wire fraud.

Persons: Pat, Marisa Lawlor, They've, —, Pat Lawlor, Marisa, We'd, San Fernando Valley, Lawlor, That's, it's, It's, we've, We've Organizations: Service, California Association of Realtors, Riverside, States Secret Services Locations: Los Angeles, San Fernando, Riverside County

☆ The cybercrime underworld has removed all the guardrails on the AI frontier, but the good guys are catching them there
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Rachel Curry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

More than half (55%) of all brand impersonation instances consisted of organizations' own brands in 2023, according to the Perception Point report. Tal Zamir, chief technology officer at Perception Point, discussed how criminals can now create polymorphic malware (or malware with many variations) at scale using AI and automation. Plus, they can defend against a wider swath of problems by feeding data into their existing models or generating new data sets using AI. Still, Grobman compares AI detection to weather forecasting, saying "When you're working in the world of AI, things are a lot less deterministic." Just as legitimate businesses are looking to AI to be more productive and more effective, so too are cybercriminals.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Steve Grobman, Tal Zamir, Zamir, Grobman, Kiri Addison, Addison, McAfee, recalibrated Organizations: Hong, McAfee, Google Locations: Hong Kong, deepfakes

☆ Billionaires and A-listers pay me to plan their luxury vacations. For $150,000 a year, I get them into the best restaurants and hotels in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jaclyn Sienna India, the founder of the luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles. I wanted to take that elegance, knowledge, and personal service I learned in the restaurant and bring it to travel. Faking it until I made itI started my own travel concierge, Sienna Charles, 16 years ago. Before it had a name, we definitely had been practicing quiet luxury travel and hospitality. Sienna Charles specializes in "quiet luxury" travel.

Persons: —, Jaclyn Sienna India, Sienna Charles, Bec, Abercrombie, there's, it's, We're, we're, George W, Bush, Sienna Charles Many, I've, We've, Mariah Carey, we've, They've, Carbone, I'd, I'm, Jacqueline Sienna India, Sienna Charles ., Sienna Charles I Organizations: Service, Business, Gotham Magazine, Manhattan Magazine, Disney Locations: New Jersey, Kent, Paris, Ethiopia, Turkey, Los Angeles, New York City, Africa, Capri, Sicily, I'm, Europe

☆ 5 airlines worth splurging on for the best first-class experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jaclyn Sienna India travels often to scout airlines and locations for her luxury travel company. Air France, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that give her the best experience. Courtesy of Jaclyn Sienna IndiaAfter working there for five years, I wanted to bring that level of service to travel. EQRoy/ ShutterstockAir France’s first-class cabin, La Première, only has four seats per flight, and it feels like you're flying private. Like many of my other favorites, Singapore Airlines planes have room for double suites for couples and private suites with sliding doors.

Persons: Jaclyn Sienna India, —, Sienna Charles, I’ve, Le, I’m, we’ve, you’re, Jordan Tan, Shutterstock, There’s, Shutterstock I’ve Organizations: Air, Qatar Airways, Service, Air France Air France, France’s, Air France, . Emirates Emirates, Emirates, Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines, I’m, Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways Qatar Airways, Shutterstock Qatar Airways Locations: Air France, Emirates, Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, Europe, Paris, New York, Milan, Dubai, India, Asia, Etihad’s

☆ AI tools such as ChatGPT are generating a mammoth increase in malicious phishing emails
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Bob Violino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"It is not a coincidence that the launch of ChatGPT at the end of last year coincides with the timeframe in which we saw exponential growth of malicious phishing emails," Harr said. On average, 31,000 phishing attacks were sent on a daily basis, according to the research. Since the fourth quarter of 2022, there's been a 1,265% increase in malicious phishing emails , and a 967% rise in credential phishing in particular, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm SlashNext. Another reason for such a high increase in phishing attacks is because they are working, Harr said. Another good practice is to implement email filtering tools that use machine learning and AI to detect and block phishing emails.

Persons: Harr, Patrick Harr, there's, Chris Steffen, Prince of, Steffen Organizations: BEC, Enterprise Management Associates Locations: Brooklyn, New York, American, Prince of Nigeria

☆ Travel news: When to book airline flights and why you shouldn’t check your bag
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Read tips on how you can make your next trip greener and then check out the rest of the news from the world of travel this week. Lost bags are partly why luggage trackers have become the hottest travel accessory of 2023. If it’s the largest mirror-covered building in the world you’re looking for, though, the place to head is Saudi Arabia. If you’re a camping novice, our explainer tells you everything you need to know before you set out.

Persons: Read, Keen, Barry Sherry, “, ”, Scott Keyes, we’re, There’ll, They’ve, Bon, New Englanders, Le Bec Sucre Organizations: CNN, Discovery Channel, Warner Bros, San Locations: Europe, That’s, California, Oklahoma, Las Vegas, Saudi Arabia, Rhode Island, France, New, San Francisco, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Tokyo

"It's hard to think of an area that this couldn't help," said Diogo Rau, Eli Lilly chief information and digital officer. He said Lilly already is using generative AI to write patient safety reports and clinical narratives, and ultimately, it will play a role in drug discovery. One of the most anticipated uses for generative AI is in customer relationship management, and that is happening at more companies. Others noted their firms are in the early days of rolling out code generation tools using gen AI, as well as AI "co-pilots" across many roles, and using generative AI to help make investment decisions. Generative AI could enable a more customized and pro-security posture for organizations," he said.

Persons: OpenAI, Diogo Rau, Eli Lilly, Lilly, Rau, Eddie Fox, It's, Fox, Nicole Coughlin, Cybersecurity, ransomware, Jim Richberg, Richberg, Joe Levy, Sophos, it's, Levy Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, TEC, CNBC Technology, Epic, AIs Locations: Cary , North Carolina, Fortinet

[1/2] Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, waves from the vehicle as he leaves from Lahore to appear before Islamabad High Court, in Lahore, Pakistan March 18, 2023. 'GOVT INTENDS TO ARREST ME'The court has previously issued arrest warrants for Khan in the case as he had failed to appear on previous hearings despite summons. On his assurance that he would appear on Saturday, the court granted Khan protection against arrest, but he said he feared the police and government planned to take him into custody. There were reports of fresh clashes between police and supporters of Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Lahore. (This story has been corrected to show Khan is to appear in court, not appearing in court, in the headline.

☆ Crypto founders are running out of bank options after the collapses of SVB and Signature. Here's where they're scrambling to move their money.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( April Joyner | Morgan Chittum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Crypto founders face dwindling banking options after the collapses of Silvergate and Signature Bank. After back-to-back collapses of several crypto- and startup-friendly banks — Silvergate, Signature, and Silicon Valley Bank — crypto founders face a huge void. Silvergate and Signature, in particular, filled a vital role in the financial system for crypto startups, several founders told Insider. Well before the collapse of SVB and downfall of Signature, crypto founders had found banking havens outside the US in locales such as Dubai and Singapore. "It's a recurring conversation that crypto companies have that are based out of the states," she said.

☆ Meet the British composer living with a rare type of epilepsy that is triggered by music
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Determined to carry on with their love of music, Bec found a way to overcome their condition. Liza Bec, a professional composer, discovered in 2008 that music — the very thing they had devoted their life to — was causing their epilepsy. "It was complete horror," Bec told Insider: "I just thought: 'I'm going to die. A condition that affects one in 10 million peopleLiza Bec, playing their roborecorder. Doctors told Bec they should go on medication and avoid playing music to avoid damaging their brain further.

☆ Crypto startups are getting more due diligence heat from VCs after several high-profile blowups in the industry. But loose accounting standards are making it challenging.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( April Joyner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Investors are conducting more rigorous due diligence on crypto startups in the wake of FTX's blowup. Founders told Insider VCs are asking for background checks and more detailed performance metrics. But loose accounting standards in the industry make it hard for investors to vet company financials. After a series of bankruptcies in the crypto industry, venture capitalists are looking much more closely into the inner workings of blockchain and Web3-related startups before they cut a check. The collapse of FTX exposed serious flaws in its investors' due diligence process, several VCs and founders said.

☆ The most-popular big tech default email programs are old and vulnerable
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Elizabeth Macbride | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

All over the world, organizations of all sizes, including small businesses, scrambled to upload patches and to figure out if they'd been infiltrated. Each time big software companies have changed default settings or made blanket changes with cybersecurity in mind, he points out, cybercrime fell measurably. Some of its donors are big technology companies. "Microsoft takes email security very seriously," said Girish Chander, head of Microsoft Defender for Office, in a statement to CNBC. Updating email software default settings.

☆ Cloudflare Takes Aim at a Top Security Threat: Your Inbox
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Belle Lin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Cloud-infrastructure company Cloudflare Inc. announced Wednesday new email security capabilities aimed at helping businesses defend against phishing, malware and other cyberattacks commonly targeting corporate email accounts. It provides web performance, cybersecurity and other services to millions of customers, of which more than 156,000 pay for its services. Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare Photo: Cloudflare Inc.Chief Executive Matthew Prince said the new security functions are also in response to an increase in ransomware and other sophisticated cyberattacks, some of which are perpetrated by relatively unsophisticated hackers. Prince said, referring to the growth of so-called “ransomware-as-a-service,” where ransomware operators provide malware programs to affiliates to launch attacks. Prince said Cloudflare, which was itself a customer of Area 1 before pursuing an acquisition, has more closely integrated its existing cybersecurity services with Area 1’s email security platform.

☆ Phishing attacks are increasing and getting more sophisticated. Here's how to avoid them
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Bob Violino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

That's a 61% increase in the rate of phishing attacks compared with 2021. Criminals using phishing attacks based on tax season, shopping dealsOne of the iterations of phishing that people need to be aware of is spearphishing, a more targeted form of phishing that often uses topical lures. Phishing themes can also be generic, such as an email that appears to be from a technology vendor about resetting an account, McNamara said. What people should do to ward off phishing attemptsIndividuals can take steps to better defend themselves against phishing attacks. Another good practice is to use anti-phishing software and other cyber security tools as protection against potential attacks and to keep personal and work data safe.

☆ A hacker's tips on how to spot a phishing attack
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Ibm With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When it comes to cybersecurity attacks, phishing continues to be effective for hackers and costly for organizations. The 2022 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index research showed that phishing is the way attackers are getting into organizations 41% of the time. "I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for organizations to not only develop an incident response plan, but to test it regularly." According to the Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022, organizations with an incident response team that tested their incident response plan (versus those who did not) saved on average $2.66M in data breach costs. Learn more about incident response planning and threat intelligence here.

☆ Here's how to establish better protection around your company's 2 biggest cybersecurity risks
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Citizens With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are a number of ways that cybercriminals target payments directly or collect sensitive information that allows them to access financial accounts. Phishing remains one of the most common methods criminals use to gain access to payments or sensitive information. Under the guise of authority, they ask employees to send payments or sensitive information. Stolen credentials can also be used to initiate fraudulent ACH payments. Ransomware programs typically infiltrate a company's network, encrypting data across the network to render it unusable and then holding the encrypted data for ransom.

☆ Social media influencer ‘Hushpuppi’ sentenced to 11 years in prison over money laundering conspiracy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES — A Nigerian social media influencer who called himself Ray Hushpuppi and flaunted a lavish lifestyle fueled by his efforts to launder millions of stolen dollars was sentenced Monday in Los Angeles to more than 11 years in federal prison. In 2019, he helped launder some $14.7 million stolen by North Korean hackers from a bank in Malta, funneling the money through banks in Romania and Bulgaria, prosecutors said. His social media posts showed him living a life of luxury, complete with private jets, ultra-expensive cars and high-end clothes and watches. He pleaded guilty in 2020 to one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, prosecutors said. He was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison and was ordered to pay more than $30 million in restitution.

☆ AO ”LT&Liceum” solicita repetat oferte comerciale pentru achiziționarea de echipament pentru ”Aleea Eficienței Energetice”
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-22 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +4 min

Partenerul proiectului pentru creșterea potențialului de vizibilitate și implicare a cetățenilor este Asociația Presei Independente (API). Partenerul proiectului pentru Regiunea Sud este Centrul Regional de Asistență și Informare a Organizațiilor Neguvernamentale „CONTACT-Cahul”. Ștefan cel Mare 56, bir.107, MD-6301, Leova, Republica Moldova , cu mențiunea Echipament pentru ”Aleea Eficienței Energetice”. Ofertele incomplete sau transmise după termenul indicat mai sus nu vor fi acceptate. Ștefan cel Mare 56, MD-6301, Leova, Republica Moldova .

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare Organizations: UE, Uniunea Europeană, Agenția, Cooperare, Germaniei, Presei, Regiunea Locations: Leova, Republica Moldova, Regiunea Sud, Cahul, Moldova

☆ La manifestația din fața CEC au venit și reprezentanți ai diasporei
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-07 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +3 min

La manifestația din fața CEC au venit și reprezentanți ai diasporeiLa manifestația din fața Comisiei Electorale Centrale, unde mai multe partide protestează ca reacție la decizia CEC de a nu majora numărul secțiilor de votare peste hotare, au venit și reprezentanți ai diasporei, care spun că nu le este indiferentă soarta țării. Deși de ani buni muncesc sau chiar s-au stabilit cu traiul peste hotare, au Moldova în suflet și în gând. Andrei Dînga timp de 16 ani s-a aflat în Marea Britanie, după care s-a întors și a investit în Republica Moldova. Maria Efros, din Veneţia, reprezentantă activă a diasporei, a vorbit în numele diasporei numeroase a Italiei. CEC să-şi revizuiască decizia şi să privească în ochii celor care aşteaptă votul nostru, al diasporei, fiindcă diaspora e salvatorul.

Persons: Diana Casian, Andrei, Maria Efros, Protestatarii Organizations: CEC Locations: Moldova, Suedia, Suediei, Republica Moldova, Republicii Moldova, Diaspora, Veneţia, Italiei

☆ Cele mai ciudate legi din lume. În Elveția este ilegal să trântești portiera mașinii
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-25 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

În Elveția este ilegal să trântești portiera mașiniiDe când a apărut pe Pământ, omul a fost foarte inventiv, iar când a început să-și organizeze comunitatea a creat legi. Cu siguranță este o lege uitată și nu a fost niciodată aplicată cu adevărat în Florida. Nu este clar de ce aceasta a devenit vreodată o lege sau o lege zvonită, în primul rând. Acest lucru este prescris de un regulament al orașului din timpurile austro-ungare care nu a fost niciodată abrogat. Poate de aceea găinile merită o lege specifică privind siguranța transportului.

Locations: Elveția, Danemarca, Australia, Scoția, Samoa, francez, Torino, Italia, Florida, Milano, ungare, Quitman, Georgia

☆ VIDEO/ „Ce este legat de Alexandru Dodon, solicitările se făceau la Kentford, la etajul șapte”. Interviu cu Romeo Lopotencu, ex-director general al Red-Nord
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-30 | by ( ) www.zdg.md time to read: +19 min

Ce este legat de Alexandru Dodon, solicitările se făceau la Kentford, la etajul șapte, da? — Dl Țepordei. Pentru că prima oară m-am întâlnit cu dl Andrei, după care a intrat Alexandru Dodon și mi-a înaintat nemulțumirile. Îl conduce Alexandru Dodon… Ca să înțelegeți, actualul director general a fost promovat tot de Alexandru Dodon. Alexandru Dodon, fratele ex-președintelui R. MoldovaAlexandru Dodon, om de afaceri, fratele lui Igor Dodon, fostul președinte al R. Moldova.

Persons: Romeo Lopotencu, Lopotencu, Ghenadie Țepordei, Andrei, Alexandru Dodon, ., Igor Dodon ., Romeo, Dodon, Ghenadie ., Țepordei, Alexandru Dodon ?, Vitiuc, El, cela, Le, Dvs, Alexandru Dodon ., Prisacari, Dumitru Braghiș ., P.S . ZdG, Dodon . Țepordei, Ghenadie, R, Moldova Alexandru Dodon, Igor Dodon, Andrei Beleacov, ZdG, Sorin Corceac, Iurie Prisacari Organizations: Red, RED, Red -, Partidului Socialiștilor, Partidul Democrat din, Partidului Social Democrat, Business Locations: Red, Nord, Moldova, . Moldova, Igor Dodon . Lopotencu, Bălți, Red - Nord, n.r ., Sângerei, Partidul Democrat din Moldova, .

FBI a publicat cel mai recent raport al său referitor la consecințele fraudelor cibernetice. Acesta atrage atenția asupra situației din 2020 și confirmă faptul că aproximativ jumătate din pagube au fost generate prin fraude de tip Business Email Compromise (BEC) și Email Account Compromise (EAC). Cu alte cuvinte, un hacker a falsificat o adresă de email și a pretins că este un director de companie sau un angajat în interacțiunile cu diverse entități. Între timp, pierderile raportate în urma fraudei de investiţii au fost de „doar” aproximativ 336 milioane USD. Din câte se pare, hackerii au început să pretindă că sunt instituții guvernamentale de stat, locale și teritoriale din SUA.

Persons: BEC Organizations: FBI, Investigații Locations: SUA

☆ Traian Băsescu, fostul președinte al României, anunță că PMP intră în Parlamentul român: „Și-a luat aurul înapoi”
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-07 | by ( Diana Severin | ) www.zdg.md time to read: 1 min

Fostul președinte al României, Traian Băsescu, fondatorul PMP, a anunțat luni dimineață că partidul său va intra totuși în Parlament, deși rezultatele parțiale oficiale prezentat de Biroul Electoral Central la ora 10:30 arătau că acest partid se afla sub pragul electoral, scrie Digi24. Potrivit datelor actualizate transmise de BEC, PMP a atins pragul electoral, după numărarea a 99,91% (fără diaspora). „PMP și-a luat ”aurul” înapoi din ultimele 5 secții de votare numărate din Republica Moldova!!!! !”, a scris Băsescu pe Facebook, la scurt timp după ce Biroul Electoral Central a anunțat primele rezultate parțiale oficiale de la alegerile parlamentare. Aseară, Traian Băsescu spunea că PMP va ajunge la 7% după redistribuirea voturilor.

Persons: Traian Băsescu, BEC, PMP, Băsescu, Aseară Organizations: Facebook, Electoral Central Locations: României, Republica Moldova

☆ Traian Băsescu, fostul președinte al României, anunță că PMP intră în Parlamentul român datorită voturilor din R. Moldova: „Și-a luat aurul înapoi”
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-07 | by ( Diana Severin | ) www.zdg.md time to read: 1 min

Persons: Traian Băsescu, BEC, PMP, Băsescu, Aseară Organizations: Facebook, Electoral Central Locations: României, Republica Moldova

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