What is cryptojacking? Why criminals love this con

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What is cryptojacking? Why criminals love this con Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of someone else's computer to mine cryptocurrency. Hackers do this by either getting the victim to click on a malicious link in an email that loads cryptomining code on the computer or by infecting a website or online ad with JavaScript code that auto-executes once loaded in the victim's browser. Learn more about cryptojacking and how to protect yourself from falling victim to an attack.

The global chip shortage explained: Effect on buyers, counterfeit concerns and when it could end The pandemic stressed the semiconductor supply chain, and manufacturers are feeling the pinch. Semiconductors power many enterprise and consumer electronics, from smartphones to cars, and the shortage affects availability and price. Mario Morales, Program Vice President for Enabling Technologies and Semiconductors at IDC joins Juliet to explain the the chip shortage, including its timeline, its effect on the technology industry, counterfeit concerns and whether or not the end is in sight.

Using Cython to make a Python executable (and why standalone Python apps are tricky projects) Can you take a Python script and turn it into a standalone executable? Sort of! The Python compiler Cython can be used to do something like this, but it's a little trickier than it might seem. We'll explore how to do this in this video, and use that to walk through all the reasons why making a standalone app from a Python script is a complex project.

What iOS 15 means for the future of the iPhone Apple will not force users to upgrade to iOS 15, instead offering iPhone users two options: upgrade to iOS 15, or stick with iOS 14 and continue to receive security updates. At the same time, some new iOS 15 features could position Apple for success even after the iPhone becomes irrelevant. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss a potential iOS update bifurcation and why some of the new iOS 15 features could ensure Apple's continued success for years to come.

CIO Leadership Live with Kiran Vankamamidi, Group Vice President and CIO, Driscoll's Kiran Vankamamidi, Group VP and CIO at Driscoll's, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss hybrid work culture, touchless tech and more. This episode is sponsored by Cisco.

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