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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert/Author.
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

Topics:

Ransomware: Surge in attacks as hackers take advantage of organisations under pressure | ZDNet

Ransomware victims are paying out millions a month. One particular version has cost them the most | ZDNet

Global Surges in Ransomware Attacks – Check Point Software

How to stop political robotexts from being so effective – YouTube

TikTok Revenue and Usage Statistics (2020) – Business of Apps

(7) Cybersecurity expert Scott Schober on the latest tensions facing TikTok and WeChat – YouTube

TikTok passes Instagram as second-most popular social app for US teens

Hacker Uploads Own Fingerprints To Crime Scene In Dumbest Cyber Attack Ever

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Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator of Techguy.org!

Topics:
Tech Support Guy – Free computer help

VB-Audio Virtual Apps

Microsoft Office 365, Outlook down again | ZDNet

Apple iPhone 12: Price, Oct. 13 announcement, 5G, plus rumors of a ‘Mini’ surprise | ZDNet

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The US Army is putting AR goggles on military dogs to better guide them

Tesla has disbanded its PR department: report

Elon Musk: Public Beta for SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Will Start Soon | PCMag
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Backups:

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-backup-software?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-services?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b
How to Set Up Subscription-Free Offsite Backup

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-check-your-hard-drives-health
Malware:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-security
Cleaning/Dusting:

https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-clean-your-computer-case
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Keyboard
Cleaning Up Old Software/Update:

https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/addremov.htm
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-10-update
Defrag SSD:

Why You Shouldn’t Defragment a Solid State Hard Drive

Maintain your Smartphone/Tablet:


Check Your Subscriptions:

https://www.popsci.com/check-app-subscriptions
Check your Service Providers:

Homepage

Check Your Security Status:

https://haveibeenpwned.com
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b

https://www.vice.com/en/article/bjeznz/how-do-you-know-when-youve-been-hacked-gmail-facebook
Check Spam Filters In Email:


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Both Segments: Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Topics:
About | Popzara Press

Razer Pro Type Keyboard Gadget Reviews | Popzara Press

Microsoft is bringing Xbox remote play to iOS | Engadget

‘Fortnite’ Maker, Spotify Form Advocacy Group to Push for App Store Changes – WSJ

Straight, Middle-Aged Men are Being Charged More to Use Tinder Plus

Sean Rad gave a cringe-worthy defence for why Tinder charges its older users more money | Business Insider

California is ready to pull the plug on gas vehicles

Amazon announces streaming gaming service Luna, launching next month | Ars Technica

Doom Eternal is the first game to arrive on Xbox Game Pass following Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax – The Verge

The State of Gaming September 2020: Next-Gen Xbox + PS5 Priced, NPD, The Avengers Stalls, Tony Hawk MVP, Super Mario 3D and RIP 3DS | Popzara Podcast

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Both Segments: Computer and Technology.
Topics:
Nikola electric truck founder resigns in the wake of SEC investigation | Engadget

$100,000 in bribes helped fraudulent Amazon sellers earn $100 million, DOJ says | Ars Technica

TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly eyeing a $60 billion valuation for TikTok Global | Markets Insider

Everything we know so far about Oracle not actually buying TikTok | Ars Technica

Microsoft is acquiring Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax – The Verge

Massive ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ patch fixes over 1,000 bugs | Engadget

Companies can track your phone’s movements to target ads | Ars Technica
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Smart Cities, What Are They?

https://www.ey.com/en_ch/digital/what-does-the-future-of-smart-cities-look-like
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/07/02/the-smart-cities-of-the-future-5-ways-technology-is-transforming-our-cities/#166472f973f8
How will they change how we live?


https://www.mexicanist.com/l/smart-city
What are the positives?

https://www.inc.com/soren-kaplan/the-future-of-smart-cities.html
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/capital-projects-and-infrastructure/our-insights/smart-cities-digital-solutions-for-a-more-livable-future
https://interestingengineering.com/5-things-you-will-see-in-the-future-of-smart-city
What are the challenges?

https://wireless.cioreview.com/cxoinsight/the-next-generation-of-wireless-networks–nid-7158-cid-13.html
https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opinions/the-three-biggest-challenges-to-building-a-commutable-smart-city
https://www.bosch.com/stories/smart-cities-of-the-future

https://www.allerin.com/blog/exposing-the-dark-side-of-smart-cities
What are the negatives?

https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/special-reports/special-reports/the-future-of-facial-recognition-the-impact-on-smart-cities
https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Terminology/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-smart-city.html#:~:text=Drawbacks%20or%20disadvantages%20of%20smart%20city,-Following%20are%20the&text=%E2%9E%A8Even%20if%20money%20was,about%20data%20privacy%20and%20security.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-smart-cities
How will we interact with the city?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2017/05/19/how-telefonica-is-using-iot-and-big-data-to-build-smart-cities/#1ee065697e60
Examples of current efforts to modernize cities?

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/alibaba-city-brain-artificial-intelligence-china-kuala-lumpur
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/articles/smart-city-case-study-collection.html?icid=htmlfragdropdown:(smart-cities-of-the-future)

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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Major hospital system hit with cyberattack, potentially largest in U.S. history

An AI Paper Published in a Major Journal Dabbles in Phrenology

iPhone 12 braided USB-C may finally fix Apple cord rep – SlashGear

U.S. judge blocks Trump administration’s ban on new TikTok downloads | Reuters

Skyborg: U.S. Air Force Wants a Fleet of Drones as Robotic Wingmen | Digital Trends

Sensors of world’s largest digital camera snap first 3,200-megapixel images at SLAC | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

FarmVille—yes, the original—is finally meeting its demise | Ars Technica

Amazon Prime Day was just announced, and some deals have already started | Ars Technica
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big hardware event | Engadget

Alexa can bark at intruders from your Echo for $49 per year | Engadget

New Version of Microsoft Office Coming Next Year That Won’t Require a Subscription – MacRumors

Chinese Asteroid Mining Robot Due to Launch in November | Universe Today

Elon Musk reveals plans to slash electric battery costs, build $25,000 Tesla

Wikipedia is getting a new look for the first time in 10 years. Here’s why. – Diff

What happens to Scots Wikipedia now?
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Why Aren’t Elections Held Online?
Why Can’t We Vote Online?
Links:
Coronavirus boosts push for online voting despite security risks – POLITICO

Why can’t you vote online? – The Verge

We must consider secure online voting | TechCrunch

Why Mobile Voting? – Mobile Voting Project

Malware infects 30 percent of computers in U.S. | InfoWorld

IT threat evolution Q2 2020. Mobile statistics | Securelist

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000172-9406-dd0c-ab73-fe6e10070001

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Email and Internet Voting: The Overlooked Threat to Election Security – Common Cause

Tusk/Montgomery Philanthropies Announces First in the Nation Mobile Voting Blockchain Pilot Program for Active Duty Service Members

Are Blockchains the Answer for Secure Elections? Probably Not – Scientific American
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