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Most of us are aware of the blatant attempts to take control of our computers such as pop up ads and emails from those we don’t know but every so often there is a massive worm or hacker scare. It becomes apparent when these events occur how little we know about our electronic defenses and what to look out for. By understanding even a small percentage of these types of attacks, we can be more aware and prepare for their eventual appearance. XSS or Cross-site scripting is the most common form. Typically found in web applications, XSS is responsible for about eighty-four percent of all security vulnerabilities (according to Symantec). Cross-site scripting allows attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages which are viewed, essentially completely unnoticed. Perhaps an even greater threat is the frequently overlooked and therefore more covert CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery). Due to the attention received by XSS attacks, CSRFs have become more attractive to those desiring to ob...

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Artist Lakshmi Mohanbabu is a Singaporean who grew up in Kabul Afghanistan during the 70’s and 80’s. She is a trained architect (B.Arch, Manipal University) and fashion designer who graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi. Lakshmi has also taught fashion design, illustration and design history in various educational institutions including Singapore’s LASALLE College of the Arts and NIFT (India). She has also illustrated books for WHO (World Health Organisation) about disability. Having travelled the world, Lakshmi spent a significant amount of time in Europe and Asia researching art, architecture and design – all of which can be seen in her work. As an artist, Lakshmi has a plethora of works in various mediums including; pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, acrylic and watercolours. Rare and incredibly gifted, her’s is the exemplary Singaporean voice, bridging the gap between the past and the present. Her hypnotic, painterly language e...

Browserling is a cross-browser testing service started in 2010 and co-founded in 2011 by Peter Krumins (CEO) and James Halliday. Located in Oakland, California. We have conducted an interview with Peter. When did you start Browserling and what inspired you to deal with browsers? I started Browserling in 2010. I teamed up with my friend James Halliday who I met on IRC and we built technology that streams the desktop of a virtual machine to your browser. This technology let anyone connect to any virtual machine and use it from their browser. We weren't sure how to monetize this so we built Browserling that only streams browsers to your browser. We used Amazon EC2 to launch various versions of Windows virtual machines (XP, Vista, 7, etc) and we installed all the possible browser versions on these virtual machines. This allowed users to launch any browser in their own browser and test their websites. Who will benefit most from your services? Web developers will benefit ...

Troy Caruso brings an interesting blend of skills to his position as CEO of Radium2 Capital. He began his career working on construction sites, giving him firsthand knowledge about what it's like to be the guy on the ground bringing somebody else's idea to fruition. Later, he studied the inner workings of the financial sector to get the kind of practical business background entrepreneurs expect from their lenders. Both skill sets are imperative to the success of Radium2 Capital, an alternative finance company based on Long Island, New York that helps startups access the capital they need to start a viable business. Saddling an entrepreneur with a loan they cannot repay doesn't help anybody, a problem prevented by Caruso's business experience. He also has experience working on the front lines, allowing him to offer real world solutions that a more traditional lender may not. This unique blend has established Troy Caruso as a thought leader in the alternative fi...

Mark Dukas is a cryptocurrency trader and the owner of BitcoinSmartMoney.com , a web site dedicated to guiding technology investors. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family. With a degree in Economics, he worked at first as a personal trainer and then in the sales field. As he progressed through his sales career, he found that further education would be an asset to his career. He received an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management in 2009. He began trading cryptocurrencies in 2014, and his investments have been highly successful. It is Mark Dukas’ goal to help his clients reach financial success through the purchase and sale of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He also wants the world of digital currency to be more accessible to the average investor. Dukas truly understand the digital currency marketplace and its impact both on the tech world and on the economy as a whole. With his expertise and his long track record in successful investments,  Mark ...

Giliberti is currently the face of True Religion's Brand Jeans, along with other high end designers including Emporio Armani, Paul Smith, and even Romeo Gigli. He has traveled the world and worked in more than 15 countries, and his success is only going upward from here. Hi Davide, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. Let's dive right in: How did the "Go Red" True Religion Campaign change things for you? Hi, and thank you for the opportunity to do this interview. True Religion was actually one of the very first brands from the US to pick me. The True Religion campaign helped me begin my career in the United States. Since then, I've been having a lot of success with American designers and shows. I was just part of Los Angeles Fashion Week, where I modeled designs from Kevin Evans and Jonathan Marc Stein. Your career has changed a lot since its early days, and it continues to change with each coming year. How have you managed to have...

Jeremy Larner got his start with MTV’s hit show “Rob and Big” as Rob Dyrdek’s managing partner. Springboarding this early success; he became an angel investor with successful exits including Dollar Shave Club and Postmates. During this time, his love for art was cultivated. He now runs JKL Worldwide procuring contemporary art for investors. How is your approach to art dealing different from that of your contemporaries? Interaction with people is the foundation of what I do. Not unlike other types of sales oriented jobs, I believe that my primary objective is matching people with artwork that enriches their lives in one way or another. Beyond the potential financial gain of acquiring artwork, there are myriad other reasons that people collect art. For some it’s a form of supporting an artist whose career they truly believe in, for others they want to support a gallery program that they feel is of import, and for some others it’s for the pure aesthetic pleasure – none being more...

Andrew Knight New Canaan is a respected front-end developer who is looking to develop a better way of using technology to assist in the development of new technologies and the many options this brings. After completing his academic career with a degree in systems management, Andrew Knight has been a major part of the rising desire for the development of a distinct Online presence for many different brands which are created through the work of the developer. The main areas of interest for Knight New Canaan are retail and real estate which have been of great importance to the rise in new technologies. Having started his career in Web Design, Andrew Knight has become an expert in many different areas of the use of new technologies. Included in the work now being completed by the Connecticut resident are software creation, social media presence, and the burgeoning area of artificial intelligence. As the reputation of Andrew Knight New Canaan has grown over the years, he has found an ...

If you live in a large city, perhaps even one not so big, you most likely have a homeless population living amongst you. Even the label itself “homeless” is something that the majority of us unconsciously use to place a label on these individuals to see them as “others” and not as individuals at all. In truth, every single one of us is only steps away from being in the same situation. No person is immune to bad luck or tragedy which might place them in a dire and almost irreversible circumstance. Short Term is a film which hopes to lesson our disconnect with such people by presenting two different main characters of vast differences who find themselves faced with the same challenges. More than an exploration of obstacles, this film allows for the exploration of the humanity of its main characters, displaying them as people not defined by their circumstance but dealing with it while seeking a way out. Short Term director Aijia Li with Dp Ilya Chegodar The story was inspired ...

Mark Alvarado is an accomplished graphic artist based in Palo Alto, California. His work ethic and skill have brought him success in his chosen field. He attended UCLA, where he excelled in graphic design. His innovation in graphic design led UCLA to welcome him as a guest speaker. Through his work, Alvarado has been able to travel both within the United States and internationally. Companies throughout the world have benefited from his expertise and cutting-edge graphic design. His work ethic stems from his middle-class background. He worked various jobs starting in high school and was able to put himself through UCLA through a combination of student jobs and scholarships. He experienced some hardships when he started as a freelancer, but he was able to build his business from the ground up. He works long hours and dedicates himself completely to his job, but he takes the time to relax and enjoy work-life balance. When he is not working, Mark Alvarado relaxes at his seco...

Elisia Mirabelli sees the design of each production she works on as a puzzle, and it is her job to put it together. She merges colors and unexpected textures to create a work of art, and dives into the records of a previous time to recreate history. She expresses the emotion behind a story through a collection of objects and blends her curiosity and love of design every day. For all of these reasons, she loves what she does as a production designer for film and television, combining her passions for the performing arts and interior design. Throughout her career, Mirabelli has shown her versatility and innate talent on every project she has taken on. This is exemplified by her work on various Family Channel and MTV movies, the award-winning film Pretty Thing , the celebrated web series Night Owl and more. Her understanding of all aspects of film production make her work as a production designer both efficient and pointed, with every single prop and set piece conveying a messa...

While pundits like to refer to the “feminization” of males in American society, Discovery Canada amped up the masculinity in a very positive way in the program Manufactured . There was no question in the display of “guy stuff” with sparks flying off the edge of grinders, precision laser cutters, and massive machines punching/cutting/folding metal into the ground. That’s not to imply that Manufactured was not of interest to all viewers, simply that it took an approach of “cool” which is undeniable. Director Spencer Ramsay reveled in manifesting this thirteen-part series for Discovery Canada which presented the history and manufacturing of products like the Minimoog synthesizer, Zippo lighter, Galaxy Deluxe Mechanical Bull, Louisville Slugger pro stock bat, Leatherman Wave Multitool, and others. Focusing on why it's made, how it's made, and who makes it, Ramsay was able to synthesize a dynamic visual aesthetic with an educational approach. It’s as if Spencer found a way to put ...

For many things in life, success depends on the ability to assimilate and “fall into line” with the status quo. It’s very often the uniformity of the parts that makes the whole operate smoothly. A glaring exception to this is in the Arts. Creative pursuits make gains by bringing something new and fresh, a different perspective that cause others to take notice. It’s this quality that Jana Kondelova is often described as possessing. Yes, she has all of the attributes that make her a valued member of a production staff but it’s her constant pursuit of innovation and creativity, as well as promoting this in others, that has led to her respect in the film and television community. As part of the creative production staff behind TNT’s hit television show The Last Ship , Jana assisted in what would lead to a host of awards for the program including: Best Action/Thriller Television Series and Best Limited Run Television Series (Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films USA), nomina...