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  1. Last summer, Darpa asked hackers to take their best shots at a set of newly designed hardware architectures. After 13,000 hours of hacking by 580 cybersecurity researchers, the results are finally in: just 10 vulnerabilities. Darpa is calling it a win, not because the new hardware fought off every attack, but because it “proved the value of the secure hardware architectures developed under its System Security Integration Through Hardware and Firmware (SSITH) program while pinpointing critical areas to further harden defenses,” says the agency. Researchers in SSITH, which is part of Darpa’s multibillion dollar Electronics Resurgence Initiative, are now in the third and final phase of developing security architectures and tools that guard systems against common classes of hardware vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware. [See “How the Spectre and Meltdown Hacks Really Worked.”] The idea is to find a way past the long-standing security model of “patch and pray”, where vulnerabilities are found and software is updated. In an essay introducing the bug bounty, Keith Rebello, the project’s leader, wrote that patching and praying is a particularly ineffective strategy for IoT hardware, because of the cost and inconsistency of updating and qualifying a hugely diverse set of systems. [See “DARPA: Hack Our Hardware”] Rebello described the common classes of vulnerabilities as buffer errors, privilege escalations, resource management attacks, information leakage attacks, numeric errors, code injection attacks, and cryptographic attacks. SSITH teams came up with RISC-V-based architectures meant to render them impossible. These were then emulated using FPGAs. A full stack of software including a bunch of apps known to be vulnerable ran on the FPGA. They also allowed outsiders to add their own vulnerable applications. The Defense Department then loosed hackers upon the emulated systems using a crowdsourced security platform provided by Synack in a bug bounty effort called Finding Exploits to Thwart Tampering (FETT). “Knowing that virtually no system is unhackable, we expected to discover bugs within the processors. But FETT really showed us that the SSITH technologies are quite effective at protecting against classes of common software-based hardware exploits,” said Rebello, in a press release. “The majority of the bug reports did not come from exploitation of the vulnerable software applications that we provided to the researchers, but rather from our challenge to the researchers to develop any application with a vulnerability that could be exploited in contradiction with the SSITH processors’ security claims. We’re clearly developing hardware defenses that are raising the bar for attackers.” Of the 10 vulnerabilities discovered, four were fixed during the bug bounty, which ran from July to October 2020. Seven of those 10 were deemed critical, according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.0 standards. Most of those resulted from weaknesses introduced by interactions between the hardware, firmware, and the operating system software. For example, one hacker managed to steal the Linux password authentication manager from a protected enclave by hacking the firmware that monitors security, Rebello explains. In the program’s third and final phase, research teams will work on boosting the performance of their technologies and then fabricating a silicon system-on-chip that implements the security enhancements. They will also take the security tech, which was developed for the open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture, and adapt it to processors with the much more common Arm and x86 instruction set architectures. How long that last part will take depends on the approach the research team took, says Rebelllo. However, he notes that three teams have already ported their architectures to Arm processors in a fraction of the time it took to develop the initial RISC-V version. The Tech Alert New
  2. Forget flashy cinematics about the end of the world. A new, anime-styled Korean trailer for Final Fantasy 14 has provided a refreshingly honest look at the game's bustling social scene. The short, loosely translated as "It's Okay Not To Rush" by a fan on Reddit, follows a fresh-faced catboy (sorry, Miqo'te) as he wakes up for a fresh day of adventuring. There's a good deal to do—joining one of the game's Grand Companies, riding into quests, and generally grinding out those levels. Your typical adventuring fare, right? But then he stops, breathes, and takes in the sights of FF14's infamous Limsa Lominsa plaza. There's a band playing in the corner to a crowd waving glowsticks. A blacksmith hammers out swords in the middle of a market thoroughfare. Fighters pose and shoot special effects into crowds, while the cool kids sit and vibe under the plaza tree. It's immediately familiar to anyone who's ever set foot in the city. All that's missing is a naked dance troupe. It's incredible, not only in how naturally it paints goofy MMO actions in a believable light, but in how it puts a spotlight on what I love most about the genre. MMO trailers tend towards the bombastic—spectacular, movie-quality cinematics that set up the game's next apocalyptic endgame. Final Fantasy 14 is no exception—this year's climactic Endwalker expansion introducing itself with heavy metal moon warriors. But if I were to tell someone why I've fallen in love with FF14, I wouldn't talk about Scions, or Primals, or Hydaelyn's eternal struggle against the dark god Zodiark. I'd tell them about my server's bustling music scene, fashion, home decoration and the familiar weirdos who po[CENSORED]te Eorzea's hottest hangout spots. At the end of the trailer, our catboy tosses away his phone. The fate of the world can wait a couple hours more.
  3. Almost ten years after the P1, McLaren unveils its new plug-in hybrid supercar, called Artura and developing a whopping 680 horsepower. It had been a while since we knew that McLaren was preparing a great novelty for us, while prototypes had already been seen a few months earlier by knowledgeable spy photographers. Noises from the corridors then quickly confirmed by the brand itself, which unveiled last November a first teaser that bears the name of McLaren Artura and which upsets the codes of the brand by embedding a plug-in hybrid engine. To tell the truth, this is not really the first time that a creation of the English brand has used electrification, since we remember in particular the P1, launched in 2012. Almost ten years later, So here's the birth of a brand new trendy sports car, which heralds a real turning point for the manufacturer, who ultimately wishes to go all-electric for its entire catalog. And this, even if it is not for now. This new McLaren Artura, whose name is the contraction of the words “art” and “future” therefore embodies the intermediate stage for the Woking company. Heir to the McLaren F1 , and this time perfectly integrated into the range and not sold in limited numbers like the P1, this new Artura seduces first of all with its advantageous plastic. But if the lines are very harmonious, each of them has above all a particular function, aimed at increasing aerodynamics and therefore, efficiency. Do not look for any spoiler, it is then replaced by a specific spoiler integrated into the bodywork, offering equally powerful support. The roof is made of aluminum, while air intakes are scattered here and there to better cool the cavalry under the hood. When you sit aboard this McLaren Artura, you immediately notice the work done by the designers to purify the presentation. Everything is close at hand here, while the digital handset is attached to the steering wheel. Astonishing! Note also the arrival of a brand new 8-inch touchscreen tablet in vertical format, which reminds us of Volvo's productions. A brand new V6 For the first time, McLaren skips the V8 to equip its new supercar with a V6 3.0-liter 585 horsepower, associated with an electric motor of 95 horses. The whole thing then delivers a total power of 680 horsepower, as well as a torque of 720 Nm, all sent to the wheels via a double-clutch gearbox and eight gears. A cavalry comfortably installed in a brand new carbon fiber architecture, allowing the weight of the car to be limited, which then weighs 32 kilos less than a McLaren GT, from the top of 1.5 tonnes. Suffice to say that the performance is up to expectations, with a 0 to 100 km / h achieved in just three seconds, for a maximum speed displayed at 330 km / h. Note that it is also possible to drive in 100% electric mode for about thirty kilometers, at a maximum speed of 130 km / h. Because this Artura is above all a hybrid , which can then be recharged to 80% in 2:30 on a 220 volts outlet, and then rejecting only 129 g / km, then narrowly avoiding the ecological penalty . It is strong enough for such a car, which does not really have to be the greenest! Note that three driving modes are available on this McLaren Artura, namely Comfort, Sport or Track, playing in particular on the management of hybridization but also on the response of the engine and the gearbox, as well as on the rigidity suspensions. Without real competition, while the Ferrari SF90 Stradaledoes not really play in the same court with its 1000 hybrid horses, the new creation of McLaren therefore has a real avenue to seduce a new clientele, that of fans of hybrid sports. But there is no doubt that new rivals will soon show the end of their hoods in the near future, while the public authorities ultimately wish to ban thermal cars from our roads. In addition, McLaren for its part wants to switch to all-electric in a few years, while the brand had recently said that it would no longer offer any internal combustion model by 2035. Anyway, production of this new McLaren Artura has already started at the Woking plant, while the first deliveries are scheduled for this summer.
  4. A healthy life means good health and sane mind. If you want to stay both physically and mentally fit, you need to practice good habits every day. You must do what is right for your mind and your body. Taking good care of your lifestyle and habits makes you feel good about yourself. It boosts your self-esteem and self-image. It is important for everyone to lead a healthy life. One should not succumb to bad habits like smoking, substance abuse and consumption of alcohol. These habits damage your health immensely and once you get addicted, there is no coming back from that. There are lots of ways of being healthy. A healthy lifestyle prevents diseases and keeps you away from chronic illnesses. Good habits strengthen your immune system and help you stay fit. A person’s overall health and well-being depend on how he chooses to live his life. Avoid eating junk and staying up late. Plenty of exercises, an adequate amount of sleep and a well-balanced diet is very important to stay healthy. If you are living a toxic life right now, this is your chance to improve and get back on track. There are certain habits you should adapt to your daily routine that will help in improving your lifestyle. 5 habits to improve your lifestyle Exercise more often- Just working out is not enough. You must exercise on a daily basis to keep yourself fit. Staying physically active is very important. Do a combination of exercises every day for your overall body development. Morning walks and evening walks are also beneficial if you are looking to improve your lifestyle. Manage your stress levels- Too much stress can be very harmful to your mental health. Once your mental health starts deteriorating, it takes a serious toll on your physical health too. You must learn how to calm your anxiety and how to lift your mood when you are depressed. Knowing how to deal with stress is very important. Don’t skip breakfast- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You should never skip your breakfast in any situation, whatsoever. A healthy breakfast keeps you fit and moving all throughout the day. It takes in more nutrients as compared to any other meal during the day. Make sleep a priority- Your sleeping pattern decides your mood and health. If you have a bad sleep schedule, you stay lousy and agitated all throughout the day. A bad sleep cycle can affect your physical and mental health. To lead a healthy life, the first step is that you get enough sleep and do not engage in staying up all night. Eat a good diet- You must eat healthy in order to stay healthy. A balanced diet provides your body with all the nutrients it requires. To ensure smooth functioning of your body and mind you must pay attention to your diet. Improving your diet is an important step towards improving your lifestyle. Remember that healthy habits can take you a long way. It is important for you to realize the significance of a good lifestyle. RELATED NEWS World Cancer Day: Follow these simple lifestyle tips to prevent cancerWorld Cancer Day: Follow these simple lifestyle tips to prevent cancer Throwback: How sedentary lifestyle during lockdown put diabetics at increased risk of renal diseaseThrowback: How sedentary lifestyle during lockdown put diabetics at increased risk of renal disease How fitness and dietary supplements play an important role in analyzing the lifestyle of peopleDoes your fitness and dietary supplement consumption say much about your lifestyle choices? Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
  5. An agreement has been signed between Google and a large Australian media company to take over the news for money. Seven West Media is the first major Australian media company to sign a multi-million dollar agreement with Google to display its content on a new platform called the Google News Showcase, writes The Guardian . Seven describes the transaction as a "fair payment", the quoted source said. advertisement News Showcase is a new feature of the Google News application where some of the editorial content of certain sites can be found. Through the app, users can access paid content for free, and Google covers costs to publishers. Recall that a month ago, Google threatened to leave Australia if the authorities passed a law requiring tech companies to pay money to news sites. In this context, the Business Insider publication makes the following observation: "The agreement (between Seven West Media and Google) indicates that Google wants to sign agreements with publishers before a law that would force companies to pay money to the press," the quoted source notes. Google launched Showcase as part of Google News late last year amid growing international pressure to recalibrate its relationship with news producers, Business Insider said. Showcase has so far signed with over 450 publications (Financial Times, Le Monde and Reuters) in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Brazil. Recently, Facebook has also made a move in this area. The Facebook News service was also launched in Europe, after a period it was only available in the United States of America. News from publications such as The Guardian, Daily Mail and Financial Times will appear in a dedicated Facebook feed. Through this service, the publications will receive money from Facebook for the content produced.
  6. Constellation Software Inc., Canada’s second-largest tech company by market value, said it’s considering eliminating its quarterly dividend and using the cash to make larger acquisitions. Constellation Chairman Mark Leonard said in a letter to shareholders the company’s board decided Friday to stop paying special dividends “in all but the most compelling circumstances” and may cut the regular quarterly payout too, if it can find deals to use its free cash flow. The Toronto-based company buys and operates specialized software businesses and has produced huge returns over time with that strategy. The stock rose 3,223% over the 10-year period ended Dec. 31, 2020. With a market value of C$34.2 billion ($27.1 billion), it’s one of Canada’s 25 largest public companies. Shopify Inc. is Canada’s largest tech company with a market cap of C$227 billion. Constellation Software shares have surged over 3,000% over a decade Constellation has paid a regular quarterly dividend since 2012 and has paid three special dividends in the past decade -- the last being a $20-per-share payout in 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. But Constellation is now changing tack, Leonard said in the letter. The company will try to increase the number of large acquisitions it makes of vertical-market software (VMS) companies -- deals “requiring multihundred-million-dollar equity cheques” -- and may sacrifice the payout to do so, he wrote. “If we are successful in acquiring one or two large VMS businesses per annum, then I anticipate that CSI’s return on investors’ capital will decrease, but we will not have to return any of our free cash flow to shareholders,” Leonard wrote. It’s also beginning to look for deals outside of the VMS industry, the chairman said. “That will require highly contrarian thinking and is likely to be uncomfortable in the early going. Hopefully, we have built enough credibility to warrant your patience as we explore new and under-appreciated sectors,” Leonard said.
  7. The original Hardware Societe, one of Melbourne CBD's most po[CENSORED]r cafes, is closing indefinitely. The announcement, made via Instagram by owner Di Keser, shines a light on the struggle being faced by hospitality businesses. Keser did not pull any punches, stating, "today our sales were $391.00, that's about $10,000 less than an ordinary Monday. I am sure many other hospitality businesses are suffering the same fate and are just too embarrassed to put it out there." The original cafe in Hardware Lane opened almost 12 years ago, drawing enormous queues and an evangelical following for its agenda of elevating brunch far beyond eggs on toast. Instead, it was lobster benedict and fried brioche with berries and meringue with chantilly cream. The success story was written about in a book. In 2019, the Keser's opened an even bigger and bolder version of the cafe in Katherine Place. The latter will remain open. Keser says she hopes that the decision will start a necessary dialogue about the true state of the CBD. "We need assurances that Jobkeeper is not going to desert us, and where is the compensation for this lockdown?" Keser also says that while she has observed some recovery of the nighttime economy, with people being willing to venture into the city to visit restaurants, there is no daytime economy at all without students, tourists and office workers. "We need the City of Melbourne to petition the state and federal government for the help that we need." The story is evidence of the struggle being faced by city businesses. As Keser's Instagram post continues "We have endured the loss of tourists, international students and office workers. Lockdown 3.0 has been the last straw."
  8. A report over on MP1st provides some pretty compelling evidence that Rainbow Six Quarantine will have its name changed, as Ubisoft hinted last week. Rainbow Six Parasite is the new name according to the report, and that image above is taken from a patch that has apparently been uploaded to the PlayStation Network. That patch info was sourced from a site that auto-scrapes title updates for all PSN items. You can see the listing for yourself here. It's noteworthy that this is for patch 1.01, an "initial launch patch" according to the listing linked above. It seems unlikely that a patch of this seeming significance could even exist without the game being fairly imminent, perhaps more imminent than Ubisoft let on during last week's financial results call. But then again, this is all speculation at this point, despite how very convincing the above key art looks. Last week, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot acknowledged that a name change was under consideration for the cooperative horde shooter, because 'Rainbow Six Quarantine' probably doesn't scream "a nice chilled out time" quite like it did in 2019. Despite Ubisoft's quiet on the title, the zombie-shooting Siege spin-off is expected to release some time this year. Shaun is PC Gamer’s Australian editor and news writer. He mostly plays platformers and RPGs, and keeps a close eye on anything of particular interest to antipodean audiences. He (rather obsessively) tracks the movements of the Doom modding community, too.
  9. The Porsche 911 Cabriolet which belonged to the football champion Diego Maradona will go on sale in a few weeks in Paris. Football and car fans had better get their agenda out. And for good reason, the house Bonhams is preparing to offer for sale a car that should undoubtedly be talked about and arouse the envy of many collectors and enthusiasts of all kinds. Because this Porsche 911 , which will go under the hammer of the auctioneers during the sale "The big brands of the world" from March 3 to 10 in Paris is not just any. It is indeed a copy that belonged to football legend Diego Maradona, died on November 25 of a cardiac arrest at his property near Buenos Aires, at the age of 60. Suffice to say that this car, currently sleeping in the garage of another anonymous owner, should be one of the stars of this event, eagerly awaited by enthusiasts around the world. Passed through the hands of many collectors, this Porsche 911 was delivered to the champion in 1992, when the latter was seen on numerous occasions at his wheel. But beyond the aura of the football star, you should also know that this car is not a simple 911. It is indeed a 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Turbo Look, which was only produced for two years, which gives a small indication as to its rarity, and the price at which it should be auctioned. Presented in very good condition, despite a speedometer indicating no less than 120,000 kilometers, this car is distinguished by its five-spoke rims, its metallic gray dress and its black leather interior. The more observant will also notice the widened tracks reminiscent of the Turbo version. Under its hood, the beautiful German then embarked a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder developing no less than 250 horsepower for a maximum torque of 260 km / h. For the anecdote, know that Diego Maradona himself was stopped at the wheel of this car, after running a red light and driving at 180 km / h in town. The sports car is estimated between 150 and 200,000 € according to Bonhams. Exceptional cars But this Porsche 911 Cabriolet that once belonged to Maradona should not be the only attraction of this sale, which will take place entirely online due to the health crisis. And for good reason, collectors will have the choice between other equally exceptional vehicles, including a Peugeot 402 DES Darl'mat Special Sport from 1938 recently restored, estimated between 350 and 550,000 €. Fans can also set their sights on an Aston Martin DB4 Series IIfrom 1960, the value of which would be between 450 and 600,000 €. Under the aluminum body signed Carrozzeria Touring hides as a reminder a six-cylinder 3.6-liter engine developing 240 horsepower, installed for the first time on a model of the brand. The car presented here is also one of the 350 existing around the world. Suffice to say that the auctions should go well, while the catalog includes some small automotive nuggets, of all nationalities and for all budgets, with estimates starting at 5,000 €.
  10. By Kim Ratcliff | February 16, 2021 at 5:34 AM EST - Updated February 16 at 5:34 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Whether you start an exercise regimen, change your eating or sleeping habits health experts always say it has to be a “lifestyle change” in order for it to last. That’s the premise for New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Lifestyle Reset Program. “It’s about influencing and making good habits and health choices in all different areas of your life to work towards a healthier you,” said Hannah Frick, Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab. “Many people are come to us because they’re just interested or maybe they still want to lose that last 20 pounds or they just want to feel more energetic, they want to feel more positive in life we address all of these areas,” said Holly Konrady, Stress Management, Intense Cardiac Rehab. The Lifestyle reset program is an 8 and a half week program that covers just about every aspect of your everyday life. “So we have exercise, nutrition, and stress management as the core lifestyle components for our program,” said Frick. “We have a couple of cardiologists that are on our team. We have a licensed clinical social worker who comes on and helps with deeper issues of anxiety perhaps depression which might even lead them to do some one on one kind of counseling,” said Konrady. Your eating habits, regular exercise, stress, and sleep all contribute to your overall health. “So we’re really trying to get to the root of things because we really recognize that you know the way that you’ve been living your life is making you sick if you’re not healing from some other kind of disease or you’re getting sick a lot it’s suppresses the immune system in many ways,” said Konrady. The lifestyle reset program isn’t covered by insurance. The cost is $600. The next session starts in March. Meetings take place in the evenings.
  11. Hey, buddy! Yes, my friend, because if you opened this news you are our friend and guest. Where? To this day. It's just that this year we can't see each other like last year, at AntiConference , but we still give you a meeting to make it feel like it's our birthday. So, on February 18, from 7.30 to 20.30, we are waiting for you in any Granier branch in Chisinau, to take your slice of our holiday cake. Specifically, for each of you we prepare a fruit basket, that sweet cake that catches your eye every time you pass a Granier showcase. On Thursday, when you approach the sellers there, you just have to tell them the password, and the password ... we tell you, on Wednesday, in the NEWS PORTION, the newsletter that arrives in your mailbox every night. If you have not yet subscribed, you can do so here , simply by entering your email address. Did you think we only fed you news? Here it is! Come on, subscribe to the NEWS PORTION and on Wednesday, February 17, we'll send your password to your mailbox. This year AGORA is celebrated in every sector of the capital, in every Granier branch and in every house or office of our readers. Together we form a team. Together we build a community!
  12. Marlin Equity Partners has made an undisclosed ‘growth investment’ in software scale-up Lengow, which has built an e-commerce automation SaaS platform, giving the investment giant majority control in the French company. Lengow basically helps online retailers optimise their e-commerce strategy, allowing them to centralise, automate and optimise sales performance across a variety of channels. The company primarily services European brands and retailers across multiple industries, including fashion, luxury, sports, home and electronics. “Lengow has built an accessible and versatile, easy-to-use platform and is experiencing significant acceleration driven by secular tailwinds in e-commerce and digital marketing,” commented Roland Pezzutto, a principal at Marlin. “Lengow’s solutions are central to customers who operate in digital commerce, and we are looking forward to leveraging our operational and financial resources to support Lengow’s growth trajectory and continued international expansion.” Price and other terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed. Lengow was founded in 2009 and has raised $13.4 million to date according to Crunchbase, from the likes of Serena Capital, BPI and Alven Capital.
  13. According to Søren Smed Østergaard, Vice President, Digital Health of Novo Nordisk, the most significant innovations in the diabetes space centered around hardware, artificial intelligence (AI) and data. He believes that having access to more accurate data on individual behavior and medication usage could positively impact people living with diabetes. "We know there is a huge discrepancy between how people should use medication and how they're using it," said Østergaard. "In 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said improving medication adherence will have a more significant impact on the po[CENSORED]tion's health than improvements to specific medical treatments. "With new digital health devices, we will be able to get accurate data on how people are taking their medication," added Østergaard. "Healthcare data today is often incomplete and too sparse to use for effective decision-making; we need to solve that first, but with this comes a plethora of ethical implications," said Østergaard. "People must have confidence that their data is being kept secure and used responsibly. Data sharing – creating a complete picture using data from different parties and devices – has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and outcomes, but robust data privacy policies must underpin it. PROMOTED Google Cloud BRANDVOICE | Paid Program Top 3 Predictions For The Security Industry In 2021 UNICEF USA BRANDVOICE | Paid Program In Wake Of Cyclone Eloise, 90,000 Children In Mozambique Need Disaster Relief Civic Nation BRANDVOICE | Paid Program There And Back Again: Charting A Course For Student Success Hardware Østergaard believes that hardware innovations are starting to make more accurate data collection possible, with technology that fits more comfortably into everyday lives while requiring minimal intervention. German health-tech start-up, DiaMonTech recently announced a new diabetic device that monitors blood glucose levels using a low power MIR (mid-infrared spectroscopy and photothermal detection) laser that penetrates the skin to measure the amount of glucose molecules directly through the skin. MORE FOR YOU Here Are Four Food Tech Trends That Will Still Be Trending In 2021 This Chinese City Has 16,000 Electric Buses And 22,000 Electric Taxis The Top 10 Trends In Plant-Based Food In 2020—And Where We’re Going In 2021 The company claims that their new non-invasive blood glucose analysis is comparable in accuracy to finger pricking devices with strips. The company's device has not been submitted to the FDA for approval at the time of this article. Artificial Intelligence Anders Dyhr Toft, Corporate Vice President, Commercial Innovation at Novo Nordisk believes that hardware, data and artificial intelligence (AI) working in tandem can have a powerful impact on people's health but that digital health ecosystems that leverage all three are still in their infancy. "For example, an AI-enabled health coach could benefit people with chronic diseases, like diabetes, that require regular, long-term care. Today, such coaching requires a healthcare professional sitting down and speaking to patients," said Toft. "But in a post-COVID world where physicians will increasingly treat patients remotely, an automatic coach could provide a convenient option for those unable to attend regular in-person sessions. "AI is only as good as the data it relies on and, up until now, that data has been poor," added Toft. Bio Conscious, a Vancouver-based health tech company, create an AI-powered diabetes management app for people with type I and type II diabetes - Diabits. The app uses data from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and user input to create personalized patient models and predicts future glycemic fluctuations. A recent study in the JMIR Academic Journal showed that for days with ten or more Diabits sessions on the app, the average blood glucose decreased while the time in a healthy glucose range increased to 74.28%, According to Amir Hayeri, CEO of Bio Conscious, increasing time spent within a healthy glucose range is associated with decreased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and other major health complications that people with diabetes face age. "We know that improving medication adherence has a significant positive impact on health," said Østergaard. "That's why tracking accurate, credible, complete data on people's daily medicine use and habits is so important. But this continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare today." Østergaard believes this challenge lies in the convenience factor to the user. "It must function in the background of people's lives, ensuring an effortless, seamless experience. This is especially important because the benefit comes not from a few days of data collection but through recording over time, which is when patterns start to emerge," said Østergaard. "Digital solutions shouldn't add another layer of complexity to people's daily lives to achieve this." Østergaard says that digital health will bring an end to generalized treatment decisions based on people's projected behavior or on what a person reports themselves. "Instead, treatments will be based on objective, factual information about an individual's behavior and their health outcomes, resulting in more effective treatments."
  14. When he assumed leadership of DICE's LA studio last year, Respawn boss Vince Zampella had big plans in mind. The support studio would be working on new, original games, outside the shadow cast by DICE's Stockholm office. That might all still be true someday—but for the time being, it looks like DICE LA is back onboard Battlefield. That news comes courtesy of some cryptic tweets on the part of DICE LA senior design director Justin Wiebe, asking followers to guess what EA franchise he's "thrilled to be working on now". One by one, he checked off various properties—no prizes for guessing where the thread ended up. "It’s wondrous I get to work on a game I fell in love with almost 20 years ago," Wiebe remarked in a follow-up tweet. "The sandbox play of 1942 was just amazing for its time. I look forward to hearing from all of you what you loved and hope for in a future BF game." RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... video playingThe PC Gamer Show is back! — Fallout 76 beta, Fortnitemares, and games in Korea This week in PC gaming: CES 2021, new indie... 10/01/21This week in PC gaming: CES 2021, new indie games kick off the year Death Stranding - Game of the Year 2020 | PC Gamer 31/12/20Death Stranding - Game of the Year 2020 | PC Gamer Crusader Kings III - Best Strategy Game of the... 30/12/20Crusader Kings III - Best Strategy Game of the Year 2020 | PC Gamer DOOM Eternal - Best FPS Game of the Year 2020 |... 29/12/20DOOM Eternal - Best FPS Game of the Year 2020 | PC Gamer Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Best RPG Game of the... 28/12/20Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Best RPG Game of the Year 2020 | PC Gamer DICE LA has a long history in supporting the series, contributing to Battlefields 1, 5, and Hardline as an expansion of DICE's Swedish office. But Zampella's arrival seemed to herald an overhaul for the studio, one that would've seen a clean break from the DICE branding. "We will probably rebrand," Zampella said at the time. "We want to give it a new image. We want people to say, 'This is a destination you can go and make new content.' I think they’ve kind of gotten the branding that they are the support studio for DICE Stockholm. I think rebranding is important for showing people, 'Hey! Come work here. We’re going to do some amazing things'." Considering that statement was made just before Covid-19 brought everything to a standstill, there's still every chance that change is in the cards. But for the time being, DICE LA's next release is probably whatever Battlefield game EA plans to reveal this Spring.
  15. With the largest stock in France for Audi, Aliantis, exclusive distributor, owned by the Priod Group, is a must in the Paris region. Specializing in high-end products, the concessionaire orients its services around two pillars: People and Passion. Six strategic points of sale In Paris, sports fans are everywhere and above all very numerous. With strategic points of sale located in the heart of Paris (Trocadéro, Lecourbe) and in the nearby region (Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Chambourcy, Montrouge and Viry-Châtillon), Aliantis cultivates their contact. Each year, the dealership delivers nearly 3,000 vehicles while diversifying its offer with Premium services for Used Cars, Rentals via Audi Rent and all dedicated After-Sales services. In the six Ile-de-France centers, lovers of roaring engines have a wide choice of prestigious vehicles like the S and RS ranges. A tailored customer experience “In dealership, too often, the customer is faced with a vehicle that he likes, but the employees and the structures are not up to expectations and their habits. Aliantis strives to approach Luxury standards by offering a benchmark customer journey associated with the transmission of Passion. Our level of requirement is very important: perfection must be there. »Explains Philippe Staes, Audi used license plate manager : Plus & Rent. In addition to meticulous compliance with Vendor standards for the Four Rings Brand, Aliantis stands out above all through an innovative approach to the shopping experience. A process in which no detail is overlooked: from the tailor-made customer journey, to the on-site teams made up of experienced managerial staff, including a universe of personalization of places where many works of art flourish. The Audi Occasion network: Plus, a guarantee of quality A positive point for future buyers of Premium vehicles, all Aliantis dealerships are part of the Audi Occasion: Plus network. This Manufacturer label is based on a series of 110 control points carried out before sale, with a Manufacturer's warranty24 months equivalent to the contractual guarantee of a new vehicle and all-inclusive financing offers. But that's not all, the Ile-de-France Group is also diversifying by offering a few rare specimens. "It is very common to find in dealerships an Aston Martin, a Ferrari, vintage collector's models very po[CENSORED]r with our customers" specifies Philippe Staes. “Last major axis of federation around noble values: charitable actions. The latest in partnership with Artcurial and Brazilian and French players from PSG for the benefit of education and culture of underprivileged children ”. In Paris and the surrounding region, Aliantis therefore shows great standards and imagination and never fails to renew its offer made up of a stock of over 400 used vehicles with meticulousness, elegance and great professionalism.
  16. DEAR ABBY: I met my wife when we were very young and into partying. We’re now middle-aged and heading in different directions. I focus on physical and mental well-being. I work out daily, eat healthy and maintain a positive attitude. She spends her free time lying around, drinking, smoking and constantly exposing herself to negativity through the internet. She’s now on medication for depression and anxiety. My attempts at discussion are mostly met with anger and defensiveness or are dismissed as “a bad time to talk.” I feel we have reached a crossroads in our health. I want her to be as fit and healthy as possible so we can enjoy our golden years together. How do I get her to join me in a healthier lifestyle before it’s too late? — WILLING IN WASHINGTON ADVERTISEMENT DEAR WILLING: Your wife may have reached a fork in the road of her life. If your description is accurate, you are living with a woman who is depressed, angry, defensive, anxious and self-destructive. A way to get her to join you in a healthier lifestyle would be to convince her that her own path to wellness will begin with consulting a mental health professional before it is too late and the damage she is doing to herself becomes irreversible. When you do, make sure she knows you are saying it because you love her and want to enjoy a long and happy life with her — something that is clearly not happening for her right now. If she still refuses, then continue doing what you’re doing, recognizing you cannot save someone who refuses to help herself. INQUIRER MORNING NEWSLETTER Get the news you need to start your day your@email.com Sign Up ** ** ** DEAR ABBY: My best friend is retired and alone, as am I. She recently moved next door so we can help each other if needed. Since COVID, we feel safe seeing each other because we never go out in public places and all our shopping is done with delivery or curbside pickup. She doesn’t like to cook, but I love to, so most evenings she’s invited to dinner. She comes over about four times a week and usually takes home the leftovers for the other nights. What bothers me is I usually eat dinner at the same time, and I remind her of it each time I invite her, yet she’s invariably late. At first it was just a minute or two, but it’s getting later and later. Tonight I waited 20 minutes for her. I time my dishes to the minute, and I like my food hot and not overcooked. I don’t want to make a big deal out of this, but I’m becoming increasingly irritated. Any suggestions on how I can get the message across without jeopardizing our friendship? — FRESH MEALS IN THE MIDWEST DEAR FRESH: Your friend may be disorganized or just plain thoughtless. The next time you invite her, tell her that because you like your dinner hot — and not overcooked — you will start eating at the appointed time and no longer continue to wait for her. You don’t have to be mean about it, just firm, and then follow through.
  17. Prince Harry of Great Britain and his wife Meghan Markle are expecting their second child, a spokesman for the couple told the British news agency Press Association, taken over by DPA and AFP and quoted by Agerpres . "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very happy to have their second child," the spokesman said. The couple shared with the press a black and white photo of the two of them under a tree. Meghan lies down and rests her head on Harry's leg, one hand on her belly. Photo: Facebook / Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle The two have another child, Archie, whom they chose to raise away from the UK. Harry and Meghan gave up their royal debts in January 2020 and moved with Archie to Southern California to live a more independent life, away from the attention of the British press. Meghan and Harry suffered a heavy loss shortly after their move to Montecito, and Meghan decided to speak openly about the pregnancy lost in July. "Losing a child is an almost unbearable pain, experienced by many but little talked about," Meghan wrote in a paper published by the New York Times. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry became parents for the first time in May 2019.
  18. Similarly, applets are small applications that sometimes come with the operating system as accessories. They can also be created independently using Java or other programming languages. Machine code is the lowest level of software. Other programming languages are translated into machine code so the computer can execute them. Software can be purchased or acquired in the following ways: Shareware -- usually distributed on a free or trial basis, with the intention of sale when the period is over. Liteware -- a type of shareware with some capabilities disabled until the full version is purchased. Freeware -- can be downloaded for free but with copyright restrictions. Public domain software -- can be downloaded for free without restrictions. Open source software -- a type of software where the source code is furnished and users agree not to limit the distribution of improvements. Proprietary software -- software that remains the property of its owner/creator and is used by end users or organizations under predefined conditions. Today, much of the purchased software, shareware and freeware is directly downloaded over the internet. In these cases, software can be found on specific software industry vendor websites or application service providers. However, software can also be packaged onto CD-ROMs or diskettes and sold physically to a consumer. A specialized type of software that allows hardware to run is firmware. This is a type of programming that is embedded onto a special area of the hardware's nonvolatile memory, such as a microprocessor or read-only memory, on a one-time or infrequent basis so that thereafter it seems to be part of the hardware. Although the terms computer science and software engineering are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Computer science is the field of computing that centers around the study, implementation and analysis of algorithms. Software engineering, on the other hand, focuses on applying structured engineering principles to the development of software. Types of software The two main types of software are system software and application software. System software is a type of computer program designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs. System software coordinates the activities and functions of the hardware and software. In addition, it controls the operations of the computer hardware and provides an environment or platform for all the other types of software to work in. The best-known example of system software is the operating system (OS), which manages all the other programs in a computer. Application software is a computer software package that performs a specific function for an end user or, in some instances, for another application. An application can be self-contained or a group of programs. The program is a set of operations that runs the application for the user. Applications use the computer's OS and other supporting programs, typically system software, to function. Application software is different than other software that might come pre-bundled with a computer's operating system, such as a utility. Some general kinds of application software include: Productivity software, which includes tools such as word processors and spreadsheets. Presentation software, also known as slideware. Graphics software. CAD/CAM. Vertical market, industry-specific software -- for example, banking, insurance and retail applications.
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  19. What are the best mining GPUs, and is it worth getting into the whole cryptocurrency craze? Bitcoin and Ethereum mining are making headlines again; prices and mining profitability are way up compared to the last couple of years. Everyone who didn't start mining last time is kicking themselves for their lack of foresight. Not surprisingly, the best graphics cards and those chips at the top of our GPU benchmarks hierarchy end up being very good options for mining as well. How good? That's what we're here to discuss, as we've got hard numbers on hashing performance, prices, power, and more. We're not here to encourage people to start mining, and we're definitely not suggesting you should mortgage your house or take out a big loan to try and become the next big mining sensation. Mostly, we're looking at the hard data based on current market conditions. Predicting where cryptocurrencies will go next is even more difficult than predicting the weather, politics, or the next big meme. Chances are, if you don't already have the hardware required to get started on mining today (or really, about two months ago), you're already late and won't see the big gains that others are talking about. Like the old gold rush, the ones most likely to strike it rich are those selling equipment to the miners rather than the miners themselves. If you've looked for a new (or used) graphics card lately, the current going prices probably caused at least a raised eyebrow, maybe even two or three! We've heard from people who have said, in effect, "I figured with the Ampere and RDNA2 launches, it was finally time to retire my old GTX 1070/1080 or RX Vega 56/64. Then I looked at prices and realized my old card is selling for as much as I paid over three years ago!" They're not wrong. Pascal and Vega cards from three or four years ago are currently selling at close to their original launch prices — sometimes more. If you've got an old graphics card sitting around, you might even consider selling it yourself (though finding a replacement could prove difficult). Ultimately, we know many gamers and PC enthusiasts are upset at the lack of availability for graphics cards (and Zen 3 CPUs), but we cover all aspects of PC hardware — not just gaming. We've looked at GPU mining many times over the years, including back in 2011, 2014, and 2017. Those are all times when the price of Bitcoin shot up, driving interest and demand. 2021 is just the latest in the crypto coin mining cycle. About the only prediction we're willing to make is that prices on Bitcoin and Ethereum will change in the months and years ahead — sometimes up, and sometimes down. And just like we've seen so many times before, the impact on graphics card pricing and availability will continue to exist. You should also be aware that, based on past personal experience that some of us have running consumer graphics cards 24/7, it is absolutely possible to burn out the fans, VRMs, or other elements on your card. Proceed at your own risk.
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  20. The Steam Lunar New Year Sale for 2021 is now underway, with an array of deals on thousands of games and a free animated sticker for each day of the sale. Check these bad beasts out: Steam Lunar New Year Sale 2021 (Image credit: Valve) The sale will also include discounts on bundles in the Points Shop, including a Year of the Ox-themed animated profile, mini-profile, avatar frame, and animated avatar. CS:GO, Dota, Half-Life, and Portal bundles are also available, and if you already own some of the items in any of them, you can still get the discount on whatever you need to finish them off. As always, Steam's magical machine tools will have plenty of game recommendations and options to nail down your preferences even further. Even so, I've pored through the deals and put together a list of a few I think you might like, which is to say that I like them, so hopefully you will too. There are so many ways to design great outfits and looks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, so we've gathered the 25 best cultural icons designs for you to download right away. No need to figure out how to design Captain Marvel's suit or recreate Cher's iconic plaid outfit from Clueless - we've got the designs ready to go for you. It's as easy as just picking your favorite and plugging the design code in at the Able Sisters' shop hub. Now you can look just like Iron Man or Obi-Wan Kenobi, and you don't need to spend time trying to design the looks yourselves, as these amazing artists have done the work for you. Here are 25 of the best cultural icon Animal Crossing designs for you to wear and show off to your friends, villagers, and social media.
  21. ROME - The organizational machine of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles has been restarted, confirming the dates announced from 21 to 24 October 2021. The historic car show will return to the spaces of Fiera di Padova with some new features, starting from Vintage motorsport. Another novelty will be that of the Restomod theme, or the new trend of restoration with modern elements that brings classic vehicles to new life. «Fun - Mario Carlo Baccaglini, patron of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles - is one of the strongest ingredients of passion. And which car is more fun to drive than a sports car? Gran Turismo, Rally cars and special models are among the most po[CENSORED]r at the show. In 2021 they will be able to enjoy a focus entirely dedicated to them ». Spazio, in Padua, will also be dedicated to another trend that is becoming increasingly po[CENSORED]r: the conversion of cars into electric ones. In fact, there are more and more proposals for electric historic cars, often made by the manufacturers themselves, through their respective classic divisions. "Vintage cars and motorbikes are never the same - Mario Carlo Baccaglini always said - and each edition marks an improvement in quality, innovative solutions and new retrospectives".
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  22. If you are on Tik Tok, you already know how addicting it is and that you can’t stop watching those dance videos! Incredibly, it can be a great place to find life hacks for many parts of your life. Lifestyle and parenting expert, Sherri French shows you kitchen hacks to make your life easier and to blow your mind at the same time! They're posted below. Recent Stories from fox47news.com Straining Pasta When you strain your pasta, do you pour it from the pan and into the strainer? You have been doing it all wrong! Place the strainer on top of the boiled pasta and pour the water out. The pasta remains in the pot and stays warm! Juice a Lemon When juicing a lemon, do you cut it in half and then squeeze the juice out, sometimes getting seeds in what you are cooking? Use a fork to pierce the end of a lemon, push a chopstick down the hole to widen it and squeeze away, seed free! Cut Cherry Tomatoes Are you cutting your cherry tomatoes by hand, one by one? Place the cherry tomatoes on a plate, cover them with another plate and then use a sharp knife to cut between the two plates to slice the tomatoes in half. Aluminum Foil and Plastic Wrap Does the roll of foil or plastic wrap always come out of the box and not rip evenly? Push the tabs on the sides of the box into the roll and your foil will remain stable. Soften Butter Fast Do you need the butter for a recipe to soften fast? Don’t put it in the microwave like I do! Pour boiling water into a glass, pour it out and flip the glass upside down on your butter. In just a few minutes it will be softened. Cereal and Cracker Boxes In Your Pantry Are you unable to close your cereal or cracker box after you open? Fold the two side tabs into the box. Fold one flap into the box and then bend the two sides. Fold the last flap into the box and then your box is closed! To find all of these ‘hints’ head over to Sherri’s Instagram, @momhint
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  23. The White House on Saturday called on China to provide unprocessed information from the early days of the COVID-19 epidemic, saying it has "deep concerns" about the World Health Organization's report, which sent a team to the field to investigate the origins of the pandemic. China has refused to provide raw data on the first cases of Covid-19 to the World Health Organization (WHO) team of experts investigating the origin of the coronavirus pandemic, a member of the WHO mission said on Saturday. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement that it was "imperative" that the WHO report be independent and free from "alteration by the Chinese government," Agerpres said . Sullivan recalled that President Joe Biden had quickly made the decision to return to the US exit from the WHO, but said it was imperative to protect the organization's credibility. "Our re-employment with the WHO also means ensuring that the highest standards are met. We have serious concerns about how the preliminary findings of the COVID-19 investigation were communicated and we have questions about the process used to reach them, "the White House official said. Tough reply from the Chinese Embassy in Washington An acid reply from Beijing immediately came. A spokeswoman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington accused the US - which withdrew from the WHO during the Trump administration - of affecting multilateral cooperation and WHO activity in recent years and should not blame China and other countries that have supported the during the COVID-19 pandemic. China welcomes the US decision to rejoin the WHO, but Washington itself must meet "the highest standards" instead of accusing other countries, the spokeswoman said. A WHO-led mission, which spent four weeks in China to determine how the COVID-19 epidemic broke out, announced this week that it was no longer examining a possible leak of the virus from a laboratory, which was considered a highly unlikely hypothesis. But WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that all hypotheses about the origin of COVID-19 remain on the table. The statement came after Washington announced it wanted to analyze data gathered by the WHO mission in China, where the virus was first detected. The former Trump administration has made no secret of its suspicions that the virus has escaped from a Chinese laboratory, a fact strongly denied by Beijing. China refuses to provide "raw" data China has refused to provide raw data on the first cases of COVID-19 to the team investigating the origins of the pandemic, according to one of the team's investigators, which could complicate efforts to understand how the epidemic broke out. The team of experts requested raw data on the 174 cases that China identified in the first phase of the epidemic in Wuhan City in December 2019, as well as other cases, but China provided only a concise summary, it said for Reuters Dominic Dwyer, an Australian infectious disease expert, member of the WHO team. "It is imperative that this report be independent and that the conclusions of the experts be free from the intervention or alteration of the Chinese government," Jake Sullivan said. "In order to better understand this pandemic and prepare for the next one, China needs to provide data from the first days of the epidemic," he insisted. All countries, including China, should be involved in a transparent and robust process to prevent and respond to health emergencies, said President Joe Biden's national security adviser. The statement from the Chinese Embassy makes no mention of the subject of providing this raw data.
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  24. Software without the most recent patch is like an unlocked door for threat actors. They know the openings are there and can just walk in. But patching and a software update schedule can make sure that door stays locked. Applying patches isn’t difficult. Click a few buttons, reboot and you are good to go. Even better, your group may have an automated system that handles patching. Yet, these holes may remain unpatched for long periods of time, becoming one of the biggest risks to your network and data. First, why does such an important task get overlooked so often? Next, why should you pay more attention to a software update schedule? The Basics of a Technology Refresh Plan A tech refresh plan might be ignored if there is a lot of confusion surrounding the organization’s software update schedule and rules. Does each person have to handle the patches on their work devices, or does IT handle it? If IT does it, they may want to install patches during their regular workday. But other employees may fight that because the patching process may disrupt their workflow. After all, no one wants to be in the middle of processing a huge database just to see the system reboot in the middle of it. So, the patches get put aside for when they are convenient for everyone. Except, of course, there is no such thing as convenient for everyone in the company. Patching is likely to disrupt someone. The increase of remote workers has also thrown a new wrinkle into software patching. The use of personal devices used by those working from home has, too. Keeping an eye on tech refreshes is a serious dilemma for security and IT teams. The solution is a software update schedule that spells out who is in charge of updates and patches, when and how these updates happen, and penalties to employees who refuse to follow the schedule. Why You Need a Software Update Schedule Most people don’t understand the need for regular updates and fixes. They may be familiar with Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, but think that manages all the software on their computer. Cyber attacks aren’t top of mind for most employees. Naturally, they are most concerned with their own work duties and how to complete them most efficiently. So, they don’t understand the risks of unpatched software. Or, they may not want to update their software because it changes the way it looks or works. They don’t believe that updates really make the software work better. Rather, they just see how annoying it might be to learn a new way of doing things. On the IT and security side, there is a learning curve, too. IT can learn to better understand the rhythms of the people using the network and software. This helps them understand how to break down patches and make sure the software update schedule causes the least disruption to the work routine. Having a software update schedule brings everyone into the communication loop. Doing this helps IT and security manage around monthly work schedules to reduce downtime, and employees understand why one Microsoft patch doesn’t cover everything. Audits and Tests Reveal Security Holes If there is one single security hole within your network, patches and upgrades will fail. You have to know everything touching the network. That includes every server, every virtual and physical device, every type of operating system and its version and all of the personal devices and shadow IT. Once every endpoint and asset is accounted for, categorize their updates within the software update schedule, either pre-scheduled or for emergency patches. If an Apple device needs an urgent update, you will know exactly where these devices are used within the company. From there, you can either schedule the patch or alert the end user that a patch download is necessary as soon as possible. It is also a good idea to create a test environment before rolling out a company-wide patch or update. This allows you to make sure the update will work within your system or if it will crash your system. Also, be prepared for situations where an upgrade may work fine for the majority of devices but cause failure on a few. Endpoint auditing is not a one-and-done project. Instead, it must happen often to account for new devices onboarded or outdated ones taken offline. Policies in which employees are allowed to bring their own devices (BYOD) will be the most difficult piece of the audit and update puzzle. End users are bad enough at ignoring updates on their computers, and they are even worse at mobile device and IoT updates, which aren’t as regular or as often. Consider a mobile device management solution that allows IT and security some control over patch and update management. Manual Versus Automated Software Update Schedules Will your software update schedule be a manual process or automated? Automated is more efficient, as the solutions regularly scan for patch updates and vulnerabilities. The IT team can include those update installations in the software update schedule. However, the best option is a mix of the two. Automation will keep everything attached to the network updated and secure. However, there may be cases where manual updates are required (such as BYOD or an unconnected device). A member of the IT or security team would be responsible for conveying this need to the staff, sending reminders of the software update schedule and when emergency patches occur. They should stress the importance of a well-patched system. The patch coordinator or team should also consider creating documentation of update deployment protocols or custom patching considerations. This person or team will also be responsible for device audits, which would also be included in the update documentation. This may seem like an overwhelming task, and it can be. But, patching and updating to close security holes is an important and sometimes complicated process. But putting together a regular schedule and having a plan in place streamlines the process. From there, you can avoid the headaches and costs of a severe data breach.
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