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Understanding SIM Swap Attacks and How to Safeguard Yourself
In a proactive move to safeguard consumers from emerging digital threats, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new regulations aimed at curbing the rise of “SIM swap” and “port-out scams.” These malicious activities have been on the rise, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile communication systems to gain unauthorized access to victims’ personal and financial information. What is a “SIM Swap” attack? SIM swapping occurs when scammers or a bad faith actor happens to get their hands on either your phone number or your phone’s SIM card, allowing them to access your accounts or “reroute” that now stolen […]
Base: Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2, Heres What You Should Know
The ever-evolving world of blockchain technology continues to be a hotbed of innovation, and one of the latest trends in this space is the implementation of Layer-2s, and Coinbase’s latest, Base. Promising improved transaction speeds, scalability, and security, Layer-2s are shifting the paradigm of how blockchain networks operate. Coinbase, North America’s largest centralized crypto exchange (CEX), has announced the launch of “Base,” a new layer-two (L2) Ethereum chain utilizing Optimism. Let’s dive in. Understanding Layer 2s At its core, Layer-2s are a type of blockchain architecture. They build upon the foundational base layer (or Layer 1), which typically houses the […]
Site Architecture Optimization for Seasonality — Whiteboard Friday
Areej discusses site architecture optimization for seasonality in this edition of Whiteboard Friday. The key focus is on asking yourself when your business’s peak periods occur and strategically planning before, during, and after those periods. Click on the whiteboard image above to open a high resolution version in a new tab! Video Transcription Hey, everyone. I’m Areej AbuAli. I’m the founder of Crawlina, an independent SEO consultancy, and I am here today to talk to you all about site architecture optimization for seasonality, with a focus on e-commerce websites. What is Seasonal SEO? Seasonal SEO is this concept of driving […]
Learn To Master Your Website – Even If You Don’t Speak Tech – Ep. 318 via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
You’re a business owner. Not a marketer. How are you supposed to know what works? Skip the learning curve with the latest from Fiona Allman-Treen. The post Learn To Master Your Website – Even If You Don’t Speak Tech [Podcast] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s Responsive Search Ad Guide: Navigating AI In Advertising via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google has released a comprehensive guide highlighting AI’s role in optimizing Responsive Search Ads for better ad performance. The post Google’s Responsive Search Ad Guide: Navigating AI In Advertising appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Brave Search Breaks Free Of Bing With Standalone Image Index via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Brave Search rolls out independent image and video search, freeing itself from reliance on Microsoft and Google. The post Brave Search Breaks Free Of Bing With Standalone Image Index appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Amazon Prime’s Web3 Game ‘Mojo Melee’ Offers Users Free NFTs
Amazon Prime has added an exciting expansion to its Amazon Prime Gaming portal on August 3, as part of a new six-month partnership with the Polygon-based NFT game Mojo Melee. Mojo Melee, accessible via web browsers like Google Chrome and an Android application, offers a fresh take on the “auto battler” genre. This genre, a fusion of chess and real-time strategy elements, has been popularized by non-blockchain games like Auto Chess and Teamfight Tactics. Mojo Melee’s beta version, released in May, received positive feedback for its user-friendly approach to the genre, especially given the inherent complexity of auto battler games. […]
Next Up: Studio Yorktown Talks Digital Artistry and Human Craftsmanship
As we delve deeper into the digital age, the intersection of art, technology, and AI has created a new universe of creativity. This realm, where human craftsmanship melds seamlessly with the intricacies of digital artistry, is where artists like Studio Yorktown thrive. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of ascendant talents who have been making significant waves throughout Web3. This week, we’re excited to feature Studio Yorktown. Studio Yorktown Kwame Bruce Busia, better known as Studio Yorktown, is a visionary artist and creative entrepreneur who blends the worlds of design, architecture, and digital art […]
Art Blocks and Bright Moments Announce ‘923 Empty Rooms’ Collaboration
Art Blocks and Bright Moments are set to unveil their latest joint project, 923 Empty Rooms, by artist Casey Reas, marking their second collaboration in an ongoing partnership. This new artwork builds upon Reas’ previous creation, An Empty Room, commissioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). An Empty Room delved into the realms of simulation and the history of visual representation and abstraction, focusing on kinetic art and what Reas calls a “binary plastic language.” However, it also weaves in elements of perspective and cubism from art history. Colorforms drawing from cities Los Angeles | Credit: Art […]