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US Authorities Arrest A Women in Murder-for-Hire; Paid $5k In Bitcoin to Scammer
A woman based out of Nevada has been arrested by the authorities for allegedly hiring a hitman to get her ex-husband killed. It is being reported that the woman paid $5000 in Bitcoin on the dark web, but the website turned out to be a scam, and the woman was indicted for conspiring to kill […] The post US Authorities Arrest A Women in Murder-for-Hire; Paid k In Bitcoin to Scammer first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-9-29 19:31 | |
36-Year-Old Nevada Woman Indicted For A Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire Scheme Gone Awry
Perhaps the most common myth about bitcoin is that the flagship cryptocurrency allows people to conduct completely anonymous transactions. This myth could have had a hand in the misfortune of one Kristy Lynn Felkins, a Nevada woman who has been indicted by US authorities for using bitcoin to hire an assassin on the dark web […] дальше »
2020-9-29 11:13 | |
Intel to publicly share its gender and race pay gap data by the end of 2019
A gender-based wage gap is persistently setting women and people of color back in the technology industry. While diversity and inclusion have made revolutionary strides for white women, the picture is still dismal for women of color — for every dollar a man makes, a black woman makes 61 cents, while a white woman makes 81 cents. дальше »
2019-10-18 13:33 | |
Samsung security flaw allows your fingerprint to unlock any Galaxy S10
Samsung just landed itself again in hot water. According to a report by BBC, a British woman discovered a horrible issue in the Galaxy S10 that lets anyone unlock the phone using the fingerprint sensor. дальше »
2019-10-17 17:16 | |
Zuck says he’s ready for a fight if Elizabeth Warren is elected
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is getting his employees ready for what could turn out to be the biggest threat his company’s faced yet: a 70-year-old woman from Oklahoma. Of course, democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren isn’t just anyone. дальше »
2019-10-2 01:29 | |
US detains Bitcoin fraudster to prevent him from escaping to Canada
A Canadian man alleged to have conned an Oregonian woman out of $230,000 worth of Bitcoin is being held in prison so that he doesn’t flee the US to Canada. US Attorney Quinn Harrington said they were concerned that the perpetrator would flee and then fight extradition. дальше »
2019-9-27 14:41 | |
It’s a huge problem that most health apps are created by men — here’s how to fix that
All shades of pink, flowery patterns, dolls, and miniature kitchens — if you’re a woman, you’ll most likely have had all these and more imposed upon you since early childhood. The stereotypes about women, which in most cases come from men, can be harmful in many ways, influencing everything from career choices to health and wellness. дальше »
2019-9-1 19:00 | |
How movies got (kinda) less sexist over 129 years
It wasn’t until 1985 when people finally started talking about how Hollywood represented women in film. Usually whenever there was a woman character in a movie, and the writers had actually bothered to give her a name, chances are she rarely spoke to another woman — and if she did, it was probably about a man. дальше »
2019-7-30 15:24 | |
Bagel-loving 84-year-old lady foils sextortionists’ $1,400 Bitcoin con
An 84-year-old woman in the US has been targeted by Bitcoin sextortionists after she signed up to Panera, a well-known restaurant brand in the US, to get a free bagel for her birthday. Arlene Kaganove told NBC 5 she had applied for a “MyPanera” reward card to get a free everything bagel on her next birthday. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:52 | |
Third person accused in Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring case pleads guilty
A woman accused of running a Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring pleaded guilty on Tuesday after authorities busted the operation last year. Among other charges, Sarah Alberts, 35, who is due to be sentenced on October 8, admitted to money laundering, reports say. дальше »
2019-7-3 13:24 | |
Deepnudes developer shuts it down, but the damage is done
There’s no positive use case for developing an app with the sole purpose of using AI to predict what a clothed woman, in an image, would look like nude – full stop. Developing such an app, as did the person(s) responsible for Deepnudes, is an act of hate and an attack on women. дальше »
2019-6-28 02:09 | |
Cyber criminals steal $27M in Bitcoin by impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchange
Police agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have arrested six people in connection with the theft of €24 million ($27 million) worth of cryptocurrency. According to a statement, the gang stole Bitcoin from at least 4,000 victims across 12 countries. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:21 | |
People with disabilities are finding empowerment from Instagram communities
When I search for s are disheartening. As a bipolar pregnant woman, I was terrified that my first psychiatrist was right when he told me I should never allow myself to get pregnant; he said I might kill my baby. дальше »
2019-6-12 17:42 | |
Coroner claims woman overdosed on cannabis, scientists call bullshit
In the history of human existence there isn’t a single scrap of peer-reviewed, verified evidence supporting the idea that it’s possible to overdose on cannabis. Yet, somehow, a coroner from Louisiana claims to be 100-percent positive that a 39-year-old woman’s become the first to do so. дальше »
2019-6-8 02:55 | |
Baltimore didn’t pay Bitcoin ransom so hackers leaked sensitive data on Twitter
Officials investigating the Bitcoin-fueled ransomware attack that hit Baltimore City last month believe the hackers have leaked government documents on Twitter. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by the hackers appears to have been used to leak the sensitive documents, The Baltimore Sun reports. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:36 | |
Lady Bits #4: Jumpsuits, broflakes, and the #SexStrike
Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Let’s face it, the tech industry can be bro-y as hell. So, we’ve made this special game of Bingo for you to play at your workplace — if you have to deal with sexism, you might as well try to make it fun, right? We hope you, er, don’t win… but if you do, tweet us using #LadyBits and you win the burden of being a woman in tech and our attention! the bloody news According to The Atlantic, even breadwinning wives don’t get equality at home. дальше »
2019-6-3 10:55 | |
How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:13 | |
Dropbox Chief of Staff: Diversity and inclusion begin with hiring
During her keynote at TNW’s 2019 conference today, Dropbox‘s Carmen Pop was quick to denote the differences between diversity and inclusion, and how both companies and individuals can promote both in Silicon Valley. дальше »
2019-5-9 21:50 | |
TNW2019 Daily: Don’t miss these inspiring talks from women in tech
There are only nine days left until TNW2019! In today’s newsletter, I’d like to talk about something close to my heart: diversity in the tech industry. As a woman in tech, I’m really excited to join TheNextWomen Summit at TNW Conference. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:45 | |
PSA: Don’t give in to police officer asking for your Bitcoin, it’s a scam
Has a cop recently asked you to hand over your cryptocurrency? Well, a phone scammer posing as a police officer is targeting victims in California, requesting they hand over all the money in their bank account in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-25 11:27 | |
Booking.com’s CEO on diversity in tech and the future of tourism
In an age of digital advancement, the tourism industry has embraced new tech to deliver improved user experiences. With the summer fast approaching, I wanted to learn more about how travel companies like Booking. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:28 | |
Study: Women founders face challenges, but investor bias isn’t one
It’s recently been confirmed that female-led startup companies get just 10 percent of venture capital investment. And according to the report, it’s not just female leadership that puts investors off, it’s the mere presence of a woman — the report states that having a woman on the pitch team means you will get just a tenth of funding compared to those without. дальше »
2019-4-14 22:30 | |
‘Pay parity has worsened’ – especially for women of color in tech
A persistent gender-based wage gap continues to set women back in tech. While diversity and inclusion has made revolutionary strides in tech for white women, the picture is still dismal for women of color — for every dollar a man makes, a black woman makes 61 cents, while a white woman makes 81 cents. дальше »
2019-4-5 10:06 | |
This tool judges your Twitter for subconscious gender bias
It probably won’t come as too much of a surprise that tech leaders, a notoriously male group, follow mostly men on Twitter — it wasn’t until 2016 when Elon Musk followed a woman. While we should be mindful that social media presents a warped view of the world, for many people in the tech industry, their Twitter timelines reflect their reality — one that is predominantly male. дальше »
2019-4-2 12:58 | |
The world’s first genderless voice assistant is challenging gender stereotypes
There’s an obvious gender imbalance in technology and voice assistants. Whether it’s Siri, Cortana, Alexa, or another female voice telling you when to turn right on Google Maps, it’s most commonly an AI ‘woman’ who takes our commands. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:50 | |
Reddit operates exactly as it was designed — and that’s a problem
After carefully selecting a semi-automatic weapon from the trunk of his car, one of at least three, a 28-year-old Australian, calmly walked to the front door of the Masjid Al Noor mosque. He shot a man standing in the doorway before entering the mosque and opening fire on fleeing Muslims. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:26 | |
Meet the woman designing RHA’s gorgeous headphones
March 8 is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, TNW is sharing series of profiles highlighting women leaders in the tech industry. Tech has a (completely deserved) reputation for being lopsidedly male-dominated. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:59 | |
Attend TNW2019 for just €149 if you’re a woman in tech
We’re making great strides towards diversity in the tech industry, and while it’s clear that we’re not quite there yet, the future is increasingly female. As we explore the next few years of tech innovation, it’s important that women are part of the conversation – so that it’s a future we’ll all be proud of. дальше »
2019-3-5 19:16 | |
Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day together
Being a woman in the male-driven tech industry can be frustrating – so much so that, if you are a woman in tech, I don’t even have to explain what I mean. Yet in the face of adversity, we’ve proven time and time again that we have what it takes to succeed. дальше »
2019-2-27 19:52 | |
The visionary women in tech taking the stage at TNW2019
As a woman just starting a career in tech, having empowering female role models helps to navigate what can sometimes be a tough industry. I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that provides them in spades, whether it’s through inspiring colleagues, or at TNW2019 – where our lineup of speakers includes some powerhouse women paving the way for people like me. дальше »
2019-2-14 13:16 | |
Venture capital is really male and really really white — Arlan Hamilton wants to fix it
Arlan Hamilton, CEO and founder of Backstage Capital, wants to see more color in venture capital. Backstage focuses on “investing in underestimated founders,” making Hamilton one of the few pushing for change in VC. дальше »
2019-1-25 14:23 | |
How a poor Victorian woman changed the way we do dinosaur science
Lyme Regis is an almost obnoxiously gorgeous town in Dorset in the west of England, perched atop the cliffs of the world-heritage listed Jurassic Coast. Thanks to a campaign set off by a local 10-year-old girl and her mother, the people of this town is raising funds to erect a statue to their famous citizen Mary Anning. дальше »
2019-1-2 04:00 | |
Bit Hit: The Case of the Dark Web Crypto Murder
In Illinois, a judge has ruled that a woman suspected of hiring a Dark web hitman must wear a GPS monitoring device, pending the result of her trial. The woman, who has been named as Tina Jones from Des Plaines, stands accused of, “four counts of solicitation of murder for hire, two counts of solicitation […] The post Bit Hit: The Case of the Dark Web Crypto Murder appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-12-19 08:48 | |
Errand service TaskRabbit launches in six new UK cities
TaskRabbit today announced a massive expansion to its UK operations and is now available in six new markets: Brighton, Cardiff, Coventry, Reading, Oxford, and Liverpool and Warrington. The company also plans to launch operations in Edinburgh and Glasgow by early 2019. дальше »
2018-12-6 13:15 | |
Experts warn AI could hardwire sexism into our future
My iPhone’s voice assistant is a woman. Whenever I cycle somewhere new, a female voice tells me when to turn right, and when I’m home, yet another feminine voice updates me on today’s news. With so much female servitude in our smart devices, along with the rapid deployment of AI, it should come as no surprise that technology is making the gender bias even worse. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:33 | |
Sexual violence should never be the goal of a video game
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect people against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. **Trigger warning** The following article describes graphic sexual violence against women in video games. дальше »
2018-12-4 13:22 | |
Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp is a show of support for all women in tech
Apple announced earlier this week it’d be launching an app development camp exclusive to female-led companies and developers, as a way of encouraging women in app development and cultivating their talents. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:01 | |
Meet Silicon Valley’s most unlikely venture capitalist
It’s very difficult to find an hour of Arlan Hamilton’s time — besides for running Backstage Capital, a VC firm “investing in underestimated founders,” she’s lately been the subject of countless high-profile interviews and features. дальше »
2018-11-27 19:55 | |
An American woman has been funding ISIS with Bitcoin
A Pakistani-American woman has confessed to using Bitcoin to launder dirty money to help finance terrorist organization ISIS, CNBC reports. Zoobia Shahnaz, a 27-year-old Long Island, New York resident, made the confession yesterday in front of New York state federal courts. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:12 | |
Student discovers copycat stalker imitating her Instagram account
A Scottish college student apparently discovered a classmate had been imitating her pictures on Instagram, to an eerie degree. According to a now-deleted Facebook post, a woman named Chloe Cowan and her sister spotted the copycat, allegedly a fellow student named Honey Basra. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:31 | |
Tinder adds more gender identity options for Indian users
Tinder has introduced a new gender option for its app users in India. This feature brings a wider array of options for individuals to identify themselves as. Prior to this update, users could only identify themselves as either a “Man” or “Woman. дальше »
2018-11-13 15:17 | |
#Metoo (sort of)
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. Satisfied with my contribution, I placed my attention elsewhere. And then our elected representatives confirmed a man for the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence, has no place seated on that tribunal. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:03 | |
Metoo, sort of…
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. But that’s it. I assumed that this problem would take care of itself. And then our elected representatives placed a man on the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence, has no place seated on that tribunal. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:03 | |
Here’s why black women’s #MeToo experiences are different
In April, a 25-year-old black woman named Chikesia Clemons was violently arrested by police at a Waffle House restaurant in Alabama. A video of the arrest that went viral shows police pulling Clemons from her chair and throwing her to the floor. дальше »
2018-10-21 14:01 | |
A woman won a Nobel Prize, but science is still sexist
One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that she’s only the third female physicist to receive the award, after Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert-Mayer 60 years later. дальше »
2018-10-16 10:22 | |
How will AI affect my faith and religion in general?
“I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. ” This phrase before is based on a quote from the 1977 film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ short story “Empire of the Ants. ” In the revised quote, “robot” replaces “insects,” the idea of the meme being that anything can: llamas, octopi, robo-dogs, you name it. дальше »
2018-10-14 19:30 | |
Viral video of woman pouring bleach onto manspreaders is staged Kremlin propaganda
On September 25, a viral video filmed by Anna Dovgalyuk showed a Russian “feminist” pouring bleach on men’s crotches in a protest against manspreading. Except it wasn’t bleach, it was water, and also Kremlin propaganda. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:08 | |