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How is the job market for hackers?

 Nowadays, the creation of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) will directly influence the care that companies will need to take with digital institutional information, customers and even employees. For this reason and other factors, investments in virtual security have been increasing, which has warmed the job market for professionals who work with this defense against cyber attacks and preventive preparation to keep systems safe. This has all valued the work of a hacker and has shown how important the role of this professional is for the smooth running of an organization and its finances. How much does a hacker earn? A hacker can start with starting salaries of around R $ 2,000 and R $ 5,000, depending on the company they work for, according to the Gazeta do Povo newspaper. According to specialist consultancy in human resources Robert Half, a hacker's salary can vary between R $ 3,000 for analysts and R $ 22,000 for virtual security managers. The Cyber Security Specialist mon

Choosing a budget laptop?

It is not always wise to build an expensive and large personal computer for games or work, for which you still need to find a place. If you need a more compact, economical and reliable version of a computer that can still be used in the field, then it is better to choose a budget laptop. Processor It is better to start looking for such a computer from the processor part. The cheapest versions are equipped with Celeron dual-core processors with excellent low cost and good performance. Somewhat more expensive models can be equipped with 4-8 core processors from Intel or AMD, with which you can play the latest versions of games. This is possible, since these laptops can have up to 8 GB of RAM, which is important for games - the computer will "fly". Intel processors are valuable because they are equipped with SpeedStep technology, which is valuable in that they can significantly save energy at low load. The average IT security consultant salary which you make is around $85,427 p

Who is more susceptible to cyber attacks?

The study showed that there is no significant relationship between compliance with cybersecurity measures and the group characteristics of the respondents, such as country, gender, age or industry. But there are still some differences. Thus, older people, on average, performed better than young people. Those who have already encountered online scams or phishing are much more circumspect. The British and employees of large companies (500+ people) are less likely to share their password with loved ones than the Americans and employees of small organizations. Full-time workers are more likely to face attacks than part-time workers. Cybersecurity issues are also significantly influenced by how close an employee is to IT and how well IT support works in his company. The Computer Support Specialists are the trained experts and are extremely helpful in the computer networking of an organization.  The difference between how IT pros and others view cybersecurity. (Photo: The Myers-Briggs Compa

Ways to solve the most common problems

  In most cases, problems can be resolved with simple troubleshooting methods such as closing and reopening the program, checking the cable connections.  It is important to try these methods first, before taking any other, more serious steps. The power button does not turn on the computer If your computer does not turn on, start by checking the power cord, make sure that the cord is securely connected to the system unit and to the outlet.  And also pay attention that the switch on the back of the system unit, next to the power cord connection, is turned on. If the cord is plugged into an outlet, make sure it works.  This can be done by plugging another device into the outlet, such as a table lamp. If your computer is connected to a surge protector and uninterruptible power supply, make sure these devices are turned on.  There are surge protectors with a fuse that could burn out or "snap off" during a power surge.  Replacing it or reconnecting it will return the filter to work

World Internet Day: security is a challenge for users

 The anguish we feel when we forget the cell phone and run out of communication or the bad feeling we have when we realize that the internet has "fallen" are some of the symptoms of a time when we are increasingly connected to the world wide web. However, it is necessary to be careful and learn to use the resources that multiply and promise to make life easier for users. On World Internet Day, celebrated on May 17, professors at the Paula Souza Center (CPS) discuss access to the web in Brazil, navigation security issues and what can be expected of a future that promises to be increasingly digital. The numbers that show Brazilians' access to the internet are significant, although there is still a large margin for growth in this audience. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in 2016, 116 million people were connected to the web, equivalent to about 65% of the national population. Google released a survey in 2017 revealing that 86% of Braz