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The Black Reaper, Hugh Lamb's second new release this year, is now available to buy on Amazon. Published by HarperCollins, as part of the Collins Chillers series, this revised edition features a foreward by Ian Burns (Capes' Grandson) and an introduction by Hugh.
Bernard Capes was one of the Victorian period's most prolific writers, publishing over forty volumes of romances, mysteries, poetry, and history, in addition to numerous articles for popular publications of the time. Capes also wrote ghost stories, of course, most of which remained forgotten until Hugh began republishing them in the 70s and 80s. See the Bibliography for previous editions of Capes anthologies.
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Opening Remarks by Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information, At The ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity, on 19 September 2018
Category: Cyber Security
Your Excellencies
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi
A very good morning to all of you. First, I want to extend a very warm welcome to the 3rd ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC). I would like to begin by thanking all ASEAN Member States (AMS) and Dialogue Partners for your continued support and contributions to AMCC. The fact that all AMS are present today is testament to our commitment to enhance regional cooperation for cybersecurity.
ASEAN'S CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE
2 The cyber threat faced by ASEAN, and indeed the world, is increasingly sophisticated, transboundary and asymmetric in its nature.
3 In the past year, AMS – Singapore included – have experienced several cyber incidents. A couple of months ago, one of Singapore's public healthcare IT systems was attacked, and the non-medical personal data of 1.5 million patients illegally accessed and copied.
4 Cyber incidents do not merely cause the loss of billions of dollars. They also have a debilitating impact on our inter-connected Critical Infrastructure, economic activity, regional connectivity; they erode public trust in governments and this is fundamental. Hence, our pursuit of ASEAN's digital ambition must be undergirded by our commitment to strengthen cybersecurity in the region. The one cannot function without the other.
5 It is therefore fitting that the theme chosen for Singapore's Chairmanship of ASEAN this year is "Resilience and Innovation". It aptly captures the key dimensions of strengthening regional cybersecurity: to foster cyber resilience – which is to ensure strong defences and quick recovery from attacks; and also cyber innovation – nurturing ideas and a vibrant ecosystem, so that we keep pace with evolving threats.
TACKLING THE REGIONAL CYBER THREAT
6 Cybersecurity cannot be viewed or addressed from a single perspective. It is a threat that cuts across many domains, and therefore it requires a multi-disciplinary response.
7 Hence, it is not surprising that our cybersecurity community is a diverse one; that we organise our ministries and agencies in different ways to deal with cybersecurity; and that we also meet at various other platforms, such as TELMIN and TELSOM, to discuss similar cyber issues.
8 But regardless of this variegation in the landscape, it is imperative that we come together to forge a unified, holistic and multi-disciplinary effort to address the cyber threats facing the region. That is the impetus for the AMCC – to bring together ASEAN Ministers overseeing ICT and Ministers overseeing Cybersecurity, to enable a holistic, cross-cutting dialogue.
9 Over the last two years, the AMCC has achieved much progress with your support. The 2nd AMCC Chairman's Statement was used in the 31st ASEAN Summit Chairman's Statement. The Chairman's Statement also formed the basis for the first-ever ASEAN Leaders' Statement on Cybersecurity Cooperation.
FOCUS AREAS FOR AMCC 2018
10 The ASEAN Leaders' Statement is a significant step that demonstrates our collective resolve as a region. Our leaders have asked that we accomplish two specific outcomes: better regional coordination among the various ASEAN sectorals, and recommendations for a set of voluntary, practical norms of State behaviour to be adopted, taking reference from the 2015 UNGGE report. These expectations dovetail into our theme of Resilience and Innovation as we explore how to strengthen cooperation and coordination, and build greater capacities across the region.
Strengthening regional cooperation and coordination
11 On regional cooperation and coordination, ASEAN sectorals are already starting to work together to share information and exchange best practices.
12 Platforms such as the ASEAN Network Security Action Council (ANSAC), and the newly formed ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Security of and in the Use of ICTs (ARF ISM-ICTs), have been useful to coordinate our cooperation activities and to facilitate sharing on cybersecurity efforts within and between regional platforms. Through the ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy, we have the ASEAN Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) Maturity Framework, which provides a common blueprint to assess the maturity of our national CERTs, and coordinate capacity building across ASEAN.
13 What more can we do to bring the various ASEAN cybersecurity initiatives together as a coherent strategy? How can we achieve better coordination while the sectoral tracks operate freely within their specific domains? This is what we hope to discuss this morning and come up with proposals that can be followed up.
Fostering an international rules-based order for cyberspace.
14 On international norms, Singapore, together with its international and regional partners, remains firmly committed to an international rules-based order for cyberspace; built by applying the relevant international laws to cyberspace, adopting voluntary norms for State behaviour and implementing robust Confidence Building Measure.
15 A rules-based order is key because it gives all States, big or small, the confidence, predictability and stability that is essential for economic progress, job creation and technology adoption. Ultimately, this will help to enhance the lives of all our people. It is also important that the international community abides by the same rules, as our world grows ever more interdependent and interconnected.
16 We are heartened that AMS share this vision, and are grateful for your contributions to take the ASEAN conversation on norms; an important one that is progressive in its thinking and we are taking it forward. It was this very discussion among all AMS at the past two AMCCs, that culminated in the 2nd AMCC Chairman's Statement and brought the issue of norms to the forefront.
17 We also appreciate AMS' active participation at workshops, such as the ASEAN Cyber Norms Workshop hosted by Singapore in May last year and June this year; and the Workshop on International Law, Norms and Governance in Cyberspace hosted by Brunei in February this year.
18 It is vital that we, in ASEAN, make our voices heard. We are a dynamic region of 630 million people who are poised to reap the fruits of a digital economy. So we need to converge on a common understanding of cyber norms that are relevant and are applicable to the ASEAN context.
19 Following on from our agreement at AMCC 2017, today we will discuss which voluntary norms can be recommended for adoption in ASEAN, taking reference from the 2015 norms recommended by the UNGGE. Singapore is pleased to work with AMS and our Dialogue Partners to develop our regional position on cyber norms, and to bring this unique ASEAN perspective to global conversations.
Capacity building initiatives
20 Voluntary, non-binding norms are necessary but they are not sufficient to bring about a secure and stable rules-based cyberspace. It is important that countries also have the capacity to implement these norms.
21 The strong foundation of cooperation between AMS and our Dialogue Partners has enabled us to work closely on many initiatives for incident response, confidence building and technical cyber capacity building.
22 Under our ACCP, Dialogue Partners such as Australia and the US have worked with us on capacity building across both technical and policy areas. We also look forward to working with other Dialogue Partners such as Canada and China.
23 We have just completed the 13th edition of the annual ASEAN CERT Incident Drill (ACID) two weeks ago, involving CERTs from all AMS as well as Australia, China, India, Japan and the Republic of Korea. This year's ACID focussed on cryptojacking, given the rise in hackers' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in content management systems and web servers for cryptocurrency mining. Amidst an ever-shifting threat landscape, ACID remains relevant to strengthen regional cybersecurity preparedness, reinforce regional coordination drills and enhance cybersecurity cooperation between AMS and Dialogue Partners.
24 To complement these efforts, Singapore launched the $10 million ASEAN Cyber Capacity Programme (ACCP) in 2016, to boost cybersecurity know-how across the region and keep pace with technological developments. We thank AMS for your strong support and participation in ACCP. Thus far, we have trained more than 140 director-level officials from AMS on topics ranging from cyber strategy development and legislation, to incident response. Under the ACCP's Industrial Attachment Programme, every AMS has been invited to send two officers to Singapore for training in Security Operations Centre (SOC) set-up and management.
25 Singapore would also like to congratulate Thailand on the launch of the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre in Bangkok, which will play a useful role in developing cybersecurity human resources in ASEAN. Singapore looks forward to participating in the Centre's initiatives, and working with Thailand and our other ASEAN partners to jointly deliver ACCP training through this Centre.
ASCCE as an extension of ACCP
26 We in Singapore remain steadfast in its commitment to the regional effort to build up cyber capacity. To deepen our support, the Singapore-ASEAN Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (ASCCE; or "Ace") will be launched in 2019, as an extension of the ACCP. Throughout our various efforts, we must maintain ASEAN centrality, a strong spirit of collaboration among AMS; and we must be open and inclusive to all our Dialogue Partners. This is embodied in the setup of the ASCCE, where all AMS, Dialogue Partners and relevant stakeholders including industry partners and international organisations are welcome to participate.
27 The ASCCE will be a multidisciplinary centre for capacity building, with three main functions:
First, to conduct training and research, in order to strengthen AMS' strategy development, and advance ASEAN's thinking on legislation and norms;
Second, to build up and train national CERTS in the region, to enhance their technical expertise and cyber incident response skills;
And third, to promote CERT-to-CERT open-source information sharing.
28 We have deliberately scoped the ASCCE to cover policy, strategy and legislation, as well as operations. It reflects our conviction in the importance of aligning cyber diplomacy efforts with operational issues. We believe that this alignment will facilitate coordination towards a unified ASEAN perspective, so that we can better secure our collective regional interests at international platforms.
29 To date, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States have indicated keen interest to work with us to develop and deliver programmes under the ASCCE. We look forward to working with them and other interested parties to build cyber capacity for the region.
Singapore-UN Cyber Programme
30 We are also exploring how the ASCCE can function as a focal point to sustain and amplify the regional capacity building effort. CSA and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) have already worked together to develop the UNODA flagship online training course on the use of ICTs in the context of international security. As a further step, I am pleased to announce that CSA and UNODA will be rolling out a Singapore-UN Cyber Programme (UNSCP). The UNSCP will develop and run an annual Norms Awareness Workshop and a Cyber Policy Scenario Planning Workshop. Director-level representatives for key domains – such as the national incident response agency, the foreign ministry, and the national cyber policy coordination – from each AMS will be invited to participate. By structuring the UNSCP in this way, we aim to support each AMS' efforts in the coordinated development of their national cybersecurity policy, strategy and operational practice.
31 ASEAN has made a concerted effort to rise to the evolving cybersecurity challenge. We are much more coordinated than before, and each ASEAN Member State has also taken concrete steps to move forward.
32 Singapore, on its part, stands ready to work with our ASEAN partners to ensure a rules-based order for cyberspace, in order to preserve a meaningful stake in the ASEAN digital economy for our citizens. The 3rd AMCC is another important step in our collective journey towards a Trusted and Open Cyberspace. Thank you.
Speech by Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information, at the 4th Cybersecurity Awards Ceremony on 14 Jan 2022

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Testing on Weser river: TRENZ Pilot Plug and ADQ-2. Satisfactory results... I am proud of our TRENZ development team!
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For the last weeks, our developers worked on new features and functions of TRENZ Pilot Plug. The result is a new firmware including solutions for some bugfixes and performance issues.
Today we have published our major update for the Pilot Plug apps (iOS, Android)!
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Article in Ship&Offshore: "Developing a smart device"
In the following article in Ship&Offshore - one of the leading maritime trade magazines, Adrian Drechsel, chief developer, and Klaas Engels, app developer, describe TRENZ Pilot Plug functionalities.
Over the course of more than two years, Trenz AG has cooperated with the German sea and harbours pilots to develop a smart piloting device with advanced connectivity, built-in sensor capabilities, and cloud-connected applications.
We are proud to announce full compatibility with the positioning system GALILEO.
The upcoming firmware update will activate the full functionality of the current GALILEO system, and of course there is no need for additional hardware (not even the external antenna). The ability to track GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO simultaneously with the addition of DGPS sources like SBAS is the best choice for worldwide satellite-based position tracking.
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We are very happy about conversations with delegate´s here and totally satisfied with the event. We are convinced to innovate the market of Pilot Plug adapters!
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TRENZ will exhibit at the 24th Congress of the International Association of Maritime Pilots (IMPA) in Dakar/Senegal.
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DeSantis nails down pay increases for Florida teachers
Ana Ceballos
News Service of Florida
After warning of big budget vetoes because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday secured the fate of one major spending item: teacher pay increases.
The Republican governor signed into law a measure that sets the stage for spending $500 million to try to boost the minimum salaries of classroom teachers to at least $47,500 and to give raises to veteran teachers.
The initiative was one of DeSantis' top priorities during this year's legislative session, which ended in March. But after the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the state's economy, the governor warned that even some of his priorities could be vetoed.
"It was quite a challenge to make sure that even though we fought for it, we would be able to do it," DeSantis said at a news conference at Mater Academy Charter School in Hialeah Gardens. "I can report that while we have not made every decision about the budget, this (teacher pay funding) will be there 100%. We are going to make tough choices, but this is important."
DeSantis signed the bill (HB 641) into law alongside lawmakers including Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Rob Bradley, who lauded the governor for keeping his promise of making 2020 the "year of the teacher."
"People said after COVID-19 that this shouldn't happen or that we shouldn't do this anymore. But today, it's happening. Promise made, promise kept," Bradley, R-Fleming Island, said.
The measure creates a framework in the state's school-funding formula to provide the pay raises to teachers. The budget, which DeSantis is expected to sign in the coming days, will then set aside $400 million for school districts and charter schools to increase minimum salaries of full-time teachers and certified pre-kindergarten teachers and $100 million to raise the pay of veteran teachers and other employees such as librarians and school counselors.
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"The decision to leave this investment for Florida's schools intact is an acknowledgement of the hard work our members do each and every day for Florida's students," the president of the statewide teachers union said.
At the start of this year's legislative session, DeSantis asked lawmakers to approve $900 million in teacher pay initiatives, which included boosting the minimum starting salary to $47,500 and creating a new $300 million bonus program for teachers and principals.
But as the legislative session churned and the pandemic slashed state revenues, lawmakers signed off on the $500 million teacher pay package.
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The use of the SAT and ACT scores was at the core of a class-action lawsuit that alleged the scores had a "disparate impact" on black, Hispanic and older teachers. In March, a federal judge approved a $15.5 million settlement in the lawsuit.
The push to boost increased teacher pay comes as teachers have worked to keep classes running online during the pandemic. After months of distance learning, DeSantis and state education leaders have put forth guidelines to reopen public schools at full capacity in August.
"The message should be loud and clear. We want schools fully open in the fall because there is no better way to educate our kids than to have that great teacher in front of that child," Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told reporters June 12.
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At Wednesday's news conference, Corcoran said the teacher pay initiative will improve the quality of educators in the classroom.
"The real winner, the biggest winner from this initiative … are the children," Corcoran said. "Yeah, the teachers are getting the money, but the kids are the winners because they are going to have tremendous quality education outcomes."
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Why Eminem's Long-Awaited Apology To Rihanna About Her Assault Still Matters
January 10, 2021 by admin 0 Comments
Eminem is making amends. The rapper has said a lot of controversial, incendiary things over the years, but many believe that he went a touch too far in one of his verses from a song recorded in 2009. The song may have been unreleased, but when it leaked back in 2019, questions were raised over Eminem's character.
The Michigan-born artist has built an illustrious career out of making light of serious situations. His songs have always pushed boundaries, either through obscenely violent lyrics or by name-dropping celebrities and making a mockery out of their personal lives. It's very much been his 'status quo,' but it turns out there are specific lyrics that he'll actually apologize for.
One such lyric discussed Rihanna's assault by Chris Brown. The incident was the talk of the town in the 2008-2010 era, so of course, Eminem jumped on the opportunity to make references to it.
It took a decade, but Eminem is apologizing for his actions. His decision to examine his previous behaviour is noteworthy in many ways, but we also can't forget that Rihanna's abuse was used as a punchline for too many people. The fact that she chose to process it on her own terms and move forward with confidence speaks to her strength and resilience. Here's what we can learn from Eminem's apology in connection to Rihanna's trauma:
Eminem said he was "stupid" for making fun of Rihanna's assault
The original lyrics are not for the faint-hearted. According to Entertainment Tonight, the leaked verse went like this: "Of course I side with Chris Brown / I'd beat a b*tch down too."
Anyone who is familiar with Eminem's sound will not be surprised by his misogynistic lyrics. But what's more shocking about these words is that he appears to unambiguously side with Chris Brown and seems to justify his attack on Rihanna for no reason. For a public figure as influential as Eminem to be adding fuel to the fire is not a good look at all.
What's worse is that he went on to work with Rihanna afterward on many occasions, such as their hit songs 'Love The Way You Lie' and 'Monster.' But, of course, since the original song was unreleased, nobody ever caught wind of Eminem's horrifying lyric. That is until it was leaked in 2019, at which point Eminem rightfully received backlash for his choice words.
However, Eminem took accountability instead of riding out the backlash. In his latest song, 'Zeus,' from his latest collection, Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, Eminem directly apologized to Rihanna for crafting the lyric in the first place. His apology lyrics were such:
Long as I re-promise to be honest / And wholeheartedly, apologies, Rihanna / For that song that leaked / I'm sorry, Ri / It wasn't meant to cause you grief / Regardless, it was wrong of me.
Eminem on Music To Be Murdered By: Side B
He didn't just apologize via song; he went on a radio show and elaborated on the whole situation. Saying that he was under the influence of drugs at the time, he never intended for the song to hurt anyone. He was "caught off-guard" when he heard of the leak and, at first, had "zero recollection" of writing the verse.
It's 10 plus years old, but I'm not making excuses for it. I said it and I was wrong for saying that, it was f*cking stupid.
Eminem on SirirusXM's Shade 45
Eminem added that this was written around the time that he was still struggling with his sobriety and learning how to rap again. Therefore, he was playing around with words and went for lyrics that only "rhymed." Yet, he still admits that he should have thought better.
His admission doesn't exonerate him from the criticisms, but it's still worth acknowledging that people do change and that they do have the ability to turn their lives around and make amends with people they've hurt. Over the years, Eminem has learned what it means to be there for his daughters, what it means to be a positive role model, and how to use his voice for change, not shock.
Rihanna feels "punished" for her trauma but considers Eminem a "good person"
Rihanna hasn't publicly responded to either Eminem's leaked verse or his apology, but there is a reason why: she's simply tired of reliving her trauma over and over again in the spotlight. In a 2015 Vanity Fair interview, the singer said that the media has made a meal out of her assault and that she didn't necessarily sign up to be a spokeswoman for women or men suffering from domestic abuse.
When the public and the media continue to run stories about it and attempt to examine her actions regarding her assault, she feels like she's getting punished for it. Therefore, she does her best not to think or remember the past, but at the same time, she understands the seriousness of the situation and doesn't think it's a good idea to sweep it under the rug. It happened to her, and it was real, but she's also ready to leave it in the rearview mirror and move on even if the rest of the world decides to trivialize her trauma.
For me, and anyone who's been a victim of domestic abuse, nobody wants to even remember it. Nobody even wants to admit it. So to talk about it and say it once, much less 200 times, is like … I have to be punished for it?
Rihanna to Vanity Fair
In the same interview, Rihanna also sang praises of Eminem. She called him one of her "favourite people" and commended his approach to fatherhood and music. She also said that she felt honoured when he asked her to be a part of his record and that he's one of the most prestigious, eminent rappers of his generation. She added that collaborating on 'Love The Way You Lie' was a cathartic experience for her as it also dealt with a dysfunctional, violent relationship. She thanked Eminem for letting her use music to say what she couldn't "say to the world at the time."
[Eminem] got so many layers, and he's such a good person—focused, disciplined.
It's never too late to apologize and make amends
It's clear from both their accounts that Eminem and Rihanna share a special relationship. It's difficult to speculate where their relationship stands today, but it's undeniable that both have a massive amount of respect for one another. Eminem, the musical provocateur, possesses the ability to take accountability for his actions and issue apologies, regardless of whether they would be received well. Maintaining his integrity is much more important to him than feeding his ego.
We also make grave mistakes in our lives that we might not be able to explain or justify. More often than not, it's better to apologize than to sit and let the guilt eat away at you. It's up to the other person if your apology is worth forgiveness, but at least you've done your part from your end.
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Making the decision to neuter or castrate your male cat or dog can be difficult for dog owners. Some fear it may affect the personality of their dog or have other implications later in life. Learn from frequently asked questions other dog owners have about this procedure and commonly held beliefs by veterinarians.
For the sake of clarification, neutering or castration is the surgical procedure performed on male dogs or cats where both testicles are removed, thus surgically altering the animal from producing offspring. The term "neutering" is sometimes applied to both male and female animals. The more exact term for "fixing" a female cat or dog is called spaying when the ovaries are removed. Other terms for this are "desexed" or "reproductively altered." A cat or dog that is not neutered is considered "intact."
Is Neutering Considered Major Surgery?
In most cases, no, neutering is not major surgery since a surgeon does not enter the abdominal or other body cavities. Your pet will be sedated and anesthetized so he won't feel any pain or be aware of what is happening. His breathing and heart rate will be closely monitored by the veterinary staff. Since a general anesthetic is required, there are always risks with anesthesia. Dogs and cats generally recover a bit quicker from neutering than spaying since it is not as surgically invasive as a spay.
There are several ways to perform the surgical procedure in cats and dogs. In dogs, the surgeon makes a small incision just in front of the scrotum, the sac that contains the testicles. Each testicle is removed separately, and the blood supply and vas deferens (spermatic cord) are tied off. The subcutaneous layers are sutured together with an absorbable thread, then the skin is closed with either skin staples, absorbable (hidden) sutures, or sutures that will be visible and need to be removed 10-14 days after surgery. You can take a look at surgical images for a more visual understanding of the procedure.
In cats, many veterinarians prefer to cut into the scrotum itself to remove the testicles. Each testicle is removed and the blood- and sperm-supplying channels are tied off. The two incisions are allowed to heal as open wounds, usually with no sutures. The incisions are very small and are barely noticeable shortly after the surgery.
There is one situation where neutering is considered more of a major procedure, this is if the pet's testes are hidden or undescended and are unable to find easily. The medical term for this condition is cryptorchid. This is considered a birth defect, where the testicle does not "migrate" out of the body cavity and into the scrotum like it should during normal fetal development. Some pets can be late bloomers and a testicle that is not present at birth can descend later, but by 4 to 6 months of age, if it is not there, it likely will not be. It is a heritable trait, so any pets in a breeding program with this condition should be neutered to not pass on this trait. Also, dogs with cryptorchid are at a higher risk of testicular cancer—another good reason for neutering.
Where does the testicle go? It can sometimes be found deep inside the abdomen, similar to where the ovary would be found, by the kidney. It may be anywhere from the kidney area to the bladder. It could also be in the inguinal canal, the passageway from the abdomen to the scrotum.
Why Does a Vet Perform Pre-Surgery Bloodwork?
Many veterinarians offer pre-anesthesia screening to their patients and may have you sign a waiver if you decline these blood tests. Why is it important? This bloodwork provides a way to assess kidney and liver function prior to undergoing anesthesia among other things. The liver and kidneys are the primary organs that process and remove the anesthetics from the body. If they aren't working well, then anesthesia may be more of a risk. There are many different anesthetics available, your veterinarian can use the blood screening information to determine the best anesthetic to use for your pet.
Some people fear if they neuter their dog that their pet will no longer be a good watchdog or protector of their home. This is not true. Dogs have a natural instinct to protect their home and loved ones. They are also much more inclined to stay home and happy when neutered.
It is true that unneutered dogs are often more aggressive and territorial (urine marking, fighting), but these traits should not be confused with loyalty and protection of their home and family.
Some people fear that after neutering a pet will become fat and lazy. This is also not true. Proper nutrition and exercise are what will keep your pet at a healthy weight and level of fitness, not failing to neuter him.
Some owners claim that the neutering procedure comes at an inconvenient time or at an expense that they cannot deal with at the moment.
Pet overpopulation is a huge problem in the United States and many countries around the world—you might not want to contribute to the problem of unwanted puppies and kittens simply due to lack time, interest, or funding. Speak with your veterinarian if you have financial concerns, there are many free neutering clinics offered throughout the U.S.
A pregnancy accident can come at a great expense and time burden, too. In addition, non-neutered males have an increased risk of cancer (testicular, perianal, and potentially, prostate) over their lifetime.
Most people are surprised at how quickly their pets recover from surgery (certainly much sooner than their human counterparts). Most pets are up and alert shortly after surgery, and for neuter patients, most are back to their "normal" self by the next day. It is very important to restrict activity in those pets who are very active and to control excessive licking of the surgical site. Most vets will suggest getting a cone, or Elizabethan collar, for your dog. Commonly called the "cone of shame," the cone plays an important role in the healing process.
It is also important to note that if your pet has already reached puberty (age 5 to 6 months or older), behaviors influenced by hormones will take a month or two to subside. Behaviors can include fighting, roaming, urine marking, and so on. Some of these behaviors are learned in addition to being hormonally influenced, so do not expect a complete cessation of undesirable behaviors after surgery. Neutering prior to puberty will lessen the occurrence of these behaviors from ever showing up.
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Branding is an extremely important part of business in today's world. Successful marketing campaigns and strategies create memorable brands that stick in the minds of customers for years. In order to establish your brand, you'll need to maintain a sense of consistency. It can be tempting to constantly reinvent your brand, but this can also be bad for business. Follow these 5 tips to keep your brand message consistent and guide your business toward success.
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While SMART sets out a good rule of thumb in how to write goals, it doesn't provide much support for the business environment. That's where OKRs come in: Objectives and Key Results. This goal setting technique, invented by Intel, is used by many companies including GoPro and LinkedIn. Google attributes its incredible growth to the technique, which engages employees through the brainstorming process and helps them to see how their personal contributions impact the company's overall strategy.
OKRs can be set on an individual, team or company-wide level. While there is no exact recommended number of objectives, you should choose a manageable number, say 3-5. The structure of OKRs is deceptively simple, but the more time that is spent defining them, the less ambiguity later down the line. Let's look at the process of implementing OKRs in your firm.
Firstly, the stakeholders of the OKRs should be identified and should be a part of the whole OKR definition, execution and tracking process. Involvement is very important, as the benefits of OKRs are not just that they help your company to achieve its goals, but also to allow employees to engage with the company's strategy and to understand the impact of their individual contribution.
You should first revisit your mission and vision statement and strategy to ensure that objectives and results are aligned with these. Objectives should be broad qualitative statements. Forget the specific and measurable elements of SMART here, and aim for things like "grow our company quickly without losing our culture". Objectives might be revised on a quarterly or annual basis, so they should still be time-based, and they should be ambitious but achievable.
Defining key results is the process of breaking down objectives into quantifiable and achievable steps. You should define no more than 3-4 key results for each objective. It's here that the "specific" and "measurable" come back into play. They should still be difficult, and lead to objective grading. You need to think about how to measure the success of the key result numerically. The final grade could be a decimal number between 0 and 1, or a binary number, e.g. 1 for "done" and 0 for "not done".
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OKRs can be made public so that everyone can view each other's current and past performance. OKRs should be reviewed in regular intervals, say weekly, to remind employees of the results and objectives they are aiming towards. OKR management software packages exist to support this process. Depending on whether OKRs were set for individual, team or organizational performance, stakeholders can rate their performances on each of the OKRs. The 'sweet spot' to aspire to at the end of the cycle is 0.7 to 0.75. If you are hitting all of your OKRs (getting a score better than this), then you're not being ambitious enough.


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Preparing, refurbishing and doing up my home for the festivities I got really busy to do a post in advance but obviously that could not stop myself from sharing with you all, how I decorated my house in this festive season.
Here are some snapshots of them all.
Aren't these upcycled, coloured bottles strung up on burlap strings a perfect adornment to brighten up my windows during this festival of lights? A big thanks to this talented lady who painted them and for making this Diwali so colourful for me - Sahana Singh of http://homecanvas.blogspot.in/. Visit her space and I promise you will thoroughly enjoy her creations.
My doors and windows gets a facelift, hope you all liked it as much as I did.
So there goes my burlap cushion covers smeared up with gold !
A melange of colours and sparkle, went in sync with the festive spirit.
fusion flavour to the decor.
There goes the fireworks and the beautifully lit up houses,hotels and buildings around. I had a lovely time spent with family and friends inspite of short bouts of flu and fever at home.Still managed to come out of it by filling up my abode with light and warmth,rays of positivity and good cheer around.
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The bottles are so colorful. They certainly would bring a ray of sunshine to your day! Thanks for sharing with SYC.


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Chinese Stocks Slammed by Tech Troubles, South Korea Gains
By Ambar Warrick
Investing.com– Chinese stocks fell on Wednesday with technology majors extending losses after the U.S. imposed new export curbs on semiconductor supplies to the country, while South Korean stocks rose after some local firms were exempted from the restrictions.
China's bluechip index fell 1.6%, while the index shed 1.4%. Chipmaking stocks and companies exposed to the sector saw the deepest declines, after the U.S. last week imposed curbs blocking Chinese companies from access to certain U.S.-made chips.
The White House on Tuesday , mainly offshore companies with operations in China. But the country's local chipmaking capabilities now appear to be severely hampered by the new restrictions.
Losses in technology stocks spilled over into Hong Kong, with the index plummeting 2.4% to an over 11-year low. Markets also feared potential supply chain disruptions from the U.S. move, considering China's key role in manufacturing electronics.
On the other hand, South Korea's index rose 0.3% after the U.S. named two local companies that would be exempt from the new restrictions against China.
Chipmaker SK Hynix Inc (KS:) and tech conglomerate Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:) will be allowed to import U.S.-made chips to their factories in China. The two stocks rose 2.7% and 1%, respectively.
Still, a major interest rate hike by the limited gains in local stocks, as the lender looks to further curb inflation and support the .
Broader Asian markets moved little, as caution kicked in ahead of a swathe of major economic data due this week. Chinese and data due this week is set to shine more light on a potential recovery in Asia's largest economy.
U.S. inflation readings due and are set to factor into the Federal Reserve's plans for raising interest rates, and are likely to cause a strong reaction in markets.
Investors will also be watching for more hawkish cues from the of the Fed's September meeting, due later on Wednesday.
A hawkish Fed has weighed heavily on Asian markets this year, as rising interest rates made risk-driven assets appear less attractive.
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            foreach (var key in keys)
            {
                dic[key] = ps.FirstOrDefault(x => x.Name.Equals(key, comparison))?.GetValue(o);
            }
            return dic;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// 获取集合中Keys所对应的所有属性值
        /// 注:针对直接定义为 public string Name; 这种,没有get set 的定义
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="o"></param>
        /// <param name="keys"></param>
        /// <param name="comparison"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public static SortedDictionary<string, object> GetFieldsSortedDictionary(this object o, string[] keys, StringComparison comparison = StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase)
        {
            var dic = new SortedDictionary<string, object>();
            var ps = o.GetType().GetFields();
            foreach (var key in keys)
            {
                dic[key] = ps.FirstOrDefault(x => x.Name.Equals(key, comparison))?.GetValue(o);
            }
            return dic;
        }

        #region others tests

        ////static MethodInfo byteArrayToHexString;

        ///// <summary>
        ///// 反射调用该方法, 并且缓存.
        ///// </summary>
        ///// <returns></returns>
        //static MethodInfo ByteArrayToHexStringMethod()
        //{
        //    if (byteArrayToHexString == null)
        //    {
        //        Type type = typeof(System.Web.Configuration.MachineKeySection);
        //        byteArrayToHexString = type.GetMethod("ByteArrayToHexString", BindingFlags.Static | BindingFlags.NonPublic);
        //    }
        //    return byteArrayToHexString;
        //}

        //public static K[] ParseIDArray<T, K>(ComponentCollection<T> obj, ParseAction<T, K> action) where T : IComponent
        //{
        //    if (obj.Count == 0) return null;
        //    if (obj.Count == 1) return new K[] { action(obj[0]) };
        //    List<K> result = new List<K>();
        //    foreach (T item in obj)
        //        result.Add(action(item));
        //    return result.ToArray();
        //}

        #endregion
    }
}

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Zedbazi – Trädgår'n
Den Iranska/persiska rapgruppen Zedbazi kommer till Trädgår'n 28 december!
Zedbazi is a Persian/iranian rap group formed in 2005. They are currently based in London, England. The original lineup consists of Saman Wilson(Willy), Sohrab Masterjoint(MJ) and Mehrad Hidden(Hidden) alongside frequent collaborators, Alireza JJ, Sijal and Nasim. Mehrad Hidden and Saman Wilson first met in High School in Iran, and later became friends with Sohrab MJ in a party.
Saman Wilson who is the founder of Zedbazi was arrested in Tehran in 2007 and this event caused the group to go on hiatus for 2 years. After a period where the group had announced their retirement according to Rapfa Website, in January 2009 they finally released a song called "Zendegiye Mane" (It's My Life) without Saman Wilson and produced by Mehrad Hidden. The song is about being an Iranian celebrity is rebelling against the norm, with lyrics such as "It's my life, do not tell me what is wrong and what is right" and "The reason that we are still here is our ignorant population".
After "Zendegiye Mane", The group released probably their most popular song called "Zamin Saafeh", this song was produced by Alireza JJ (The Producer of "Tabestoon Kootahe"), the song was an immediate success and the group started their second phase; this time without Saman Wilson.
Notable fact: Saman Wilson has not been featured in their past 6 singles. All of their songs was released on the internet. According to PopMatters, their 2006 song Berim Fazaa has been downloaded over 8 million times. Songs like Bi Hess and Tabestoon Kootahe gained a huge success and fame for the band. They've toured Europe and Dubai in 2006. Zedbazi is one of the most famous Persian Rap and Hip Hop bands credited for introducing gangsta rap to Iran.
Datum: 28 december
Dörrar öppnar + DJ: 18.00
Zedbazi: 20.00
Slut: 23.30
Trädgår'n
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Many solutions Intentionally create a closed system, which is tedious to maneuver away from as soon as you get started. However, with a platform named Ecwid, you do not have to worry about it. Actually, the whole aim of the business, which began in 2009, would be to quickly and quickly make an online store system in your existing websites.
That raised my Attention, because I know the struggles that come along with attempting to migrate sites, particularly in regards to ecommerce. So, I wanted to gather an in-depth review of this Ecwid system to see if it's worth the time.
It's quite Impressive what Ecwid has achieved since 2009, with over 1 million merchants getting signed up. What is even more cool is that the Ecwid retailers span over 175 distinct countries, showing that this is not only a platform for people in the US or Europe. Even businesses in developing nations have a opportunity to find an online store going, and you do not even have to trash your previous website if you have one.
The usership Continues to grow, particularly considering Ecwid is currently PCI DSS Level 1 certified. If you are not sure what that is, it is pretty much the gold standard for security in the ecommerce world. You can rest easy knowing that you and your clients' data is safe and protected.
In addition to The total merchant count, over 20,000 active users are utilizing the Ecwid Shopping Cart for WordPress. The gap between that 20,000 and the 1 million is the fact that you don't need a WordPress site in order to implement Ecwid. So, the 20,000 simply refers to WordPress users using the plugin.
Ecwid is a hosted Solution for building an internet store. Unlike competing products like Shopify, Bigcommerce and Volusion, which permit you to build a fresh website with e-commerce performance, Ecwid is geared more towards people who currently have a website and simply want to add an online store for this.
Much like other E-commerce platforms, Ecwid lets you install'catalogs' of all products, and add photos, pricing, weight etc. for each. You are able to define shipping rates, accept credit card payments and so on — all of the key stuff that you would expect to be able to perform using an e-commerce solution.
However it differs Apart from competing products like Shopify, Volusion, Squarespace and Bigcommerce since it isn't actually designed to allow you to create a fully-featured, standalone e-commerce website; rather, it's intended to allow you add an internet store to an existing online existence.
The Product operates by giving you a widget which gets placed on other websites — hence the title Ecwid: it is short for'E-commerce Widget'. You get a couple lines of HTML code (the widget) to add to an present website or social networking profile, and your store is displayed wherever you've added this code.
Ecwid makes Strides in the market by catering to businesses which don't need to start a brand new website. The primary attribute is that you can take your old site and immediately incorporate the Ecwid system within a few minutes.
You can also Mirror the system on several other sites if you anticipate selling elsewhere online. Manage all of these sites from one place instead of switching between multiple dashboards.
Another pleasant Feature is that the syncing between multiple devices. Sell on-the-go together with your smartphone. This means that you can go to a tradeshow to make a number of sales and all these sales are reflected onto the backend of your website.
The system is Also made to integrate nicely with social networks, and that means that you may sell your items on Facebook if needed. One part of Ecwid we especially enjoy is the delivery facet. With real time transport integrations you constantly know what is happening with your requests and at which they are being shipped to.
Thank you To Ecwid's point-of-sale (POS) performance, you may use your Ecwid shop to market not just online but in physical locations too — in shops, market stalls, in theatres and so forth.
Together with Ecwid's POS Functionality, regardless of if or not a customer purchases a product in shop, online, in their phone or through Facebook, everything remains in sync – i.e., the retailer's catalogue, inventory and customer / trade information.
There is a couple of methods that you can use this feature: the simplest is likely to use'Paypal Here.' This involves downloading the Ecwid iOS app from the Apple's App shop, linking it to the Paypal Here service, then taking payments utilizing a mobile card reader (pictured above).
You've got two choices when it comes to POS Hardware and Paypal Here: you can buy a chip and swipe reader (for $24.99) or a chip and tap reader (for $79.99). Both may be arranged straight from Ecwid.
If you are based outside That the US / UK, or need to utilize another mobile device type, the good news is that Ecwid also works together with all the Vend, Clover, NCR Silver and Square POS systems. These all facilitate utilizing a wider selection of hardware in a physical retail location (full-sized card readers, receipt printers, cash drawers tablet racks etc.) and are usable in more nations.
Although you can avail Of the Paypal Here POS choice on most of paid-for programs, you will want to be on the most expensive'Unlimited' plan if you would like to avail of a Vend, Clover, NCR Silver or Square admin.
Granted, it is a fairly Basic plan, where attributes like discount vouchers and support aren't available, and it merely lets you sell up to ten products in two classes — but this could actually be adequate for some customers, and using it is a fantastic way to try out the system.
However, A vital point to notice about the free plan is that it is not great from an SEO point of view — you need to be on a paid plan to make certain your product pages talk to search engines correctly (more on SEO below).
Ecwid is ahead of the Pack in that its storefronts can be automatically translated into nearly 50 distinct languages — customers can view your shop in their own language, without you needing to worry about producing alternate versions of it. Ecwid provides this performance by discovering visitors' language mechanically based on their browser preferences / IP address.
Competing products like Shopify And Bigcommerce are nevertheless to supply this sort of performance — that they force you to rely on third party programs, the production of numerous shops or Google Translate to supply different language versions of your shop, which can be less than ideal. So a definite triumph for Ecwid here.
So Far as I could tell However, you can't manually change the URL of a product — you need to make do with the one which Ecwid generates for you. This is not perfect because key words in URLs are used by some search engines to categorise content during indexing.
1 area where Ecwid doesn't perform quite so Well on the SEO front involves AMP — accelerated mobile pages. As its name implies, AMP pages load faster on cellular devices. This encourages people to remain longer on your webpage, thus increasing'live time' –something which is believed by many search engine optimization experts consider to be rewarded by Google with preferential treatment in search results. Furthermore, Google occasionally highlights AMP webpages in carousels in search results, giving AMP articles an extra little boost.
The Export option permits you to export product data, orders and clients (in CSV format) and means that if you ever feel the need to migrate your store to another e-commerce platform, you shouldn't have some major problems doing so.
WordPress doesn't Supplied any e-commerce performance from this box, so anybody wanting to market on the platform will require a third-party alternative like Ecwid. There is an Ecwid plugin available, so adding an Ecwid store to your WordPress site is very simple — you can get up and running with a few clicks.
Squarespace includes Increasingly good e-commerce attributes, but the number of payment gateway options is very limited — you need to use Stripe or Paypal. (And with Stripe only functions if you're selling goods from particular countries). The other principal issue with the built-in Squarespace marketing software is that they don't facilitate dropshipping, and complete export of products isn't currently possible.
Integrating Ecwid with Squarespace allows you to bypass these limitations, and adding it into some Squarespace site is very simple: it is a simple matter of including a code block into a webpage and pasting some HTML into it.
As With Squarespace, there's currently no dropshipping option for Wix users, therefore again Ecwid can offer a fantastic workaround. A committed program is offered by Ecwid to enable you incorporate the item onto a Wix shop easily.
Ecwid provides a fairly Restricted number integrations with other well-known apps. Integrations do exist with key services Mailchimp, Xero and Freshbooks; but to be fair the assortment of integrations could be more extensive — competing products such as Shopify offer a much wider range of programs. Notable omissions from the Ecwid store include Quickbooks and Zendesk, for example (that said, a Quickbooks integration is coming shortly ).
Ecwid's Interface is rather easy to use. Like many similar online shop builders, you receive a vertical menu on the left that allows you to access key functionality, and the place on the right can be used to display or edit related products, site reports and content.
As with any e-commerce tool, you will have to Spend a fair amount of time getting your head around creating catalogues and product variants, establishing transport prices and so on…but there is nothing that should represent also much of a learning curve.
If You are stuck however, you could always get in contact with Ecwid's support staff — more on that later — or, even if you are on a'Business' or'Unlimited', you are able to take advantage of this included customization support (you get two hours and 12 hours customization period from Ecwidon these programs ).
I'm not a Lawyer, so please be aware the below observations shouldn't be interpreted as legal advice, but I'm planning to do my best to spell out a number of the major GDPR problems facing Ecwid users under.
With the introduction of That the EU's new GDPR laws, there are many legal steps that website owners now should take to ensure that they are adequately protecting EU customers' and visitors' privacy. There are severe financial penalties for doing this (to the point where it is usually a good idea to speak with an attorney about what to do); and even when your company is not based in the EU, you still need to comply with the regulations where any website visits from the EU are worried.
So for Instance, If you Utilize a Facebook Advertising cookie in combination with your Ecwid store, you'll be breaking GDPR laws unless you've got a banner in place which does all the above.
Now, out of the box at Least there is not a means to take care of the cookie approval issue with Ecwid. Nor is there a decent program available from the Ecwid app shop (the only option on front I can find, the'EU cookie banner', doesn't seem to supply the necessary performance — even though costing $1.99 a month to use).
It Seems to me that the only alternative available to Ecwid users would be to use a specialist product such as CookiePro, which will supply all the necessary functionality to generate cookie consent fully GDPR compliant. Despite being a powerful product nonetheless, Cookiepro does require quite a great deal of configuration and you'll want to put quite a great deal of time aside to set this up.
I really enjoy The fact which you can run a web site without paying for anything. This makes the installation process that much easier, because you simply have to punch in your email and make a password to go right to the backend interface.
The machine has Wizards for every platform you would like to set your shop on. If you have a WordPress site, simply walk through three steps to get up and running. You could even click on options like Facebook and Joomla, depending on the place you would like to market.
The backend Design is flawless, because it walks you through each site creation and integration step with some nice photos and text. Once you get your shop implemented on a site or societal page it looks fairly slick.
The design Depends upon the subject you have on your website, but as you can see below, it shows photos well and looks clean and simple to navigate. I particularly enjoy the Shopping Bag place, which is prominent and easy to find for customers when they wish to market.
Though many Sites are going to be mobile friendly, its nice understanding that Ecwid involves a native shopping application for both iOS and Android. Merchants now receive a native shopping program for iOS and Android.
The final Design thing that makes sense to mention is your vocabulary instrument. Since running an internet store generally requires you to reach out to individuals from all over the planet, you're bound to stumble upon a few customers who would like to read product pages and other content in their native tongue. Ecwid supports 45 languages, so when a user wants to translate from English to Spanish, that's not a problem in any respect.
Some of the apps Will help you out with reviews and rating, rewards programs, automatic advertising tools, analytics, custom layout topics and much more.
Ecwid is a Third party remedy to your current site, so you'd normally need to implement additional SEO and marketing tools to truly get the word out. Nevertheless, Ecwid supplies quality SEO features to help retailers increase their visibility in Google searches.
Moreover, Google now indexes AJAX sites, therefore all Ecwid stores are indexed by Google without any excess effort. It gets better with WordPress websites, since you gain access to additional SEO plugins and the default search engine functionality on the dashboard.
Each step is Clear and concise, so you may just go in there and sort in a product name, price and image then save the product for later. Obviously you can always open up the More Powerful Options, however they different these for if you are ready to start ramping up your own store.
Ecwid offers A Chat With Earnings feature that is always one of my favorite ways to converse with companies. Only send them a question and you can work on something else until they respond.
It's not necessarily Simple to find an ecommerce platform which does not charge fees, but that is exactly what you get with Ecwid. They never control any kind of trade fee with any of those plans they offer, which makes it desirable for any shop that's trying to keep down costs and to improve margins.
Remember that Ecwid isn't a payment processor, which means you have to set up something like PayPal or Stripe to process all the trades that come through your site. It is pretty easy to employ one of these systems, because Ecwid incorporates with over 40 global payment options. However, each one of those processors have their own trade fees so you have to prepare for them.
· The'starter website' option is a fantastic stopgap measure for retailers who need a shop fast, but have yet to develop a full site to add the Ecwid widget to.
Ecwid comes With four plans, among which is completely free. They promote the free program like mad, and mention that a number of other platforms drag you into a free trial, even where you may eventually need to pay.
The Free program Allows you to sell 10 products, whereas the Venture plan ups that count to 100 products and you get things like an iPhone management program. The company plan goes up to 2500 products for a superb price and you get live chat service. Priority support comes along with the Unlimited program and you might also market an unlimited number of products.
Ecwid is one of The cheapest solutions on the market. You can see that it's actually cheaper than many of the other programs we have reviewed in the past, so if you're searching for value, this could be the perfect plugin for you.


This topic describes the Administration > System > NTP Settings panel. NTP is a protocol designed to synchronize the host machine clocks over a network. For more information on NTP see their home page (http://www.ntp.org/).
Note: Security Analytics core hosts must be able to communicate with the SA host with UDP port 123 for NTP time synchronization.
You use the Administration > System > NTP Settings view to configure one or more NTP servers. After you configure an NTP server, Security Analytics uses NTP to synchronize the host machine clocks. You configure multiple NTP servers for Fail Over purposes.
In the options panel, select NTP Settings.
This table describes the settings in the NTP Settings panel.
Enter the NTP Server IP Address or hostname.
Add Adds the NTP server to Security Analytics.
Delete the selected NTP server.
Synchronizes the selected NTP server.
Selects the NTP server that you want to delete or synchronize.
Update - Applies your edits.
Cancel - Cancels your edits.
Apply Applies the NTP server settings and synchronizes host machine clocks to NTP.


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Two New Platforms Found Offering Cybercrime-as-a-Service to 'Wannabe Hackers'
Cybercrime has continued to evolve and today exists in a highly organised form.
Cybercrime has increasingly been commercialised, and itself become big business by renting out an expanded range of hacking tools and technologies, from exploit kits to ransomware, to help anyone build threats and launch attacks.
In past few years, we have witnessed the increase in the popularity of malware-as-a-service (MaaS), which is today a prosperous business on the underground black market that offers an array of services, including ransomware-as-a-service, DDoS-as-a-service, phishing-as-a-service, and much more.
Two such services have recently been spotted by two separate group of researchers, which we have detailed in this article.
Ovidiy Stealer — $7 Password-Stealing Malware For Everyone
A new credential stealing malware that targets primarily web browsers is being marketed at Russian-speaking web forums for as cheap as $7, allowing anyone with even little technical knowledge to hack as many computers as they want.
Dubbed Ovidiy Stealer, the malware was initially appeared just last month but is being regularly updated by its Russian-speaking authors and actively adopted by cyber criminals.
The Ovidiy Stealer malware currently has several versions in the wild, targeting people around the world, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, India, and Russia, according to security researchers at Proofpoint, who analysed the malware.
What's surprising is the Ovidiy Stealer's cost.
A single customizable build of this lightweight, easy-to-use, and effective malware product only costs between 450 and 750 Rubles (nearly $7 and $13), according to security researchers at Proofpoint, who uncovered and analysed the malware.
Despite its low price, the malware build executables are encrypted, which make them difficult to detect and analyse, though the report also notes that some antivirus products are detecting Ovidiy Stealer with its behaviour.
Written in .NET, the credentials stealer malware comes with the ability to target multiple applications and browsers, including Google Chrome, Opera, FileZilla, Amigo, Kometa, Torch, and Orbitum, but buyers can purchase a version that only works on a single browser.
The malware is being distributed via a number of methods, including malicious email attachments, malicious links to a download, fake software or tools offered on various file-hosting websites, and even within software packages.
Ovidiy Stealer itself is not very powerful and advanced, as it does not include any persistence mechanism that allows the malware to run after a reboot, but it has the potential to become widespread.
Ovidiy Stealer uses SSL/TLS connection for secure communication with the command and control server, which is hosted on a Russian domain — the same domain used to market and sell the malware.
"A lightweight, easy-to-use, and effective product coupled with frequent updates and a stable support system give Ovidiy Stealer the potential to become a much more widespread threat," the report concluded.
"Ovidiy Stealer highlights the manner in the cybercrime marketplace drives innovation and new entrants and challenges organisations that must keep pace with the latest threats to their users, their data, and their systems."
Hackshit — Easier Phishing Than Ever Before!
Another crimeware-as-a-service uncovered by researchers from Netskope Threat Research Labs detailed a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform that offers low cost, "automated solution for the beginner scammers," allowing them to trick people into handing over their credentials.
Dubbed Hackshit, the PhaaS platform attracts new subscribers by offering them free trial accounts to review their limited set of hacking tutorials and tricks to make easy money.
"The marketplace is a portal that offers services to purchase and sell for carrying out the phishing attacks," Netskope researcher Ashwin Vamshi says.
"The attacker then generates a phished page from the page/generator link and logs into the email account of the compromised victim, views all the contacts and sends an email embedded with the phished link."
Hackshit allows wannabe hackers (subscribers) to generate their unique phishing pages for several services, including Yahoo, Facebook, and Google's Gmail.
Researchers noted that the phishing pages use data URI scheme to serve base64 encoded content from "a secure HTTPS websites with ".moe" top level domain (TLD) to evade traditional scanners."
"Based on one of the video tutorials we observed, the attacker purchases site login accounts of compromised victim from the marketplace using Perfect Money or bitcoins," the researcher says.
Moreover, Hackshit website is using an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt — the open certificate authority (CA) that offers free SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security) certificates for web servers, making HTTPS implementation easier for everyone.
These crimeware-as-a-service poses a new security challenge because it not only allows malicious actors to leverage other cybercriminals' resources to conduct attacks, but also bringing wannabe hackers into the world of cybercrime.
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