(Phys.org) —While most people know that using a cell phone means that the phone's location is being recorded, a new study has revealed just how little information is required to determine an individual's personal identity. ...
More young people may choose to study foreign languages to GCSE if they are encouraged to 'identify' with languages at school, rather than just learning vocabulary and grammar, new research suggests.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2021
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A computer breach at the IRS in which thieves stole tax information from thousands of taxpayers is much bigger than the agency originally disclosed.
Security
Aug 17, 2015
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More than 100,000 taxpayers have had their personal tax information stolen from an IRS website as part of an elaborate scheme to claim fraudulent tax refunds.
Security
May 27, 2015
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The US Department of Energy on Monday confirmed it was the target of a cyber attack in January, which stole employee and contractor data, but said no classified data was compromised.
Internet
Feb 4, 2013
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A gut-level connection with workers may be the key to encouraging whistle-blowing that could chip away at an estimated $652 billion lost to fraud annually by U.S. businesses, an ongoing University of Illinois study suggests.
Economics & Business
Dec 7, 2009
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The story of a group of Québec influencers enjoying the "party of the year" on board a Sunwing flight in complete defiance of health restrictions made headlines at the beginning of January, not just in Québec and in Canada, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 24, 2022
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Conventional wisdom suggests that salespeople should maintain close physical proximity to customers to demonstrate attentiveness, offer personal service and close sales. A survey of retail salespeople suggests that they feel ...
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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Football fans often become so deeply connected to their club and to other fans, as though they're related. They're willing to support the group on a lifelong basis, with unwaivering pride even in the face of losses.
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2021
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A successful leader is one who creates a shared sense of "us-ness" in the groups they lead, according to University of Queensland research.
Social Sciences
Oct 22, 2020
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