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Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

They called the widow to get the ‘inside scoop’ before emailing the publisher. They thought they were being personal—the source code proved they were predatory. ~  At first, it feels like an answer to a dream. Everyone wants recognition for their achievements: request for interviews, literary agent representation or even (gasp!) a movie deal. It’s a dream come true. Your heart skips a beat. You’re excited, giddy. Then, you dig into the bones of the email and your heart deflates….

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Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

The difficulty of decoding a 21-character password depends on several factors, including the complexity of the password, the encryption or hashing algorithm used to secure it, and the resources available to the hacker. Let’s examine these factors: Password Complexity: A 21-character password can range from extremely secure to relatively vulnerable, depending on its composition. A password that uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters is significantly harder to crack than one composed of simple, predictable…

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