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Photographer: Nastuh Abootalebi | Source: Unsplash ​ Microsoft Ignite: The future of nonprofit technology is here, and it's incredibly exciting! If you're working in the nonprofit space and wondering how AI can actually help your mission (beyond the usual buzzwords), you're in for a treat. Let me break down what I learned. Why Microsoft's $4 Billion Bet on Nonprofits Matters to You First, the big picture: Microsoft isn't just talking about supporting nonprofits – they're putting serious money behind it. Through their Microsoft Elevate Initiative , they're investing $4 billion and aiming to skill 20 million people globally in AI and cloud technologies. But here's what caught my attention: this isn't about replacing human judgment. It's about freeing up your team to focus on what matters most – your mission. Breaking Down the Walls: Why "Silo Busting" Could Transform Your Organization (From session BRK381: Silo Busting for Nonpr...

​The FBI just issued a stark warning: account takeover fraud is surging, and the numbers are alarming. Since January 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has received more than 5,100 complaints about this type of fraud, with losses exceeding $262 million. Being aware of this trend can help you feel more in control and prepared. This isn't just targeting wealthy individuals or large corporations. Criminals are going after everyone — individuals, small businesses, organizations of all sizes. If you have an online bank account, payroll system, or health savings account, you're a potential target. Understanding that anyone with online accounts can be targeted helps prevent false security assumptions and encourages proactive protection. How Account Takeover Fraud Works Account takeover (ATO) fraud is exactly what it sounds like: criminals gain unauthorized access to your online financial accounts, then drain the funds before you realize what's happened. Rece...

​This Apple Scam Almost Got Me (And It Might Get You Too) So here's what happened to my friend Sarah last week. She's not someone who usually falls for scams—she's a marketing director, pretty tech-savvy, always careful online. But this Apple scam? It almost got her completely. And honestly, after she walked me through what happened, I totally get why. This thing doesn't use obvious red flags like those "URGENT: Your account will be deleted!" emails we're all used to spotting. Instead, it's scary good. We're talking real Apple security messages, real Apple Support emails, real everything —while scammers quietly work in the background to steal your entire account. Sarah described it perfectly: "It made my blood run cold when I realized what almost happened." Yeah. That tracks. So let me break this down for you: How the scam works, step by step Simple rules you can follow to avoid it What to do if you think you've already been ta...

AI image by Storychief ​We rely on our iPhones for almost everything—banking, messaging, photos, tickets, work, and more. But many everyday habits quietly degrade performance, drain battery life, and compromise your privacy. Here’s a practical breakdown of 12 things you should stop doing to your iPhone—and what to do instead. 1. Avoiding Installing Apps from Untrusted Sources. Yes, in some regions, you can now install apps from outside the App Store. That flexibility is powerful—but it’s also risky. Untrusted apps can hide malware, steal logins, or cause constant crashes. Do this instead: Only install apps from the App Store or well-known, reputable developers. If a site looks shady or spammy, don’t trust it with your phone. 2. Storing Passwords in Plain Text Many people use the Notes app as a “password vault.” The problem? By default, it’s just text on your phone and in the cloud. If someone gets into your device, they get everything. Do this instead: Use a dedicated password manager...

OWASP Top 10 LLM Risks Understanding the critical security vulnerabilities in Large Language Model (LLM) applications. #1 Prompt Injection Tricking the LLM through malicious input to ignore its original instructions or perform unauthorized actions. This can lead to unexpected and harmful behavior. #2 Sensitive Information Disclosure The LLM inadvertently reveals confidential data (PII, secrets, internal context) from its training data, context window, or external data retrieval systems. #3 Supply Chain Risks Compromise through vuln...

Photographer: Onur Binay | Source: Unsplash Photographer: TARUN RAJ BN | Source: Unsplash Apple's iOS 26 launched with the visually stunning Liquid Glass design that had everyone talking. But beneath the sleek aesthetics, users quickly discovered some frustrating usability issues. iOS 26.1 addresses these complaints head-on—this isn't about flashy new features, but rather the quality-of-life improvements that make your iPhone actually pleasant to use every day. Three Essential Fixes You Need to Know 1. Finally, Readable Text The most common complaint about Liquid Glass was poor text readability. Notifications and Control Center elements often appeared too transparent, creating low contrast that made text nearly impossible to read in bright environments. The fix: Navigate to Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass to find the new 'Tinted' option. This mode preserves the visual appeal while adding subtle background opacity that dramatically impr...