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careers1 month ago•8 min saved

A four-step, AI-aware workflow to tame the literature flood

A Nature Careers feature by Shea Andrews outlines a four-step, AI-aware approach to handling the ever-growing literature: Discovery (passive feeds and newsletters plus AI-assisted searches), Triage (filtering titles/abstracts and saving non-immediate work with topic tagging), Skimming (grasping the research question and main findings with minimal notes), and Deep Reading (detailed notes for papers used in research or teaching). It emphasizes using AI for literature management without letting it replace judgment, cautions about hallucinated citations, and suggests this framework as a model for training students and staying current.

via nature.com|

#ai-tools #careers #deep-reading

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Tiny Sticker, Big Shield: A Low-Cost Defense Against Card Skimming

Experts say a small opaque sticker on a card can obscure data like CVV, name, and expiry from skimmers and bystanders, while leaving the chip, magstripe and NFC functional. It’s inexpensive, easy to apply, and works best as part of layered security (monitoring, shielding PINs, mindful wallet use). Choose a durable, residue-free cover that fits the card’s data without touching the chip, and replace as needed.

via Iowa Park Leader|

#card-not-present-fraud #credit-card-security #privacy-by-design

consumer-alerts2 years ago•1 min saved

Skimming Devices Discovered at Multiple Big Y Stores in Connecticut

Big Y supermarket chain has warned customers about skimming devices found at their Naugatuck and Plainville, Connecticut locations. The company is investigating the incidents with law enforcement and has inspected all terminals. Customers are advised to review their bank and credit card statements for any signs of fraud and contact their bank if they notice anything unusual.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#big-y #connecticut #consumer-alerts

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Senator and Congress Addressing SNAP Card Security Amid Skimming and Theft Increase"

Senator Ron Wyden has called for tighter federal security requirements for the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards used by low-income families to buy food, as more households become victims of electronic theft. The cards, which are used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), currently only have magnetic stripes, making them vulnerable to skimming. Wyden has urged the US Department of Agriculture to require updated technology, such as embedded microchips and contactless payments, to combat the issue. The USDA has said it is working with state and federal partners and retailers to protect SNAP benefits and will pilot a program using mobile payment technology.

via NBC News|

#cybersecurity #politics #ron-wyden