It Might Not Help To Have Workers Change Passwords
Most office drones have had to deal with a job that requires them to keep changing their passwords like clockwork, maybe every six months or so. The longstanding IT security practice is based on the idea that flushing out old passwords will cut off access for bad guys who may have figured them out. But according to the Federal Trade Commission’s chief technologist, Lorrie Cranor, the strategy has some major holes. “Unless there is...
Urban Planning for Self-Driving Cars
Detroit — With technologists racing to get autonomous-driven vehicles on the road in 10 years or less, America’s urban planners need to resolve a host of questions about how cities will respond to the future of transportation. A new report from the National League of Cities finds only 6 percent of U.S. cities have devoted planning resources to figuring out changes needed to accommodate self-driving vehicles. And only 3 percent have...
Fiat Chrysler Shifting Production Plan
Detroit — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said last week it will shift its production emphasis toward building more Jeep SUVs, Ram pickups and hybrid or electric vehicles to meet what it sees as permanent changes in the trends driving the North American automotive industry. The automaker now is aiming to sell more than 2 million Jeeps globally by 2018, an increase from its prior target of 1.9 million. FCA said it will add diesel and hybrid...
Social Security Q&A: What Do I Report if I Get SSI Payments?
Question : What do I need to report to Social Security if I get Supplemental Security Income payments? Answer: You need to report any changes that may affect your payment amount. This includes changes in your income or resources. You must report changes of address, changes in your living arrangements and changes in your earned and unearned income. To learn more about SSI, visit our website at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi . Q: How...
Leader of the Midsize Sedan Pack
If you want to stand out in the marketplace, take something ordinary, give it a twist and you’ll wind up with something perceived as quite different. For instance, if you renovated Kmart stores and stocked them with items that are stylish yet reasonably priced, you’d have Target. Or consider Mr. Coffee. Instead of making a large pot to be shared by everyone, filter your thinking though the selfish “me decade,” baby boomer cultural...
