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Phishing schemes are about to get a whole lot easier. Targeted attacks are much more likely to work now than ever before. Cookies stored on your computer can be retrieved by bad guys half a world away. Even big search engine companies like Google and Yahoo are shaking in their boots. What happened? The bad guys have discovered Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and the Internet has sudden become a lot more dangerous. Through the magic of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) even professional security people will have a hard time recognizing a phishing message. XSS also allows for the theft of cookies, and thus personal information and possibly passwords, stored on your computer. XSS may also have a detrimental affect on public search engine results and the trust we put in search results. This and much more is covered in this article. We've tried to boil things down so the subject is easy to understand. At the same time several examples are given showing just how bad XSS can be. Hopefully by the end

No matter how reliable the candidate looks on paper, he/she needs to do deliver at the interview stage. Hiring managers share some of the most unforgettable blunders made by candidates and suggest preventive measures to avoid such goof-ups. Viren Naidu A job interview is indeed a place where even a small slip can go a long way. Candidates need to be alert and well prepared before a job interview, so that they can project a complete, holistic picture of their qualifications, as well as strike a chord with the interviewer. In some instances, a candidate may be, otherwise, well suited for the job role, but small character traits and behavioural glitches may land him/her in a tough spot, and the offer may, in turn, be withdrawn. Here are some of the common mistakes candidates make and ways in which you can avoid them: 1) Harpreet Kaur, Sr. general manager & head – human resources, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd: Mistake 1: The candidate has the tendency to give the impression that he/

IN THE WAKE OF THE CURRENT FINANCIAL DOWNTURN, POTENTIAL CANDIDATES NEED TO MAXIMISE THEIR CHANCES TO GET THE BEST JOB AND EMPLOYERS TO GET THE BEST TALENT Now more than ever, companies are becoming extremely selective when evaluating potential candidates. They are keen to test as many candidates before making an offer to ensure they get the best and most deserving. “Not only are companies becoming more selective, but with many more people looking for jobs, the competition is fierce,” opines Naveen Manjunath, managing director, Professional Aptitude Council (PAC) India. “The key is to find ways to stand-out from the crowd,” - Naveen Manjunath, managing director, Professional Aptitude Council (PAC) India Differentiate to gain… Potential candidates need to understand that most people look very similar on their resume, so the key is to differentiate themselves. For example, candidates should look for opportunities to lead groups in their community, mentor young people in their community,