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DOGE accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected

Ars Technica

DOGE workers had been trying to get access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System for about two weeks and succeeded over the weekend, the report said.

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Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

Mashable Tech

Musk and his team, which includes people as young as 19 years old , seized access to a system with sensitive data about government employees, like home addresses, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. All of this follows a firestorm of reports over the past couple of weeks detailing what some have called a sort of coup of the U.S.

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Meta Verified for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Named Meta Verified , the program offers a verified badge, enhanced profiles, access to customer service, and search optimization. Fees start at $14.99 per month per Facebook Page, Instagram Account, and WhatsApp Account, and there is currently no discount for nonprofits. Meta Verified runs as high as $349.99

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‘Space junk’ is clogging the atmosphere—and it’s going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Fast Company Tech

If this trend continues, it could have ripple effects for everything from weather tracking and broadband internet access to national defense. Currently, satellites play a central role in global weather tracking, access to internet service, online banking, national defense protocols, and more.

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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

Thorleifsson has experienced such access barriers to public spaces throughout his life, but the turning point came on a late-night walk with his family in downtown Reykjavk, when he couldnt join his son in a corner store because of a single step at the entrance. Ukraine has a lot of people coming back from the war that need access.

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5 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Two-factor authentication, also known as two-step verification, is a security process that requires individuals to enter a security code each time they try to access a social media site from an unrecognized browser or mobile device. 2FA is the easiest way to prevent your social media accounts from being accessed by unauthorized users.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Include them in table tents, banners, and event badges to provide instant access to live event schedules, donation portals, or interactive activities. Design for Accessibility: Ensure QR codes are large enough and in high contrast, and, when you can, include alternative text.

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