cockfighting chicken Key Logic Nodes Market Trend 2024-2033: Advanced Semiconductor TechnologyI’ve bought a few high-risk, high-maintenance UK shares this year, and now I’d like to balance them with a brace of solid dividend shares. The type that won’t cost me too much time or trouble. Nice and easy no-brainer buys. I’m not looking for ultra-high yields, but a solid and sustainable rate of income that should rise over time. A bit of growth wouldn’t go amiss. I’m hoping to rustle up £2,000 to invest in January. If I do, I’ll consider splitting it between these two. Accounting software specialist ( ) fits the bill nicely. I’d always seen it as a growth stock, but data from shows it’s an unsung dividend hero too. Sage Group has a very wise dividend policy Over the last decade, the board has increased the dividend at an impressive rate 5.7% a year, according to . Let’s see what the chart says. Chart by TradingView Its dividend potential is easy to overlook, given a trailing yield of just 1.56%. That’s been eroded by its impressive share price performance. Sage shares are up 9.97% over 12 months, and 78.57% over five years. Some feared the group’s business model would be clobbered by the artificial intelligence revolution, but as we learn more about what AI can and (crucially) can’t do, it looks more likely to be boosted by it. On 20 November, Sage reported an 11% rise in annualised recurring revenue to £2.34bn, while underlying operating profit surged 21% to £529m. Subscription renewal rates are an enviable 101%. My big concern is that , with a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.47. That’s more than double the FTSE 100 average of 15.8%. Growth only has to disappoint slightly for the shares to sell off. That’s a concern given the turbulent global economy, with small to medium-size businesses – Sage’s customers in other words – on the front line. So it’s not a 100% no-brainer but it’s jolly close. DCC is a dividend super hero Sales and marketing firm ( ) offers energy, healthcare and technology solutions. The trailing dividend yield is 3.6% but its history is a lot more impressive. It’s increased shareholder payouts at an average 10.8% a year for the past decade. This is a true , having hiked shareholder payouts every year for three decades. Yet the shares have fallen 2.34% over the last year. It’s cheaper than Sage, with a modest P/E of just 11.98 times earnings. DCC has been divesting lately, as it looks to simplify its operations and focus on the energy sector. It hopes to conclude the sale of DCC Healthcare next year, and will review its options for DCC Technology thereafter. The group raised £150m after divested its majority stake in liquid gas business Hong Kong & Macau in July. All this should help unlock embedded value, and focus attention on its successful energy sector. The risk is that having announced it, it struggles to follow through. Even if it does, there’s a danger that its narrow focus will leave it more exposed to volatile energy prices. No stock is a total no-brainer. But Sage and DCC are as close as they get and I’ll invest £1k in each when I get that £2k.

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The fund owned 193,671 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 49,149 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in Copart were worth $10,149,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. CreativeOne Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Copart during the 1st quarter valued at about $344,000. EP Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Copart by 18.4% during the 1st quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,402 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $602,000 after acquiring an additional 1,614 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Copart by 108.1% during the 1st quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 9,299 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $539,000 after purchasing an additional 4,831 shares during the period. Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Copart by 10.5% in the 1st quarter. Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,322 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $308,000 after purchasing an additional 507 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Toronto Dominion Bank raised its holdings in shares of Copart by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 515,872 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $29,879,000 after purchasing an additional 10,814 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.78% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts recently issued reports on CPRT shares. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on shares of Copart from $58.00 to $56.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Copart from $55.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Copart Stock Up 2.8 % Shares of CPRT opened at $56.97 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $53.54 and a two-hundred day moving average of $53.16. Copart, Inc. has a twelve month low of $46.21 and a twelve month high of $58.58. The company has a market cap of $54.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.98 and a beta of 1.27. Copart ( NASDAQ:CPRT – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 4th. The business services provider reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.36 by ($0.03). 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1. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza that's super simple to learn, great for all ages, and anything but boring. The rules are simple. Deal the deck out to all players (works with 3–8 players). Everyone keeps their mini deck face down and goes around the table flipping a card face up and saying one of the five key words (taco, cat, goat, cheese, and pizza — in that order). Once the card played matches the word said, it's a race to slap that center card. Whoever taps in last has to take the center stack and the round starts over. Whoever gets rid of all their cards first wins! Promising review: "I play this game with my girls, ages 6 and 8, as well as my mom. I almost think that it is more fun for my mom and I than the kids. The premise of the game is simple: to slap the pile once the word you say matches the image on the card, with special cards thrown in for extra fun. I have laughed so hard, I've almost cried at the silly antics this game has caused. I love that it's fast-paced and very travel-friendly. I would totally recommend this as a gift. " — Melissa Yee Get it from Amazon for $9.84 . 2. Murdle, Volume 1 — a book of 100 mini mystery whodunits they can complete on their commute or, let's be real, on the commode. The title is full of illustrations, codes, and maps that'll have them flexing their sleuth skills. Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. The best part?? Once they finish "Murdling," they can use their sleuthing skills on Volume 2 , Volume 3 , and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books ! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for a while!" — Liz Gately Get it from Amazon for $10.25 . 3. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for them to be throwing anywhere other than down their gullet. Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord : "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force." Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" — T. Redwood Get two pairs from Amazon for $9.99+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 12 colors). 4. An embroidered bookmark so they can finally replace the faded Target receipt they've been using to mark their page. Promising review : "This is a thoughtful, beautiful gift! Beautiful and useful! My daughter was so excited over a bookmark?? Will be repurchasing for gifts!" — erikasasha Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in four styles and letters A-Z). 5. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek — a rainbow-colored light-up poop that'll play hide and seek with your kid whilst singing them the songs of its people. All you do is switch it on, hide it somewhere in your house, and watch as your little ones try to track it down. Promising review: "I bought this for my 4-year-old niece, but my 17-month-old toddler loved pressing the button so much, that I got him his own too. He LOVES it when I hide Silly Poopy and he gets to go find it! It’s his favorite new game now. It keeps his interest since it gives him clues by making noises and saying little phrases periodically. His older cousins (6 and 8) love hiding it for him and for the 4-year-old. I would say it’s perfect for that 1.5–6-year-old range." — Corinne Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . 6. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook with 150 different recipes that incorporate ~delish~ ingredients from the World's Best Grocery StoreTM Promising review : "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted if they are gluten free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤ Trader Joe's & I ❤ this cookbook!" — Love My Bookish Life Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 7. Or a copy of The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook so they can curb long-standing cravings and make their own Mickey Pretzels, Dole Whips, and Matterhorn Macaroons right at home. Promising review : "My wife is a huge Disney nerd and spent many of her childhood days in Disneyland and she absolutely loves it. She loves that the pages have the parks and where all these dishes come from in the parks. She absolutely loves it." — Angelo LaMartina Get it from Amazon for $15.98 . 8. A dino nugget pillow sure to resonate with anyone who could *literally* live off of chicken nuggies and never get sick of them. Promising review: "This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" — LadyTee Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles, two sizes, and in multipacks). 9. Custom photo socks featuring their favorite pet or celeb crush because who doesn't want to spend a whole day with Pedro Pascal all over them?! Promising review : "Got these for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift with his dog’s face on them. He loved them. Put them on when he went to work the next day. Got a lot of compliments." — D_Review "I was a little worried about the quality of the images when I ordered these....but they turned out great and were the perfect Christmas gift for my 30-year-old son who lives far away from the family pets ." — Mia Get them from Amazon for $14.59 (available in 37 colors). 10. A Reverse Coloring Book for anxious doodlers who actually find coloring inside the lines to be a lot of pressure, OK?!?!?! In this version, they'll find pages of whimsical watercolors intended for adding in their own lines. So pick up a pack of pens and help them forget about those pesky deadlines. That's a tomorrow problem! Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping-off point. Bonus: the pages are perforated, so you can easily tear them out and frame them! Check out a review on TikTok . Promising review: "It's fun, relaxing, and a good low-stress warm-up before getting to serious art projects. I like it so much I bought one to gift to my sister." — Alann S Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (there are several versions — check them out here ). (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for a good doodling option!) 11. Bowtie pasta–shaped pot grips so they never burn themselves pulling dinner out of the oven again! Here they are just trying to be responsible and it bit them in the butt... Promising review : "I find these hilarious and easily the best kitchen gadget I've spent my money on! They're super handy for getting stuff out of the oven, and I feel less likely to drop a dish than when I use traditional hot pads/oven mitts with the padding. Very grippy, thick enough that heat doesn't transfer through, and again, hilarious. " — Hannah B. Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.90 . 12. A snack fork if their go-to midnight snack isn't peanut butter or Ben & Jerry's, but a crunchy, slippery lil' cornichon that's hard to wrangle with just their fingers. Promising review: "Love this! Was not sure if it would end up being stuffed in a drawer or a novelty. It’s one of the best things I have purchased in a while. I purchased a second as a gift." — Tammil Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 13. A Saucemoto dip clip ready to hold the single most important part of any takeaway meal: CONDIMENTS. 🙌🏻 With this resourceful car vent caddy, they'll never have to eat a dry road fry or nugget again! Check it out on TikTok here ! Promising review: "This is the best invention ever! I’m a sauce queen and this allows me to have sauce in my car without wasting it! Whoever invented this knows my love language!" — Quintana Get set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors and packs of two, four, and six). 14. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit so they can create a canvas full of their own "happy accidents." The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 15. A copy of Burn After Writing with prompts, questions, and thought experiments that'll have them reminiscing on old memories and doing some serious self reflection. Once they're done, they can hide it somewhere, throw it away, or literally burn it — dealer's choice! Promising review: "This is my first review ever on Amazon but it was so needed and well deserved. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is on their self discovery and healing journey. Hands down the best journal I have so far. The questions are amazing and well worth the thought. This book will make you think and understand all of yourself. Past, present and future. So worth every penny and will definitely be gifting this to all of my friends and family. Such an amazing book/journal." — Emily Velez Get it from Amazon for $7.32+ (available in paperback and spiralbound). 16. A stacking ring set they can wear together or space out so multiple fingers can get in on the fun. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a big fan of this brand! Here is what she has to say about their pieces: " For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together , and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!" Promising review : "Love this ring stack! Great for the price . Wore on vacation because I didn’t want to bring my expensive rings and they didn’t even tarnish in the ocean! Would definitely recommend." — Julia C. Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in sizes 5–9 and in two colors). 17. Some magnetic handholding socks for the giftee who simply can't be separated from their boo. These socks come in one size, but reviewers ranging from women's size 5.5 to men's size 11 say they fit! Promising review: "These socks brighten my day every time I wear them. I love that they hold hands and have other sock friends to hold hands with. I gave the second pair to a coworker so we can high-five throughout the workday. Makes our hard days better and our good days even brighter!" — AK Lady Get two pairs from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two styles). 18. A shaker of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so they can anoint their coffee, yogurt, ice cream, and toast with cinnamon-y, sugary goodness. Check out a TikTok of the Cinnadust in action. Promising review: "Ten out of ten, would order again. Try it on yogurt, ice cream, toast, carrots, and amazingly I saw a TikTok challenge with it on hard boiled eggs. It is stupendous!!!" — ThatGuy Get it from Amazon for $3.21 . 19. A pick-apart ASMR cloud plush with a squishy pouch where they can store the fluff. They can even get creative with it by giving it a mohawk or mustache before picking it bald. A few reviewers with trichotillomania swear by this as a helpful alternative for picking tendencies! Promising review : "I have a tendency to pick at my clothes when I’m bored and have nothing else to occupy my time with . I got this toy to see if it would scratch that itch and save my clothes from my boredom . It worked much better than I thought it would. The outer layer to pluck has a soft wooly feel and the under layer is very soft. Some of the strands were a bit stuck and took some effort, but most came out with only a little effort. I’ll probably get some more if I know I’m going to be away from home for a while." — Terras Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (and check out dozens of other versions on the Fluffie Stuffiez Amazon storefront !). 20. A set of Olive & June press-on nails they can pop on in a matter of minutes so they don't have to drive to work with wet appendages or dig around for an MTA card without ruining their already rushed work. What's included : 42 press-on nails in 21 sizes, non-damaging glue, wooden cuticle pusher, 2-in-1 file and buffer, and prep pad. Promising review : "I threw these in my cart last minute, and I’m so glad I did! They’re so simple and so cute. They’re so easy to apply too!!" — Meghann M. Get the set from Olive & June for $8 (and check out other designs here ). 21. Some under-eye patches packed with retinol, sea moss, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides — the combination of which visibly plumps skin, increases hydration, and locks in moisture so they can enjoy a spa-like experience right at home. Promising review : "I’m absolutely loving the Grace & Stella Under Eye Masks! After using them for a couple of weeks, I’ve noticed a real difference in my dark circles and puffiness. If you’re looking for an easy, effective way to perk up tired eyes, I’d highly recommend these under eye masks!" — Holly Manfred Get them from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in five packs). 22. The Book of Unusual Knowledge for that one friend who always answers Jeopardy! questions before Alex Trebek/Ken Jenning can even finish speaking. Promising review: "My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you the list of random facts keeps on coming. Yeah, yeah, I know... the internet... but sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase." — Gregory Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . PS : if they already have this one, there are other versions to check out, such as The Book of Extraordinary Facts , The Book of Incredible Information , The Book of Useless Information , The Book of Answers , The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia and The Book of 10,000 Incredible Facts . 23. A luggage-mounted cup caddy if your giftee is a frequent traveler and coffee is always HIGH on their list of airport priorities. Promising review : "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, I dropped and spilled my drink everywhere when it was my turn to check my passport and ticket. It was a nightmare! This time, I bought this cup holder to do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." — Philip Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 30 colors/designs). 24. An adorable sheep plushie that disrobes — with the quick pull of a zipper — to reveal he's nakey! Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." — Aerebys Stare Get it from Amazon for $13.99 . 25. A wine/can holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to your shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of your tub. PS : SipCaddy is a small biz! Promising review: "Got this for the wife. It is solid. I've bonked my head on it, shoulder rushed it, donkey punched, and tea bagged this thing and it will NOT fall off our glass shower door." — Captain Spungo Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six colors). 26. An $8 tube of Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment which — according to reviewers — delivers results just as impressive as another brand that may or may not rhyme with ~PolaFlex.~ Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I saw this as a beauty recommendation on BuzzFeed as a dupe for Olaplex (which I had tried and wasn't blown away by) so I thought I would give it a try — and I'm so thankful I did! My bleached and heat-damaged hair feels so soft, is more manageable, and looks healthier after each use . I agree with other reviewers that it seems like a big price tag for the size of the bottle, but a little bit does go a long way and it is so worth it. I wish it came in a larger size bottle so I didn't have to reorder so quickly." — Carly S. Whitson Get it from Amazon for $7.82+ (available in two sizes). BuzzFeed Editor Bek O' Connell has this and loves it! Check out her full Elizavecca Protein Hair Treatment review for more info. 27. A Carhartt beanie — with an impressive 77,000 5-star ratings — that'll keep their noodle nice and toasty but also on trend. There's also a satin-lined version ! Promising review: "The fit is snug to the point that I can sling it back without it falling off and it fits over my Afro or straight hair the same and doesn't lose its stretch after washing." — CE. Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in dozens of colors). 28. A set of custom stickers you can make in the likeness of whoever you see fit — their pet, yourself, Cillian Murphy... Get creative with it! And all you have to do is click 'Customize Now' and then upload a well-lit image! My Sticker Face is a small business. Promising review: "I think this might be one of the best things I've ever bought on Amazon. I bought one sheet for my mom for Christmas, and they just came. She hasn't seen them, but I know they'll crack her up. They look fantastic. I'll definitely buy more!!" — Claudia Basile Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 29. A set of five gourmet holiday syrups so they can whip up coffeehouse-worthy drinks right at home. The whole pack costs less than two grande caramel macchiatos, so you'll save a pretty penny, too. Each set contains macadamia nut, peppermint, dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and gingerbread. Promising review : "Adorable little bottles look just like mini versions of the big bottles. Great way to sample the holiday flavors. These make the cutest stocking stuffers! Monin syrups are great for cocktails, soft drinks, flavored coffees, drizzling over ice cream, etc." — M. Spalding Get it from Amazon for $12.51 (also available in floral, coffee, and cocktail sets!). 30. Or a bubble tea kit with all the fixins' for five cups of boba-laced Thai or matcha tea. It's as easy as mixing the powder and boba in hot water. Promising review: "This. Is. AWESOME! I will agree with another reviewer that the Thai tea tastes a little more like Tiger tea, but is still super good nonetheless. 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Deepfake selfies can now bypass traditional verification systems Fraudsters are exploiting AI for synthetic identity creation Organizations must adopt advanced behavior-based detection methods The latest Global Identity Fraud Report by AU10TIX reveals a new wave in identity fraud , largely driven by the industrialization of AI-based attacks. With millions of transactions analyzed from July through September 2024, the report reveals how digital platforms across sectors, particularly social media, payments, and crypto, are facing unprecedented challenges. Fraud tactics have evolved from simple document forgeries to sophisticated synthetic identities, deepfake images, and automated bots that can bypass conventional verification systems. Election-driven surge in social media bot attacks Social media platforms experienced a dramatic escalation in automated bot attacks in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election. The report reveals that social media attacks accounted for 28% of all fraud attempts in Q3 2024, a notable jump from only 3% in Q1. These attacks focus on disinformation and the manipulation of public opinion on a large scale. AU10TIX says these bot-driven disinformation campaigns employ advanced Generative AI (GenAI) elements to avoid detection, an innovation that has enabled attackers to scale their operations while evading traditional verification systems. The GenAI-powered attacks began escalating in March 2024 and peaked in September and are believed to influence public perception by spreading false narratives and inflammatory content. One of the most striking discoveries in the report involves the emergence of 100% deepfake synthetic selfies - hyper-realistic images created to mimic authentic facial features with the intention of bypassing verification systems. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Traditionally, selfies were considered a reliable method for biometric authentication , as the technology needed to convincingly fake a facial image was beyond the reach of most fraudsters. AU10TIX highlights these synthetic selfies pose a unique challenge to traditional KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures. The shift suggests that moving forward, organizations relying solely on facial matching technology may need to re-evaluate and bolster their detection methods. Furthermore, fraudsters are increasingly using AI to generate variations of synthetic identities with the help of “image template” attacks. These involve manipulating a single ID template to create multiple unique identities, complete with randomized photo elements, document numbers, and other personal identifiers, allowing attackers to quickly create fraudulent accounts across platforms by leveraging AI to scale synthetic identity creation. In the payment sector, the fraud rate saw a decline in Q3, from 52% in Q2 to 39%. AU10TIX credits this progress to increased regulatory oversight and law enforcement interventions. However, despite the reduction in direct attacks, the payments industry remains the most frequently targeted sector with many fraudsters, deterred by heightened security, redirecting their efforts toward the crypto market, which accounted for 31% of all attacks in Q3. AU10TIX recommends that organizations move beyond traditional document-based verification methods. One critical recommendation is adopting behaviour-based detection systems that go deeper than standard identity checks. By analyzing patterns in user behaviour such as login routines, traffic sources, and other unique behavioural cues, companies can identify anomalies that indicate potentially fraudulent activity. “Fraudsters are evolving faster than ever, leveraging AI to scale and execute their attacks, especially in the social media and payments sectors,” said Dan Yerushalmi, CEO of AU10TIX. “While companies are using AI to bolster security, criminals are weaponizing the same technology to create synthetic selfies and fake documents, making detection almost impossible." These are the best password managers Take a look at the best endpoint protection Companies want to get serious on AI, but their workers don't have the skillsStock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record

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SolarEdge: Solar Demand May Not Recover This DecadeGood things come to those who wait, and while EastEnders fans have got used to being able to watch each new episode early on iPlayer, this won't be the case on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day in 2024. It has been confirmed that, as with last year , fans won't be able to watch the two new episodes on Christmas Day as they eat their breakfast and open their stockings, but will instead have to wait until they are on BBC One . The first of the two Christmas Day episodes will air at 7:30pm on the big day, while the second is scheduled for 10:35pm - meaning a nail-biting three-hour wait after what is sure to be a huge cliffhanger. Additionally, Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024) will also not air early on BBC iPlayer and will be available in line with the terrestrial release at 8.30pm . On top of this, the much-anticipated New Year's Day (Wednesday 1st January 2025) episode will air at 10pm on BBC One and at the same time on BBC iPlayer. This means that fans will consume three major EastEnders episodes at the same time! As always, Christmas will be a dramatic day in Walford. While last year saw answers revealed following the game-changing flash-forward earlier in the year, this Yuletide's episodes will see Cindy's affair with the son of her former husband George (Colin Salmon), Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), being exposed. Collins previously opened up about filming the scenes in which the truth is revealed, saying: "Why do people always like playing the villains in panto? Because sometimes they’re a bit more fun! Read more: EastEnders' Lacey Turner wants Stacey and Martin "together forever" amid Christmas romance twist Mariah Carey gives brilliant impromptu EastEnders audition "As an actor playing Cindy, I go through a whirlwind of emotions, so you have to enjoy it a bit and have some fun in between. She is always a challenge." Meanwhile, Alfie star Shane Richie teased when speaking with RadioTimes.com : "A few things happened on Christmas, which I intentionally didn't read [the script] because I knew that Kat and Alfie were going to be involved, and I didn't really want to know what was going to happen in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day. Sign up to be the first to know about breaking stories and new series! By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time. "But oh my God! I sat there watching this story unfolding in the Queen Vic that happens on Christmas Day, and as a fan of the show anyway, I was like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe this! Stop!'" He added: "I had to do a line and I kept messing it up because I was so taken in with the storyline that was happening. You're in for a lovely treat this Christmas Day." Read More EastEnders Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide as Cindy Beale's secrets explode EastEnders' Heather Peace promises New Year chaos at Suki and Eve's wedding EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide .

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