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The most ironic hold music ever

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It was the second time I had called the office of my father’s primary care physician this morning. And the second time I was put on hold for longer than I would have liked. But at least I got a laugh out of hearing Mick Jagger sing a song that should never, ever be heard by anyone while they are on hold: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

So here’s the question: Someone has to decide what music is foisted upon people as they wait on hold. And that someone in this case decided “Satisfaction” would be just the ticket. Do you think he or she was oblivious to the irony?

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A Hacker Is Using Find My iPhone To Hold iPhones, iPads, And Mac Devices Hostage In Australia

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Mac, iPhone, and iPad owners across Australia are reporting that their devices have been digitally held hostage by a hacker, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. The hacker, who goes by the name Oleg Pliss, is using Apple’s Find My iPhone feature to …
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Meet the seven people who hold the keys to worldwide internet security – The Guardian

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The Guardian

Meet the seven people who hold the keys to worldwide internet security
The Guardian
All have long backgrounds in internet security and work for various international institutions. They were chosen for their geographical spread as well as their experience – no one country is allowed to have too many keyholders. They travel to the …

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes hold, but will cyber-war relent? – ITProPortal

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ITProPortal

Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes hold, but will cyber–war relent?
ITProPortal
2012 has witnessed new levels of cyber–warfare, with groups and governments using covert virtual operations to dent the campaigns of their foes. Even without the context of on-the-ground conflict, political tension has given birth to viruses like Flame …

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