A New Cloud Security Unicorn Will Rise From The Cybersecurity Ashes

After a boisterous 2015, 2016 looks gloomy for the cybersecurity industry as the market correction and uncertain macro economic environment set in. Last year, investors on Sand Hill Road poured $3.8 billion into security startups, many of which will not make it to the end of this year.

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How Facebook Plans To Clamp Down On Impersonators

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Facebook’s Impersonator Support Page / Screenshot Credit: Amit Chowdhry Facebook is actively testing a plan to curb impersonators on the social network, according to Mashable. Once the service is rolled out Facebook will send you an alert if someone is impersonating your account. Impersonators on Facebook generally steal the names, personal details and photos

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Sure, Look For A Job On Wall Street – If You’re A Piece Of Software

When 2015 came to a close, Wall Street employed 172,000 people — the highest number since the 2007-2008 financial crisis according to a recent report by the New York State Department of Labor. But as 2016 unfurls, we’re hearing more and more of the bulge bracket firms announcing layoffs. Barclays (6000 people), RBS (14,000 IB jobs by 2019), Morgan Stanley ($150m reserved for severance packages), and Bank of America have all communicated that they’re paring their staff down. In fact, according to Bloomberg, only Goldman Sachs is experiencing net-growth in its full time ranks.

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