OK, let’s be honest: that “vs” (for “versus”) shouldn’t even be in this post’s title. It’s not like Universal Design and Inclusive Design are at war with each other.| OZeWAI
CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It is a system that almost always relies on a user’s vision to determine whether the user of a web site is a human or a bot. Unfortunately, due to its inherently visual nature, when CAPTCHAs were initially developed they were […]| OZeWAI
Written by OZeWAI member Ricky Onsman. This post was prompted by some discussion at TPGi about the use of em dash punctuation, on two fronts: Is the use of the em dash making our posts look like they were generated by A.I.? How do screen readers convey em dashes? If, at this point, your reaction […]| OZeWAI
Mental health disabilities (sometimes called “psychosocial disabilities”) are often overlooked when people think about accessibility. In fact, WCAG2 does not reference the needs of people with mental health disabilities at all. According to Healthdirect Australia, the main groups of mental health disabilities are:| ozewai.org
People with cognitive, language and learning disabilities comprise the largest group of those with disabilities accessing the web—approximately 15 to 20% of the population. It is important to remember that people with cognitive disabilities often have a problem in only one area of cognition and can be of average or higher-than-average intelligence. People with cognitive disabilities are just as likely as those without disabilities to be in technical careers and/or careers requiring high int...| ozewai.org
In the April 15, 2024, edition of Tax Notes International, Max Reed explains how the decision to front-load a signing bonus by an NHL player moving from a U.S. to a Canadian team saved him upfront Canadian tax but did not help his overall tax situation. You can read the full article here in PDF […]| Polaris Tax Counsel
In the October 2020 edition of Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Max Reed outlines the modern realities of U.S. withholding taxes for pooled fund investments, and how a variety of Canadian organizations can claim refunds while preventing future losses. You can read the full article here in PDF format.| Polaris Tax Counsel
Unlock Seamless Security: Combining Physical and Digital Access with HYPR and IDEMIA Your organization spans a physical and a virtual environment, but how well aligned are your strategies for securing both? With the rise of hybrid work models, the challenge of securing sensitive information against increasingly sophisticated online and in-person threats has become more critical than ever. In a groundbreaking move to address these challenges, HYPR and IDEMIA have joined forces. This powerful p...| HYPR Blog
SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication methods, it has become evident that SMS codes are no longer the ideal solution. In a recent reveal, a Gmail spokesperson has confirmed that Google is planning to phase out SMS codes for authentication, marking a significant change for billions of users worldwide.| HYPR Blog
Wouldn't it be great if you could take those policies for a test drive before unleashing them on your users? Now you can.| blog.hypr.com
Attackers continually refine their methods to compromise user identities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. One particularly insidious threat is Evilginx, a phishing framework designed to bypass traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) by operating as an adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) — sometimes known as man-in-the-middle (MitM) — proxy. Evilginx intercepts and manipulates communication between users and legitimate sites, enabling attackers to steal credentials, sess...| HYPR Blog
As enterprises shift from on-premises to cloud systems, hybrid cloud solutions have become essential for optimizing performance, scalability, and user ease. However, risks arise when poorly configured environments connect to the cloud. A compromised Microsoft Active Directory can fully compromise a synchronized Microsoft Entra ID tenant, undermining the integrity and trust of connected services.| HYPR Blog
Bug bounty programs are sometimes viewed with a negative connotation for a variety of reasons. This post aims to overcome implementation obstacles by debunking those misconceptions, and providing recommendations for organizations as they embark on the bug bounty journey.| HYPR Blog
In a break from the norm, I’m going to start with a Bible reference. Romans 2:21 says:| Forensic 4:cast