30,000-year-old giant virus ‘comes back to life’
An ancient virus has “come back to life” after lying dormant for at least 30,000 years, scientists say.
It was found frozen in a deep layer of the Siberian permafrost, but after it thawed it became infectious once again.
The French scientists say the contagion poses no danger to humans or animals, but other viruses could be unleashed as the ground becomes exposed.
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26387276
Huge demand for IT security staff
Fears sparked by the likes of WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden mean information security staff are now among the most sought after professionals in New Zealand.
According to the 2014 Global Salary Survey, released today, IT security staff who can “thoroughly review company security systems” should expect a pay increase of 9 per cent this year, with demand for their services expected to grow tenfold in the next decade.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11201669
