In 2010 a computer virus named the Stuxnet worm was created in order to stop Iran’s nuclear efforts. However, since then it has been leaked to the public, and any savvy hacker can get their hands on it. What does this mean? Well, the virus can be manipulated to do many things and could be very dangerous if it got into the wrong hands. Check out this infographic presented by Veracode to learn more about the Stuxnet virus.
In 2010 it was reported that 46.2 million people lived in poverty in the United States. However, many working American’s feel the poor are not doing enough to get themselves out of this rut. It’s clear that there is a poverty problem in America, yet not much seems to be being done to help. It is estimated that up to half a million children may be homeless.
First, take a look at Hothead Games. This company is an independent game development studio that focuses on mobile games. One success, “Big Win Soccer,” spiked to the top of the charts after only two days. Then, throw in a company called Cloudant, the world’s first globally distributed data layer as a service for loading, storing, analyzing, and distributing application data, to help do what they do, i.e. database management. What followed was a multitude of successful sports apps in multiple countries around the world.
Gambling has been an American tradition since the 1600’s. It’s one of America’s favorite past times and will continue to be one for many years to come. However, have you ever wondered how gambling has changed over the years? Well, wonder no more. This infographic presented by casino.org takes you through the history of American gambling.
Have you ever wondered how much some of your favorite rock stars are worth? Well wonder no more. This infographic presented highlights the 10 richest rock stars and how they have earned some of their fortune.
This infographic presented by Click Software highlights some of the impacts that the Summer 2012 Olympics will have on London.
It has been said that the great recession is comparable to the great depression. The great recession hit the nation hard, but so did the great depression. This infographic illustrates the comparison of the great depression and the great recession. They have quite a few similarities and differences. Take a look at the infographic to learn more.
Do you think college is too expensive? Well 75% of Americans do. The tuition is a huge factor for a lot of people looking into colleges. Yes, there are scholarships and loans to assist you along your college path but sometimes scholarships aren’t enough or loans get too expensive.
Credit cards have gone social, just like everything else these days. Social media has proven to be a great marketing tool, especially for targeting college students. Since the passage of the CARD act, credit card companies have been seeking out new ways to reach college students since they can longer pitch one campus. This infographic presented by Card Hub highlights how credit cards have gone social as well as some of their strategies.
For some people, pets are their best friends. They provide unconditional love and companionship. But for those who aren’t pet owners – listen up. Owning a pet can have significant physical and mental health benefits. They can help you to live longer and even relieve stress and anxiety. This infographic illustrates how saving a pet might save your life.
