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WHO issues alert as Nipah virus outbreak prompts quarantines in Asia
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (122+ words) Health officials across Asia are working to contain a serious outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has led to thousands of people being quarantined and generated an alert from the World Health Organization (WHO). The Nipah virus, known for its…...
DOJ charges 31 more people in ATM malware case, including alleged Tren de Aragua members
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (174+ words) "A large ring of criminal aliens allegedly engaged in a nationwide conspiracy to enrich themselves and the TdA terrorist organization by ripping off American citizens," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said The Department of Justice on Monday charged 31 more people…...
Nevada implements cybersecurity law in response to 2025 cyberattack
1+ week, 3+ day ago (960+ words) (The Center Square) - Nevada legislators passed a sweeping bill, which took effect Nov. 18, to prevent the next state cyberattack. Experts recently explain what the bill means for Nevada's future online safety. After the 2025 cyberattack, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1 during…...
More than 60% of security clearance data was 'not reliable,' GAO reveals as it urges intel changes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (388+ words) The report found that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence lacks accurate and complete clearance data from dozens of federal agencies. A newly released U.S. Government Accountability Office report highlights problems with the reliability of data used to oversee…...
Two former federal contractors arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy government databases
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (329+ words) After the men were terminated from their employment, they allegedly sought to harm the company and its U.S. government customers by accessing computers without authorization. Two former federal contractors from Virginia have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy government databases,…...
HHS vaccine advisory panel to determine hepatitis B vaccine scheduling for children
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (312+ words) The vaccine advisory panel will debate and possibly delay the vaccine for the hepatitis B virus The Department of Health and Human Services' Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting on Thursday to determine the scheduling of hepatitis B vaccine…...
Colorado residents lost record $24 million to cybercriminals in data scams in 2024
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (463+ words) Colorado residents lost a record high $24 million to personal data scams in 2024, according to a data forensics firm. That was four times the amount lost in 2023, which totaled $6 million. It is also the highest reported loss since the FBI began…...
Congressional Budget Office says it was hacked in a security incident
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Thursday confirmed that it was hacked in a "security incident" and that it has taken actions to contain the fallout. Officials reportedly told the Washington Post that they believe a foreign actor could…...
Airports in Europe grapple with cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) The attack led to several airlines moving to manual processes, which caused long lines and slower check-ins. A cyberattack late Friday night left several European airports with crashed check-in and boarding systems." Passengers at major hubs like Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg,…...
Chinese hackers impersonated senior U.S. lawmaker as a way to influence trade talks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (134+ words) Fraudulent emails were sent to key players in the trade negotiations, including U.S. officials, business leaders, and trade policy experts. A group of suspected Chinese hackers allegedly pretended to be a prominent member of Congress as a way to influence high-level…...