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Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (153+ words) University officials warned that the shutdown could continue for days as they try to evaluate the extent of the attack and restore network systems they took down as a precaution. Hospitals and emergency rooms remained open, and patients there were…...
One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone's Lockdown Mode
1+ week, 1+ day ago (647+ words) A little known security feature on iPhones is in the spotlight after it stymied efforts by U.S. federal authorities to search devices seized from a reporter. Apple's Lockdown Mode recently prevented FBI agents from getting into Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson…...
Nevada unveils new statewide data classification policy months after cyberattack
1+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) Nevada's IT agency has rolled out a new policy aimed at standardizing the privacy of state data, months after a massive cyberattack crippled certain systems for weeks. The policy announced Wednesday from the Governor's Technology Office marks the first time…...
Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (864+ words) You are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking. In fact, no humans are, unless you can hijack the site and roleplay as AI, as some appear to be doing. Moltbook is a…...
Italy averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, as well as Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Talking to reporters during a trip…...
France ditches Zoom and Teams for homegrown system amid European digital sovereignty push
2+ week, 3+ day ago (970+ words) Concerns about data privacy and worries that Europe is not doing enough to keep up with the United States and Chinese tech leadership are also fueling the drive. The French government referenced some of these concerns when it announced last…...
Ethiopia declares the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak
3+ week, 4+ day ago (133+ words) A total of 14 cases, including nine deaths and five who recovered, were confirmed in the southern region bordering South Sudan since Nov. 14, 2025. An additional five deaths were classified as possible cases, the World Health Organization said. Three health workers were…...
Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown
3+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) Interpol said 14,000 officers carried out Operation Liberterra III between Nov. 10 and Nov. 21. The operation across 119 countries resulted in 3,744 arrests, the protection of 4,414 potential victims and the detection of 12,992 people caught in illegal migration schemes. Authorities opened at least 720 new investigations,…...
Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (287+ words) Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information. The breach is believed to have…...
EU plans phase out of high risk telecom suppliers, in proposals seen as targeting China
1+ mon, 33+ min ago (324+ words) Brussels" proposed measures to tighten up cybersecurity come amid rising concerns that the bloc"s 27 member countries are vulnerable both to the dominance of Chinese high tech manufacturing and U.S. Big Tech services. Under the draft legislation released by the EU…...