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US banks, financial firms on alert for cyberattacks linked to reprisals over Iran war
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (473+ words) The U.S. financial services industry is on heightened alert for potential cyberattacks amid the unfolding U.S. war in Iran, with firms stepping up monitoring for threats that often rise during periods of geopolitical conflict, said executives and analysts. The killing of Iranian…...
Dallas Trinity FC falls to Carolina Ascent FC, ending six-game unbeaten streak
1+ week, 4+ day ago (94+ words) Dallas Trinity FC's six-game unbeaten streak has come to an end. Trinity fell 2-0 to on to road to Carolina Ascent FC on Saturday at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Sydney Studer scored two goals, one in the 26th minute and another in…...
Addison’s new plan to fill older office and other D-FW real estate news
2+ week, 5+ day ago (711+ words) Owners of an Addison office building are planning a $2 million renovation. For the first time, town officials gave the building owners an amenity investment grant to support the work. Addison council approved a $200,000 grant for owner Landmark Quorum Holdings, LLC…...
TikTok seals deal to operate in the U.S. after years of drama
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (329+ words) TikTok and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. have closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors, securing the popular video app's future in the U.S. and avoiding a nationwide ban. The social media company has…...
4 in 5 small businesses had cyberscams last year, almost half were AI powered
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1215+ words) One more reason things cost more today: cybercrime. A survey by the Identity Theft Resource Center, a San Diego-based education and victim resource nonprofit, found that 38% of small businesses hit by a cyberscam or breach in the previous 12 months passed…...
Texas mum on cybersecurity grants
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) A December news release from Sen. John Cornyn felt like a missive from another time. It announced that Cornyn had introduced a bill to reauthorize funding for a cybersecurity grant program that helps state and local governments better defend against…...
Dallas Trinity FC beats Carolina Ascent FC, climbs into playoff spot with 3rd straight win
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) Dallas Trinity FC got its third win in a row with a 1-0 home victory over Carolina Ascent FC on Saturday. The win continues a strong run of form for Dallas following a lengthy winless streak. Midfielder Lexi Missimo's 64th-minute goal…...
Americans are already solving digital problems. We just haven’t noticed
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) America is concerned about technology. The Senate is moving forward with AI legislation, the House is probing social media platforms over political extremism, and polling continues to show widespread skepticism about Big Tech's impact on our daily lives. The narrative…...
AI turns an old lottery scam into a Texas crime wave
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (675+ words) A ferocious scam is making a comeback, thanks to artificial intelligence and other modern-day techniques like caller ID and social media messaging. Like some fine wines, some scams improve with age. Take the lottery/sweepstakes scam. That's the one where…...
Baylor University and partners win up to $28M to create antibiotic alternatives
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (463+ words) Antibiotics have been the workhorses of modern medicine, but their success has fueled a dangerous rise in drug-resistant bacteria. Scientists at Baylor University and other research centers are launching a counterstrike using viruses and artificial intelligence. Baylor announced this month…...