News Newscan: Feds recover millions from pipeline ransom hackers, hint at U.S. Internet tactic 10th June 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Feds recover millions from pipeline ransom hackers, hint at U.S. Internet tactic One password allowed attackers to disrupt Colonial Pipeline, CEO tells senators Fastly: Is the Internet (briefly) breaking a sign of things to come? Colonial Pipeline CEO defends ransomware response during Senate hearing Why there isn’t body-camera […]
Partner content Cyber is the new Cold War, and AI is the arms race 10th June 2021 The Internet has enhanced communications, increased commerce, and brought people together socially. Unfortunately, it has also enabled malicious activity with data breaches, ransomware, destroyed systems, and the Dark Web. Cyberattacks have become so common that only the large ones make the news now. The United States is arguably the most “wired” country in the world, […]
Partner content Private wireless networks in the US start going public 10th June 2021 A wide range of companies in the global wireless industry have been talking up the potential of the private wireless networking market for years. Indeed, Nokia has speculated that the number of basestations for private wireless networks could eventually double the number dedicated to standard, public mobile networks. However, most discussions on the topic to date have […]
Partner content Microsoft patches 6 zero-day vulnerabilities under active attack 9th June 2021 Microsoft on June 8 deployed patches for 50 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days under active attack, the company reports. Fifty is a relatively small number for Microsoft’s monthly security releases – most of its 2020 rollouts exceeded 100 – but this Patch Tuesday packs a punch. The CVEs that were addressed affect Microsoft Windows, Office, Edge browser, […]
Partner content IoT connectivity spending climbs as COVID-19 cases decline 9th June 2021 As COVID-19 cases decline, survey data suggests that spending on IoT projects and network connectivity for IoT will increase as enterprises get back to business at full tilt. Despite last year’s tumultuous twists and turns, enterprises have seemingly embraced digitization and Internet of Things (IoT) projects as part of their economic recovery plans. According to […]
News The battle over connected cars drags on 8th June 2021 The FCC is facing a new lawsuit over its move last year to rework the spectrum and technology dedicated to connected cars. The action helps crystalize the ongoing debate over how exactly automobiles should communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure like stoplights and crosswalks. It’s also an important issue for companies in the […]
Partner content AI energizes remote monitoring of patients, fuels bidirectional health care 8th June 2021 As with other businesses and professions, technology is changing the way clinicians practice medicine. From the telehealth boom during the pandemic to remote care, new health care models emerge every day. Now, with artificial intelligence and IoT devices being introduced into clinical settings, patients and physicians alike will experience care in a very different way, including taking […]
News APCO, NENA, NASNA speakers cite ‘discussions’ to address NG911 funding issues 8th June 2021 Representatives of three organizations associated with 911 expressed some optimism that ongoing “discussions” between could lead to broader consensus on the language that should be included in any legislation to provide $15 billion in federal funds to accelerate the deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) across the United States. Personnel from the Association of Public-Safety Communications […]
News Newscan: New York transit agency breached by hackers as cyberattacks surge 4th June 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations New York transit agency breached by hackers as cyberattacks surge Massachusetts ferry operator hit by ransomware attack Ransomware disrupts meat plants in latest attack on critical U.S. business Two ransomware attacks prompt Biden administration to keep all retaliatory options open Drones take on new civilian and military roles […]
Audio PSCR: Dereck Orr highlights features of June 21-24 virtual event 4th June 2021 Dereck Orr, chief of the Public Safety Communication Research (PSCR) division within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), highlights key features of this year’s annual stakeholder meeting, PSCR 2021: The Digital Experience. Scheduled for June 21-24, this year’s event again will be conducted online, with 70-plus presentations, more interactive sessions, virtual demonstrations […]
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