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FirstNet Authority board, task force to assess AT&T outage, suggest potential prevention measures

AT&T’s hours-long network outage that impacted FirstNet service last week will be discussed by the FirstNet Authority board during an open meeting next week, as well as the focus of a new task force created specifically to assess the incident and recommend strategies to help avoid a repeat in the future. FirstNet Authority Executive Director […]

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As they buy tech, cities want mobile systems that perform multiple tasks in all kinds of settings

As they buy new IT systems, local governments want portability and versatility, says Scott Thie, senior manager of government markets at Zebra Technologies, which offers a portfolio of rugged tablets and mobile computers for field services, the public sector and other industries. Zebra sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. It offers systems that are used […]

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SpaceX makes first social-media post using Starlink direct-to-cell satellites

SpaceX has posted its first status on X (formerly Twitter) using Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite network in space. “This post was sent through a SpaceX Direct to Cell satellite in space,” the company wrote on X. Musk re-shared the post, adding that no special equipment was used to make the status. Only a mobile phone and […]

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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is tapping technology from the smart transportation-focused C2SMARTER research center to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. In the last decade, the average response time between a 911 call for a life-threatening medical emergency and on-site FDNY arrival rose about 10%, from 6 minutes, 45 seconds to 7 minutes, 26 seconds, […]

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Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage

AT&T said it will offer customers a $5 credit to apologize for its recent outage. According to one estimate, that could cost the company up to $140 million. That figure puts AT&T roughly in line with other mobile network operators struggling with similar issues. For example, Australian operator Optus said its 2023 outage cost the company around $40 […]

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Pharmacy delays across U.S. blamed on nation-state hackers

Change Healthcare, a technology services provider for pharmacies, experienced a cyberattack from a suspected nation-state threat actor that has created widespread delays for patients who need prescription refills across the US. Change Healthcare is a part of Optum Solutions, which in turn is part of the healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth Group. Optum said all indications suggest […]

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Wyze camera breach impacts thousands

Security-camera maker Wyze has revealed a breach that allowed users to see into each other’s camera feeds has impacted thousands of people. It was initially announced that the incident impacted 14 users, though in recent updates this number has risen to 13,000. Customers were notified by email, as well as in a post on Wyze’s forum. “As […]

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AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

AT&T today suffered a nationwide outage of its wireless services that included interruption to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), which the carrier giant has been building and maintaining for almost seven years. During the early hours this morning, AT&T customers began reporting what the carrier giant referenced as a “nationwide outage” that also […]

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Critical-infrastructure vendor PSI Software hit by ransomware

PSI Software, a Germany-based critical infrastructure software and logistics platforms vendor, is running at diminished capacity following a ransomware attack the company initially detected Thursday. The attack impacted PSI’s internal IT infrastructure and the company responded by shutting down all external connections and systems, PSI said in an update Monday. The remainder of the company’s website […]

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DoT, White House tackle the Chinese threat to U.S. Port Security

The Department of Transportation (DoT) issued a warning today about the threat of Chinese vendors to US port infrastructure. At the same time, the White House issued an executive order aimed at bolstering port cybersecurity. Threats to the worldwide maritime industry have evolved significantly in recent months. In the Red Sea, cargo ships and their […]

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