(CNN) A winter storm and lengthy cold snap have crippled power facilities in Texas and caused about 2.3 million outages as of Wednesday evening, leaving residents in the cold and dark for several days. The lack of power to about a quarter of the state has created a widespread emergency, with families huddling in homes […]
An unidentified hacker has accessed the computer systems for the water treatment facility in the city of Oldsmar, Florida, and has modified chemical levels to dangerous parameters. News of the attack was disclosed today in a press conference by city officials. The intrusion took place on Friday, February 5, when the hacker accessed a computer […]
Have you ever googled yourself? A crush? Your neighbors? 57% of Americans admit to keeping an eye on their online reputation, and 46% admit to using the internet to look up someone from their past. But Google is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to finding personal information. There’s a new website […]
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to promptly update their operating systems to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by hackers. On its support webpage, the company said three security flaws “may have been actively exploited.” It did not reveal too many specifics about the bugs, noting “Apple does not disclose, […]
While most of us are lamenting what are, if any, limitations of free speech in our democracy, one thing is certain – it does not come without consequences! While the first amendment states that our democracy gives its citizens the freedom of speech and to peaceful protest. There are in fact limitations to the first […]
4 dead after US Capitol breached by pro-Trump mob during ‘failed insurrection’ Four people are dead following Wednesday’s violent protests in Washington, D.C., where supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. One woman and two men suffered “medical emergencies” during the anarchy and have subsequently died, according to Robert Contee, chief of the […]
Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state With cases of Covid-19 reaching new heights in the United States, some states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations as the new year begins.If you wish to travel to another state, it is important to be updated on the latest statewide regulations. While some US […]
The year 2020 has become remarkable in many ways, especially when it comes to the surge in cyber attacks. The Covid-19 pandemic has given an unprecedented opportunity to cyber attackers to hack and break down the organizations’ IT infrastructure. The work-from-home working module adopted by such organizations has been attributed to the rise of cyber […]