Author: Max Smith

(TNS) — Kansas lawmakers are beefing up digital security measures after the state's judiciary fell victim to a foreign cyberattack last year that crippled the state's online court system for months. are doing. The investigation also found that the state's cybersecurity remains flawed.The Kansas House of Representatives introduced a bill Monday that would strengthen cybersecurity and IT measures in all three branches of government.Kansas State University also suffered a cyber attack earlier this year that took some systems offline. A legal audit released in July 2023 found that more than half of the 15 state-run organizations surveyed were not complying…

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politics by josh christenson issued March 26, 2024, 5:26 PM ET Federal investigators in South Florida have scrutinized transactions related to his eldest son, James Biden, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation related to a bankrupt rural hospital chain. Two people familiar with the matter told Politico that the Sunshine State investigation could attract investment by President Biden's brother and his partners into the chain (Amecore Health) and other ventures in the Middle East. The initiative was investigated. The efforts of James Biden, representing Amecore, resulted in a $200,000 payment to his brother Joe. The story is now part…

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This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Subscribe here to stay up to date with the latest from the world of sports.Yesterday, in Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani revealed that the Dodgers are closing in on the long-time Japanese superstar after some investigative reporters asked why $4.5 million was transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation. This was his first public comment since last week's shocking news that he had fired his interpreter.Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara initially explained that he had asked Otani to pay off his gambling debts. However, Otani's lawyer denied this,…

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sportico is proud to announce the addition of Alexis Ohanian to the speaker list for the Invest in Sports conference in Los Angeles on May 8th. Invest in Sports Los Angeles, also known as Invest West, brings together team and league executives, owners, athletes, moguls and investors to unite sports and entertainment on the West Coast. Register here. Ohanian is a general partner and founder of early-stage venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, and owner of the NWSL's Angel City Football Club and LA Golf Club. After founding the website Reddit in 2005, Ohanian worked as a partner at his…

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TV series inspired by video games are trending. south park The release of the game takes things in the opposite direction. South Park: Snow Day! In the game, players play as the New Kid, along with Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and some unique weapons, as they battle through a snowy South Park to save the town. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.The game's description says, “Play with up to three friends, use matchmaking, or go solo with friendly bots as you battle through the snowy streets of South Park.” It is written. Engage in frenetic, action-packed…

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Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville cybersecurity experts say banning the federal government from paying ransoms with taxpayer money could deter some cyberattacks, but that could come with its own set of consequences. He said there is.Related: Leader of ransomware group that attacked Jacksonville Beach makes more threats cyber crimesCybercriminals are primarily motivated by money, sometimes extorting millions of dollars. Ransomware thieves claim this is a powerful business model.”Business is going well and will continue to be good,” Rockbit leader Rock Sapp said on a podcast.That's why 40 countries in the US-led alliance signed a pledge to never pay ransoms to cybercriminals…

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(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)Getty Images With minutes left in the Iowa vs. West Virginia game, the outcome of the game was in doubt. For a moment, it looked like Iowa would run out of steam, Caitlin Clark would lose her cool, and the Hawkeyes would be eliminated from the tournament. For the first time, I began to imagine the unimaginable. Caitlin Clark's run may be over. With a huge crowd watching and cheering, Clark's bid for her first national title came to an end, and with it I imagined that women's sports would receive a lot of attention this…

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HELSINKI — One of NATO's new member states plans to build and co-operate two research centers and accelerator facilities for the alliance as part of a program called DIANA.The move comes as Finland also seeks to strengthen its defense strategy and capabilities to deal with escalating cyber threats.The NATO research center, which focuses on new technologies, will be based in Espoo, Finland, and the accelerator unit will operate from a new facility in Oulu, one of Finland's leading cyber technology hubs.The Espoo site will collaborate with VTT, Finland's largest technology research center and the country's quantum computer development hub. In…

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Did you know that there is a talent shortage in the cyber security field and new strategies are needed to fill the gap? The French National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI) recently outlined this problem and set out to address it. published research that suggests progressive steps to A three-step approach to overcoming talent shortages According to ANSSI research, there are three main steps to address the cybersecurity talent shortage. Increase understanding of the importance of strong relationships in cybersecurity work, especially among young people. Improve communication in this area to attract more talent to the industry. Diversify your career…

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