In 2021, a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Florida, was hacked by an unknown adversary. It was a cyberattack, and the sensor responsible for measuring how much sodium hydroxide is in the water was compromised. Within seconds, the hacker attempted to change the water supply’s levels of sodium hydroxide, moving the setting from 100 parts…
A 3D printed model of men working on computers are seen in front of displayed binary code and words “Hacker” in this illustration taken, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Nov 15 (Reuters) – State-sponsored cyber groups and hackers have increased assaults on Australia’s critical infrastructure, businesses and homes, a government…
Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Computers have spent decades disrupting humdrum jobs. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for the most glamorous ones. Hollywood has been at a standstill for half the year, until studios agreed on November 8th to…
The integration of robotics into construction planning has marked a significant shift in the industry, heralding a new era of enhanced efficiency and innovation. This evolution goes beyond just adopting new tools; it represents a fundamental change in how construction projects are conceptualized and executed. Robotics brings a level of automation and precision previously unattainable,…
Have you experienced cuts to jobs or wages at your facility since the UPS contract was passed? Contact the WSWS by filling out the form below. All submissions will remain anonymous. UPS workers before a rally on July 21, 2023, in Atlanta. [AP Photo/Brynn Anderson] Two and a half months after the “passage” of the…
The CIS PostgreSQL Benchmark is freely available as a guide to help businesses secure Postgres deployments. CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Crunchy Data, the leading provider of trusted open source Postgres technology and support, in collaboration with the Center for Internet Security®, is proud to announce the publication of the PostgreSQL CIS Benchmark™…
After announcing it earlier this week, Nothing has launched its “Nothing Chats” app that brings Apple iMessage to the Android-based Nothing Phone (2). Update: The big security concern has now graduated to full privacy nightmare with unencrypted media and messages. The premise of “Nothing Chats” is pretty simple. The app, which is free to download…
The Department of State released its first-ever “Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Strategy FY 2024-2025: Empowering Diplomacy through Responsible A I” (EAIS) on November 9, 2023. Signed by Secretary Blinken, the EAIS establishes a centralized vision for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, infrastructure, policy, governance, and culture by inaugurating Department-wide guidance for the responsible and ethical design, development, acquisition,…
