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Ransomware attackers pressure Tulsa by releasing PII
June 28, 2021 | NewsAfter officials in Tulsa, Okla., refused to pay a ransom to unlock their systems, the attackers ratcheted up the pressure on the city by sharing personal information of some residents to the dark web.
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Minimizing insider threats with open-source intelligence
| NewsWhether gleaned from the surface web or dark web sites, open-source intelligence can augment government initiatives to collect and analyze information posted on social platforms and other media.
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Cyber Cold War? The US and Russia talk tough, but only diplomacy will ease the threat
June 25, 2021 | NewsSuccessfully stamping out international cyberattacks will be tremendously difficult, and it is only achievable with good diplomacy, trust, cooperation and communication.
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In search of 5G/IoT situational awareness
| NewsBecause 5G will enable billions of internet-of-things devices to connect directly with one another, a situational awareness platform is critical for protecting personnel and systems from attack.
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Health leaders propose ARPA-H
| NewsThe government health and science community is looking toward establishing a research arm, with the same flexible and nimble approach to innovation and experimentation as the Defense Department’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
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FBI wants more help from hacked companies
June 24, 2021 | NewsWithout regular, prompt and transparent participation of the private sector, the FBI will “have a heck of a time winning this conflict," Director Chris Wray told Senate appropriators.
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New tools quantify costs, benefits of urban greenspace investments
| NewsOpen-source software can help city planners understand the links between nature and human wellbeing and evaluate the tradeoffs between development and conservation.
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How agencies can leverage social media to build trust with constituents
| NewsBy engaging authentically and meaningfully with constituents over social media, agencies can vastly improve trust and strengthen constituent relationships.
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Washington’s COVID exposure notification app averted cases, saved lives
| NewsWashington state’s Bluetooth-powered WA Notify app likely prevented about 6,000 cases and may have saved over 100 lives.
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5 tips for better business continuity and disaster recovery plans
June 23, 2021 | NewsThe Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack provides a reminder for those working in critical to develop proactive ransomware response plans that prioritize the recovery of mission-critical systems.