Communications of the ACM
In Space, No One Can Fix Your Sign Errors
Once you've left the Earth, the simple inversion of a critical parameter can cause a mission to fail.
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Google Pledges $1 Million to Secure Open Source Software
Google's Open Source Security Team is starting with a $1-million investment, and plans to expand the program's scope based on community feedback.
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Counterfeit, Substandard Chips are Penetrating the Supply Chain, Industry Insiders Warn
Many electronic manufacturers are turning to risky supply channels to meet demand.
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White House Pushes for Stronger Critical Infrastructure Security
Securing critical infrastructure requires a "whole-of-nation" effort, government official says.
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Silver Lining for Ransomware Victims: Payments May be Tax Deductible
The incentive could entice businesses to pay ransoms, funding continued criminal activity.
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GCHQ Violated Human Rights with Mass Data Interception, European Court Rules
However, the decision to operate such scheme did not itself breach the European convention on human rights, it says
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Cloudflare Reveals Plan to End CAPTCHA 'Madness'
Cloudflare says the CAPTCHA system wastes nearly 500 human years every single day.
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