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The U.S. Army is training on a new night-vision system that generates a videogame-like view of a scene.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 26, 2021
The Biden administration will prioritize cybersecurity in the distribution of $1 billion in technology modernization funds signed into law by Congress in March....The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 11, 2021
The attack on top U.S. operator Colonial Pipeline appears to have been carried out by an Eastern European-based criminal gang.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 10, 2021
Experts will say in today's Congressional testimony that the U.S. can learn from how cyberthreats have evolved in addressing growing online information operations...The Washington Post From ACM News | April 30, 2021
With the new iOS 14.5, apps have to seek your permission to track you. Here's what to tap, and two privacy settings to change immediately.
The Washington Post From ACM News | April 27, 2021
Even as federal officials and Microsoft race to contain a recebt breach, stakeholders need to make certain they are no longer compromised, to prevent follow-up...The Washington Post From ACM News | March 23, 2021
Israeli company Aleph Farms has unveiled the world's first three-dimensionally printed rib-eye steak, cultivated from live animal tissue.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | February 10, 2021
Ford Motor's Spin division has announced a new service allowing electronic scooter operators to remotely move their scooters if they wind up in public spaces.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | February 5, 2021
In a move that signals the importance of science to the incoming administration, President-elect Joe Biden announced a plan to make the White House Office of Science...The Washington Post From ACM News | January 15, 2021
Apple's lawsuit against security research firm Corellium has failed, with a federal judge rejecting claims that Corellium's software breached copyright law.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 4, 2021
Two Marin County, CA, high school students built apps to help local schools contain the spread of Covid-19, hoping to encourage in-person attendance while maintaining...The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | December 23, 2020
The University of Pittsburgh recently received an $8-million+ National Institutes of Health grant to develop brain-computer interfaces.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | December 22, 2020
A spokesman said the Department of Homeland Security is aware of reports of a breach and is currently investigating the matter.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 14, 2020
"We are witnessing an attack by a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities," FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia said in a blog post.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 9, 2020
IP theft and financial crime account for at least 75% of cyber losses and pose the greatest threat to companies, according to the report.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 8, 2020
Investigators from 34 states and the District of Columbia, including Democratic and Republican attorneys general, joined the settlement.
The Washington Post From ACM News | November 18, 2020
The SLS software concerns are the latest red flags for a program that has struggled to overcome cost overruns and setbacks.
The Washington Post From ACM News | November 2, 2020
Electric automaker Tesla has providing a number of owners of its vehicles a software update to enable the cars to steer better and accelerate without human control...The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | October 23, 2020