Blockchain Social Media Steemit Compromised; Investigation Underway
Blockchain-based social media service Steemit today reported that its platform has faced a security breach. The cyber attack, according to CEO Ned Scott, affected over 260 user accounts. As he confirmed further, the platform have also incurred a small loss – worth around $85,000 – in the form of their native cryptocurrencies Steem Dollars and […]
Huge storm threatens eastern seaboard, massive response underway
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption: Obama, Fugate briefing As hurricane Sandy closed in on the east coast of the U.S. threatening unprecedented damage from strong winds, torrential rain and flooding on Oct. 29, the federal government in Washington, as well as state and local governments along the Atlantic moved assets and material […]
Storm preparations underway at CBP
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption: CBP’s Aguilar Customs and Border Protection officials warned shipping companies and others that use seaports in the path of Hurricane Sandy to monitor CBP Web sites for updates on possible disruptions to traffic at the facilities. In an Oct. 25 notice, CBP deputy commissioner David Aguilar said […]
DHS S&T bio sensor tests underway in Boston subway
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: cbrne_detection Image Caption: MBTA Somerville station The planned tests of bio sensors in Boston’s “T” subway by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) using real, but harmless, biological agents are underway. A statement by DHS S&T on Aug. 24, said the agency’s planned release of […]
Publishing’s tech and edit worlds converge – The Books in Browsers conference is underway.
The Books in Browsers conference kicked off this morning. Keynotes, interviews and presentations are being livestreamed today and tomorrow. View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary View full post on National Cyber Security