Author: iMaster

Author: iMaster

Sending US Troops to Haiti Not on Biden Agenda
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

President Joe Biden says, while he is not open to U.S. military involvement in Haiti, he is planning to send troops to fortify the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Port-au-Prince.     “We’re only sending …

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US Supreme Court Justice Breyer Says He Has Not Decided Whether to Retire
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said he has not decided whether to retire in the wake of calls to vacate his seat on America’s highest court so that President Joe Biden can appoint a …

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July 16, 2021
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

A look at the best news photos from around the world. …

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Australia Called ‘Easy’ Target for Hackers
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Australian cybersecurity experts are calling for more aggressive government action to protect businesses from ransomware attacks. Experts have warned a “tsunami of cybercrime” has cost the global economy about $743 billion. Big companies can be …

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Experts Say Genetic Data Collection by Chinese Company Presents Global Policy Challenge
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

A Chinese gene company is collecting genetic data through prenatal tests from women in more than 50 countries for research on the traits of populations, raising concern that such a large DNA database could give …

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Iranian Hackers Target US Military, Defense Companies
07/16/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Iran appears to be intensifying its effort to exploit U.S. and Western targets in cyberspace, running a campaign aimed at manipulating American military personnel and defense companies on social media. Tehran’s latest campaign, orchestrated on …

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US Offering up to $10 Million for Information to Combat Overseas Ransomware Attacks
07/15/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

The U.S. government said Thursday it will begin offering up to $10 million for information to identify or locate malicious cyber actors working on behalf of a foreign government that are trying to cripple the …

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$10 Million Rewards Bolster White House Anti-Ransomware Bid
07/15/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity against critical U.S. infrastructure — including ransomware attacks — and …

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India Internet Law Adds to Fears Over Online Speech, Privacy
07/15/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

It began in February with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of massive farmer protests near the capital, souring an already troubled relationship between …

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Boris Johnson Promises Measures to Protect Soccer Players from Online Abuse
07/14/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Wednesday to enact measures to protect British professional soccer players from online abuse. Punishment for someone found guilty of such abuse could include banishment from games. The move comes after online …

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This Wristband ‘Reads’ Your Thoughts to Make Devices Work
07/13/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

In the future, keyboards and remote controls may be replaced with a more direct way for humans to interact with machines —  hand gestures. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee has more.   Camera: Elizabeth Lee Produced by: Elizabeth Lee …

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Internet Restrictions Hold Back Africa’s Economic Growth, Study Finds
07/13/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

A report by a non-profit group says Africa needs to increase internet access to boost its economies, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The advocacy group found that while Africa’s locally routed online …

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China Announces New Cybersecurity Industry Strategy
07/12/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

China’s technology ministry Monday announced a three-year action plan to develop the country’s cyber-security industry, which it estimates will be worth more than $38 billion by 2023, according to Reuters. The new strategy by the Ministry …

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Tech Giants to Donate COVID Vaccines to Taiwan in China Workaround
07/12/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced Monday they will each donate five million coronavirus vaccine doses to the government in a deal with a China-based distributor. Taipei has been struggling to secure …

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Hackers Disrupt Iran’s Rail Service with Fake Delay Messages
07/10/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Iran’s railroad system came under cyberattack Friday, a semi-official news agency reported, with hackers posting fake messages about train delays or cancellations on display boards at stations across the country.  The hackers posted messages such …

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Biden, Putin Discuss Ransomware Attacks From Russia
07/09/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

U.S. President Joe Biden said he discussed recent ransomware attacks on the U.S. from Russia in a phone call Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Biden said he told Putin, “I made it very clear to …

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Buddhist Digital Amulets Mark Thai Entry Into Crypto Art Craze
07/09/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Karmic fortune has arrived to the digital art market, with a kaleidoscopic splash of colors and the face of a revered Thai monk offering portable Buddhist good luck charms to tech-savvy buyers.Sales of non-fungible tokens …

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Breakthrough Invention Aims to Eliminate Drunk Driving
07/07/2021 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

A breakthrough safety feature being developed for vehicles is designed to potentially save the 10,000 lives lost to drunk driving in the U.S. each year. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Camera: Mike Burke    Footage: …

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