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NPR
Politics & Policy

Twitter locks Trump’s account, warns of ‘permanent suspension’ if violations continue

Twitter on Wednesday put President Trump on notice: If he does not stop breaking the platform's rules, he will be permanently banned.

5 years ago

In this Dec. 29, 2020 file photo, debris remains on the sidewalk in front of buildings damaged in a Christmas Day explosion  in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Courts & Law

Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks

The blast seriously damaged a key AT&T network facility, an important hub that provides local wireless, internet and video service and connects to regional networks.

5 years ago

Netta Yerushalmy speaks to the other participants on her computer during a Zoom meeting dance rehearsal in her living room
Money

From Zoom to Quibi, the tech winners and losers of 2020

When it comes to technology, 2020 was a year like no other. Here are the year’s tech winners and losers.

5 years ago

Audra Quisenberry, left, whispers in the ear of her classmate Logan Bowhay
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Long ignored, private online schools see golden opportunity in pandemic

Cyber charters get the most attention, but there’s a niche world of private online academies. Could they be having a moment?

5 years ago

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Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Trump downplays Russia in first comments on cyberattack

It’s not clear exactly what the hackers were seeking, but experts say it could include nuclear secrets, blueprints for advanced weaponry and COVID vaccine research.

5 years ago

The U.S. Treasury Department building viewed from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Hack against US is ‘grave threat,’ cybersecurity agency says

The hack compromised federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo.

5 years ago

SEPTA’s Midvale bus depot was a hotspot for COVID-19.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA malware attack busted automated rider counters used to stop transit crowding

The automatic passenger counting system that checks SEPTA buses and trolleys for overcrowding remains inactive about four months after the malware attack.

5 years ago

The U.S. Treasury Department building viewed from the Washington Monument
NPR
Politics & Policy

Russia suspected in months-long cyber attack on federal agencies

Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury and Commerce starting in the spring, according to reports.

5 years ago

Families stand in line at Philadelphia School District headquarters to pick up Chromebooks ahead of the start of the school year in September 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

PHLConnectED is offering free internet to more Philadelphia students and their households

The effort widens to households in public benefit programs with income qualifications, and students designated as English learners and special ed students.

5 years ago

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying before a House Financial Services Committee hearing
NPR
Courts & Law

48 AGs, FTC sue Facebook alleging illegal power grabs to ‘neutralize’ rivals

The officials say Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage.

5 years ago

A medical crew treat a patient affected with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit at the Joseph Imbert Hospital Center
Health

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

By targeting providers with attacks that scramble and lock up data until victims pay a ransom, hackers can demand lots of money and wreak havoc until they’re paid.

5 years ago

Close-up of a computer keyboard
Community

Malware caused Delaware County government computer disruptions

Some Delaware County employees were prevented from accessing files on their network. The malware did not affect elections and emergency services systems.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the press. in Harrisburg.
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Residents to receive COVID-19 emergency alerts

Pa. residents with mobile devices will receive emergency alerts about COVID-19 through the WEA system, which notifies people of threats like severe weather and Amber Alerts.

5 years ago

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Courts & Law

Investigation underway into Delco government computer disruption

The Bureau of Elections and the county's Emergency Services Department — which use separate computer networks — are not affected by the disruption.

5 years ago

A smartphone belonging to Drew Grande, 40, of Cranston, R.I., shows notes he made for contact tracing Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Grande began keeping a log on his phone at the beginning of April. (Steven Senne / AP Photo)

People distrust contact-tracing apps: Can a new approach help?

A team at Carnegie Mellon University thinks it can inspire greater buy-in with a new approach that helps users to prevent infection in the first place.

5 years ago

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