Enforcement likely from new CFPB administration
Senior executives at the American Financial Services Association discussed a spate of regulatory hurdles facing auto lenders from the federal and state levels in the years ahead......»»
Space experts foresee an “operational need” for nuclear power on the Moon
“We do anticipate having to deploy nuclear systems on the lunar surface." Enlarge / Engineers from NASA and the National Nuclear Safety Administration lower the wall of a vacuum chamber around the KRUSTY experiment, the Kilowat.....»»
Must mRNA be cloaked in a lipid coat to serve as a vaccine?
The Uchida Laboratory of Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has demonstrated that intradermal administration of mRNA alone (naked mRNA) without protection by nanoparticles induced robust vaccination against SARS CoV-2, a virus causing COVID-19, in mic.....»»
Apple won"t unlock India Prime Minister"s election opponent"s iPhone
India's Enforcement Directorate has jailed Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections, and wants proof of alleged bribery it says is locked in his iPhone.Indian election rival Arvind Kejriwal has refused to unlock his iPhone after his.....»»
Vermont authorities warn residents to check for hidden AirTags after road trips to Canada
Authorities in Vermont are warning residents to check for hidden AirTags after traveling to Canada. According to law enforcement, there have been multiple cases of people in the northeast finding hidden AirTags on the car after road tripping it to Ca.....»»
US restores handful of wildlife protections axed by Trump
The US administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday announced further protections for endangered species and their habitats, restoring a set of regulations weakened by Donald Trump......»»
The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta
The investigation comes as part of the EU's enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The post The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta appeared first on Phandroid. The current rend of government crackdown o.....»»
Attackers are targeting financial departments with SmokeLoader malware
Financially motivated hackers have been leveraging SmokeLoader malware in a series of phishing campaigns predominantly targeting Ukrainian government and administration organizations. The phishing campaign The Ukrainian SSSCIP State Cyber Protection.....»»
“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns
Biden administration rallies nation's governors to security facilities in their states. Enlarge / Aerial view of a sewage treatment plant. (credit: Getty Images) The Biden administration on Tuesday warned the nation’s.....»»
FDA approves first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs......»»
The effects of law enforcement takedowns on the ransomware landscape
While the results of law enforcement action against ransomware-as-a-service operators Alphv/BlackCat and LockBit are yet to be fully realized, the August 2023 disruption of the Qakbot botnet has had one notable effect: ransomware affiliates have swit.....»»
EV policy takes back seat in Joe Biden"s State of the Union address
The president largely refrained from touting his administration's legislative achievements that are aimed at accelerating EV adoption in the U.S. and establishing a battery supply chain......»»
Law enforcement doesn’t want to be “customer service” reps for Meta any more
“Dramatic and persistent spike” in account takeovers is "substantial drain" on resources. Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Forty-one state a.....»»
Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded
Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded.....»»
Endangered right whale calf found dead on Georgia"s Cumberland Island
An endangered North Atlantic right whale calf that was recently spotted with severe wounds from a vessel strike has been found dead on Georgia's Cumberland Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said March 2......»»
FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship"s double-explosion 2nd flight
As SpaceX continues to gear up for flight No. 3 of its massive Starship and Super Heavy from Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration has closed the investigation into the second flight that resulted in explosions of both the booster and upper stag.....»»
LockBit leak site is back online
LockBitSupp, the individual running the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service operation, has made good on one promise: the LockBit leak site is back online on backup domains, with lists of victims expected to be unveiled in the coming days. Law enforcement.....»»
Volkswagen to recall around 261,000 vehicles in the U.S., says NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday......»»
AI threats: US Justice Department appoints AI officer; call for action on deepfakes
There’s growing recognition of the AI threats we may face as companies push further and faster with artificial intelligence tech. Responding to this, the US Justice Department has appointed its first ever federal law enforcement officer focused on.....»»
Don"t use a smartwatch or smart ring for blood glucose monitoring just yet
As more wearables promise noninvasive ways of measuring your blood glucose levels, the Food and Drug Administration has gone on record saying the technology hasn't earned its seal of approval.Apple Watch health trackingOn Wednesday, the FDA released.....»»
App Review"s sudden enforcement of an in-app gift rule catches a meditation app off guard
Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.Insight Timer on the A.....»»