Not Just the IRS - 20 US Agencies Are Already Set Up For Selfie IDs
America's Internal Revenue Service created an uproar with early plans to require live-video-feed selfies to verify identities for online tax services (via an outside company called ID.me). But Wired points out that more than 20 U.S. federal agencie.....»»
Satellite catches coastal flooding during California storms
A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February, with record amounts of rainfall and hurricane-force winds sweeping across parts of the state. At one point, weather agencies posted flood watches for nearly the entirety of California's.....»»
After intense predictions, what happened to El Niño?
After many predictions, on September 19, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology formally announced an El Niño for the summer of 2023/2024, several months after it had been declared by other international meteorological agencies......»»
Scientists and government agencies are targeting mosquitoes with bacteria
Dengue fever is one of the most common tropical diseases in the world, affecting several million people every year......»»
Microsoft begins broadening free cloud logging capabilities
After select US federal agencies tested Microsoft’s expanded cloud logging capabilities for six months, Microsoft is now making them available to all agencies using Microsoft Purview Audit – regardless of license tier. “This change.....»»
Commercial spaceship set for lunar touchdown, in test for US industry
A company from Texas is poised to attempt a feat that until now has only been accomplished by a handful of national space agencies, but could soon become commonplace for the private sector: landing on the Moon......»»
LockBit ransomware group taken down in multinational operation
Thousands of domains and servers seized from group responsible for thousands of attacks. Enlarge (credit: Rob Engelaar | Getty Images) Law enforcement agencies including the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency have.....»»
New iPhone 16 Pro colors rumored to include yellow and gray
A leaker claims that Apple is discussing what colors to use for the iPhone 16, and has decided against red or green.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16 ProA leaker who was wrong about an iPhone 15 Ultra and its two selfie cameras, but right about a green.....»»
5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations
Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it’s a key component of incident response. Additionally, digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies i.....»»
Sigma Software Studio unifies and streamlines software development processes
Sigma Defense Systems launched Sigma Software Studio, a DevSecOps platform poised to revolutionize software development for the DoD and government agencies. Rooted in Sigma’s collaboration with PEO Digital and Black Pearl, Sigma Software Studio.....»»
Some Calif. cops still sharing license plate info with anti-abortion states
Cops weaponizing license plate data harms vulnerable populations, lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: moodboard | moodboard / Getty Images Plus) Dozens of California police agencies are still sharing automated license plate re.....»»
Agencies using vulnerable Ivanti products have until Saturday to disconnect them
Things were already bad with two critical zero-days. Then Ivanti disclosed a new one. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal civilian agencies have until midnight Saturday morning to sever all network connections to Ivan.....»»
U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development......»»
Report finds "false positive" field drug tests lead to wrongful convictions
A new research report providing the first-ever comprehensive analysis of presumptive drug field test usage across law enforcement agencies in the United States has been released by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the Un.....»»
Compelling unemployed people to widen their job search is often counterproductive, researcher finds
Unemployed people often need not only a financial safety net but also a stimulus to look for work. Ph.D. candidate Heike Vethaak researched the effects of incentives used by benefit agencies, such as compelling people to widen their job search. And w.....»»
Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening
The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. But scientists worry that what's behind those numbers could be even worse......»»
Colorado environmental groups file federal lawsuit to halt Rocky Flats trail
Physicians for Social Responsibility and five Colorado advocacy groups are suing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and four federal agencies to halt work on a trail through Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge......»»
iPhone 17"s front camera will be upgraded to 24MP, says Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will upgrade the iPhone 17's front-facing selfie camera from 12MP/5P to 24M/6P for 2025, and is also planning improvements for the iPhone 16 cameras.Apple's iPhonePrevious rumors concerning the iPhone 17 range have c.....»»
Designing the "perfect" meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to feed people best. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Scie.....»»
Russia, NASA agree to continue joint ISS flights until 2025
Russian and US space agencies have agreed to keep working together to deliver crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until at least 2025, Russian corporation Roscosmos said Thursday......»»
Many models are better than one for COVID-19 scenario projections, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub generated look-ahead projections for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths under specific, policy-relevant scenarios. Those projections were provided to federal agencies such as t.....»»