Computer users face hard choice—pay ransom or lose files
It's a chilling moment: A message appears on a computer screen, saying the files are encrypted and the only way to access them is by paying a ransom.
It's a chilling moment: A message appears on a computer screen, saying the files are encrypted and the only way to access them is by paying a ransom.
Security
Apr 8, 2015
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A fiery debate has erupted over the definition of "infrastructure."
Social Sciences
May 10, 2021
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My Little Sensor Lab at the University of Arizona develops ultrasensitive optical sensors for medical diagnostics, medical prognostics, environmental monitoring and basic science research. Our sensor technology identifies ...
Biochemistry
Oct 22, 2020
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A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Software
Feb 2, 2018
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An obscure provision in the health care reform bill has the potential to seriously alter the long-term care landscape for older Americans, but it may not be as beneficial to retirees as it will be for near-retirees and successive ...
Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2010
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The German government on Friday warned the elderly, people with health conditions, pregnant women and parents with young children to seek out cool places amid forecasts for a sharp rise in temperatures over the weekend.
Environment
Jul 7, 2023
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Leading learning disability and palliative care expert at Kingston University and St George's, University of London Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, who recently became the world's first researcher to conduct studies into palliative ...
Education
Apr 9, 2020
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Ford is getting into the non-emergency medical transportation business as it moves toward making money off its experimental ventures in new mobility.
Business
Apr 18, 2018
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Florida's post-Irma recovery picked up momentum Friday as power outages dropped and schools made plans to reopen. But two new cases of carbon monoxide poisoning from temporary generators made clear that dangers remained nearly ...
Environment
Sep 15, 2017
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A future in which older people are homeless or living in cars and garages lies ahead if nothing is done to avert the rapid decline in home ownership, says a Massey University expert in healthy ageing.
Social Sciences
May 31, 2016
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