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Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running
Archie, first crafted by Alan Emtage while a student at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, allowed for the searching of various "anonymous" FTP servers around what was then a very small web of universities, researchers, and government and military nod FCC fines big three carriers $196M for selling users’ real-time location data
FCC finalizes $196M penalties for location-data sales revealed in 2018. Hamilton hit by ransomware attack, city says for 1st time since incident paralyzes services
City manager Marnie Cluckie named the nature of the cyber attack for the first time during a virtual call Monday afternoon, alongside Mayor Andrea Horwath. The call was the city's first media conference since the breach began Backdoors that let cops decrypt messages violate human rights, EU court says
Cops have alternative means to access encrypted messages, court says. Chinese hackers have lurked in some US infrastructure systems for ‘at least five years’
The Chinese hackers behind a campaign to infiltrate transportation hubs and other critical American infrastructure have had access to some of their targets’ computer networks for “at least five years,” according to a new report by US and allied secu Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners
Alaska Airlines again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners on Sunday after federal officials indicated further maintenance might be required to assure that another inflight blowout like the one that damaged one of its planes doesn't happen again WeWork, once valued at $47 billion, files for bankruptcy
Flexible office-space firm WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing over $18.6 billion of debts in a remarkable collapse for the WeWork's bankruptcy filing, which lists over $18.6 billion of debts, is a remarkable collapse for the on Canada bans WeChat, Kaspersky applications on government devices
Canada on Monday banned Chinese messaging application WeChat and Russian antivirus program Kaspersky on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks, but said government information had not been compromised. Ottawa bid to bring Google onside over Bill C-18 falls short
Google says in an e-mailed statement that the government’s proposals have not fixed what it sees as fundamental flaws with the legislation The International Criminal Court will now prosecute cyberwar crimes
Russia’s cyberattacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine may be the first case. Cybercriminals in Russia and Iran will threaten Canada’s security and economic prosperity, say intelligence agency and RCMP
Many big Canadian companies have already been hit by ransomware and other malware this year, but these attacks are expected to become more common Automakers now have to comply with MA's Right to Repair law
NHTSA reverses course, says automakers now have to comply with Massachusetts's Right to Repair law, despite hacking concerns.‘Flying Aliens’ Harassing Village in Peru Are Actually Illegal Miners With Jetpacks, Cops Say
Authorities announced their theory after visiting the isolated Indigenous community where the attacks took place.
Authorities announced their theory after visiting the isolated Indigenous community where the attacks took place. ‘Put learners first’: Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools
Major UN report issues warning over excessive use, with one in six countries already banning the devices Canadian immigration policy luring tech workers should be a warning to U.S., lawyers say
The popularity of a new Canadian program meant to attract American tech workers north of the border should serve as a warning to U.S. immigration officials and lawmakers, American immigration lawyers say.Here’s a look at the first car certified to fly
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based startup, has received approval to start testing its 'Model A' flying car from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Here’s a look at what the company calls the 'world’s first real flying car.'
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based startup, has received approval to start testing its 'Model A' flying car from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Here’s a look at what the company calls the 'world’s first real flying car.' Twitter update: Viewers must log in to see tweets
Twitter appears to be restricting access to its platform for anyone not logged into an account. Google to remove news links in Canada in response to online news law
Google said Thursday it will remove Canadian news content from its search, news and discover products after a new law meant to compensate media outlets comes into force.Feds tell automakers not to comply with Mass. “right to repair” law
The state's right to repair law requires open access to telematics services.
The state's right to repair law requires open access to telematics services.Ex-Samsung executive alleged to have stolen tech to recreate chip plant in China
Six others also indicted as Korea toughens response to leakage of secrets.
Six others also indicted as Korea toughens response to leakage of secrets.I’m in Wyoming to celebrate the next nuclear breakthrough
Bill Gates writes about visiting Kemmerer, Wyoming, the future site of the fourth-generation Natrium nuclear power plant being designed by TerraPower.
Bill Gates writes about visiting Kemmerer, Wyoming, the future site of the fourth-generation Natrium nuclear power plant being designed by TerraPower. Right to repair, universal charging port mandates eyed to save Canadians money
Canada's newly released budget considers consumers' wallets and e-waste.Scientists Just Invented an Entirely New Way to Refrigerate Things
Say hello to ionocaloric cooling: a new way to lower the mercury that has the potential to replace existing methods with something that is safer and friendlier to the planet.
Say hello to ionocaloric cooling: a new way to lower the mercury that has the potential to replace existing methods with something that is safer and friendlier to the planet. Canada's air hazard notification system experiences brief disruption
The computer system that alerts airlines and pilots flying in Canadian airspace to potential hazards experienced a brief disruption on Wednesday. Deere & Co. will allow farmers to repair their own equipment
The American Farm Bureau Federation and machinery manufacturer Deere & Co signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment or go to an independent technician. Border agency using radio equipment from Chinese company banned in the United States
For the past five and a half years, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been using communications equipment and technology from the controversial Chinese firm Hytera Communications — a company the United States government has blacklisted as a n Amnesty International Canada says it was hacked by Chinese government
Human-rights group points to evidence of hacking from July 2021, but says donor and membership data was not breached Apple launches new emergency SOS system for calls | CTV News
As Canada's top telecommunications companies face pressure to ensure Canadians can reach emergency responders in the event of a major outage, Apple is rolling out a new service. The Emergency SOS system, available on iPhone 14 devices in Canada this week,Back to Canada News