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Attendees raised serious concerns about the CTAS budget template's Excel macros being blocked by cybersecurity protocols, prompting a commitment from BJA to explore solutions.

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Applicants flag macros in CTAS budget template; BJA to consult IT and post guidance
Several attendees reported that the CTAS budget template uses macros that conflict with their cybersecurity rules; BJA said there is no unlocked macro version at present but committed to consult IT about workarounds and to share any solutions publicly.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Did Microsoft Hide Key Data Flow Information In Plain Sight? #Technology #Cybersecurity #Microsoft #DataPrivacy #CybersecurityIssues
Did Microsoft Hide Key Data Flow Information In Plain Sight?
An anonymous reader shared this report from Computer Weekly: Policing data hosted in Microsoft's hyperscale cloud infrastructure could be processed in more than 100 countries, but the tech giant is obfuscating...
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September 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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A single point of failure triggered the Amazon outage affecting millions #Technology #Cybersecurity #AmazonOutage #TechNews #CybersecurityIssues
A single point of failure triggered the Amazon outage affecting millions
The outage that hit Amazon Web Services and took out vital services worldwide was the result of a single failure that cascaded from system to system within Amazon’s sprawling network, according to a...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Researchers Warn: WiFi Could Become an Invisible Mass Surveillance System #Science #TechnologyandEngineering #WiFiSurveillance #PrivacyConcerns #CybersecurityIssues

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Researchers Warn: WiFi Could Become an Invisible Mass Surveillance System
Researchers say a new technology can identify individuals even when they are not carrying a WiFi device by passively recording signals in radio networks, raising serious privacy concerns and prompting calls for stronger protections. Walking past a café with an active WiFi network could be enough
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February 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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Pennington County's registrar reveals a staggering $483 million in unrecorded documents due to a recent cyber attack, leaving the office scrambling to catch up amidst a seven-week backlog.

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Register of Deeds reports seven‑week backlog, $483M in records unrecorded after cyber incident
Registrar Audra Castile told commissioners a cyber incident left the office with seven weeks of unrecorded documents, including roughly $272.4M in mortgages and $211.3M in deed transfers; staff say recovery depends on a software vendor and improved interdepartmental communications.
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September 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Chief White raises alarms over cybersecurity as Chichester plans a risky IT transition, stressing the need for police-record security and community involvement.

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Police chief raises security concerns as Chichester moves to new IT provider
Chief White told the Select Board that the Police Department had not been sufficiently involved in the planned transition away from provider Block 5 and asked that police-record security and operational continuity be prioritized as the Town finalizes a replacement.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Clearwater's council just approved over $3.5 million in crucial IT and public-safety upgrades to tackle urgent encryption changes from Microsoft!

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Council approves IT and CAD contracts after urgency over Microsoft encryption change
The council approved a $3.5M multi-vendor IT contract, a 36-month dedicated Internet purchase order ($142,800), a TriTech CAD renewal ($258,591.41) and a $107,445 scope-of-work ratification after staff said Microsoft will stop recognizing RC4 encryption and the city's CAD system required upgrades.
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September 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Council members are raising serious alarms about the safety and privacy of drone deliveries, questioning everything from hacking risks to the potential misuse of technology.

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Council presses operators on safety, privacy and pharmacy limits for drone deliveries
Council members asked detailed questions about tethers, crashes, insurance, hacking risks, privacy sensors and whether drones will fly over schools or deliver pharmacy/age‑restricted items. City attorney and operators clarified jurisdictional limits and operational constraints.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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A major network outage has left Newton County Schools without internet, phone service, and access to vital systems, prompting an urgent investigation with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.

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Dr. Bradley: Newton County Schools investigating major network outage that disabled internet, phones and internal systems
Newton County Schools said a 'significant network outage' left the district without internet, phone service and access to internal systems; an independent investigation with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts is underway and no restoration timeline has been given.
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July 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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In the #CPA niche #internalcontrols are critical. Yet perhaps thanks to cuts from #POTUS & #DOGE our aviation industry has #cybersecurityissues www.gao.gov/products/gao...
U.S. GAO - Aviation Cybersecurity: FAA and TSA Are Collaborating on Cybersecurity but Need to Address Key Shortfalls
Aircraft rely on interconnected systems onboard and on the ground to move safely from one place to another. The interconnection of these systems makes...
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July 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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In the #CPA niche #internalcontrols are critical. Yet perhaps thanks to cuts from #POTUS & #DOGE our aviation industry has #cybersecurityissues www.gao.gov/products/gao...
U.S. GAO - Aviation Cybersecurity: FAA and TSA Are Collaborating on Cybersecurity but Need to Address Key Shortfalls
Aircraft rely on interconnected systems onboard and on the ground to move safely from one place to another. The interconnection of these systems makes...
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July 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Wyoming's court system is on a slow march towards modernity, with e-filing expected to roll out fully by 2027, but critical questions about remote access and AI safeguards remain unanswered.

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State court administrator outlines e-filing timeline, warns remote public access will take years
Alisa Butler told the Joint Judiciary Committee that Wyoming has consolidated trial courts onto Full Court Enterprise and that statewide e-filing began in 2020; she estimated remote document access would take two to three years to implement and flagged vendor, security and policy questions.
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May 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Minnesota officials are sounding the alarm over the rapid rise of AI technologies, questioning their impact on privacy and the market dominance of a few companies.

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Minnesota officials raise concerns over AI's rapid integration and potential monopolies
Minnesota's application portfolio impacts 10,000 residents, while concerns about AI's rapid growth emerge.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Colorado is racing against the clock to meet Trump's election security deadlines, but a cybersecurity expert warns that the integrity of voting is under serious threat.

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Colorado Faces Deadline to Comply with Trump's Election Security Executive Order
Colorado must meet Trump's election security requirements amid concerns over vote integrity.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Budget cuts are stirring up heated debates among commissioners, with concerns over deferred vehicle replacements and rising overtime costs taking center stage.

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Budget cuts, vehicle purchases and drone fees spark debate as commissioners trim capital requests
The county’s budget advisory committee recommended cuts that reduce capital reserves and postpone some vehicle purchases; commissioners debated debt financing, lease options and grant matches for EMA equipment, and directed staff to clarify grants and costs before forwarding a budget for public hearing.
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April 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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WSJ Finds 'Dozens' of Delusional Claims from AI Chats as Companies Scramble for a Fix #Technology #Cybersecurity #AIghostwriting #technews #cybersecurityissues
WSJ Finds 'Dozens' of Delusional Claims from AI Chats as Companies Scramble for a Fix
The Wall Street Journal has found
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August 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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🚨 SPAMMER MADNESS: Facebook's Broken System That's Booting the Wrong Bloke! 🚨 #Technology #Internet #Facebook #Spam #CybersecurityIssues
🚨 SPAMMER MADNESS: Facebook's Broken System That's Booting the Wrong Bloke! 🚨
Another day, another innocent user booted off Facebook — while the spam beggar who started the mess is still kicking around like nothing happened. And what was the victim's crime? Calling out a spammer....
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April 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Microsoft Outage Leaves Tens of Thousands Unable to Access Email and Other Apps #Technology #Internet #MicrosoftOutage #EmailAccess #CybersecurityIssues
Microsoft Outage Leaves Tens of Thousands Unable to Access Email and Other Apps
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March 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Tensions erupted in the South Carolina House as the treasurer defended his controversial financial disclosure plans against accusations of security risks and political attacks.

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South Carolina Treasurer faces scrutiny over financial disclosure practices
Treasurer defends against claims of misinterpretation and potential security risks in financial reporting.
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February 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Elko County School District is navigating a cybersecurity crisis while strengthening ties with Communities in Schools to enhance student support.

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District Engages Communities in Schools for Student Support Amid Cybersecurity Challenges
District expresses gratitude to Communities in Schools while navigating state cybersecurity issues.
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September 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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The Nevada Gaming Commission is raising serious concerns about Evoke's compliance practices as they gear up for critical discussions in October.

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Gaming Control Board Reviews Evoke Compliance and Financial Leverage Ahead of October Meeting
Commissioners discuss compliance issues and financial leverage of Evoke before October meeting.
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August 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Engine manufacturers are pushing for a vital Senate Bill that could reshape the future of heavy-duty vehicle repairs in Massachusetts—could this be the key to maintaining safety and innovation in the industry?

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Engine manufacturers ask committee to exempt heavy-duty commercial vehicles from telematics right-to-repair rules
The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association and the Engine Technology Forum asked the committee to amend right-to-repair law to preserve separate repair and diagnostic practices for custom-built heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Senate Bill 266).
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October 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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The Carlsbad City Council just held a crucial closed session to tackle pressing legal battles and cybersecurity threats—what decisions did they make behind closed doors?

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Carlsbad City Council meets for closed session on litigation and cybersecurity briefing
Carlsbad City Council discusses litigation and cybersecurity in closed session meeting.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Residents of Staunton are voicing strong concerns over the city’s surveillance contract with Flock, questioning privacy, cybersecurity, and the lack of public input.

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Residents press council on Flock license-plate reader contract, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns
Multiple Staunton residents urged the council to disclose details and pause expansion of the Flock license-plate reader program, citing news reports, alleged credential exposures and a petition of more than 100 signatures; councilors said staff have been directed to review the contract and contact Flock.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Oregon is taking bold steps towards a responsible AI future with a comprehensive action plan that prioritizes ethics, security, and workforce enhancement.

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Oregon's AI Task Force presents comprehensive action plan for ethical technology use
Terrence Woods outlines Oregon's AI governance framework emphasizing ethics, security, and privacy.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM