Yet another U.S. agency has fallen victim to ransom demands by internet hackers. A state court representative told CBS affiliate WGCL-TV that over the weekend it was discovered that hackers had found their way into the Georgia court system, knocking the entire system offline. Computers at the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts were the ones infected. A spokesman for the state said the hack was discovered Saturday morning. He also confirmed hackers used ransomware, holding several state court systems hostage. Ransomware is a type of malware technology that blocks users from accessing computer systems or files until a ransom is paid. Many of Georgia citizens who could have filed court documents online have instead had to do it in person following the cyber issues. The state court's network is completely offline following the hack, and a representative of the court said there's no evidence that any personal information is at risk. This malware attack marks yet … [Read more...] about Georgia court system struck by ransomware attack
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Biden: I can no longer support Hyde Amendment
Rebecca Morin USA TODAY Published 10:11 PM EDT Jun 6, 2019 WASHINGTON – Just a day after facing backlash from fellow Democrats, former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday reversed his reported position on the Hyde Amendment, a long-standing law that blocks federal funding for abortion in most cases. "If I believe health care is a right, as I do, I can no longer support an amendment that makes that right dependent" on others who are trying to limit abortion access in some states. Biden made the announcement while speaking at the Democratic National Committee Gala in Atlanta, Georgia, and then followed up with a posting online. Georgia is one of the several states that has recently passed a law limiting access to abortion. The legislation sparked protest, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who is also running for president, also visiting the state recently to rally against the new law. More: Warren: Biden wrong for continuing to support Hyde … [Read more...] about Biden: I can no longer support Hyde Amendment
Baltimore says it will not pay ransom after cyberattack
The US city of Baltimore, a victim this month of a cyberattack that paralyzed part of its computer network, will not pay a ransom to undo the damage, Mayor Bernard Young said Tuesday. Hackers reportedly had demanded $100,000 in bitcoin, but Young told a news conference "I'm not considering" paying it. "As a matter of fact, we are going to work with other cities, encouraging them not to pay either," he said. Baltimore was the latest big US city, after Atlanta, Georgia and San Antonio, Texas, to be hit with a ransomware attack. Smaller cities like Greenville, North Carolina and Allentown, Pennsylvania also have been targeted. The Baltimore attack targeted the Microsoft Windows operating system, blocking city hall's computer system, online sales and real estate sales. They used a malware known as "EternalBlue," developed by the Maryland-headquartered National Security Agency, The New York Times reported Saturday. Leaked from the NSA, the hacking tool was posted on the internet in April … [Read more...] about Baltimore says it will not pay ransom after cyberattack
Clara Lago y Dani Rovira han roto
MÁS INFORMACIÓN El despegue definitivo de Clara Lago en 2019 Clara Lago defiende a Dani Rovira | Ciudad sin ley Dani Rovira presentará de nuevo los Goya pese a los “insultos” tras la pasada edición Clara Lago y Dani Rovira han roto su relación. Así lo ha podido confirmar EL PAÍS a través de sus representantes, que han preferido no entrar en detalles al respecto. La pareja de actores llevaba saliendo desde que rodaron juntos la película Ocho apellidos vascos, en 2014, que ambos protagonizaron con gran éxito. Según su agencia de representación, ninguno de los actores va a dar más información ni detalles al respecto. La noticia sobre la ruptura de su relación ha sorprendido, ya que hace dos meses el actor felicitaba a la intérprete por su cumpleaños a través de Instagram. “Hoy es su cumpleaños y al mismo tiempo el mayor regalo de mi vida”, … [Read more...] about Clara Lago y Dani Rovira han roto
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From staff and wire reports Published 12:25 AM EDT Apr 30, 2019 Alabama Birmingham: The city is considering mobile grocery stores to fill a gap in residential areas where healthy food options aren’t available. WBRC-TV reports that the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama already operates a truck that sells fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products in so-called food deserts. City leaders are considering a plan to expand such offerings as part of an initiative by Mayor Randall Woodfin. Mobile stores wouldn’t be allowed on vacant lots, and they couldn’t operate within 1,000 feet of stores that sell similar food items. They could set up shop in commercial area and neighborhoods. The city says about 70% of residents live in areas that don’t have stores offering healthy food. The problem is getting worse with store closings in recent years. Alaska Anchorage: A minister is leading an effort to help an impoverished Native village create a new economy with the … [Read more...] about News from around our 50 states