Bitcoin Mining Ban Will Hurt New York and Our Environment
New York State lawmakers will soon vote on legislation that would impose a two-year moratorium on bitcoin mining operations. New York has always been an engine of both economic and…
European Union (EU): What It Is, Countries, History, Purpose
What Is the European Union (EU)? The European Union (EU) is a political and economic alliance of 27 countries. The EU promotes democratic values in its member nations and is…
FBI: Compromised US academic credentials available on various cybercrime forums
The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. The FBI issued an alert to…
Are spy agencies ready for open-source intelligence?
Competition brings improvement, and the intelligence community is facing no shortage of competition. As the Russia-Ukraine war and its troop movements provide a proving ground for open-source intelligence (OSINT) —…
Russia Legalizing Bitcoin A Matter of Time, Says Minister of Industry And Trade
Bitcoin may be legalized in Russia. This opinion was expressed by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov during the educational marathon “New Horizons” organized by the “Znanie” society.…
To Win the Next War, the Pentagon Needs Nerds
Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) turned to a…
How Important Cybersecurity Really Is Today?
How Important Cybersecurity Really Is Today? In the world of the internet and ever-evolving technology standards, cybersecurity has quickly become a top concern and priority for individuals and companies worldwide.…
US-based ISP’s have been ordered to block three pirate streaming services
A federal judge has ordered all internet service providers in the united states to block three pirate streaming services operated via Doe defendants who never appeared in court and hid…
Coronavirus And Debt: Options To Consider If You Can’t Afford To Pay Your Bills
No matter where you live in the United States, there’s a good chance that the coronavirus pandemic has affected your finances somehow. According to an April 2020 study by the…
23 Congressional Democrats Call on EPA to Investigate Bitcoin Mining Facilities
A group of 23 US politicians led by Rep. Jared Huffman have urged the EPA to investigate if Bitcoin mining firms are following environmental rules. They specifically expressed their “serious…