Ransomware.
This is malware (aka malicious software) that is designed to deny access to one’s computer or data system unless or until a sum of money is paid the hacker. (That’s the “ransom” in ransomware.)
Yesterday, we talked about the Ukraine and DNC hacks. And, that Israel has strong programs to combat cyberattacks.. Today, we’ll find that US universities are missing the boat- and our electric grid (power transmission in the US) is at tremendous risk, among other critical infrastructure components.
Continue reading There’s a gap, all right
No matter what Donald Trump says, sentient beings recognize the fact that Russia had a field day with the Democratic Party apparatus. (The Russians probably attacked the Republican Party, too- but they kept that data for their own internal use.) And, those same sentient beings also recognize that this was the primary Democratic party sites (and certainly John Podesta’s eMail)- they didn’t seem to hack Hilary Clinton’s private server.
Continue reading Woops, there goes another kilowatt dam…
I went to a computer meeting not too long ago. Where the attendees were some 250 computer specialists. And, I was amazed at what happened there.
Continue reading The Cost of Free…
I started complaining about this four years ago. And, since the last time I wrote about this was a year ago, it’s time to bring you up to speed. And, have you join me in asking our elected officials, WHAT IS GOING ON?
