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2 days ago | 
success.com | Bianca Gonzalez
It can be challenging to spot text scams among the dozens of legitimate smartphone alerts you receive and respond to instantly for work, doctor appointments, mobile banking and more. That’s why, in 2024, Americans reported $470 million in losses to the FTC from smishing attacks (text-based phishing attacks). This was more than five times what victims reported losing in 2020. Since most victims don’t report fraud, the amount lost is likely significantly higher.
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3 weeks ago | 
prismreports.org | Bianca Gonzalez
A 22-day illegal correctional officers strike in New York state that affected more than 30 prisons officially ended on March 10, affecting limits on solitary confinement that went into effect in 2022. Correctional officers began striking on Feb. 17, calling on the state to address staffing shortages and to repeal or reform the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act. The act, which was signed into law by former Gov.
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1 month ago | 
truthdig.com | Bianca Gonzalez
Immigrant rights groups are raising alarm about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to formally allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to Rikers Island, more than a decade after ICE was prohibited from operating at the jail complex. Advocates say the move puts incarcerated immigrants at imminent risk of deportation. Adams announced on Feb.
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1 month ago | 
prismreports.org | Bianca Gonzalez
Immigrant rights groups are raising alarm about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to formally allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to Rikers Island, more than a decade after ICE was prohibited from operating at the jail complex. Advocates say the move puts incarcerated immigrants at imminent risk of deportation. Adams announced on Feb.
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2 months ago | 
prismreports.org | Bianca Gonzalez
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a $400 million investment into security cameras across all prisons in the 2026 budget following the killing of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in December. “We need to do more to make sure that every inch of a facility is covered in cameras,” she said in a recent interview. The investment includes $18.4 million to expand the state prison body camera program.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
infosecinstitute.com | Stephan Miller |Ellen Pincus |Drew Robb |Bianca Gonzalez
Cloud security
Have you ever wondered how your favorite streaming service delivers flawless content? Or how online collaboration tools keep your team connected across continents? These feats, which were impossible a couple of decades ago, are made possible through cloud computing. Cloud computing enables the on-demand delivery of IT resources, everything from storage and database to servers and software, over the internet. Cloud computing has become the backbone of innovation.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
infosecinstitute.com | Stephan Miller |Jeff Peters |Bianca Gonzalez
Hacking
The world of hacking has long been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Popular culture often portrays hackers as shadowy figures hiding behind a computer screen, wreaking havoc on computer systems for personal gain. But this depiction misses the mark on the nuances of what it can mean to be a hacker. Ethical hackers are the good guys who use their skills and curiosity to find and fix vulnerabilities before illegal hackers exploit them.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
community.solutions | Bianca Gonzalez
What do you think when you see someone living on the street? Some people see homelessness as a crime. Moki Macias sees someone who needs help. It can be difficult for community members to understand “just how vulnerable and how visible people are when they don’t have a house … Some of what people may be getting caught up in is directly related to the strategies that they are using to survive homelessness,” explained Macias. That’s why Atlanta, a Built for Zero community, is working differently.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
prismreports.org | Bianca Gonzalez
S. Walton was among the 23 million households receiving up to a $30 discount per month on broadband services through the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). She had just downsized her wifi and cable package due to rising prices. “When I found out about the program, I immediately signed up and was automatically accepted,” Walton said. Her granddaughter, who lives with her on the South Side of Chicago, used it for homework and social media.
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May 3, 2024 | 
biometricupdate.com | Bianca Gonzalez
Several MFA providers have announced new products and partnerships. Token is launching its next gen biometric Token Ring. Innovations Solutions Canada has awarded a contract to Cyphercor for MFA, while Hawcx is launching its passwordless authentication platform. Duo announced it now integrates with Entra ID external authentication methods.
