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Examples of sustainability: How new efforts are shaping the environmental future

IBM Big Data Hub

The United Nations’ Brundtland Commission once defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sweden, for example, aims to be fossil fuel-free by 2040, while in Denmark, over 40% of electricity is generated from wind turbines.

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Author Q&A: The ongoing role of fortified structures in military clashes — and cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

LW: You cite many examples of instant castle walls, if you will, getting erected in current-day war zones. Likewise, consider the challenge which Hamas’ underground fortification of Gaza presents to the Israel Defense Forces right now, despite its distinct material and tactical advantages.

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New Protections for Food Benefits Stolen by Skimmers

Krebs on Security

Department of Agriculture (USDA), which until late last year was barred from reimbursing states for stolen EBT funds. For example, some security experts have suggested that adding contactless capability to EBT cards could help participants avoid skimming devices altogether. 1, 2022). 23, at 1 p.m.).

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The Ukrainian Market – A Struggle To Survive

Info Source

Although typically known as the industrial base of the Soviet Union, agriculture is a large part of Ukraine’s economy. Ukraine is one of the world’s largest agricultural producers and exporters and is known as the breadbasket of Europe. Food and other agricultural products (worth $13 billion), metallurgy ($8.8

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The Internet of Things (IoT): Managing the Data Tsunami

Collibra

Yet along that path there will be numerous obstacles to overcome – chiefly related to data privacy and governance. The Internet-of-Things has the potential to transform a range of industries – from automotive and agriculture through to healthcare, home appliances and insurance services. Data governance holds the key.

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Watch out, ransomware attack risk increases on holidays and weekends, FBI and CISA

Security Affairs

The government agencies have observed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends, the choice of these period is motivated by the lower level of defense due to the reduced presence of the personnel. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays.

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US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “ Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected world.” For example, the price of sensors has significantly declined over the past decade. One sensor called an accelerometer cost an average of $2 in 2006.

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