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  • Public overwhelmed by hundreds of govt apps September 13, 2025 11:33 pm The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: Nearly 300 government apps are competing for Malaysians’ attention and experts warn that instead of convenience, the proliferation of platforms has led to duplication, confusion and distrust. Figures on the GAMMA.my portal show that 125 …
  • Dutch University Washing Machines Hacked, Disrupting Laundry for 1,200 Students September 13, 2025 11:19 pm WebProNews In a quiet corner of the Netherlands, more than 1,200 university students found themselves grappling with an unexpected crisis: their dormitory laundry facilities suddenly offline, leaving piles of dirty clothes in limbo. The culprit? A sophisticated hack …
  • Albania Appoints AI Bot Diella as Virtual Minister to Combat Corruption September 13, 2025 11:02 pm WebProNews In a groundbreaking move that blends cutting-edge technology with governance, Albania has appointed Diella, an artificial intelligence bot, as a virtual minister overseeing public procurement. Announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the start of his fourth …
  • PVARA launches first call for EoI September 13, 2025 10:52 pm Business Recorder ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited global cryptocurrency exchanges and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to participate in its digital economy, as the newly established Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) launched its first call for …
  • Uvalde CISD closes schools after ransomware attack on district systems September 13, 2025 10:28 pm KABB - Texas UVALDE, Texas - Uvalde CISD has shut down all campuses for four days after discovering a ransomware attack that disrupted key technology systems across the district. According to a post on the district's Facebook, officials say the cyberattack has …
  • Here’s how the St. Paul mayor’s proposed budget will impact city libraries September 13, 2025 10:09 pm Pioneer Press - Minnesota St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s no fun, no frills budget proposal calls for city department leaders to freeze most hiring and keep vacant positions unfilled. It’s a stiff request for the St. Paul Public Library system, which plans to cut four hours weekly …
  • All UCISD campuses closed this week after cyberattack September 13, 2025 9:49 pm Uvalde Leader News - Texas Uvalde’s school district is closing all campuses Sept. 15-18 after ransomware impacted access to WiFi, air conditioning, payroll services, security cameras and more. “We have reported this incident to the FBI, our district’s insurance cybersecurity team, …
  • Tech Startup: Fostering Innovation September 13, 2025 9:46 pm DevX   Unlock the secrets to fostering innovation in a tech startup with insights from top industry professionals. Discover how a Tech Lead advocates for creating an open communication culture, while the Head of Engineering emphasizes empowering the team to …
  • Global Universities Cut Ties with Israeli Academia Amid Gaza Conflict Concerns September 13, 2025 9:19 pm Alexa.ng In a growing wave of academic activism, universities and academic institutions worldwide are severing ties with their Israeli counterparts, citing allegations that Israel’s academic sector is complicit in what critics describe as a genocidal war against …
  • Uvalde CISD to close most of next week due to ransomware issue September 13, 2025 8:56 pm KSAT - Texas UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will close for most of next week after the district detected ransomware in its servers, according to district officials. The district will close from Sept. 15-18 and will exchange the …
  • Wall Street Volatility in September 2025: Dow Dips, Nasdaq Rises on AI Surge September 13, 2025 8:55 pm WebProNews As Wall Street navigates the choppy waters of September 2025, investors are grappling with a confluence of economic data and geopolitical tensions that have kept markets on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped modestly last week, closing with a 0 …
  • SPTel launches affordable AI security tool for SMEs September 13, 2025 8:40 pm GCN Innovative cybersecurity technology SPTel now introduces AI-Security, an artificial intelligence-based virtual solution uniquely aimed at assisting small and medium enterprises to detect and analyze cyber threats in a fast and cost-efficient manner. This …
  • CrowdStrike Acquires Onum for $290M to Boost AI Cybersecurity September 13, 2025 8:38 pm WebProNews In the rapidly evolving realm of cybersecurity, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. is making a bold move to redefine how artificial intelligence integrates with threat detection and response. The company’s recent acquisition of Onum, a startup specializing in data …
  • Hacker Exploits Claude AI to Automate Cyberattacks on 17 Companies September 13, 2025 8:38 pm WebProNews In a startling revelation that underscores the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence, a hacker has leveraged Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to orchestrate a sophisticated cybercrime operation targeting at least 17 companies. The incident, detailed in a …
  • NASA BIG MOVE: Bans Chinese nationals from all space…, as US-China Moon race intensifies September 13, 2025 8:34 pm India.com Home News NASA BIG MOVE: Bans Chinese nationals from all space…, as US-China Moon race intensifies US space agency NASA has officially banned Chinese employees from working on any of its space programs. The ban will continue for Chinese employees even if …

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