Tag Archives: security

Japan, US to develop missile defense system to counter hypersonic weapons threat

Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weapons, which are possessed by China and Russia and being tested by North Korea. The project was initially agreed between Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President …

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Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

Pakistan’s military said it successfully test-fired Wednesday a short-range, indigenously developed rocket system meant to boost its ability to deter any offensive action from archenemy and neighbor India. According to a military statement, the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System has a range of 240 miles. It also has a state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory, and maneuverable features. PAKISTAN, US DISCUSS HOW …

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China's military monitors route taken by Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal

Chinese coast guard ships shadowed a group of Filipino activists and fishermen sailing on wooden boats toward a disputed shoal in the South China Sea which Beijing has fiercely guarded from what it regards as intruders. The Philippine coast guard deployed three patrol ships and a light plane to keep watch from a distance on the group of about 100 …

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True or false: If you get a pop-up message, you should pull the plug on your computer immediately

In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of some unsolicited and potentially malicious online advice. Take, for instance, the concern raised by “Barbara,” who reached out with a question that might have crossed many minds: “Hi, Kurt. I can’t remember if I read this online or someone told me about it, but when you …

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How to safeguard your older PC

Whether you have an older PC lying around your home or you’re considering buying a used/refurbished PC to save money, there’s nothing wrong with doing this. However, there is one problem you should know about: older computers can be more vulnerable to security threats because they haven’t been given updates in a long time. This not only puts you at …

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Hong Kong calls for respect of trade offices after UK staffer charged with espionage

Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday urged foreign governments to respect its overseas-based trade offices after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain for allegedly working for the Chinese city’s intelligence service. Chief Executive John Lee said his administration had demanded the British government provide an explanation about the prosecution of Bill Yuen, the office manager of …

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What massive health care cyberattack at Ascension means for your privacy, security

Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the United States with 140 hospitals, faced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations. It was reported that the attack caused patient record systems to go offline, forcing medical staff to resort to paper records. This event is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of America’s health care system to cyberthreats. CLICK …

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3 men charged in UK for allegedly collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service

British police have charged three men with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service amid growing concern that hostile states are trying to interfere with democracy and economic activity in the U.K. The three men were among 11 people arrested earlier this month in Yorkshire and London by counterterrorism police using provisions of a new law that allows suspects in national …

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US military forces to establish 9 sites on Philippine bases to counter China threats

The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches, waterfalls, fireflies and a few casinos. But that’s changing after the laid-back town of about 35,000 people, which still has no traffic light, became strategically important to America. The United States and the Philippines, which …

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One day you'll leave this earth, but your data will live on in a messy future

So much of how we live and interact with the world happens online. From engaging with people professionally and personally, to posting photos, storing files and accessing our bank account information, this all represents what’s known as our “digital legacy.” What happens to all of this after we pass away? Unlike physical items that we may pass on after we …

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