University of Utah engineer received $2M grant to develop smarter tech to tackle power outages

A new research laboratory is being constructed in Utah. Funded by the U.S. Navy, it will develop microgrid technologies that can help communities maintain or restore their supply of electricity after a natural disaster or a cyber attack takes out the main power grid, an article in News Wise states.

When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in September 2017, the island and the rest of the U.S. got a bitter taste of what happens when the power grid of a major metropolis goes down. As of April 2018, the territory is still plagued by power outages that stem in part from the months-long blackout caused by the hurricane.

Ecuador to Withdraw Asylum for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

After protecting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for almost six years, Ecuador is now planning to withdraw its political asylum, probably next week, and eject him from its London embassy—eventually would turn him over to the British authorities.

Lenín Moreno, the newly-elected President of Ecuador, has arrived in London this Friday to give a speech at Global Disability Summit on 24 July 2018.

However, media reports suggest the actual purpose of the President's visit is to finalize a deal with UK government to withdraw its asylum protection of Assange.

Hacker Sold Stolen U.S. Military Drone Documents On Dark Web For Just $200

You never know what you will find on the hidden Internet 'Dark Web.'

Just about an hour ago we reported about someone selling remote access linked to security systems at a major International airport for $10.

It has been reported that a hacker was found selling sensitive US Air Force documents on the dark web for between $150 and $200.

To Hackers, We’re Bambi in the Woods

If you’re worried about terrorism, here’s a bigger threat to lose sleep over: an all-out cyberattack.

Suddenly, the electricity goes out at the office. Cellphone networks and the internet have also gone black, along with subways and trains.

The roads are jammed because traffic lights aren’t working. Credit cards are now just worthless bits of plastic, and A.T.M.s are nothing but hunks of metal. Gas stations can’t pump gas.

Banks have lost records of depositors’ accounts. Dam floodgates mysteriously open. Water and sewage treatment plants stop working.

The IoT's Perplexing Security Problems

Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things will total nearly US$773 billion this year, IDC has predicted.

The IoT will sustain a compound annual growth rate of 14.4 percent, and spending will hit $1.1 trillion by 2021, according to the firm's forecast late last year.

Consumer IoT spending will total $62 billion this year, making it the fourth largest industry segment, after manufacturing, transportation and utilities. The leading consumer use cases will be related to the smart home, including home automation, security and smart appliances, IDC said.