How to prevent Microsoft from allowing the government to access all your computer data
If you believe that your Windows computer is completely secure from surveillance, you might want to reconsider. Recent findings have indicated that Microsoft possesses the hard drive encryption keys, potentially sharing them with law enforcement entities like the FBI. Here’s an overview of the situation and some steps you can take to bolster your protection. […]
Did the removal of Obamacare subsidies impact enrollment? What the data reveals
Health Insurance Enrollment Declines Through ACA Marketplace Over a million individuals have opted out of health insurance available through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, as per newly released federal data. This decline follows the expiration of enhanced tax credits that had previously helped offset insurance costs, which ended on December 31st. The Congressional Budget Office […]
Data Center Needs Show What Could Weaken America’s Power Grid
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned on Thursday that electricity demand in the United States is outpacing supply, urging policymakers to prioritize reliability. Demand for energy is escalating swiftly, and it’s outstripping the projections set in their recent Long-Term Reliability Evaluation for 2025, which was released on the same day. NERC noted that […]
Under Armour looks into reports of a data breach impacting 72 million individuals
Under Armor, the sportswear and fitness brand, is currently looking into claims of a significant data breach after customer records appeared on a hacker forum. The company has been alerted as millions of individuals received notifications suggesting their personal information might have been compromised. They mention that an investigation is underway, but cybersecurity experts suggest […]
A data analysis revealed the most turbulent flight routes for 2025.
Not all flight paths are the same when it comes to turbulence, which can vary widely. A recent study from turbulence tracking company Turbli highlighted the flight routes most prone to turbulence both in the U.S. and globally, specifically for 2025. The analysis, which involved examining recorded flight trajectories and turbulence prediction, encompassed roughly 10,000 […]
iOS apps have concealed security issues that put user data at risk, study reveals
Apple has long promoted the App Store as a secure platform for downloading applications, highlighting its rigorous vetting process as a critical safeguard for iPhone users. However, recent findings have cast serious doubts on this reputation. A study revealed that thousands of Apple-approved iOS apps carry hidden security vulnerabilities that could put user data, cloud […]
Bitfarms intends to transform a former Bitcoin mining site near Moses Lake into an AI data center.
Moses Lake Server Farm to Transition to AI Data Center A large server farm near Moses Lake, previously used for Bitcoin mining, is set to be demolished and replaced with a high-performance computing and artificial intelligence data center, according to recent city planning documents from January 20. The City of Moses Lake has outlined a […]
Riot Platforms Redefines Bitcoin Mining Narrative with AMD AI Data Center Agreement
Riot Platforms (NasdaqCM:RIOT) has entered into a 10-year lease agreement with AMD for a data center aimed at high-performance computing and AI tasks. Additionally, the company has acquired 200 acres at its Rockdale site to facilitate a significant expansion of its data center operations. This indicates a shift in focus from solely Bitcoin mining to […]
Grubhub confirms data breach while facing extortion threats from hackers
Grubhub has recently acknowledged a data breach after an unauthorized attacker accessed parts of its internal systems. This revelation coincides with reports from BleepingComputer that the company is dealing with extortion threats regarding stolen data. In its statement, Grubhub mentioned that they quickly identified and halted the unauthorized activity. They noted, “We are aware that […]
New York and California will together lose 6 House seats following the 2030 census data review.
Blue State Blues Democratic bastions New York and California are set to lose six House seats combined after 2030, driven largely by the population surge in the Sunbelt, as per new census data analysis released on Tuesday. According to the Redistricting Network, New York is expected to shed two additional seats in the next ten […]