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Restrictions on handling energy, transportation and banking have been lifted as Brussels seeks to promote democracy.The European Union has lifted select sanctions on Syria as part of an effort to support democratic development during the country’s political transition. The block announced Monday it suspended oil, gas and electricity restrictions along with sanctions on the transportation sector, including aviation. However, he warned that the decision could be reversed if Syrian de facto leadership does not implement the expected reforms. The EU has also restored its potential to fund and provide five banks with specific economic resources. Restrictions on exporting luxury goods…
Meta officially expanded Meta AI to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and opened up AI-enabled chatbots to millions of people. In October, Meta announced that it had launched Meta AI in six additional markets, including Brazil and the UK, while also making fun of plans to deploy phased additional markets around the world, including MENA. In the future, Meta AI will be available in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen. In Tandem, Meta is expanding its language support to include Arabic. Users can summon virtual assistants by tagging…
Apple has announced Monis, which doubled its US presence with a massive $500 billion investment plan, including expanding manufacturing, hiring 20,000 people and strengthening chip and server production. The company is spreading its national initiative, with major projects planned in multiple states. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation and are proud to build on years of US investment with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future.” “Advanced Manufacturing Fund From doubling the number of advanced technologies to Texas, we are excited to expand our support for American manufacturing. And we work with people and businesses in…
The US government is leaning hard towards high-tech companies to make more commitment to building businesses within the country, with big technology lined up. On Monday, Apple created its own plan in the area. It will spend $500 billion over the next four years in areas such as high-end manufacturing, engineering, and education covering technologies such as artificial intelligence and chipmaking. The large-scale project will include a new factory in Houston, Texas, to produce servers that support Apple Intelligence, an in-house AI initiative. Doubles the value of Apple’s US Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion. Michigan’s new academy is a…
Bright, a full-service global conference and event company, has achieved ISO 20121 certification for sustainable conferences and events. ISO 20121 is an international standard for sustainable event management that ensures that organizations minimize environmental, social and economic impacts while planning and delivering events. The brighter event manager is working to reduce the environmental impact of events while improving sustainability reports to support client goals. The entire event team completed “Sustainable Event Training” to enhance regulatory compliance and risk management. Staff, contractors and suppliers are currently updating roles and responsibilities that match the standards, and marketing materials feature green symbols and…
The Canadian Light Source is being used to help combat various real-world problems in a wide range of settings, from vaccine research to food production. Scientists from around the world are using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to solve some of the toughest challenges in health, agriculture, the environment, and advanced materials. The CLS is the only Canadian synchrotron and one of only a couple of dozen similar research facilities around the world. In simple terms, a synchrotron produces ultrabright light that enables researchers to study structural and chemical properties of materials at the…
Feb 24, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan Welcome to your weekly roundup of cyber news, where every headline gives you a peek into the world of online battles. This week, we look at a huge crypto theft, reveal some sneaky AI scam tricks, and discuss big changes in data protection. Let these stories spark your interest and help you understand the changing threats in our digital world. ⚡ Threat of the Week Lazarus Group Linked to Record-Setting $1.5 Billion Crypto Theft — The North Korean Lazarus Group has been linked to a “sophisticated” attack that led to the theft of over $1.5 billion…
Ransomware doesn’t hit everything at once. It slowly overflows the defense in stages. Like a water-enclosed ship, the attack begins quietly beneath the surface, with subtle warning signs that are easy to miss. By the time encryption begins, it’s too late to stop the flood. Each stage of a ransomware attack provides a small window to detect and stop threats before it’s too late. The problem is that most organizations are not monitoring early warning signs. It allows an attacker to quietly disable backups, escalate privileges, and avoid detection until encryption locks everything. By the time you see your ransomware…
February 24, 2025Ravi LakshmananCloud Security/Encryption Google Cloud Announces Quantum Safe Digital Signature for Software-Based Keys (Cloud KMS) as a way to prevent encryption systems against threats posed by quantum computers related to encryption I did. This feature, currently previewed, coexists with post-National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and its final version was officially made in August 2024. “Our Cloud KMS PQC Roadmap supports post-NIST encryption standards (FIPS 203, FIPS 204, FIPS 205, and future standards) in both software (cloud KMS) and hardware (cloud HSM). Included is “there is a lot of attention.” “This helps customers perform quantum-safe major imports…
Simone Accornero from Eusew Young Energy Ambassador discusses how companies are growing in Europe’s renewable energy procurement, but more clear EU regulations to ensure actual climate impacts is required. In 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by European companies and businesses increased by more than 52% to reach 20 GW. But Bjorn, A. et al. (2022) questioned the true emission reductions behind these numbers and sparked debate over the reliability of corporate environmental claims based on renewable energy procurement. Critics say that by allowing companies to provide certificates (e.g., guarantees of origin) it is possible to regenerate assets from…