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USSR's Old Domain Name Attracts Cybercriminals
June 3, 2013 9:14 am | by RAPHAEL SATTER,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Soviet Union disappeared from the map more than two decades ago. But online an 'e-vil empire' is thriving. Security experts say the .su Internet suffix assigned to the USSR in 1990 has turned into a haven for hackers who've flocked to the defunct superpower's domain space to send spam and steal money.
Evacuate:Sandy Survivors Speak Out
May 31, 2013 9:23 am | by FEMA | Videos | CommentsWhen Hurricane Sandy threatened the East Coast, disaster officials and first responders notified residents of mandatory evacuation orders. Survivors of the storm agree that common sense and good citizenship call for compliance in such circumstances.
Hurricane Season Facts & Advice From Agility Recovery
May 31, 2013 9:04 am | by Agility Recovery | News | CommentsJune 1 is the official start to the Northeast’s Hurricane Season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), predict a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms for 2013, of which 7 to 11 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 6 major hurricanes.
Outage Forces Refinery To Evacuate 1,000
May 30, 2013 4:33 pm | News | CommentsAuthorities say a Southern California oil refinery was evacuated after a poweroutage caused an automatic system reset that sent up a huge flare of smoke and flame from a burn-off pipe. Torrance fire Capt. Steve Deuel says the Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery momentarily lost power at around 9:20 a.m. Thursday.
FEMA & Partners Release 2013 National Preparedness Report
May 30, 2013 11:59 am | by FEMA | News | CommentsFEMA and its partners have released the 2013 National Preparedness Report (NPR). The NPR is an annual status report on the nation's progress toward reaching the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. The report also identified areas for national improvement in enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems and maturing the role of public private partnerships.
Saudi Arabia Reports Three More Deaths From New Virus
May 30, 2013 11:53 am | News | CommentsSaudi Arabia has reported that three more people have died from a new respiratory virus related to SARS, bringing the total number of deaths globally to 30. The Ministry of Health said Thursday the three deceased, ranging in age from 24 to 60, had chronic diseases, including kidney failure.
Southwest Community Recovery Conference To Be Held In Scottsdale
May 30, 2013 11:32 am | News | CommentsThe Southwest Community Conference on Recovery will be held on September 19, 2013, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. The purpose of the conference is to provide participants with tools and information to improve organization and community recovery plans.
AER & HSB To Develop Tech Tool To Forecast Blackouts
May 29, 2013 11:19 am | News | CommentsAtmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) and The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) announced a strategic alliance that will provide a technology and services solution to comprehensively understand and assess blackout risk in the United States. The technology will be used by insurers and reinsurers, commercial and industrial firms, and other businesses.
Rentsys Recovery Services Reaches Milestone For Number Of Bank & Credit Union Branches Served
May 29, 2013 11:00 am | News | CommentsRentsys Recovery Services, a provider of comprehensive disaster recovery solutions for banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders and other organizations, announced it now provides more than 1,900 contracted locations with recovery services, with banking, financial and insurance providers making up the largest percentage.
Train Derailment Near Baltimore Damages Businesses, Closes Streets
May 29, 2013 9:47 am | by BEN NUCKOLS,Associated Press | News | CommentsA CSX freight train crashed into a trash truck, derailed and caught fire Tuesday in a Baltimore suburb, setting off an explosion that rattled homes at least a half-mile away and sent a plume of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
Hacking Overshadows Closer U.S.-China Military Ties
May 29, 2013 9:37 am | by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN,Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon has pushed for stronger military relations with China as part of preparations for a summit next month between President Barack Obama and China's Xi Jinping. However, difficulties establishing trust between the sides were underscored by new revelations that China used cyberattacks to access data from nearly 40 Pentagon weapons programs and almost 30 other defense technologies.
Tweet Warned Officials Before Deadly Mudslide
May 29, 2013 9:32 am | by MARK STEVENSON,Associated Press | News | CommentsMexican authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a motorist tweeted them a warning about an impending mudslide on one of the nation's busiest highways hours before a huge slide swallowed two cars, killed seven people and blocked the roadway.
Can Tornado Alley Become Safer? Yes, Within Limits
May 28, 2013 9:17 am | by SHARON COHEN,AP National Writer | News | CommentsIn the wind-swept prairie called Tornado Alley, the scene is eerily familiar: Homes smashed to splinters. Trees and telephone poles snapped like twigs. Piles of bricks, overturned cars and dazed survivors sifting through rubble in search of a precious photo or heirloom. A town in ruins.
BAE Systems Detica Named Category Leader In Enterprise Fraud Management Solutions For Financial Services
May 28, 2013 8:10 am | News | CommentsBAE Systems' Detica NetReveal® solution has been positioned a Category Leader in the Enterprise Fraud Management Solutions 2013 RiskTech Quadrant(1) from Chartis. Financial crime is a growing area of concern for financial institutions with new threats continuously emerging. The rise of mobile and internet channels coupled with the harsh economic climate means that fraud is on the increase.
Sprint Deal Could Open Up U.S. Networks To Hacking
May 28, 2013 8:00 am | by PETER SVENSSON,AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking.
