CPS bought 170,000 laptops and iPads in the last year. Elated school staff wonder if the tech focus can be sustained. Reporter: Sarah Karp
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Ransomware groups are run like corporations. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered they have their own court system to file claims against each other when deals aren't met. This episode talks about that system and why it should scare you.
Source: https://threatpost.com/darkside-hackers-court-paying-affiliates/166393/
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The recent executive order that was discussed in Episode 979 creates a new Cybersecurity group modeled after the NTSB. This episode talks about how it's not fair to compare it to the current NTSB just yet.
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Doctor Scott Collis, an atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, explains how we know what’s ahead for the Earth’s climate and what role the Chicago area plays into those discoveries. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
Chicago’s Far South Side has a new community art gallery. The “Block House” Gallery held a grand opening in the historic Pullman neighborhood over the weekend. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Linda Lutton
The Chicago Tribune has a new owner. Tim Franklin of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism talks with WBEZ about the how the controversial sale will impact local journalism. Host: Melba Lara, Lisa Labuz; Producer: Cianna Greaves
This episode talks about another new open-source security toolset from Microsoft. Called SimuLand, this is a simulator for cyber attacks in lab environments.
SimuLand - https://github.com/Azure/SimuLand
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Community organizations became true partners with government and big hospitals to fight the pandemic. Now they’re hoping that approach could help solve the city’s long standing health inequities. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
Fifteen-year-old Stephon Watts was shot and killed by police during a house call gone horribly wrong in Chicago’s south suburbs. His sister Renee Watts questioned his mom, Danelene Dickens-Powell about his life. Producer: Bill Healy
This week's tools, tips, and tricks talks about Microsoft Safety Scanner. This easy-to-use, lightweight scanner will check your PC for viruses and malware.
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With the spike in anti-Asian hate over the past year, advocates hope education will help combat violence and misinformation. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
As the Illinois legislative session comes to a close, we take a look at where the fight over an elected school board for Chicago stands, and who’s on each side. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp
The White House issued a new executive order that focuses on improving the cybersecurity of the federal government. This episode talks about the order and a few of the big advances this order will create.
Executive Order - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/12/executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/
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Chicago’s Inspector General’s Office is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposal to create a database of complaints against Chicago police officers. Deputy Inspector General Deborah Witzburg pushed for the database to be created. Host: Mary Dixon; Repo...
A WBEZ analysis of COVID-19 vaccination data found that Chicago’s efforts to target neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic improved vaccination rates for Black and Latino residents. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Becky Vevea
WBEZ investigates how race plays a role in how home appraisals. Black neighborhoods are historically undervalued. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
As the United States comes out of the pandemic lock down and millions getting their vaccines we are getting into a legal gray area. Can businesses ask you for you vaccination status? This episode talks about HIPAA and who falls under the control of those laws.
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Patches and updates are released for a reason. Most are for bug fixes and performance improvements but they also contain security fixes. It's vital that you stay on top and current with your patching. This episode talks about a survey results to why this is the case.
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