Author: George Rettas

March 27, 2019

An Optimist’s View of the 4 Challenges to Quantum Computing

Intel’s 17-qubit superconducting test chip for quantum computing  has already been superseded by a 49-qubit device.

The technical challenges are very difficult, but the promise is too great to quit so early in the quantum computing marathon, writes Intel’s Jim Clarke

https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/an-optimists-view-of-the-4-challenges-to-quantum-computing

March 27, 2019

FEMA Data Breach Exposes Private Data of Nearly 3 Million Individuals

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A data breach has occurred within the offices of FEMA, resulting in the private data of over 2 million disaster victims being shared with a contractor. | Source: Shutterstock

https://www.ccn.com/fema-data-breach-exposes-private-data-of-nearly-3-million-individuals

March 20, 2019

The Cybersecurity 202: Hydro hack shows even low-level criminals can cause major disruptions

A digital attack that spread from the U.S. to Norway is a stark reminder that even simple digital attacks from low-level hackers can produce major disruptions to people’s daily lives and international commerce.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-cybersecurity-202/2019/03/20/the-cybersecurity-202-hydro-hack-shows-even-low-level-criminals-can-cause-major-disruptions/5c9193591b326b0f7f38f1f5/?utm_term=.5e648b5d202b

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