A man has been arrested in connection with a cyber attack that shut down wi-fi at a rail station, likened to the BBC drama Nightsleeper. Security experts warn of the dangers of using unsecured public networks, citing them as "easy pickings for hackers". Cybersecurity expert Adrianus Warmenhoven advises heightened vigilance when using these services, which can be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Experts recommend avoiding sensitive accounts on public wi-fi, such as online banking or shopping websites requiring personal information.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14558319/Man-charged-Network-Rail-cyber-attack-railway-station-terror-messages.htmlManufacturers worldwide view strengthening cybersecurity as the top investment to improve productivity, with 63.5% of surveyed decision-makers citing it as a priority, up from 21.9% in 2024. The recent CrowdStrike update highlighted security vulnerabilities, contributing to this shift. German Greenfield facilities have achieved Modern Factory Maturity at 84%, while Malaysian Brownfield facilities lag behind at 31%. Cloud solutions are increasingly adopted, with 79% citing benefits such as decision-making and supply chain coordination. Generative AI is seen as a potential optimizer for production lines by 66% of respondents, and Private 5G is being implemented by 44%.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/63-5-of-manufacturers-surveyed-rank-strengthening-cybersecurity-posture-as-the-most-important-investment--up-41-percentage-points-from-2024--302416433.htmlThe company is backing its conviction in Bitcoin through a platform designed to invest in its growth, leveraging high-powered computers to solve complex mathematical problems and receive a reward in Bitcoin. This process is crucial for processing transactions and updating the blockchain, with new blocks added every ten minutes.
https://bitcoinist.com/american-bitcoin-emerges-as-trump-family/Fans of Studio Ghibli and its co-founder Hayao Miyazaki have expressed concerns about the ethics of using AI to create art, citing a lack of respect for the decades-long efforts of the studio's artists. They argue that OpenAI's introduction of AI-generated art has disregarded the hard work of artists who spent months or years creating detailed artwork for Studio Ghibli films and shorts.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/598011-ghibli-art-why-viral-ai-trend-is-creating-buzz-on-internetJapan's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has established a new section dedicated to combating lone offender terrorism, following recent high-profile attacks such as the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 and a bomb attack on then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in 2023. The new section will focus on information gathering, countermeasures, and investigations, analyzing data from suspicious persons and purchases to detect potential threats early. It will also enhance the MPD's online vigilance by conducting cyber patrols to monitor social media for suspicious posts.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/01/japan/crime-legal/lone-offender-police-section/Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has claimed that millions of non-citizens have received social security numbers from the federal government. A chart displayed by Musk during an address in Wisconsin shows over 2 million non-citizens had received social security numbers in fiscal year 2024, which Musk described as "mind-blowing".
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/musk-claims-millions-of-noncitizens-received-social-security-numbers-mind-blowing#Elon Musk has reinstated Marko Elez, a former White House tech aide who resigned amid scandal, allowing him to regain access to sensitive federal government databases. Elez, a 25-year-old software engineer, had previously worked at X, SpaceX, and Starlink before being forced out in February due to resurfaced social media posts that expressed racist views and advocated for hate towards Indians.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14557035/Musk-DOGE-staffer-Marko-Elez-racist-posts.htmlMoody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi warns that intensifying trade war and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) are contributing to increased odds of recession, now at 40% due to rising tariffs, low consumer confidence, and persistent high inflation.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/wall-street-doubles-risk-of-recession-ahead-of-trump-reciprocal-tariffs-13876267.htmlElon Musk's influence on politics will be put to the test as Wisconsin's contentious state-supreme-court election approaches, with Musk reportedly paying for political influence through his company Neuralink.
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