China launches military drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s U.S. trip

China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “serious warning” to separatist forces in an angry but widely expected response to Vice President William Lai’s visit to the United States, drawing condemnation from Taipei. Lai, the front-runner to become Taiwan’s president in elections in January, returned from the United States on Friday. He… Continue reading China launches military drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s U.S. trip

As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response

For an economy heavily dependent on tourism, Maui has come to rely on platforms like Airbnb to generate revenue. But as the island looks to recover from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, the booking site has fallen short in consistent communication, guests and hosts say, potentially costing both those groups thousands of dollars… Continue reading As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response

NCSC expands Cyber Incident Response service more widely

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced an expansion to its Cyber Incident Response (CIR) scheme, introducing a second tier of service providers that will supposedly help more organisations provide incident response service to more victim organisations. The well-established scheme is designed to help organisations experiencing a cyber attack quickly and easily… Continue reading NCSC expands Cyber Incident Response service more widely

Ted Cruz Torn Apart Over Response To Trump Indictment

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reacted with predictable outrage over Donald Trump’s indictment in Georgia, leaving his critics rolling their eyes. “I’m pissed,” Cruz told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday night, shortly after a Fulton County grand jury handed the sealed indictment up to a judge. “If there are indictments tonight, it’ll be the fourth… Continue reading Ted Cruz Torn Apart Over Response To Trump Indictment

Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

HONOLULU — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the… Continue reading Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

Northern Irish police expose staff data in botched FoI response

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is today rushing to contain and explain a major data breach that saw a spreadsheet containing the surname, initial, rank, location and department of every serving officer and civilian staff member posted and shared online. The data breach was a botched response to a Freedom of Information… Continue reading Northern Irish police expose staff data in botched FoI response