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OneBlood’s virtual machines encrypted in ransomware attack
OneBlood, a large not-for-profit blood center that serves hospitals and patients in the United States, is dealing with an IT systems outage caused by a ransomware attack. The organization plays a critical role in ensuring a stable blood supply to the Southeastern part of the country, collecting, testing, and distributing a large volume of blood
Try IEEE’s New Virtual Testbed for 5G and 6G Tech
Telecom engineers and researchers face several challenges when it comes to testing their 5G and 6G prototypes. One is finding a testbed where they can run experiments with their new hardware and software.The experimentation platforms, which resemble real-world conditions, can be pricey. Some have a time limit. Others may be used only by specific companies
Benefits of virtual rehab for stroke recovery
University of British Columbia Okanagan researchers are investigating new ways to help stroke survivors recover movement in their lower body, from hips to feet. Stroke often affects this area, leading to a lower quality of life, mental health issues, and an increased risk of falls. Master’s candidate Sarah Park of UBC Okanagan’s Centre for Chronic
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real.FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages Pink-haired Aitana Lopez is followed by more than 200,000 people on social media. She posts selfies from concerts and her bedroom, while tagging brands such as hair care line Olaplex and lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret. Brands have paid
ASA to Host New IVS Compliance Virtual Course for Machinery & Technical Specialties Appraisers
HERNDON, Va. - Sept. 25, 2023 - PRLog -- ASA announces the hosting of a new upcoming virtual course designed to prepare machinery & technical specialties appraisers to meet International Valuation Standards (IVS) compliance.Entitled ME218 – MTS International Valuation Course, the virtual offering will be held December 12-14, 2023 with class times geared towards international
India virtual currency industry calls for tax relief ahead of 2023 Union Budget
Home » Business » India virtual currency industry calls for tax relief ahead of 2023 Union Budget Key stakeholders in India’s digital currency industry are seeking a reduction of the draconian regulatory policies against the sector. The interested parties hope the changes will be introduced during the presentation of the Union Budget for 2023 on February 1. In last
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists based in Germany have examined a 17th-century child mummy, using cutting-edge science alongside historical records to shed new light on Renaissance childhood. The child was found in an aristocratic Austrian family crypt, where the conditions allowed for natural mummification, preserving soft tissue that contained critical information about his life and
Hong Kong virtual reality chamber puts government trainees through their paces at city’s technology expo
Published: 7:49pm, 13 Oct, 2022 Updated: 8:42pm, 13 Oct, 2022
How virtual reality can help address the mental health professional shortage
More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren't enough therapists to meet the growing demand. In 2020, it was estimated that around 41.4 million adults in the U.S. received mental health treatment or counseling. Only an estimated 106,500 psychologists possess current licenses in the United States.
What you need to know about standing up a virtual nursing unit
The U.S. nursing shortage has reached critical levels during the pandemic battle, paired with an aging population. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for 1.1 million new RNs for expansion and replacement of retirees. To serve its inpatient population and overcome the nursing shortage, St. Luke's Health System of Kansas City has…