The number of ransomware infections has gone up sharply in the past few months, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.Kaspersky Labs reported on Tuesday that it had detected 7.7 million malicious cyber attacks in the first quarter of 2018, up from 5.9 million in the previous quarter.It added that the malware is…
On Monday, the US Federal Communications Commission voted to protect net neutrality.The decision came after a long-running debate over the subject, which has been debated in the US for more than a decade.Net neutrality has long been an issue in the United States.In December 2015, President Donald Trump tweeted that internet providers should be able…
As a senior communications major, you’ve probably been wondering when you can use these communicators.With the rise of social media, the answer is now.And if you’re not already, CSRTools is the best resource to get started. Read more
Science communication (SCI) is an important part of our science education and research processes, but it is often missing in our communication to the public.This article outlines the different communication styles and tools that are used in SCI, and how they can help communicate science in a more direct, direct, and effective way. Read more
Posted October 01, 2018 11:23:14With the Optus’ Opt-Out plan being rolled out to all Australians this month, there’s been a lot of interest in the Opt-In plan.Optus has announced a new service called Opt-out which will be rolled out on October 1st.The Opt-in plan will be the cheapest option and will include access to the…
A B.N. NDP government would try to keep the provincial price of natural gas from rising beyond its current $4.20-a-barrel price for the next three years, and make it easier for consumers to save and invest, Finance Minister Joe Ceci said Monday.He said the Liberals’ proposal to hike electricity rates by 5 per cent over…
The next time you’re in the middle of a conversation, try asking the person a question or two, rather than using the internet.That could help you keep a distance.If you can’t find someone in a crowd, ask to speak with a person who’s closer.This could also help you if you’re getting lost or getting frustrated.CSRTool…
For the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of being able to meet some of the patients who are suffering from a language barrier in Israel.As an Orthodox Jewish patient in Israel, I have the privilege to live and work in a country where there are many people who have the same challenges I…
AUSTRALIA’S health system is in crisis and people are facing bankruptcy in droves.A survey of more than 1,000 Australians has found that the number of people seeking help for mental health issues has doubled in just three years, with more than 2,000 people in that category facing bankruptcy over the past 12 months.In the past…
People in the U.S. have been grappling with the mental health crisis for decades.Since the 1980s, a wave of suicides has swept across the country, and researchers and advocates have been calling for a new way to tackle the issue.But as the country has grown wealthier, mental health has been more of a focus of…