Cyberattack that crippled Nevada’s systems reveals vulnerability of smaller government agencies to hackers

[ad_1] Las Vegas — Nevada officials revealed Wednesday that personal information may have been compromised in what was described as a “sophisticated ransomware-based cybersecurity attack” that occurred Sunday in which hackers infiltrated government networkers and disrupted essential services statewide. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo had initially said Monday there were no signs personal data was stolen. However,…

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Why a HELOC makes sense for homeowners this September

[ad_1] A HELOC could be a cost-effective way for homeowners to borrow money this September. Getty Images/iStockphoto Borrowing home equity should always be done with care and precision. Failure to repay what’s been borrowed, after all, can easily result in the home in question being foreclosed on, leaving homeowners in a worse financial position than…

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FDA authorizes updated COVID vaccines with restrictions on who can get them

[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines, but limited their use for most age groups and rescinded the emergency use authorization that made shots available for healthy young children. Vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors, but only for younger adults and children with health conditions.  The decision…

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