“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” President Joe Biden offered the…
Meet the cyber mercenaries – and the activists trying to stop them
Activists have accused governments of misusing hacking tools to surveil journalists and campaigners
Secretive businessmen have established a thriving global market for hacking tools
It s a shadowy $12bn (£8.8bn) industry, which Microsoft President Brad Smith warned last month is booming - and poses a grave threat to both governments and business.
Perhaps understandably, it’s not easy getting cyber mercenaries to talk. These secretive businessmen have established a thriving global market for hacking tools sold to governments and businesses, giving them the ability to spy on criminals, but also journalists and activists.
Courtesy Providence SW Washington
Originally published on January 18, 2021 4:29 pm
The state of Washington, hamstrung as many states have been by a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, will deploy the National Guard, set up mass vaccination sites and create a new public-private partnership to lead a renewed effort to get the vaccine into the arms of people.
The move comes as the state prepares to immediately advance to the next phase of people eligible for a vaccination beyond health care workers, first responders and those living and working in nursing homes.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the new Washington State Vaccine Command and Coordination Center at a news conference on Monday afternoon. The private partners include Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco and Kaiser Permanente.
Washington starts COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1B with lower age threshold and adds more mass vaccine sites
People age 65 and older are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1B. Previously it was people over 70. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 10:48 PM PST January 18, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced changes Monday to COVID-19 vaccine administration, a new statewide public-private partnership for vaccine distribution, and an expansion of the state s Phase 1B vaccination criteria.
The governor announced that effective immediately, the state is moving to Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan.
He changed who qualifies for vaccines under the first tier of Phase 1B to include people 65 and older, previously it was people over 70. This tier will also include people over 50 years old who live in multigenerational households.