Microsoft is in critical condition after a viral attack compromised the software and cloud computing services used by more than 30 million people around the world, the company said.The cyberattack, dubbed the “sage”, struck Wednesday, forcing many organizations to switch to Azure, which provides software and services for Microsoft’s cloud-based business, data, and analytics platforms.The…
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Which cops use a cell phone? Police and their cell phone systems
Police officers have used a mobile phone for more than a decade, according to a new study.But what does that mean for officers?In 2015, police in New York City reported that they were using at least 25 smartphones to communicate.And in 2016, New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said that officers had used nearly 25,000…
How to create a computer-based AI system for law enforcement
A computer-driven system for the policing of the world’s biggest cities would be a major technological advance.Key points:The system could be a powerful deterrent against crime, and could be used for everything from tracking missing children to tracking drug-dealing gangsThe system would be used in real-time to identify threats and then act, as police officers…