A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a department or ministry, and other types of public body established by government.
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Google removes shady loan apps from its India Play Store — but the damage is done
After the loss of several lives and millions of rupees, Google India has finally removed hundreds of shady loan apps from ...
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Pardon the Intrusion #33: SolarWinds unleashes a cyber storm
Attackers turned out to SolarWinds to inject malicious code into its monitoring tool that was then pushed to nearly 18,000 ...
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Amsterdam and Helsinki become first cities to launch AI registers explaining how they use algorithms
The AI registers track how the municipalities use algorithms in their public services.
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Portland becomes first US city to ban companies from using facial recognition in public places
Portland is the first city in the US to bar both businesses and public agencies from using facial recognition. Will the rest ...
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Stanford uses AI scans of satellite images to track poverty levels over time
A new AI tool can track poverty levels in African villages over time by scanning satellite images for signs of economic ...
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Podcast: How France, the Netherlands, Latvia, and the EU are supporting startups in times of crisis
There is no country that hasn't been affected by the coronavirus. A major topic of concern that will affect not only individual ...
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Raising capital during a crisis? This podcast interviews VCs on how to get it done
The coronavirus pandemic will have long-lasting effects on the global economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported ...
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AI sent first coronavirus alert, but underestimated the danger
Research suggests that an AI system sent out the first global coronavirus alert but only humans recognized the scale of the ...
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CIA agents have been hacking China for 11 years, security firm claims
A leading Chinese security firm has accused the CIA of hacking local businesses and government agencies for the past 11 years. ...
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Puerto Rico's government fell victim to a $2.6M email phishing scam
The government of Puerto Rico has revealed it fell victim to an email phishing scam, with the attackers making off with more ...
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Half-a-million Teslas could be recalled after sudden acceleration complaints [Update]
Half a million Tesla vehicles could be recalled as part of an investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
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New Hampshire bill to allow taxes to be paid in Bitcoin falls short
No, New Hampshire residents won't be able to pay their taxes in Bitcoin or cryptocurrency after legislators veto a bill trying ...
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken sees 49% yearly increase in law enforcement information requests
It should come as no surprise that law enforcers are working to track down cryptocurrency criminals. Kraken says information ...
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Here’s how law enforcement catches cryptocurrency criminals
Here's a behind the scenes look at how law enforcement leverages technology to catch cryptocurrency criminals using the likes ...
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Bitcoin ransomware hacker must pay $356K or spend 2 more years in prison
A jailed hacker responsible for distributing highly effective Bitcoin-demanding ransomware campaigns has been ordered to ...
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Cryptocurrency is keeping FBI on its toes as director recognizes increasing threat
The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said cryptocurrencies are a "significant problem that will ...
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Australia wants to use facial recognition to verify people watching online porn
Australia's Department of Home Affairs proposed to start scanning porn viewers’ faces and match them up with government ...
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GitHub renews controversial $200,000 contract with ICE
In a leaked memo, GitHub has revealed it will renew a $200,000 contract with ICE, despite disagreements with Trump's administration. ...
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NASA to hire data scientist with blockchain and cryptocurrency skills
NASA is looking for a candidate with a wide range of skills, but notes that “experience with cryptocurrency and blockchain ...
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Ethereum 'ICO architect' arrested over alleged $12M cryptocurrency extortion
Two people, including a former advisor to Ethereum, have been arrested for their alleged role in a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency ...
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Texas says no to ransom demand as it recovers from a 'coordinated ransomware attack'
Texas officials have said that none of the municipalities impacted by the crippling ransomware attack last month have yielded ...
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23 state agencies across Texas succumb to a 'coordinated ransomware attack' (Updated)
Texas is fighting a coordinated ransomware attack that has impacted at least twenty local government entities across the ...
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Report: Telegram token sale could enable more cryptocurrency-funded terrorism
Telegram’s upcoming token launch has caused researchers to become increasingly concerned about its potential use in cryptocurrency-funded ...
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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Canada relaxes rules for cryptocurrency exchanges despite ongoing QuadrigaCX saga
Reassurance for Canadians: Cryptocurrency exchanges across the nation will now only have to report transfers of more than ...
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Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of cryptocurrency. ...
