Chris Clark

The Phish Scale: NIST-Developed Method Helps IT Staff See Why Users Click On Fraudulent Emails

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A still image from the National Institute of Standards and Technology video on the Phish Scale. Courtesy/NIST

NIST News:

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new method called the Phish Scale that could help organizations better train their employees to avoid a particularly dangerous form of cyber attack known as phishing.

By 2021, global cybercrime damages will cost $6 trillion annually, up from $3 trillion in 2015, according to estimates from the 2020 Official Annual Cybercrime Report by Cybersecurity Ventures. 

One of the more prevalent Read More

NMED: New High-Resolution Stream Dataset Improves Accuracy To Better Protect Hundreds Of Stream Miles

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These images illustrate example of improvements made in mapping New Mexico’s streams through the new, higher resolution dataset. Courtesy photo

These images illustrate example of improvements made in mapping New Mexico’s streams through the new, higher resolution dataset. Courtesy photo

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently made significant improvements to the accuracy of mapped streams, resulting in better representation – and better protection – of hundreds of additional miles of streams in New Mexico.

The higher-resolution Read More

New Mexico Governor Testifies Before Congress On Need For Federal Aid To States For COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at 10 a.m. MT/12 p.m. ET, today, Sept. 10, will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, appearing remotely to share her perspective as governor on the impact of COVID-19 on New Mexico’s budget and the critical need for additional federal aid to states for pandemic recovery.

The governor will testify alongside other governors and will deliver an opening statement before taking questions from committee members.

Information about how to watch the remote hearing can be found at this link and the Read More

SFCC English Department Presents Fall Workshop Series

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — The English Department at Santa Fe Community College presents a Fall Workshop Series Sept. 23 through Nov. 12 for writers, teachers, students and Santa Fe community members.

The series is a result of support provided by the Santa Fe Community College Foundation Professional Development Fund. Assistant Professor of English Kate McCahill and Adjunct Professor of English Austin Eichelberger were recipients of the funding and attended the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference in March.

The annual conference is the largest of its kind in the nation, Read More

Bipartisan, Bicameral Tribal Connect Act Introduced To Increase High-Speed Internet Access In Indian Country

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) have introduced the Tribal Connect Act.

This legislation is created to improve broadband connectivity in Indian Country.

The bicameral, bipartisan bill would increase access to the Federal Communications Commission’s schools and libraries universal service support program.

The $4 billion program, known as E-rate, provides discounts to assist public schools and libraries obtain high-speed Read More

LAHS Symphonic Strings Orchestra Receives All-State Honors

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Los Alamos High School Symphonic Strings Orchestra receives all-state honors. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School Symphonic Strings Orchestra has been recognized as the January 2021 All-State Honor Orchestras Ensemble by the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA).

Since the All-State performance will not be held in person, LAPS team members will collaborate to create a video of the students’ work, which will be showcased Jan. 7, 2021 virtually.

In order to win this prestigious honor, students submitted their MPA (Music Performance Assessment) recordings. MPA Read More

New Mexico Company Fiore Industries Wins Space Contract

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Fiore Industries CEO/Founder Bill Miera at Spaceport America during a Virgin Galactic event. Courtesy/Fiore Industries

FIORE INDUSTRIES News:

SANTA FE — A New Mexico company with operational ties to Spaceport America has been awarded a major contract at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Thursday.

Fiore Industries Inc. has secured the 10-year contract from JPL in Pasadena, CA. to provide campus-wide security and fire protection services. The newly awarded contract provides JPL with critical life safety support for all campus personnel Read More

New Mexico Firefighters Aid California Wildfire Efforts

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DHSEM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced Thursday that New Mexico firefighters, including from Los Alamos, are en route to California to help crews battle the recent surge in wildfires.

The New Mexico Task Force departed from Albuquerque Fire and Rescue’s (AFR) Training Academy Thursday morning with five engines and crews, consisting of 17 total firefighting personnel.

Five departments from Los Alamos County, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and the villages of Angel Fire and Corrales are sending resources as Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At County Golf Course

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On the job in Los Alamos is a crew from Landscapes Unlimited installing a new irrigation system Thursday near holes 16 to 18 at Los Alamos County Golf Course. ‘They far exceeded my expectations,’ County Project Manager Anthony Strain said. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Work underway Thursday in which a crew from Landscapes Unlimited is installing a new irrigation system at Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

LANL Computer Scientists Develop New Artificial Intelligence System To Foil Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining

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Artificial intelligence may be key to catching cryptocurrency miners in the act of stealing computing power to mine for Bitcoins and other block chain currencies. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory computer scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that may be able to identify malicious codes that hijack supercomputers to mine for cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Monero.

“Based on recent computer break-ins in Europe and elsewhere, this type of software watchdog will soon be crucial to prevent cryptocurrency miners from hacking into Read More