Technology

Catch Of The Week: SeaTac Hit By Possible Cyber Attack

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Traveling to SeaTac airport in Seattle, Wash., soon? Be aware that systems are impacted by what is thought to be a cyber attack.

According to reports, the Port of Seattle has ‘experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack earlier this morning.’, impacting operations at SeaTac airport.

Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline carrier on flight times and possible impacts from the outages. 

The outage was first reported around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, with indications it could be a cyber attack Read More

County Launches eComment Tool For Council Meetings

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a new eComment tool designed to enhance public engagement for County Council meetings. The eComment function allows individuals to submit online public comments for upcoming Council meetings once the agenda is published, typically the Friday before the meeting.

Online comments may be submitted until noon on the day of the Council meeting, and copies will be provided to each councilor before the start of the meeting. This tool enables residents to participate from anywhere.

The tool is available today with the agenda for the Council’s Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Teams With Georgia Institute Of Technology For AI Energy-Grid Research

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Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Agreement with AI4OPT will drive research and training on AI problem-solving

A new agreement between Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National Science Foundation’s  Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization, or AI4OPT, at Georgia Institute of Technology will drive research in applied artificial intelligence and engage students and other professionals in the future of the burgeoning field.

“This collaboration will help develop new artificial intelligence technologies for the next generation of scientific discovery and the Read More

ENMU Announces Region First Ever Drone Show As Part Of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

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ENMU wiil host a drone show as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration. Courtesy/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) announced today the first-ever drone show in this region of the state as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration happening Sept. 30 through  Oct. 6.

ENMU has partnered with Open Sky Drone Light Shows out of Salt Lake City, Utah, to provide a first-of-its-kind drone show to Eastern New Mexico.

Open Sky Drone Light Shows will provide a sound and lights show with a music soundtrack and custom animations. The drones will launch Read More

Los Alamos Projects Win Eight 2024 R&D 100 Awards … The ‘Oscars Of Innovation’

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Space plasma physicist Anthony Rogers connects a testing frame on a prototype compact space plasma analyzer in the Low Earth Orbit test chamber. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • From clean energy technology to monitoring space weather, the Lab’s winning innovations exemplify the Lab’s cutting-edge science and technology

LANL News:

Eight Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) led technologies won R&D 100 Awards, including three special recognition awards for corporate social responsibility, market disruptor and green technology. Often called the “Oscars of Innovation” – these awards Read More

FCC Approves $500,000 For Statewide Education Network

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CNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced Wednesday that the Federal Communications Commission has green-lighted more than $500,000 to go toward operations of the Statewide Education Network (SEN).

The federal funding comes from the FCC’s Schools & Libraries USF Program, known as the E-rate program, which helps schools obtain internet service.

SEN has begun connecting public schools in what will become a statewide broadband network, enabling students to share classes, resources and information and to access educational websites. About Read More

UNM-LA Offers New Mexico’s First Broadband-5G Certificate

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UNM-Los Alamos at 1000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), in partnership with the Wireless Infrastructure Association, is excited to announce an innovative Broadband-5G Certificate program, New Mexico’s first comprehensive workforce training program in broadband and 5G.

This three-semester program not only equips students with essential skills but also offers unique opportunities for hands-on training, paid internships and national apprenticeships for wireless and fiber optic careers. 

The certificate provides guided pathways in preparation Read More

Catch Of The Week: Huge Breach Of American Data

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Hitting the news this week … cyber criminals leaked 2.7 billion records of personal information for US, UK and Canadian citizens on a dark web forum. Information included names, social security numbers, all known physical addresses, and possible aliases. Yikes.

Information appears to have been stolen from a company called National Public Data, a company that collects and sells this data for use in background checks, to obtain criminal records, and for private investigators. The company is believed to scrape this data from public Read More

TechSource, Inc. Of Los Alamos Recognized As One Of Fastest-Growing Companies In U.S.

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TechSource, Inc., headquartered in Los Alamos has been named on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. for the 10th time. Courtesy image

From TechSource, Inc.:

TechSource, Inc. is proud to be named on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. for the 10th time. TechSource ranked #3868 on the overall list, #39 in Engineering, and #4 in New Mexico. Compiled by Inc. Magazine, the Inc. 5000 list highlights top-tier, privately owned companies based on their percentage growth over a three-year period.

“Being recognized for this 10th Inc. 5000 award speaks Read More

Service Interruption Affects Los Alamos County And REDINet Customers

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County reports a fiber break has occurred along Canyon Road, just east of Los Alamos High School. A 144-strand cable was cut at this location, causing a potential service interruption for Los Alamos County and REDINet customers west of the location.

County facilities impacted include:

  • Los Alamos Ice Rink
  • Health Commons (Public Health Office)
  • Los Alamos Golf Course
  • Los Alamos Golf Course Maintenance building
  • Fire Station 4

The issue is being address, but will likely take some time to repair. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Read More