In the Arctic, which has been warming at more than twice the global rate in recent decades, the expanse of sea ice shrank to its lowest level recorded for any July since 1979. The data service said satellite images reveal ice-free conditions “almost everywhere” along the Siberian coastline – a shipping route that, until a few years ago, could be crossed only with an ice-breaking vessel.

Australia to spend US$1.2b on cyber security for private sector after rise in attacks

Aug 8, 2020

Cyber attacks on businesses and households are costing about A$29 billion $20.83 billion) or 1.5% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP), Morrison told reporters in Canberra.
Much of Australia’s cyber policy to date has focused on bolstering the defenses of government agencies after an attack on the parliament in 2019, but malicious cyber activity is increasing against small and medium businesses, universities and households,Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

Fauci warns COVID-19 vaccine may be only partially effective, public health measures still needed

Aug 8, 2020

“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said in a webinar hosted by Brown University. “But the chances of it being 98% effective is not great, which means you must never abandon the public health approach.”

UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during pandemic

Aug 8, 2020

We know that terrorists are exploiting the significant disruption and economic hardships caused by COVID-19 to spread fear, hate and division and radicalise and recruit new followers, the UN counterterrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov said.

The increase in internet usage and cybercrime during the pandemic further compounds the problem.

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