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A court in Texas has authorized the FBI to fix malware in hundreds of hacked servers in the U.S. running certain versions of Microsoft Exchange Server software. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the operation Tuesday, saying the FBI would "copy and remove" so-called web shells, or “pieces of code or scripts that enable remote administration,” as part of the effort. The DOJ’s move came after it was revealed in March that a hacking group supported by the Chinese government had exploited security flaws in the Microsoft email application. Other hacking groups sought to infiltrate the program after the vulnerability and fix were made public. ADVERTISEMENT U.S Magistrate Judge Peter Bray, a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas, authorized a warrant for the FBI to target the web shells, according to court documents dated April 9 and released by the Justice Department on Tuesday. The DOJ said the FBI was stepping in after some — but not all — infected … [Read more...] about FBI launches operation to remove malware from computers in US

(CNN) China approved its first homegrown coronavirus vaccine for general public use on Thursday, with officials promising to provide the general public with free inoculations. The approval comes a day after its manufacturer, state-owned pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, said the vaccine is 79.34% effective, citing interim analysis of Phase 3 clinical trials. Though no detailed efficacy data for the vaccine has been released, the decision to grant approval underscores claims made by Chinese officials in recent weeks over the safety and effectiveness of the country's domestically produced vaccine candidates. China is aiming to inoculate 50 million people with domestic Covid-19 vaccines ahead of February's Lunar New Year celebrations. It has also drastically scaled up its vaccine emergency use program in recent weeks. Zeng Yixin, vice-minister of China's National Health Commission, said at a news conference Thursday that the Sinopharm vaccine will be … [Read more...] about China approves Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, promises free shots for all citizens

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 17 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. After a year mostly spent at home channeling Marie Kondo, I bet you're like me, and every drawer, closet, and room is organized. Now, let’s tackle your digital life. Start with Google search results. Look yourself up, and I bet you will find a lot of results you want to remove. Tap or click for insider tricks to make embarrassing, outdated, or personal info (including the Google Street View of your home) vanish from the internet. While you’re cleaning things up, tell your digital assistants — looking at you, Siri and Alexa — to butt out. Tap or click to stop smart speakers, social media sites and even your computer from listening to your every word . Here are seven more ways to get your digital life in ship shape. 1. Clean up your browser Your browser doesn’t just store your passwords and favorite … [Read more...] about 7 useful tools for a quick and easy digital spring cleaning

Yelp on Tuesday unveiled a new tool to help customers identify and support Asian-owned businesses in the wake of increased violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic. Miriam Warren, chief diversity officer for the business review website, wrote in a blog post that the new feature will allow businesses the option to identify themselves as “Asian-owned” under the “amenities” section of a business’s web page. Yelp has previously released options for businesses to identify as Black, Latinx or women-owned. ADVERTISEMENT The tool, developed in partnership with nonprofit Gold House, which promotes unity and representation for Asians and Pacific Islanders, comes in coordination with the release of Yelp’s latest Economic Impact Report on diverse businesses . The report found that in February 2021, searches on Yelp for Asian-owned businesses in the U.S. increased by 130 percent compared to the same period last year. “With the escalation of anti-Asian … [Read more...] about Yelp creates tool to help support Asian-owned businesses

Float free. Photo: Uncredited/AP/Shutterstock The saga of the world’s most famous stuck ship , the Ever Given , is finally over. Ongoing attempts to dislodge the massive, Empire State Building–length container vessel — which blocked off the Suez Canal in Egypt when it ran aground diagonally last Tuesday — at last proved successful on Monday. Below, the latest updates on an overdue triumph. The Ever Given has reached Great Bitter Lake on the Suez Canal, where its hull will be inspected for damage — and where it can stay the hell out of the way so other shipping traffic can resume. The Suez Canal Authority has announced that navigation through the channel will start up again at 8 p.m. local time Monday. The position of the Ever Given as of 12:30 p.m. EST. Illustration: Screencap/VesselFinder By early Tuesday morning, the 113 ships stuck in the canal were expected to exit in both directions, according to Reuters . The Suez Canal Authority … [Read more...] about The Suez Canal Ship Is Finally Free: Updates