Backup administrators under fire as ransomware threats evolve
Data backup administrators often find themselves stuck in the crosshairs of cybercriminals looking to turn a profit off ransomware attacks.
Day: November 3, 2023
12 V Battery Problem Forces Toyota To Recall 1.8 Million SUVs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: There’s plenty of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about electric cars and the potential risk of battery fires, but the regular old 12 V battery is responsible for Toyota issuing a recall for more than…
Northwest tribes build momentum in large gathering for dam removal, salmon restoration
Tribal nations are convening at Tulalip for a two-day summit, their fifth annual gathering in a growing movement for salmon and orca recovery.
What to watch when Seahawks face Ravens in Week 9, plus Bob Condotta’s prediction
What to watch for when the Seahawks face the Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore, plus Bob Condotta’s prediction.
Rant and Rave: Reader thanks volunteers
RAVE to the crew of workers in orange vests doing cleanup and maintenance of the hillside along the Burke-Gilman Trail, midway between Gas Works Park and the University Bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 17. There were about eight, half or more appeared to be wel…
Passion for Costco stands the test of shaky economy. Will it last?
Costco has a basic formula — open new stores at a consistent but conservative pace, sign up new members and keep them loyal by offering value items and services.
New unsealed documents in FTC’s antitrust Amazon suit reveal details
Amazon has the “dirty job” of monitoring and penalizing sellers, but “we need to do it,” one exec said in newly unsealed portions of the FTC’s antitrust suit.
Huskies know they’ll have to slow down Heisman winner Caleb Williams to beat USC
The No. 5 Huskies know they have a tall task on their hands Saturday against No. 24 USC and reigning Heisman winner Caleb Williams, but they know what they have to do.
Deputies’ gunfire ‘legally justified’ during fatal Ballard eviction, prosecutor says
A violent encounter erupted in March during an eviction in Ballard. A Snohomish County prosecutor says deputies were legally justified when they returned gunfire.
Lagging ballot returns forecast low turnout in Nov. 7 general election
Countywide leadership, Seattle City Council members and ballot initiatives will be decided next week, likely by less than half of registered voters.