Cuba approves unprecedented free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse

Cuba approves unprecedented free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse

Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the Communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy and attracting investment in everything…

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India seeks unprecedented access to smartphone software

India seeks unprecedented access to smartphone software

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has proposed requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition from giants like Apple and Samsung. The tech companies have countered that the package of 83 security standards, which would also…

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Africa: Countries Making Unprecedented Efforts, but Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Care Facilities – WHO/Unicef New Report Warns

Africa: Countries Making Unprecedented Efforts, but Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Care Facilities – WHO/Unicef New Report Warns

Over 100 countries have made unprecedented efforts to improve basic services in health care facilities according to the latest joint WHO/UNICEF global progress report, Essential Services for Quality Care: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health Care Waste and Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities. While there is progress in establishing standards, conducting baseline assessments, and developing national…

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KnowBe4 Report Reveals Global Financial Sector Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat Surge

KnowBe4 Report Reveals Global Financial Sector Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat Surge

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has released its latest research paper “Financial Sector Threats Report,” uncovering critical insights into the escalating cybersecurity crisis facing the global financial sector. The report shows that financial institutions face a perfect storm of AI-enhanced attacks, credential theft and supply chain vulnerabilities that pose…

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