# cyberattack (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cyberattack. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nova Scotia Power fears another cyberattack](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/nova-scotia-power-fears-another-cyberattack/) _2026-08-20 · Tim Bousquet · Halifax Examiner_ Imagine hiring a cybersecurity "expert" who prepares for an attack by asking ChatGPT what to do. The post Nova Scotia Power fears another cyberattack appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [The Nova Scotia Power cyberattack: A few fast facts nobody knew](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/economy/utilities/the-nova-scotia-power-cyberattack-a-few-fast-facts-nobody-knew/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Henderson · Halifax Examiner_ Expert ranked the cyberattack on Nova Scotia Power among the top 10-15% she has seen. The post The Nova Scotia Power cyberattack: A few fast facts nobody knew appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Accountability, transparency, leadership, and engagement: Halifax’s new fire chief speaks about her mandate](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/city-hall/accountability-transparency-leadership-and-engagement-halifaxs-new-fire-chief-speaks-about-her-mandate/) _2026-08-19 · Yvette d'Entremont · Halifax Examiner_ "Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services is known as a very progressive organization. It's operationally and tactically strong. But as in any organization, there's always more that you can do," Chief Deryn Rizzi said. The post Accountability, transparency, leadership, and engagement: Halifax’s new fire chief speaks about her mandate appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Like curating a playlist: a conversation with Atlantic International Film festival programming head Lisa Haller](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/like-curating-a-playlist-a-conversation-with-atlantic-international-film-festival-programming-head-lisa-haller/) _2026-08-19 · Philip Moscovitch · Halifax Examiner_ "I always recommend a short film program. I guarantee that there will be some that surprise you." The post Like curating a playlist: a conversation with Atlantic International Film festival programming head Lisa Haller appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-cant-be-treated-separately) _2026-08-19 · silicon · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Magnet Plus’s Patrick Masterson discusses why now is the time to engage in a combined network and security strategy to ensure business continuity and maintain customer trust. Read more: Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately ## [Human error a key factor in Nova Scotia Power cyberattack](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/economy/utilities/human-error-a-key-factor-in-nova-scotia-power-cyberattack/) _2026-08-19 · Jennifer Henderson · Halifax Examiner_ Public hearing to discuss impact of Nova Scotia Power cyberattack on consumers started Tuesday and continues today. The post Human error a key factor in Nova Scotia Power cyberattack appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/surging-unitree-stock-highlights-investor-appetite-for-physical-ai) _2026-08-19 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ China holds more than 97pc of the burgeoning humanoid robotics market despite lacking big budget VC attention. Read more: Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI ## [AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-chip-start-up-etched-raises-700m-at-21bn-valuation) _2026-08-19 · Colin Ryan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen and Chris Zhu, and emerged from stealth in June of this year. Read more: AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation ## [Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-lowers-app-stores-fees-in-eu-in-dma-compliance) _2026-08-19 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ These changes are part of Apple’s efforts to quash disagreements with the EU over its Digital Markets Act. Read more: Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance ## [Is the Houston government about to dismember huge swaths of our university system?](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/is-the-houston-government-about-to-dismember-huge-swaths-of-our-university-system/) _2026-08-18 · Tim Bousquet · Halifax Examiner_ We should very much want the people who populate the governments, institutions, and corporations that mostly run our world to be humane and empathetic. The post Is the Houston government about to dismember huge swaths of our university system? appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hbVbW9jAm6at) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/imr-irish-manufacturing-research-annual-report-2025-18m-economic-value) _2026-08-18 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ ‘The debate about whether AI and automation matter is over. Manufacturers can see the opportunity,' IMR's CEO said. Read more: IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses ## [US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-social-media-instagram-facebook-legal-children-us) _2026-08-18 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ 'We'll show a jury that Meta concealed what it knew about the harm its products cause young people because looking away was more profitable,’ Kentucky AG Russell Coleman said. Read more: US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media ## [Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-change-rules-governing-app-tracking-transparency-framework) _2026-08-18 · Laura Varley · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Germany's FCO concluded that Apple is potentially in breach of rules governing competitiveness. Read more: Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency ## [Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/gravis-robotics-becomes-unicorn-after-200m-raise-ai-automation) _2026-08-18 · Tim Barnwell · Technology – Silicon Republic_ EU-Startups reported that a $1bn post-money valuation is the end result of the funding round, in which Japan’s SoftBank was the sole investor. Read more: Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise ## [Nova Scotia Power defends actions ahead of Tuesday’s public hearing about cyberattack](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/economy/utilities/nova-scotia-power-defends-actions-ahead-of-tuesdays-public-hearing-about-cyberattack/) _2026-08-17 · Jennifer Henderson · Halifax Examiner_ Nova Scotia Energy Board and consumer advocate will cross-examine senior executives about customer privacy procedures, communication with customers following the theft of personal and banking information, and subsequent billing processes. The post Nova Scotia Power defends actions ahead of Tuesday’s public hearing about cyberattack appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/local-news/author-rachel-reid-donates-300000-to-annapolis-valley-regional-library/) _2026-08-17 · Yvette d'Entremont · Halifax Examiner_ "Reid’s gift complements, but does not replace, the critical need for an increase in the stable annual public funding and strong municipal and provincial partnerships needed to sustain library services over the long term," AVRL says. The post Author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [Kafkaesque: Brandon Klayme’s wrongful conviction](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/kafkaesque-brandon-klaymes-wrongful-conviction/) _2026-08-17 · Philip Moscovitch · Halifax Examiner_ There is so much more to this story than a double underscore. The post Kafkaesque: Brandon Klayme’s wrongful conviction appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [‘Factually innocent’](https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/investigation/factually-innocent/) _2026-08-17 · Tim Bousquet · Halifax Examiner_ Lack of evidence was actually proof of guilt. The post ‘Factually innocent’ appeared first on Halifax Examiner . ## [French authorities investigating hack of national tax department](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/french-authorities-investigating-hack-of-national-tax-authority) _2026-08-17 · Tim Barnwell · Technology – Silicon Republic_ The incident followed other recent cyberattacks involving French public institutions. Read more: French authorities investigating hack of national tax department ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aUL452ZJKTqR) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [French court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/french-court-blocks-bill-banning-social-media-under-15s-safety) _2026-08-17 · Laura Varley · Technology – Silicon Republic_ France’s president Emmanuel Macron has requested that his government and prime minister Sebastien Lecornu rework the draft legislation. Read more: French court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s