STEM Guyana Team Ready to Participate in Inaugural Robotic Olympics in the USA
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 28, 2017). First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with the group of young Guyanese at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, who are currently fine-tuning their robotic project in preparation for the inaugural Robot Olympics in Washington DC, USA in July. Minister of Public Telecommunications, Ms.
Apple Ends Support for QuickTime for Windows; New Vulnerabilities Announced: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows with Apple QuickTime installed
Overview
According to Trend Micro, Apple will no longer be providing security updates for QuickTime for Windows, leaving this software vulnerable to exploitation. [1](link is external)
Thwarting Vandalism of GTT's Infrastructure
In a recently published Guyana Chronicle article titled “BILLIONS LOST –vandalism, illegal international bypass continue to bleed GTT“ by Ariana Gordon, the Guyana Telephone Telegraph Company (GTT) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Nedd said that “VANDALISM and illegal international bypass remain the two most critical issues affecting the Guyana Telephone Telegraph Company (GTT). The company spends more than USD $150,000 on materials and labor every year as a result of vandalism.”
Guyana explores green technology opportunities at Korea-Caribbean Forum
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 26, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman last week represented Guyana in a high level meeting in Seoul, Korea after an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, to participate in the Fifth Korea-Caribbean High-Level Forum.
The Aviation Culture War; Technology vs Humans
The recent air crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 where it is alleged that one of the crew members deliberately crashed the aircraft, brings to the forefront the debate about the direction of technology vs humans in the aviation industry.
The Birth of In-Flight Entertainment in Helicopters: A Comfort and Safety Enhancement
In a landmark development around June 1979, Ian Hall, then a "contractor" at Bristow Helicopters in Redhill, Surrey, UK, envisioned a groundbreaking solution to enhance communication and passenger experience in helicopters.
ExxonMobil Set to Begin Drilling Off Guyana
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - ExxonMobil will start exploration drilling at the large Stabroek Block off the coast of Guyana on Friday, the government said, in a move that could inflame a long-running territorial row with neighboring Venezuela.
Microsoft Windows Kerberos KDC Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - US-Cert Alert (TA14-323A)
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1
- Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2
Overview
A remote escalation of privilege vulnerability exists in implementations of Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) in Microsoft Windows which could allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system.
Net Neutrality: President Obama's Plan for a Free and Open Internet
This morning, President Obama asked the FCC to put in place strong rules to protect the Internet.
Every day, the Internet unlocks countless possibilities for creation and innovation. And one reason it's been so successful is a level playing field: Most service providers have traditionally treated all Internet traffic equally.
Microsoft Ending Support for Windows Server 2003 Operating System - US-CERT
US-CERT Alert (TA14-310A)
Systems Affected - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system
Overview
Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system on July 14, 2015.[1] After this date, this product will no longer receive: