Technology

Catch Of The Week: Remote Access Phishing Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

According to a joint advisory by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) cyber criminals are actively exploiting remote management software, like LogMeIn and AnyDesk, in phishing campaigns aimed to steal money from victims.

Phishing campaigns spoofing tech support or anti-virus renewals have been trending for months. The phishing emails claim to be an invoice from companies such as Geek Squad and Norton, usually noting that your credit card has been, or will be, charged for the subscription. Read More

Milestone Brings NTS-3 Vanguard Closer To 2023 Launch

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Arlen Biersgreen, program manager, Navigation Technology Satellite-3, or NTS-3, uses a 1:3 scale model to describe the spacecraft and details of the one-year experimental mission to AFRL, leadership and guests at the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate and Directed Energy Directorate 2022 Media Day, June 23, 2022, at KAFB. Courtesy/Andrea Rael, USAF

The Navigation Technology Satellite, or NTS-3, spacecraft is shown in an anechoic test chamber prior to electromagnetic interference or electromagnetic compatibility testing in Palm Bay, Fla. This experimental satellite is being designed, Read More

New Mexico Tech Highlights Research At Roundhouse

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Dr. Nelia Dunbar, state geologist and director of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, left, and Todd Leahy, deputy secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, right, pose with Dennis McQuillan of Santa Fe, Earth Science Achievement Award recipient. McQuillan received the award during a ceremony Jan. 23, 2023, at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMT

Students and staff from the Chemical Engineering Department staff a table at New Mexico Tech’s Day at the Legislature Jan. 23, 2023. From left, Samantha Lindholm, Read More

State Awards Science & Technology Startup Grants To 10 Innovative Businesses

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MNT Smart Solutions. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), through its Office of Science and Technology (OST), has awarded business startup grants to 10 innovative companies to support research and jumpstart commercialization of products that will create more New Mexico jobs, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.

The FY2023 grants from $25,000 to $100,000 were awarded through two initiatives, the New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (NM SBIR) matching grants and the Science & Technology Business Startup Read More

Los Alamos County Receives 911 Emergency Communications Professional Standards Three-Year Accreditation

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From right, the four NMC officers: President Jonathan Aragon in blue jacket, President Elect Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage with the cowboy hat, Vice President Curry County Clerk Annie Hogland and Past President Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover, and Los Alamos County Intergovernmental Affairs Danielle Duran. Also, in the back is NMC Loss Prevention Manager Greg Rees. Courtesy/NMC

NMC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Emergency Communications (NMC) Professional Standards Council (NMECPSC) awarded Los Alamos County with its first three-year Accreditation certificate for 911 Emergency Read More

BPU Learns Of Carbon Free Power Project Cost Increase

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A three-dimensional model of a proposed nuclear electric generation facility at INL. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Emitting zero greenhouse gas emissions has been a big topic for a long time in Los Alamos County. In 2022, Council heard from and responded to recommendations made by the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force (LARES) to achieve this objective.

Likewise, the County’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is exploring energy generation options that will help achieve its goal of being Read More

Heinrich Highlights Efforts To Increase High-Speed Internet For Native Students; Discusses Protections For Native Agriculture With Tesuque Pueblo Leaders

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich highlighted a federal investment of $57,298,683 he helped secure for the school through the Infrastructure Law during a visit to SFIS. Courtesy/Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

SANTA FE — During a visit to Santa Fe Indian School (SFIS) Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) highlighted a federal investment of $57,298,683 he helped secure for the school through the Infrastructure Law.

This funding will create more opportunities for Tribal students by connecting them to high-speed internet. The Infrastructure Law has already delivered a total of $146,987,149 Read More

IIASA: Turning Abandoned Mines Into Batteries

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Underground Gravity Energy Storage system: a schematic of different system sections. Courtesy/IIASA

IIASA News:

Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future.

However, as sources like sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is crucial. While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking.

In a new IIASA-led study, an international team of researchers Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Welcomes Over $5.7 Million In Broadband Funding For New Mexico

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced Tuesday two grant awards to the State of New Mexico for broadband infrastructure and digital equity programs to help connect families to affordable, resilient, and secure broadband across New Mexico.

This $5 million in funding through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and over $700,000 through the Digital Equity Program will assist with planning to close the digital divide and enable more New Mexico communities to participate in the digital economy. 

This is the first broadband infrastructure Read More

New Mexico Office Of Broadband Access & Expansion Seeks Public’s Urgent Assistance To Improve Internet Access

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From Office of Broadband Access and Expansion:

Need better, faster internet at home or at work?

Whether it’s buying groceries, participating in a doctor’s appointment, or educating our kids, connectivity is critical to our day-to-day lives. With this in mind, the state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is sharing an important request with individual state employees and state agencies.

There is an effort underway by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) known as the “FCC Map Challenge,” to encourage states to review existing broadband maps and identify gaps in internet Read More