Cities in Texas hit by QR-code phishing scam
Austin, Houston and San Antonio have been affected by a phishing scam designed to get users to pay for parking using fraudulent QR codes pasted on public meters.
NIST measures trees’ impact on 5G networks
As cities roll out 5G networks, researchers are helping calculate signal loss caused by foliage.
Forest Service partners on development of handheld spectrometer
The handheld device -- already used by federal agencies to detect chemicals, explosives and other drugs – will be enhanced to analyze toxic pesticides used in marijuana fields illegally planted on federal lands.
LA Secure app protects mobile users from security threats
The app prevents users on public Wi-Fi from inadvertently opening malicious links and accessing rogue networks.
NWS seeks machine learning to translate hurricane warnings
To better serve Spanish speaking communities across the country, the National Weather Service is looking for machine learning powered translation.
Ohio launches platform to match foster children with families
Using a specialized search engine and a family tree building tool, social workers will be able to connect foster children to extended family members.
Cincinnati maps food insecurity gaps
Building off of its emergency food delivery response at the height of the pandemic, the city is now using the same tools to tackle the long-term issue of food insecurity.
Climate data tools win NOAA challenge
The four winning teams developed digital tools designed to help local decision makers use federal data for better climate resilience planning.
Kronos ransomware attack impacting government employee paychecks
The cyberattack on the Kronos Private Cloud may last for weeks, affecting payroll and workforce management for many state and local government agencies.
Michigan posts statewide dashboard for COVID-19 wastewater monitoring
The dashboard provides detailed, weekly analysis and interpretation of wastewater data and trends, providing public health officials early warning of COVID infection.
NOAA mapping tool projects county-level climate risks
Understanding a particular area’s vulnerability to events like wildfires, floods, drought and heat waves, tornado outbreaks and hurricanes can have massive benefits to emergency planner.
Self-driving shuttle program planned for NJ city
The Trenton Mobility & Opportunity: Vehicles Equity System Project aims to bring 100 self-driving electric shuttles to the state capital’s 90,000 residents.
Cities enlist sensors to tackle noise pollution
New York and Philadelphia hope cameras, decibel meters and machine learning can help reduce excessive noise.
AF’s counter-drone tech nears completion
The easily transportable device uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms.
When the question is paying ransom, the answer isn’t always clear
Robust federal investment and clear operational procedures would help state and local agencies better defend against ransomware, experts said.
NYC eyes drones for building inspections
New York City’s Department of Buildings has found that experienced building safety inspectors using drones can conduct enhanced visual reviews of building façade with greater efficiency.
Virginia releases data-driven coastal resiliency plan
The commonwealth’s Coastal Resiliency Master Plan includes a publicly available database and web explorer designed to identify gaps in flood protection and adaptation capacity.
DOD, UMD to launch IC research center
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security will focus on basic and applied research for the security and intelligence communities.
VA exploring emerging health care tech
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research on innovative health care solutions, from advanced manufacturing and digital twins to artificial intelligence, immersive-reality simulations and blockchain solutions.
EV station map shows charging gaps
The data-driven map will help city planners determine the most strategic placement of charging stations to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
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