Offensive cyber tools fuel a private market and risk
U.S. defense contracts and intelligence agencies spend heavily on software exploits, driving a booming market that leaves security flaws unpatched. Officials acknowledge the trade offs between offense and defense, warning that spreading exploit knowledge may aid criminals or adversaries while limiting public warning channels.
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Charlie Miller
Twitter
National Security Agency
NSA
Iran
Washington
Reuters
U.S
Stuxnet
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Microsoft Corp
Congress
Barack Obama
Cedar Rapids eyes $215 million in flood recovery projects
The Cedar Rapids council advances four major developments including Frew Development Group’s Westdale Mall overhaul and Geometric Agile Ventures three story office on a New Bohemia brownfield. Tax increments return 100 percent of new property tax for 10 years, boosting long term city revenue and jobs. Proposals for casino land and a CRST aligned office site are due by June 17.
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Frew Development Group
Westdale Mall
Council
Geometric/ Agile Ventures
Iowa Steel
New Bohemia
Geonetric
Cedar Rapids
Cast Inc
City Hall
Steve Gray
Drew Skogman
Cedar River
CRST
John Smith
First Street
Smith
Crst Inc
Don Karr
Westdale
Karr
Corbett
Hospitals dispute Leapfrog scores and data concerns
Mercy Medical Center chief Valliere says improvements in stroke heart failure and obstetrics show ongoing safety work. St Luke's and Mercy Iowa City criticize Leapfrog methodology and data lags, noting CPOE upgrades and nonparticipation, while UI Hospitals stresses broader quality metrics and team safety culture. Garth Bowen of the Health Buyers Alliance says scores aid public education and policy discussions.
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Valliere
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
American Hospital Association
Sarah Corizzo
St. Luke’s Hospital
CPOE
Corizzo
Mercy Iowa City
Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services
Joint Commission
Mercy
Connell
Theresa Brennan
University of Iowa
Brennan
Office of Quality and Safety
Garth Bowen
Cochairman
Iowa Health Buyers Alliance
Association of Health Care Consumers
The
Health Alliance
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Own Health Buyers Alliance
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Theresa
Cedar Raps
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