The NHS is collaborating with tech companies Palantir, Microsoft, and Amazon to create a data platform for the COVID-19 response. The platform will integrate data from various sources to provide a comprehensive view of the situation. However, concerns have been raised about Palantir’s involvement due to its past work on tracking migrants. The government has pledged that all data will remain under NHS control and will be destroyed or returned after the crisis. The platform aims to help understand the spread of the virus and identify effective interventions.
Lazarus Group’s Cryptocurrency Holdings Plummet to $47 Million Amid Heightened Cybersecurity Concerns
North Korea’s Lazarus Group’s cryptocurrency holdings have dwindled to $47m, with most of their digital wealth held in Bitcoin. Their stash has significantly decreased from