Vulnerability questionnaires used to determine US citizens’ suitability for free or subsidized housing are leading to racial disparities, favoring white people, according to local leaders and national homelessness experts. The scoring system awards more points for healthcare use and trust in the system, thereby disadvantaging Black people. Some cities are now revising their vulnerability assessment systems to reduce racial discrepancies and better assist Black people in securing housing.
IoT and ransomware are big security risks, and health systems feel unprepared
US healthcare organizations are facing an increasing number of sophisticated cybersecurity threats, with almost 400 entities reporting incidents linked to ransomware in 2024. Half of
