US Marshals Service hit with ransomware attack

(NEW YORK) -- The United States Marshals Service (USMS) was hit with a ransomware attack, the agency said in a statement. The incident occurred on Feb. 17, and "officials determined that it constitutes a major incident," according to an agency spokesperson.Ransomware is a type... Read More.

Artificial sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke: Study

(NEW YORK) -- Zero-calorie sweetener erythritol, widely used in sugar replacement or reduced-sugar products, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes for older adults consuming high amounts and already at risk of heart disease, according to... Read More.