TechCrunch Summary (2023-05-04 06AM)

Source: Ransomware attack forces Dallas to shut down courts, disrupt some 911 services

Summary
The city of Dallas in Texas has suffered a ransomware attack that has resulted in widespread service outages, including the 911 dispatch systems. The Dallas Police Department’s website is currently offline, and local media reported that the attack has forced 911 call takers to manually write instructions for responding officers.

Facts

🔒 Ransomware attack has caused widespread service outages in Dallas.

🚨 911 dispatch systems have been affected, and call takers are manually writing instructions for responding officers.

📰 The Royal ransomware gang has claimed responsibility, reportedly encrypting critical data and threatening to publish it online if a ransom is not paid.

🌐 The group involved in the ransomware attack has previously targeted manufacturing, communications, education, and healthcare companies.

Source: Japan’s biggest drone maker sets its sights on the US

Summary
Japan’s ACSL plans to enter the US commercial drone market; currently Japan’s market leader, ACSL hopes to succeed where Chinese manufacturer DJI, blacklisted in some US government departments, is facing difficulties.

Fact

🚁 ACSL became Japan’s biggest drone company by headcount, revenue and market capitalization.

🚁 DJI, which has more than 70% of the global drone market share, is struggling to secure US government contracts due to blacklisting and increasing restrictions from the US government.

🚁 ACSL is set to launch its drone product, SOTEN, in the US market later this year offering a competitively priced NDAA compliant small drone.

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