Ransomware gangs enjoyed a midsummer fling in July 2023, with record numbers of attacks observed – an increase of over 150% from the same month in 2022, and a 16% increase on June 2023 – according to the latest monthly statistics collated by NCC Group’s global threat intelligence team. Although arguably not ransomware attacks… Continue reading Clop’s MOVEit attacks drive ransomware volumes to record high
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Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake
With a wildfire bearing down, officials on Friday gave orders for evacuation of the entire town of Medical Lake, Wash. Pushed by 35 mph winds, the Gray Fire grew from an estimated 500 acres to nearly 3,000 in the span of a few hours Friday afternoon, according to tweets from the Washington State Department of… Continue reading Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake
Nigerian brothers plead not guilty in sextortion case linked to suicide of Michigan high school athlete
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Two Nigerian brothers pleaded not guilty Thursday to sexually extorting teenage boys and young men in Michigan and across the country in a scheme that authorities say prompted the suicide last year of a 17-year-old Michigan high school student. Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, Nigeria, entered the pleas… Continue reading Nigerian brothers plead not guilty in sextortion case linked to suicide of Michigan high school athlete
Weekly mortgage demand drops again, as interest rates match a 22-year high
Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week last week, matching a 22-year high. As a result, mortgage demand dropped as well. Total mortgage application volume was 29% lower than the same week one year ago, according to the Mortgage Banker’s Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with… Continue reading Weekly mortgage demand drops again, as interest rates match a 22-year high
How high are Covid rates in England and what are the vaccination plans? | Coronavirus
With Covid in the UK on the rise once more, we take a look at the current situation and what the plans are for vaccination. What is the current picture around Covid cases and hospitalisations? While many of the community surveillance studies tracking Covid infection levels have been wound up, the UK Health Security Agency… Continue reading How high are Covid rates in England and what are the vaccination plans? | Coronavirus
New Jersey high court sides with Catholic school over teacher fired for premarital sex
New Jersey’s highest court ruled that a Catholic school was within its legal right to fire an unmarried pregnant teacher who had failed to “abstain from premarital sex,” as a condition of her job. Victoria Crisitello was hired by her alma mater, St. Theresa School in Kenilworth, in 2011 as a toddler caregiver before she… Continue reading New Jersey high court sides with Catholic school over teacher fired for premarital sex
Number of children in mental health crisis at record high in England | Mental health
The number of children in mental health crisis has reached record levels in England, analysis of NHS data by the mental health charity YoungMinds shows. For the first time, urgent referrals of under-18s to mental health crisis teams reached more than 3,500 in May, three times higher than May 2019. And in the year to… Continue reading Number of children in mental health crisis at record high in England | Mental health
U.S. extradites two Nigerians in sextortion case linked to suicide of Michigan high school athlete
In a rare move, the Justice Department extradited two Nigerian men over the weekend to face charges in a sexual extortion scheme that authorities say prompted the suicide last year of a 17-year-old Michigan high school student. Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, were flown to the U.S. Sunday and are expected in… Continue reading U.S. extradites two Nigerians in sextortion case linked to suicide of Michigan high school athlete
Ohio’s Senate race is high on Trump’s radar after a tough week for Republicans
CLEVELAND — Former President Donald Trump tuned back into Ohio’s Senate primary at a pivotal moment this week — as Secretary of State Frank LaRose, one of the Republican contenders for the seat, answered for the failure of a ballot measure that he had championed. But what caught Trump’s attention wasn’t so much LaRose’s reaction… Continue reading Ohio’s Senate race is high on Trump’s radar after a tough week for Republicans
Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
In the latest war of word with China, US president Joe Biden has issued a statement prohibiting investment in entities that engage in certain activities related to the development of advanced semiconductors, quantum information technologies, or AI systems. The White House said that the Executive Order covers US investment in technologies designed for military… Continue reading Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech