NCA Arrests Teenager in Walsall Over TfL Cyber Attack
A recent National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation led to the arrest of a teenager in Walsall, England, linked… Continue reading NCA Arrests Teenager in Walsall Over TfL Cyber Attack
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UK Teen Arrested Amid Uber and GTA 6 Hacking Saga
By Deeba Ahmed
The teen was arrested from Oxfordshire and is still in police custody but his involvement in Uber and GTA hacks is unconfirmed.
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Britain Will Have Water Shortages In 25 Years Thanks to Climate Change, Environment Chief Says
Climate change could bring about the “jaws of death,” says the head of the UK’s Environment Agency. Continue reading Britain Will Have Water Shortages In 25 Years Thanks to Climate Change, Environment Chief Says
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Train Whistles
In Northern England, the hills used to be home to steam trains. The trains have long faded into history, but the sound of their whistle is making a brief return. Artist [Steve Messam] has created “Whistle” as part of The Great Exhibition of the North. [Steve] doesn’t cover the installation on his website yet, but there have been a few great articles about it in the local press.
Whistle consists of 16 steam engine whistles around Newcastle. From June 22 to September 9, you can hear the whistles at 1pm. First one whistle sounds, then another, then another after that. …read more
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Nuisance call bosses, get your wallets ready!
Currently, only businesses themselves are liable for the fines, so the directors declare bankruptcy and then play whack-a-mole. They may now be held personally liable to the tune of up to £500,000. Continue reading Nuisance call bosses, get your wallets ready!
Ransomware outbreak hits hospitals in England, companies in Spain
A large number of companies in England and Spain were hit by major ransomware attacks on Friday. Hospitals across England were forced to divert emergency patients, according to the National Health Service. Other hospitals are asking patients to avoid coming in except for emergencies, news reports said. In Spain, victims including the telecommunications company Telefónica have been forced the company to tell employees to shut down machines and networks in an effort to stop the spread of the malware. Other victims include Gas Natural and Iberdrola, an electric utility firm. Spanish authorities confirmed the ransomware is a version of WannaCry (also known as WannaCrypt0r), according to the National Cryptology Center. In Spain, El Mundo is reporting that “early indications point to an attack originating in China.” Less is known about the English attacks. Trusts and Hospitals in London and across England have been hit. St Bart’s in London, which was hit with ransomware on […]
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Archeologists Were Wrong About ‘Superhenge’
The ring of structures underneath Stonehenge are not made of stone. Continue reading Archeologists Were Wrong About ‘Superhenge’