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Disney Plus begins crackdown against password sharing
Google is piloting a new program to protect against financial fraud apps
Google is piloting a new program to protect against financial fraud apps
Sting warns against AI songs as he wins prestigious music prize
Doom co-creator John Carmack is headlining a ‘toxic and proud’ sci-fi convention that rails against ‘woke propaganda’
President of Johnny & Associates issues apology amid allegations of abuse against late founder
DOJ charges Russian hacker linked to attacks against US law enforcement agencies
The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to the arrest of a prolific hacker. On Monday, the Department of Justice filed criminal charges against Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national and resident with links to the infamous Hive, LockBit and Babuk ransomware gangs. Starting as early as 2020, Matveev has allegedly targeted US law enforcement and healthcare organizations on multiple occasions.
In April 2021, for instance, he was linked to a Babuk ransomware attack that saw the computer systems of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington DC locked out. Last May, Matveev, whose online pseudonyms include Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin, was allegedly involved in a Hive ransomware attack that targeted a healthcare NGO in New Jersey.
Separately, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against Matveev. “Matveev has been vocal about his illegal activities. He has provided insight into his cybercrimes in media interviews, disclosed exploit code to online criminals, and stated that his illicit activities will be tolerated by local authorities provided that he remains loyal to Russia,” the Treasury said.
Of the ransomware gangs Matveev is allegedly affiliated with, LockBit is among the most active and destructive. As of late 2022, the group’s malware has infected the computer systems of at least 1,400 victims, including a Holiday Inn hotel in Turkey. According to the Justice Department, the gang’s affiliates have extracted at least $75 million in ransom payments. Security researchers recently found evidence that suggests that LockBit recently began targeting Mac computers.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/doj-charges-russian-hacker-linked-to-attacks-against-us-law-enforcement-agencies-175740601.html?src=rss
Army dentist accused of revenge porn against SAS hero granted bail by judge
AN Army dentist accused of revenge porn against an SAS hero was granted bail by a judge yesterday.
Major Jennifer Wilson, 42, faces trial over claims she shared photos of Christian Craighead, 47 — not his real name.
She is accused of stalking Tobi-Jayne Cadbury, 36, the great-great-great-granddaughter of chocolate baron Richard.
Married Wilson is also charged with perverting justice over claims she allegedly made to cops about being harassed by photographer Tobi-Jayne.
Wilson, of the Royal Medical Corps, appeared by video link from jail.
The judge adjourned the case to consider evidence, saying: “There seem to be endless social media accounts with an awful lot of quite unpleasant sexual content.”
The hearing was adjourned to Aylesbury crown court on July 28.
Wilson, of High Wycombe, Bucks, must not contact Mr Craighead.
He led a rescue during the 2019 Nairobi terror attack.
WHO Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners
The recommendation does not apply to personal care and hygiene products containing NSS, such as toothpaste, skin cream, and medications, or to low-calorie sugars and sugar alcohols (polyols), which are sugars or sugar derivatives containing calories and are therefore not considered NSS. “Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term. People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugars intake, such as consuming food with naturally occurring sugars, like fruit, or unsweetened food and beverages,” says Francesco Branca, WHO Director for Nutrition and Food Safety. “NSS are not essential dietary factors and have no nutritional value. People should reduce the sweetness of the diet altogether, starting early in life, to improve their health.”
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