California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires
We can see just how a disruption or a delay in notifications can literally lead to death for some,” one lawmaker says.
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An audit found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in a fire. Five years later, lawmakers finally talk about it
and his son Justin, who had cerebral palsy. The two died waiting for assistance to evacuate. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, ...
Businesses Are Receiving Snail Mail Ransomware Threats, But It's a Scam
The physical letters claim to come from the BianLian ransomware group. But the FBI says no one has been hacked, and it's just ...
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Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire
Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and ...
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BREAKING: Kidnappers Of Nigeria’s NYSC Member Reduce Ransom To N5Million, Set Friday Noon Deadline
The abductors of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Lawal Rofiat Kofoworola, have demanded a ransom of N5 million, setting a final deadline of 12 p.m. today (Friday) for payment.
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Police officer shot while arresting ransom holder
A police officer in the Kegalle area has been shot while on duty. It has been reported that the officer had been on his way to arrest an individual who had demanded for a ransom value from a business ...
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The adults held to 'inheritance ransom' by their cruel, difficult - but very rich - parents: 'I dream of winning the lottery so I never have to speak to her again'
It's been dubbed the 'inheritance ransom' - and it's impacting people on both sides of the last will and testament. 'I'm astounded by the sense of entitlement of adult children and grandchildren ...
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Kidnapped Chinese student found; PNP says no ransom paid
“No ransom was paid, reinforcing the PNP’s strong stance against any form of extortion or criminal activity,” the PNP added. The PNP said they are still investigating the case and working to ...
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Southern Water denies claims it offered $750,000 ransom to ransomware hackers
Journalists from The Register have now used the tool, in combination with raw chat data, to try and find out if Southern Water paid the ransom or not. Apparently, the group demanded $3.5 million ...
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Leaked Black Basta Ransomware Chat Logs Reveal Inner Workings and Internal Conflicts
Per Elliptic and Corvus Insurance, the prolific ransomware group is estimated to have netted at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments from more than 90 victims by the end of 2023. Swiss ...
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Michigan casinos, hackers are locked in a cybersecurity showdown
And, Danahy added, ransom payments tend to just encourage more hacks. By coming forward, Danahy speculated, the hackers likely are trying to put more pressure on the tribe to negotiate a ransom ...
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LockBit ransom gang claims to have stolen information that could "destroy" FBI
In a birthday shout-out to Trump's newly appointed Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Kash Patel, the supposed head of the LockBit ransomware cartel claims to have stolen data that ...