Day: November 9, 2021

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Ukrainian indicted in US for Kaseya ransomware attack

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Washington (AFP) – A 22-year-old Ukrainian arrested in Poland has been indicted in the United States as part of a global operation against ransomware attacks, including the high-profile July hack of IT software company Kaseya, officials said Monday. Yaroslav Vasinskyi, who was detained in Poland on October 8, was the most prominent of several people whose arrests were announced on Monday by US and European authorities. The arrests were linked to the Russian-based hacker group REvil, also known as Sodinokibi, and the ransomware group GandCrab. Interpol said the four-year operation dubbed “Quick… Continue reading “Ukrainian indicted in US for Kaseya ransomware attack”

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World Bank chief says Afghanistan aid resumption unlikely

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Al-Araby

World Bank President David Malpass indicated Monday that the institution is unlikely to resume direct aid to Afghanistan, after suspending financing at the end of August when the Taliban seized power. “I would not envision us operating inside given the full breakdown” of the economy, he said in a conversation at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). “One of the challenges is the payment system,” he said, noting that “there’s not the ability to have money actually flow, given what the current government is doing.” The Washington-based development lender paused aid in August… Continue reading “World Bank chief says Afghanistan aid resumption unlikely”

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Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Borno

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On Monday afternoon, November 8, troops repelled an attack on a military base in Tamsukawu, a community in the Kaga local government of Borno state. Terrorists from the Islamic State of West Africa Province are suspected of carrying out the attack (ISWAP). The military was able to resist the attack, although it is yet unknown whether any people were injured. The attack on Monday was the second in a week in the same area. Continue reading “Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Borno”

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Online Course Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health in the Workplace 

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The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a free online course to help organizations in Canada create awareness and recognize the importance of psychological health and safety in the workplace. Psychological Health and Safety Awareness provides an introduction to workplace mental health including an overview of the six categories of psychosocial factors and how they impact the mental health of individuals and groups. Recommended for anyone interested in learning about psychological health and safety at work, participants will develop an understanding of why w… Continue reading “Online Course Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health in the Workplace “

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Travis Scott to offer Astroworld Festival refunds

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Travis Scott is planning to issue a refund to Astroworld Festival attendees. Eight people died and many more were injured in a crowd surge at the festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday night (05.11.21), and the ‘Sicko Mode’ hitmaker – who organised the event – is planning to refund all ticket holders, sources told Variety. The insider also told the outlet Travis has pulled out of this weekend’s Day N Vegas Festival in Las Vegas because he is “too distraught” to perform his headline slot. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Kristian Paredes, who was one of those “severely injured” at the concert, is suing Tr… Continue reading “Travis Scott to offer Astroworld Festival refunds”

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Travis Scott to give Astroworld Festival attendees full refunds after 8 died and hundreds injured

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After the mass tragedy at NRG Park last Friday night, American musician Travis Scott is offering full refunds to anyone who purchased Astroworld Festival tickets. Authorities said at least eight people died and hundreds more were hurt at the sold-out event. The 100,000 tickets for the event sold out within an hour of going on sale in May. Scott started the Astroworld Festival in 2018, but it was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as was the case with most other significant events. General admission tickets for the 2019 festival cost $179 for a two-day pass, according to XXL Mag. Th… Continue reading “Travis Scott to give Astroworld Festival attendees full refunds after 8 died and hundreds injured”