Three of the most prominent ransomware gangs of recent months – Black Basta, Hive and Royal – appear to share a number of distinctive characteristics that may indicate some degree of real-world connection, and even collaboration, according to researchers. In research presented at Black Hat USA in Las Vegas, Sophos …
Read More »Boy who lived with dad who was one of world’s most wanted men speaks out
The son of one of Britain’s most notorious criminals has spoken out about his relationship with his father. It must be quite something to discover that your father is involved in some sort of criminal activity. However, it would be something entirely different if he were, say, involved in one …
Read More »Anthony Albanese’s hilarious reaction to calls to strip Princess Mary of her Aussie citizenship after royal decided to support Denmark instead of the Matildas at the World Cup
Anthony Albanese’s hilarious reaction to calls to strip Princess Mary of her Aussie citizenship after royal decided to support Denmark instead of the Matildas at the World Cup Anthony Albanese has responded to Princess Mary’s support of Denmark The Hobart-born royal pledged her allegiance for the Danish football team Albanese …
Read More »Great Train Robbery gang 60 years on – hitman, plastic surgery and where money is now
Today marks 60 years since 16 men robbed £2.6m from an overnight Royal Mail train in what became known as the ‘crime of the century’ – but what happened next to the gang? On this day 60 years ago, the Great Train Robbery was committed. Known as the ‘crime of …
Read More »Royal Mail is turning itself into the UK’s laziest company
There are few modern irritations worse than returning home to discover a “sorry we missed you” delivery slip on the doormat. Standing in line at a collection point feels incongruous in a world where most day-to-day communications have switched to email, and hundreds of thousands of products can be delivered …
Read More »Yoga classes, Gleneagles stays, wellies and a driving test: Nicola Sturgeon’s government hits Scottish taxpayers with £14million credit card bill over three years – including £10,000 for her ‘royal’ travel perks (and heelstoppers)
Nicola Sturgeon’s government billed the Scottish taxpayer for yoga classes, wellington boots and stays at top hotels paid for by official credit cards, data reveals today. Leaked documents show that in just three years Ms Sturgeon’s administration put £14million on the public ‘card’. Purchases by senior staff included yoga classes, …
Read More »ADS Advance – Defending UK infrastructure and services from hostile cyberattacks
Ben Bridge, Chairman, Airbus Defence and Space UK, provides an insight into action aimed at preventing hostile cyberattacks on UK infrastructure and services. Image copyright Airbus Defence and Space UK This month a year ago, a wave of hostile cyberattacks were launched against our National Health Service (NHS). Unleashing sophisticated …
Read More »Royal Mail massively reduces opening times at Harrogate delivery office
The Royal Mail delivery office on Claro Road. The Royal Mail has massively reduced the opening times at its Harrogate delivery office on Claro Road. The site, where people collect mail they missed when it was delivered to their homes, is now open for just 14 hours a week. It …
Read More »MP meets Royal Mail following delivery delays
The MP’s office has received numerous emails from constituents reporting waits of up to ten days to receive letters, some of which have included hospital appointments and important documents requiring their signature. Mr Carter highlighted that Royal Mail acknowledged the problems, telling the MP that recent staff shortages had been …
Read More »King Charles shows he is more ‘romantic’ than Prince William with key gesture
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales clearly adore each other and frequently exhibit public displays of affection, including an “openly romantic gesture” with “signals of passion”. On the other hand, King Charles and Queen Camilla are less keen on overtly romantic gestures during public appearances, with Camilla providing just …
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