Less than two weeks ago, one of the biggest sorting facilities of mail in Northern Ireland was attacked. he attack was sinister, likely calculated and its timing raised suspicions. The attackers demanded a ransom and rendered operations completely inactive causing widespread disruption and chaos. The attacker? Well, they weren’t armed …
Read More »RCBC appeals New York court loss to Bangladesh Bank
The New York Supreme Court rules that, contrary to RCBC’s argument, it does have jurisdiction over the 2016 $81M cyber heist case, and dismissed RCBC’s motion against Bangladesh Bank MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine bank at the center of an unsolved $81 million cyber heist has appealed a New York Supreme Court decision to …
Read More »This Week In Security: Git Deep Dive, Mailchimp, And SPF
First up, git has been audited. This was an effort sponsored by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), a non-profit working to improve the security of Open Source projects. The audit itself was done by researchers from X41 and GitLab, and two critical vulnerabilities were found, both caused by …
Read More »Jan 20, 2022: Rolling Stones Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
by Best Classic Bands Staff The Rolling Stones were honored with a series of stamps from Britain’s Royal Mail on Jan. 20, 2022. The 12 stamps, celebrating the group’s 60th anniversary, depicted many of their iconic live performances from around the world including their 1969 concert in London’s Hyde Park. …
Read More »When do old Royal Mail stamps expire and how can you exchange them?
Stamps are soon to undergo a pretty major change. (Picture: Getty Images) A major change is coming in for stamps in the UK – and no, we don’t just mean the Queen’s portrait being replaced by that of King Charles and his cipher. A new scheme is being introduced to …
Read More »When do old Royal Mail stamps expire and how can you exchange them?
© Provided by Metro Stamps are soon to undergo a pretty major change. (Picture: Getty Images) A major change is coming in for stamps in the UK – and no, we don’t just mean the Queen’s portrait being replaced by that of King Charles and his cipher. A new scheme …
Read More »Royal Mail whistleblower claims £600 energy vouchers delayed by overtime ban
A Royal Mail whistle-blower in Northern Ireland is claiming £600 energy payment vouchers are being delayed by a ban on overtime work. The postal worker, based in Newry, Co Down, raised their concerns this week, saying the UK government payouts to some of the most vulnerable people on pay as …
Read More »UK retail sales fall in December, but fashion sales rise
The volume of retail sales in the UK dropped in December during the important Christmas trading period, but fashion sales increased slightly. Retail sales volumes are estimated to have dropped 1 percent last month following a drop of 0.5 percent in November, according to the latest figures from the Office …
Read More »Detroiter arrested for allegedly stealing mail from Troy residents – Daily Tribune
A Detroit woman is facing several charges for alleged mail theft in Troy. Khaira Howard booking photo Khaira Howard, 25, was arraigned Thursday in 52-4 District Court for multiple felony charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and possession of stolen financial transaction devices, as well as a driver’s license …
Read More »Royal Mail investors to meet union bosses
Royal Mail investors to meet union bosses: Attempts to negotiate end to bitter industrial dispute that has paralysed business By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 16:55 EST, 20 January 2023 | Updated: 16:55 EST, 20 January 2023 Royal Mail investors will meet with trade union bosses next week …
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