Yum Brands Hit by Ransomware Attack, Nearly 300 Restaurants in UK Impacted

Yum Brands Hit by Ransomware Attack, Nearly 300 Restaurants in UK Impacted

Yum Brands Inc, the parent company of fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, announced that a ransomware attack had impacted certain information technology systems, leading to the closure of nearly 300 restaurants in the United Kingdom for a day. The company did not specify which restaurants were impacted by the attack. The company …
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According To Research, Ransom Payments To Hackers Have Decreased By 40%

According To Research, Ransom Payments To Hackers Have Decreased By 40%

Fewer companies are paying ransoms to hackers, according to new research from blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis Inc. The research indicates that ransom payments, which are almost always paid in cryptocurrency, fell to $456.8 million in 2022, a 40% drop from $765.6 million in 2021. According to the report, “that doesn’t mean attacks are down, or …
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Hackers Disrupt Websites of Danish Central Bank and Private Banks

Hackers Disrupt Websites of Danish Central Bank and Private Banks

On Tuesday, the websites of Denmark’s central bank and seven private banks were disrupted by hackers, who launched a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. DDoS attacks direct traffic toward targeted servers in an attempt to knock them offline. The central bank confirmed that the attack did not impact their other systems or day-to-day operations, …
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Waze’s New Beta Version Can Alert Users of High-Risk Roadways

Waze's New Beta Version Can Alert Users of High-Risk Roadways

Google-owned navigation app Waze has introduced a beta version that warns users about roads that have statistically high crash occurrences based on Waze community data. The feature colors high-risk roads red on the map and pushes just one pop-up notification about the dangerous roads to drivers. The feature is currently in beta but is likely …
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Blink Mini Camera Review: Compact Indoor Smart Security Camera

Blink Mini Camera Review

The Blink Mini Camera is a powerful and versatile compact indoor security camera that allows you to keep an eye on your home no matter where you are. With its 1080P HD video and built-in infrared night vision, you can see what’s happening live in your home in high definition, day or night. One of …
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Thousands of Walmart Stores to Get Fast-Charging EV Stations

Walmart Fast-Charging EV Stations

Walmart announces a major expansion of its EV charging network, with thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations getting new stations by 2030. In a recent announcement, Walmart unveiled plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network by installing fast-charging stations at “thousands” of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the United States. …
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NISAR: NASA’s Breakthrough Mission to Map the Earth’s Crust

NISAR: NASA's Breakthrough Mission to Map the Earth's Crust

NASA is set to launch a new Earth-mapping satellite, in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organization, which promises to revolutionize our understanding of the planet and provide valuable insights into the impacts of natural disasters. The satellite, named NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR), is set to launch in early 2024 and will operate for a period …
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