A devastating cyberattack by the Akira gang led to the shutdown of KNP, a 158-year-old UK transport company, leaving 700 jobless. Hackers exploited a weak password to encrypt data and demand a £5 million ransom. KNP, unable to pay, faced complete data loss and closure.
Elon Musk has launched a Tesla Diner and Drive-In in Los Angeles. The diner is located at a former Shakey’s Pizza. It features charging stations, robots, and megascreens. The menu includes burgers, fries, and shakes. Food containers are shaped like Cyber Trucks. Musk plans to expand the diner to other cities and Supercharger sites. The…
Following Deepika Padukone’s advocacy for shorter shifts, R. Madhavan and Vikrant Massey have weighed in on work-life balance in the film industry. Madhavan emphasizes personal choice and project needs, while Massey supports the idea of an eight-hour workday, even if it means adjusting fees. Both actors acknowledge the complexities of film production and the need…
Connor Estelle, who identified himself as a fascist during a debate, claims he was fired for his “traditional right-wing views.” Estelle, known as Pinesap online, appeared on Jubilee’s Surrounded, defending autocracy and dismissing concerns about being labeled a Nazi. He has launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser, which has already raised over $20,000, with some donations containing…
India has officially ratified the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), submitting the ratification document to Norway. Expected to be implemented by October 1, the agreement anticipates $100 billion in investment from the EFTA bloc over 15 years.
Blake Wesley has inked a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, adding depth to their backcourt. After a buyout from the Washington Wizards, Wesley, acquired from the San Antonio Spurs, brings tenacious defense and potential perimeter scoring. The deal aims to bolster the team’s guard rotation with youth and athleticism.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has restricted employee device usage in China due to rising US-China tensions. Staff must now use temporary phones and cannot use company laptops. This policy enhancement, effective July 16, reflects growing corporate anxiety after incidents involving Western executives being prevented from leaving China.
India’s cybercrime reporting systems logged 36 lakh fraud cases in 2024; Rs 22,845 crore lost, over 10,000 arrested
