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A fourth ransomware campaign focused on Ukraine has surfaced today, following some of the patterns seen in past ransomware campaigns that have been aimed at the country, such as XData, PScrypt, and the infamous NotPetya. The ransomware was discovered today by a security researcher who goes online only by the name of MalwareHunter. The researcher says the ransomware got his attention because mostly Ukrainian victims were submitting samples for analysis on VirusTotal.    In the past month and a half, Ukraine has been bombarded with ransomware campaigns. The first was

  A closed bank branch in Kiev, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Software by the Ukrainian company M.E.Doc, which appeared to be exploited in a cyberattack, is widely installed at government agencies and banks. Credit Sergei Supinsky/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images    KIEV, Ukraine — The day started like most for Roman N. Klimenko, an accountant in Kiev who had just settled in at his desk, typing at a computer keyboard and drinking coffee. He was unaware that concealed within his tax preparation software lurked a ticking bomb. That bomb soon exploded, destroying his financial data and quickly spreading through computer systems vital to Ukraine’s government — and beyond. The cyberattack, on Tuesday, was caused by a virus similar to

Microsoft has published some of the ransomware code    A global cyber-attack that affected companies around the world may have started via corrupted updates on a piece of accountancy software. Fingers are increasingly pointing to a piece of Ukrainian tax-filing software, MEDoc, as the source of the

The B.C. Lieutenant-Governor has spoken: she’s asked the New Democrats to form a government The change, brought on by a confidence vote in the legislature, ends 16 years of Liberal rule. Premier Christy Clark has resigned, ending the political uncertainty that has hung over the province since the May 9 election. Now the NDP will take power with a potentially fragile arrangement co-operating with the third-place Greens. NEW – Get the new Real Estate newsletter, covering the housing market, mortgages, deal closing, design and more.  Sign up here . Cardinal Pell denies sex offence allegations, takes a leave of absence Cardinal George Pell is the only Vatican insider to face criminal charges for sex offences in the Catholic Church’s seemingly endless child-abuse scandals. Defiant and bluntly outspoken as ever, Cardinal Pell used a

Another wall falls. A little good news to start the day... Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, joining many other western democracies in granting gay and lesbian couples full rights, including adoption. Norbert Lammert, president of the parliament, said 393 lawmakers voted in favour, 226 voted against

World champions Germany face off against CONCACAF Gold Cup winners Mexico for the right to take on Chile in Sunday's final Germany will face Chile in the Confederations Cup final after romping to victory over Mexico in Sochi. Leon Goretzka's early double sent Jogi Low's men on their way to a routine victory, with Timo Werner and Amin Younes sealing the win in the second half. Goretzka struck twice in under two minutes as Germany got off to a flying start, but Mexico put up a stern fight and were perhaps unlucky not to get one back before the break. But when Werner tapped home from Jonas Hector's square ball halfway through the second period, the game was over. Marco Fabian smashed home a consolation for Mexico in the closing moments - only to see Younes go

President Trump's scaled-back travel ban against majority-Muslim countries went into effect at 8 p.m. ET Thursday. But it is unlikely to result in the chaos at airports his original ban caused in January, when hundreds

  If you like your Fourth of July weekend hot, the weather will cooperate across most of the nation. For rain chances, although the western third of the U.S. will be mainly dry, a few thunderstorms are forecast to rumble across portions of the central, eastern and southern U.S. As is common in summer, an all-day washout isn't likely in most locations, the Weather Channel said. Typical

(CNN) Downtown Caracas was the scene of an alleged audacious attempt to destabilize the faltering government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this week. A stolen police helicopter piloted by Oscar Perez -- an officer in Venezuela's investigative police force -- strafed the Supreme Court building and the Interior Ministry, dropping grenades and firing shots before whirring away after more than an hour.  It was the latest, and perhaps most bizarre chapter in Venezuela's months-long downward spiral. Near daily clashes between government forces and protesters have paralyzed the South American country. Close to 80 people have died since the beginning of this latest round of civil unrest. For months Maduro has been saying that protesters are plotting a coup against his government. With his grip on power starting to slip, some have asked if the Hollywood-esque coup attempt was an elaborate ruse by

DALLAS , June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Santander Holdings USA , Inc. ("SHUSA"), the parent company of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SC) ("SC" or "the Company"), announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") did not object to the planned capital actions described in SHUSA's 2017 Capital Plan that was submitted as part of the annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review ("CCAR"). Included in SHUSA's capital actions are proposed dividend payments for SC's shareholders beginning in the fourth quarter of 2017 ("Q4 2017"). The SC portion of the SHUSA capital plan includes a $0.03 per share

Russia will respond "in proportion" if the United States takes military action to prevent what it says could be a chemical attack by Syrian government forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. "We will react with dignity, in proportion to the real situation that may take place, Lavrov said. Speaking at a news conference with his German counterpart, Lavrov said he hoped that the United States was not preparing to use its intelligence assessments about the Syrian government's intentions as a pretext to

    More than 8,000 firefighters across the West battled dozens of wildfires Thursday that forced thousands of local residents to pack up families, pets and personal treasures to flee the advancing blazes. Thirty large fires were burning nearly 180,000 acres, the National Interagency Fire Center reported, as the

POKEMON Go dominates the gaming news this week, as Raids finally make their debut, but only if you're at a certain level.     Pokemon Go adds Raids and more UPDATE: Pokemon Go Raids are now available to players at level 20 and above. ORIGINAL: Pokemon Go fans can now take part in Raids with other players, but only if they meet Niantic's level requirements. Raids are timed in-game events that give Trainers the chance to team up with other players to defeat

 Should you splash out? (Picture: Apple) Apple announced an upgrade to the MacBook Pro earlier this month at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference. But is it enough to get you to buy a new laptop? Although it’s a small update, many people will be wondering if it’s enough to merit a laptop upgrade.

SONY PlayStation have released a sneaky new update that gives Amazon Prime, Netflix and more TV and Film services a huge new look, as fans continue to wait for the PlayStation Plus July reveal.   PS4 update gives fans handy TV and Film boost as PlayStation Plus July wait continues The PlayStation 4 has stealth launched a new update this morning, improving on the consoles existing

A GLOBAL cyber attack has spread across the world, hitting computer systems everywhere from the UK and Russia to America and the Ukraine. Here is what we know so far. Cyber attack latest: Messages demands money on payment terminal at a branch of Ukraine's Oschadbank British, Russian and Dutch firms are among the companies being held to ransom as the massive computer meltdown spreads rapidly across the globe. The global ransomware attack is said to look similar to the WannaCry attack that hit the NHS and infected computers in more than 150 countries last month. Experts said another piece of ransomware, described as a variant of a virus known as Petya, appeared

RYAN REYNOLDS is back in action in the first official pictures from the Deadpool 2 set which hints at major scenes with the X-Men. Deadpool 2 first pictures with Ryan Reynolds

HARRY POTTER'S 20th Anniversary prompted one US star to reveal her cameo in Harrry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.   Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Julianne Hough cameo These days she is a major star in the US but this blonde beauty made her big screen debut in the Harry Potter franchise.

AVENGERS INFINITY WAR new set photo teases a plot point for Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man. Warning potential spoilers. The 52-year-old star has been spotted shooting the third Avengers movie with Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in Atlanta, Georgia. The two actors were joined by Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk) and Benedict Wong (Wong), on the war-torn New York set. Now the beady eyed among fans will have noticed something different about Tony Stark’s suit – his Arc reactor is back. Iron Man hasn’t had the piece in his chest since the end of Iron Man 3, when Stark was able to remove it – so he threw it in the Pacific Ocean.

Find out why and how people are overhauling the way that they read.  A Gallup poll conducted in 2015 found that a work week for the average full-time American employee is 47 hours (or nearly 6 days a week), and they usually have only 19 minutes to devote to reading. So imagine this: what if it were possible to take those 19 minutes of reading time a day and deliver

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT has crowned Tokio Myers as the winner of ITV’s hit competition after a thrilling finale tonight.   After 2.5 million votes, Ant and Dec announced that the winning 2017 act was Tokio, to his complete surprise. Shocked, 32-year-old Tokio said: “I can’t believe what has just happened!” Lead judge Simon Cowell gushed: “This was the most important thing. I’m thrilled for him.” David Walliams added: “It’s fantastic. He is going to be a fantastic ambassador for the show. He oozes talent. Alesha Dixon said: “I’m so happy! He wears his heart on his sleeve.” Calling the winner, Amanda Holden said: “Do you know what, I thought he would! It feels as cool as when Diversity won.” Britain’s Got Talent WINNER 2017: Tokio Myers COLLAPSES after winning finale show

Larry Lamb: He suffered hearing loss after contracting malaria The mosquito-borne infectious disease is life-threatening and causes over one million deaths worldwide per year. However, 300 to 600 million people suffer annually, according to UNICEF, meaning that many are now able

The Uber app icon is displayed on an iPhone in New York. A new feature on the ride-hailing app, which is coming out Tuesday, aims at making it easier for its users to set up trips for other people who don’t know their way around a smartphone and need help getting around town. (Photo: Jenny Kane, AP) SAN FRANCISCO — Uber's ride-hailing app is making it easier for its users to set up trips for seniors and

  The Redstone Arsenal in Alabama was locked down for more than two hours Tuesday amid reports of a possible active shooter on sprawling military. "Possible active shooter on the Arsenal. Installation is locked down. Run hide fight," the arsenal tweeted at

  (Photo: Martin E. Klimek, USA TODAY) SAN FRANCISCO — It's the biggest status update ever from Mark Zuckerberg: Two billion people — more than a quarter of the world's population — hang out on Facebook at least once a month. The milestone that Zuckerberg announced Tuesday is all the more remarkable because no other Internet

You know how at some fairs and amusement parks you can have your face put on a fake magazine cover? Well, a framed copy of a fake Time cover featuring Donald Trump hung from the walls of at least five of the president's clubs, including Mar-a-Lago, The Washington Post 's David Fahrenthold reported Tuesday. The fake cover dated March 1, 2009 features a large portrait photograph of a stern Trump with the headline

Reports suggest a deal has been agreed for the 19-year-old Nigerian to join Everton this summer. But what's his story? Michael Yokhin tells the intriguing tale so far

Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana on Tuesday suspended poultry imports from South Africa with immediate effect following outbreaks of highly contagious H5N8 bird flu. South Africa has confirmed outbreaks of avian flu, which is often transmitted by wild birds, on at least two farms. South Africa and Mozambique banned poultry imports from Zimbabwe this month after a bird flu outbreak there. Botswana, which only imports 5 percent of its poultry needs, said it would no longer buy poultry meat, processed products and feeds from South Africa. "The restriction is a precautionary measure to avoid equal infection here as well as protect our people," agriculture minister Patrick Ralotsia told Reuters. Zimbabwe imposed a similar ban while Namibia also halted imports from Belgium which has experience an

Belgian health authorities said they confirmed a case of bird flu in southern Belgium concerning the highly contagious H5N8 virus, and established a 3 kilometer perimeter around the area where the transport of birds and eggs was forbidden. In the perimeter around the village of Wangenies, just outside of Charleroi, authorities also introduced a ban on feeding birds outside. The measures will stay in place for at least three weeks. Belgium said it would not take new measures for the whole of the country, but kept a ban on selling live birds

The French government says it has set aside about one billion euros to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, to strengthen its economic relations in Africa. France’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer, disclosed this when the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Ndu Ughamadu, visited him in his

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, said that Nigeria’s unity is paramount despite the demonstrations by those who feel marginalised. Jonathan also called on Nigerians to pray and work toward the nation’s unity, as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Jonathan made the call in Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ministers Forum. The immediate past president said that no nation’s economy could grow where there was no peace. “We should always use this period to know that the unity of the country is paramount. Jonathan “We cannot develop as a nation, no matter how people demonstrate, and no president can do

A whistleblower sacked for exposing alleged fraud at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2016, Ntia Thompson, has been reinstated. Mr. Thompson, an assistant director in the Servicom Unit of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), was first suspended on December 19, 2016. He was later disengaged from service on February 23, 2017, for exposing fraud to the tune of $229,000 and N800,000.

Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup in 2010, with Russia given the 2018 tournament Claims of alleged corruption in Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid have been published in the German media. Bild newspaper: says it has obtained the "suppressed" 2014 report authored by former Fifa independent

BERLIN (AP) — German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says a nuclear deal with Iran has helped lower the risk of a major conflict in the Mideast and that Germany will do whatever is possible to hold all parties to it. After talks in Berlin with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Gabriel told reporters Tuesday that the deal was "a great sign of hope" for the region and had opened a "historic window" for rekindling relations with Tehran. He says: "Our clear position is we stand by this agreement." U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the agreement. Gabriel did not mention any other countries in

. Facing Cristiano Ronaldo in the final of the Confederations Cup would hold no fear for Germany midfielder Emre Can. Joachim Low's world champions meet Mexico in Thursday's semi-final in Sochi, with Ronaldo and Euro 2016 winners Portugal taking on Chile a day earlier in Kazan. The Real Madrid superstar has scored twice in three games in Russia, while being voted man of the match by

BERLIN — Germany's transport and environment ministers announced a joint plan on Tuesday to find ways to reduce pollution from diesel engines, which has become a sensitive subject since the Volkswagen emissions scandal. The move comes as sales of diesel cars have been falling. Many German cities, including Stuttgart and Munich, have considered banning some diesel vehicles, blaming emissions for causing increased respiratory disease. "We want emissions to fall across Germany," Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a statement.

Katie Kramer | CNBC   Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce.   U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has at the last minute pulled out of a trip to Germany on Tuesday, the German economy ministry said, not giving a reason for the cancellation which comes at a time of friction

A free vote in the German parliament would almost certainly make gay marriage legal  German MPs are pressing Chancellor Angela Merkel for a free vote in parliament soon on legalising same-

A SHOCKING scene in the hit new Tupac biopic which hinted the rap superstar was raped in prison was axed before it hit the big screen, it’s been revealed John Singleton’s script for the movie All Eyez On Me is said to be based on true events and claims to have the backing of Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur.

All eyes are on Tupac Shakur's big-screen biopic, but many don't like what they see. All Eyez on Me  has earned $38.6 million at the box office in two weekends, but has been slammed by a

(Photo: FBI, via WCNC-TV) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A North Carolina teenager who has been missing for over a year, was found alive in Georgia, and a 31-year-old man is facing charges related to her disappearance, according to the FBI. According to the FBI, Hailey Burns, now 17, was found at a home in Duluth, Ga. Federal investigators said

    (Photo: Scott Eisen, Getty Images for Boston Children) An annual report by U.S. News & World Report ranks the nation's top 50 children's medical centers by 10

The Muslim three-day Eid al-Fitr festival, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, began this weekend in parts of the world where sightings of the new moon were made. During Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, devout Muslims must abstain from food, drink, and sex from dawn until sunset. The fast, one of the five pillars of Islam, is seen as a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, and charity. After sunset, Muslims traditionally break the fast by eating three dates, performing the Maghrib prayer, and sitting down to Iftar, the main evening meal, where communities and families gather together. Gathered here are images of Muslim Americans observing Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan this year in New York, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.   1. Emily Miry, 24, takes part in an afternoon prayer on the first day of Ramadan at the Islamic

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to let President Trump's immigration travel ban go into effect for some travelers, reversing the actions of lower federal courts that had put the controversial policy completely on hold. The court also agreed to hear the case involving travelers from six predominantly Muslim countries and

The European Union’s competition watchdog slapped Google with a record-breaking $2.72 billion fine on Tuesday for breaching antitrust rules with its online shopping service. The announcement marks the latest clash between European regulators and large U.S. technology companies

Three veteran CNN journalists with impressive investigative credentials have resigned after their story on Russian ties to Trump failed to meet reporting standards, CNN wrote in an unusual editor's note to the public. CNN said it has retracted the story, taken down online links to it, and accepted resignations from three men who

Peter Burling is the youngest ever America’s Cup winning helmsman after steering New Zealand to the 35 th edition of the greatest prize in world sailing. Emirates Team New Zealand completed the upset over holders Oracle Team USA with a 7-1 dismantling and put to bed the demons of a heartbreaking 2013 defeat in San Francisco that saw them turn an 8-1 lead to a 9-8 defeat at the hands of the Americans. Burling and his underrated crew etched New Zealand’s name into the oldest trophy in world sport – the Auld Mug – for a third time, spoiling Team USA’s hopes of a third straight America’s Cup triumph.   “It is just unreal. It is exactly what we came here for. We are on top of the world. It has been three years of

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING first reactions are in for the Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr-led Marvel movie. The iconic superhero has certainly had a quick turn around with three actors and seven movies in 15 years. In a couple of weeks Holland will be leading his first solo movie, taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However some lucky critics have already had the opportunity to see Spider-Man: Homecoming and they have give some very positive reactions. Speaking out on Twitter, some even called it their favourite movie of the genre.     Spider-Man: Homecoming FIRST reactions: Has the Web Slinger impressed Marvel fans?

Wear the rainbow.  (Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty Images) Red, white and colorful. First Lady Melania Trump donned a bright design by Mary Katrantzou for a Congressional Picnic on the White House's South Lawn Thursday. She belted the sleeveless, knee-length style with lattice-patterned skirt featuring vibrant hues, which is

NORTH Korea has slammed the latest UN sanctions as a "hostile act" and vowed to continue developing nuclear weapons without delay. Here are live updates and the latest breaking news on North Korea and US President Donald Trump. Wednesday June 7 4:00am BST:  Harrowing footage has emerged of Kim Jong-un in high spirits as he cheers on his military fighter jets practicing destroying enemy aircraft carriers.The clip released by the state’s run KRT television network shows the North Korean despot laughing with his closest military officials and enjoying the nation’s

How Gyms will look with the next update for Pokémon Go.  (Photo: Niantic Labs) Niantic Labs really wants more players of its hit mobile game  Pokémon Go to hit the gym. The developers announced Monday it will introduce a major update to its signature franchise, overhauling the

WYOMING, Ohio — His voice cracked as he clutched the lapel of his jacket. It's the tan jacket American college student Otto Warmbier was wearing Feb. 29, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea, where the then-21-year-old from Wyoming, Ohio, confessed to stealing a poster, begged for

The FBI will update its investigation into last week's shooting at a Congressional Baseball Game practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Four people were hurt, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and two Capitol Police officers who

CHICAGO — A federal appeals court has affirmed a judge's ruling that overturned the murder conviction of Brendan Dassey, who was featured in the Netflix series Making a Murderer . In a 2-1 ruling issued Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit upheld the August 2016 decision by U.S. Magistrate William Duffin of Milwaukee. Duffin found that Dassey’s constitutional rights were violated because investigators for the prosecution made

Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, yesterday, said the no traditional, religious and political leader has the right to determine the unity of Nigeria, noting that only Nigerians can decide the future of the country. The cleric, however, urged Nigerians to shun those beating the drums of disintegration and chaos, saying they always run abroad to hide when things go wrong. Onaiyekan, who stated this at a Mass to mark the Centenary of the late Cardinal Ignatius Ekandem, the first Episcopal Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Metropolitan, said the presidency can only calm frayed nerves.

  BERLIN: Germany was bracing for panda mania as furry ambassadors arrive from China on Saturday, destined for a new life as stars of Berlin’s premier zoo.  The pair, named Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, will be

    Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (middle) and others during a Briefing of the Senate on the Planned Closure of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja Runway for Repairs at the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, 17th January 2017. The Supreme Court has sacked Abubakar Danladi from the Nigerian Senate. Mr. Danladi represented Taraba North in the Senate. The apex court also ordered him to refund all salaries and allowances earned in the Senate within

  With just one point in two matches, African representative in the on-going Confederations Cup, Cameroon, must  win against Germany in their last group game for a chance to forge ahead in the competition T  he Germans played out a 1-1  draw with Chile in their second group outing after a 3-2 win over Australia

Johnny Depp has apologized for his joke about assassinating President Trump. In a statement he released on Friday, he said it was a bad joke and that he didn't mean any harm by it. Adding that the joke he told

Police in Los Angeles accidentally shot and killed a 17-year-old boy after unleashing bullets on a charging pit bull the teenager was trying to protect. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the boy, Armando Garcia-Muro, an incoming

I don't know how true this story is but it was shared on Imgur. According to the story, the Chinese woman caught her husband cheating, and before he slept on the night of the incident, she put sleeping pills in his food

Olympic runner Alysia Montaño on Thursday raced at the U.S.A. Track & Field Outdoor Championships  in Sacramento while she was five months pregnant, in 100-degree heat - and she beat her time for the last