U.S. Gymnasts Testify About Sexual Abuse by Larry Nassar

U.S. Gymnasts Testify About Sexual Abuse by Larry Nassar

Sept. 16, 2021 — Four medal-winning U.S. gymnasts shared their stories on Wednesday of being sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. They expressed frustration while recounting traumatic and graphic details during a Senate hearing on the FBI’s mishandling of the investigation into Nassar’s actions, according to NBC News. “I don’t … Read more

Meat company JBS confirms it paid $11 mn ransom in cyberattack

Meat company JBS confirms it paid  mn ransom in cyberattack

The world’s largest meat processing company says it paid the equivalent of USD 11 million to hackers who broke into its computer system late last month. Brazil-based JBS SA said on May 31 that it was the victim of a ransomware attack, but Wednesday was the first time the company’s U.S. division confirmed that it … Read more

FBI chief likens ransomware threat to 9/11 as Biden plans to confront Putin at G7 – live

FBI chief likens ransomware threat to 9/11 as Biden plans to confront Putin at G7 – live

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the agency is investigating about 100 different types of ransomware, many of which trace back to hackers in Russia, and compared the current spate of cyberattacks with the challenge posed by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “There are a lot of parallels, there’s a lot of importance, and a … Read more

Biden’s inauguration rehearsal postponed over security concerns, Politico says

Biden’s inauguration rehearsal postponed over security concerns, Politico says

A rehearsal for U.S President-elect Joe Biden‘s inauguration scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of security concerns, Politico reported late on Thursday, citing two people with knowledge of the decision. The rehearsal is now planned for Monday, according to the report. Biden’s team had also canceled an Amtrak trip from Wilmington to Washington planned … Read more

Police search for clues to mysterious motor home blast in Nashville

Police search for clues to mysterious motor home blast in Nashville

NASHVILLE: Police and federal agents in Nashville sought clues on Saturday to determine how and why a motor home was blown to pieces in an apparent bombing on Christmas Day that injured three people and damaged dozens of buildings in the heart of America’s country music capital. The motor home, parked on a downtown street … Read more