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☆ Medibank data breach: Australia blames cyber criminals in Russia for attack
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Medibank says the stolen data belongs to 9.7 million past and present customers, including 1.8 million international customers. Kershaw said police intelligence points to a “group of loosely affiliated cyber criminals” who are likely responsible for previous significant data breaches around the world, without naming specific examples. “These cyber criminals are operating like a business with affiliates and associates who are supporting the business. An initial ransom demand was made for $10 million (15 million Australian dollars), but the company said after extensive consultation with cybercrime experts it had decided not to pay. In his statement on Friday, Kershaw, the AFP Commissioner, said Australian government policy did not condone paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

☆ Australian police blame Russia-based hackers for attack on Medibank
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Russia-based hackers were behind the cyberattack on insurer Medibank Private Ltd (MPL.AX), which compromised the details of just under 10 million current and former customers, Australian Federal Police said on Friday. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece Kershaw blamed a loosely-affiliated group of cyber criminals likely responsible for other big breaches around the world for the attack on Medibank. Kershaw said the AFP knows which individuals are responsible but will not be naming them at this moment. Russia's embassy did not immediately respond to questions asking whether it had been in communication with the Australian government over the hack. Reporting by Lewis Jackson; Editing by Jacqueline WongOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

LOS ANGELES, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers' historically great season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday when the title favorites crashed out of the playoffs in the Divisional Round and now face major personnel decisions this off-season. "It's hard to even think about it right now," Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said after Saturday's game. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe Dodgers have made 10 consecutive post-season appearances with their lone title during that stretch coming in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. There is also the case of speedy shortstop Trea Turner, who is set to become a highly sought-after free agent this off-season. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Fact Check-Image does not show an alligator swimming in a Florida home after Hurricane Ian
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

An image shared on social media purports to show an alligator in a Florida home, with some posts on social media saying it was after Hurricane Ian. But the image has been digitally manipulated using a photo of a crocodile in Australia. The Daily Mail credits Adelaide River Cruises for the photo (here), a river tour company based in the Northern Territory of Australia. “We know every crocodile in our part of the river.”The photo does not show an alligator in Florida after Hurricane Ian. Read more about our work to fact-check social media posts (here).

LOS ANGELES, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2022 MLB playoffs on Tuesday hoping their spectacular regular season success will translate into post-season glory and that they can officially open up a dynasty discussion. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"2020 was something incredible, but we get some criticism for the shortened season," Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias told MLB.com. The Astros won their lone title by beating the Dodgers in a seven-game dogfight in 2017. The bright lights of the World Series will only magnify passions on both sides. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ An Imperfect Decade
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-04 | by ( Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The San Francisco Giants were playing their own game, just down the steps from the home clubhouse at Oracle Park, but Carlos Rodón and some of his teammates stayed inside. Down the coast, Clayton Kershaw was working on a perfect game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At least there was the possibility of history, and that was enough to intrigue Rodón, who had come so close to his own slice of it in 2021. That spoiled Rodón’s perfect game, but he was thrilled to settle for a no-hitter, one of 317 in major league history. “We were like, ‘We’re not even close.’ This is like the third longest, only 10 years.”

Persons: Carlos Rodón, Clayton Kershaw, Rodón, Roberto Pérez’s, ” Rodón, “, We’re, ” Organizations: San Francisco Giants, Oracle, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland, Los Angeles Angels

Mesajele se refereau în special la proiecte de asasinat şi trafic de droguri şi de arme, a precizat poliţia australiană care a arestat 224 de persoane din toate regiunile ţării. "Sute de persoane au fost arestate" în afara Australiei, a adăugat aceeaşi sursă. Poliţia din Noua Zeelandă a anunţat arestarea a 35 de persoane, mai ales pentru trafic de droguri şi spălare de bani. Un telefon de acest tip putea comunica numai cu un alt telefon care conţinea aplicaţia"Un criminal trebuia să cunoască un alt criminal pentru a obţine acest material", a explicat poliţia australiană într-un comunicat. "Practic, ei şi-au pus cătuşele de la unul la altul adoptând şi având încredere în ANoM şi comunicând deschis, neştiind că îi ascultăm tot timpul", a adăugat el.

Persons: Aplicaţia, Operaţiunea Organizations: FBI Locations: Europa, Statele Unite, Australia, Noua Zeelandă, ţării, Australiei

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