NHS data stolen from contractor in serious cyberattack

NHS software vendor Advanced has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of sensitive customer data.  The company says an unknown threat actor used “legitimate third-party credentials” which gave them the ability to establish a remote desktop (RDP) session to the Staffplan Citrix server.  From there, the attackers moved laterally throughout…

HermeticWiper malware victims are now reporting ransomware attacks too

Cybersecurity researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) have noted companies across Ukraine and Poland being hit by two separate attacks: in one, a disk wiper called HermeticWiper was deployed, while in the other, a ransomware called Prestige.  “Despite using similar deployment techniques, the [Prestige] campaign is distinct from recent destructive attacks leveraging […] Foxblade…

A top House Republican gifted Kevin McCarthy an ornate silver bowl as a nod to a famous scene from HBO’s ‘The Wire’ about leaders having to eat crap: book

This is a composite image of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and a silver bowl. This is not the bowl McCarthy reportedly received. Getty Images A top ally of Kevin McCarthy loved “The Wire” so much that he gave the Republican a silver bowl. The gift is a nod to a scene in the show…

The average college tuition has dipped slightly, though that’s just the start of total college costs

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Average 2021-2022 annual tuition for public, four-year colleges was $10,740 for state…

The EU is considering shelling out 40 billion euros to quell energy inflation as supply shortages continue

BI The European Union is considering shelling out 40 billion euros to help homes and businesses amid energy inflation. Those funds will come out of a 500 billion euro budget earmarked to help consumers and businesses during the energy crisis. The aid will particularly come into play this winter, when supply shortages are expected to…

All Americans will see their natural gas bills shoot up this winter thanks to higher market prices and cold snap, the EIA says

Americans could spend an average of $931 on heating this winter. Elena Popova/Getty Images Americans will see their natural gas bills soar this winter, according to the EIA.  US households are expected to pay an average of $931 on heating, up 28% from a year ago.  The forecast comes on higher retail natural gas prices…