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Showing posts with label financial crisis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label financial crisis. Show all posts

Sunday, 19 June 2011

Hacker watch... again

Sorry about the last two or so days not posting, been busy. Back in business now though.

I hope the dudes alright, but i found this funny:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13829690
Another set of hackers have broken into Sega's Pass Database. Spokeswomen Yugo Nagasawa confirmed the news that over 1.29 million users personal data has been stolen. The reaction to the attacks has been swift however, Sega representatives explained that all user passwords had been reset immediately and customers have been made aware that all user details should be changed immediately. The hacking 'group' Lulz Security who were most recently famed for being responsible for the attacks against Nintendo have denied involvement.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jun/19/greece-papandreou-second-bailout-figure
The Greek prime minister has announced that Greece will require ANOTHER 100 billion euro bailout to avoid debt default. The Socialist leader George Papandreou warns that without further aid from the EU and IMF Athens cash reserves are expected to run out soon inviting a financial crisis that European official have warned would rapidly contaminate the entire international financial system. The previous bailout of 110 billion euros agreed in last may was the single biggest bailout in western history and new measures are expected to replicate that.


This is so awesome...

Sunday, 12 June 2011

Hackers broaden their horizons.. mabye

Seems like all thats in the news lately is "anonymous" hackers hacking stuff, first sony then codemasters then epic games then the NHS.. the list goes on.

CAPTION THIS:    ... yes thats an adult diaper filled with money...

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386780,00.asp
The international monetary fund has been hit by a 'serious' cyber attack. There is at this time no indication as to what the hackers have managed to obtain however according to the New York times so called computer experts have labeled the attack "large".  The 'IMF' is not an unexpected target however, their database contains a wealth of confidential financial information related to various fiscal dealings amongst national. Potentially released/obtained information includes countries bailout programs as well as international communications between countries financial leaders.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/jun/10/law-scandal-financial-investigation-christopher-grierson
Scandal has broken in the city of London as a number of prominent lawyers are to face investigations into alleged financial 'irregularties'. One of the most prominent suspects is 'Christopher Grierson' who was until recently one of the most respected lawyers in the entire country and runner up for the prestigious 'Laywer of the Year' award in 2010. If claims hold true Grierson was also busy amassing over £1 million in false expenses over a four year period. Methods included booking high expense flights, claiming the value of the tickets back from his firm and then proceeding to cancel the flight... Seems like a smart dude.