Hackers take control of the UK

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/21/uk_census_lost/
Once again Lulz Security are in the headlines as it is believed they have managed to get their hands on this years census data for the UK. Such a loss is hugely embarrassing for the government and has gotten many people thinking how tight are our nation security measures? The message which is being believed to have been sent from 'Lulzsec' reads
Greetings Internets,

We have blissfully obtained records of every single citizen who gave their records to the security-illiterate UK government for the 2011 census   We're keeping them under lock and key though... so don't worry about your privacy (...until we finish re-formatting them for release)

It goes on to mention that once the database has been reformatted it will be open to the public on piratebay.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13807205

A new vaccine using DNA from health cells was able to cure 80% of mice in animal trials involving prostate cancer. Cancer Research UK have said that this is a major development although human trials must begin as soon as possible. Cancer vaccines are not unlike traditional vaccines but instead of making the immune system attack infections they aim to target specifically tumour cells. Should these new methods prove to be successful this new and interesting study could really broaden the field of immunotherapy research.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/martin-beckford/8587176/Taxpayers-will-no-longer-bail-out-failing-NHS-hospitals.html

In the latest details of the governments controversial NHS reforms it has been announced that supposed 'failing' hospitals will no longer be secretly "bailed out" using the tax payers money. The Department of Health have said that poorer quality organizations will no  longer be proper up with subsides and highlighted the importance of competition and choice as key proponents to improving public services.

AND back with music :

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...

Its public interest!

Blogs have been at fairly irregular intervals as of late, just trying to find out the best times to post. Suggestions are welcome so do please tell me in the comments when you would like your daily update of newsyblogystuff to arrive.

CAPTION THIS:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13712377
The "anonymous" hackers claiming to have been behind the infamous Sony network hack have contacted NHS administrators revealing that they have supposedly found a way to breach the service's network. The hackers state they their intentions are not to steal data but rather "help" fix tech issues. The Department of Health responded that "this is a local issue affection a very small number of website administrators"... id be careful, discrediting "Lulz Security" from a breach of national security to a "minor tech issue" which didn't really matter at all could cause the reformed White Knights into full blown crack addicts once more... No patient issue was ever at risk.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/jun/09/fred-goodwin-judge-affair-public-interest
Sir Fred Goodwin - Former Chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland - has been told by "Mr Justice Tugendhat" that due to his pubic figure status there would be the public interest in his relationships, and such he will not be granted a privacy injunction from the court. Which apparently doesn't apply to Ryan Giggs. (sadly no that is not his real name... :( looked it up and apparently judges are stylized with Justice in legal writing... should have asked solsby kid http://solsbylawyer.blogspot.com/ )

Since this Fred Goodwin looks blond/grey haired in the picture i figured id feature a joke today instead of a video seeing as over on http://how-to-tell-a-joke.blogspot.com/ "BigMike" today's special was coincidental on Blond jokes.


Q: Why did the blonde scale the chain-link fence?
A: To see what was on the other side.