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Pair Convicted In Worldwide Ransomware Attacks, Victimizing NJ Residents: Feds
Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty and were convicted on Thursday, July 18 to participating in the LockBit ransomware group and to deploying attacks on computer systems in New Jersey and worldwide, authorities said.
LockBit was described as "one of the most destructive ransomware groups in the world," by U.S. Justice Department officials.
Ruslan Magomedeovic Astamirov, 21, a Russian national from the Chechen Republic and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, from Bradford, Ontario, a dual citizen in Canada and Russia, pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group that targeted critical …
Covid-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States
The most likely symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant with around 30 mutations are expected to be similar to the highly contagious Omicron strain based on reports so far.
COVID-related hospitalizations have increased in the US for six straight weeks, with a 19-percent increase reported in the most recent week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The BA.2.86 strain, known as Pirola, has now been identified in five states: New York, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio.
The strain was first detected in Israel around Sunday, Aug. 20, and cases have also been identif…
Devoted Trenton Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Devoted Trenton mother Tiffany Ann Pempleton died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31 at the age of 39.
A native of Trenton, Tiffany had spent time living in Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, London, and Bratislava, her social media page says.
Tiffany was known for her high-spirited personality and ability to make others smile wherever she went.
Above all, Tiffany is remembered for embracing her role as a loving mother to her son, Dai.
In addition to her son, Tiffany leaves behind numerous family members and countless close friends, several of whom shared their grief in touching social media …
