Hackers demand $70 million to end biggest ransomware attack on record – CBS News
Notorious Russia-linked group REvil infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries via software company Kaseya.
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Sydney hospitals on ‘red alert’ as more than 600 NSW health workers in isolation over Covid case contact – The Guardian Australia
A new Covid visitor ban at some NSW hospitals sparks fears pregnant women will be forced to give birth without their partner…
Big $300m battery to be built without government aid in market first – Sydney Morning Herald
Australia will get its first grid-scale battery built without government support by the end of 2022, marking what its proponent…
York supermarkets to cut prices on popular products amid £50m investment – York Press
A MAJOR supermarket has confirmed it will invest £50 million into the price of its products in a move which will make dozens…
Japan’s vaccination drive is picking up steam. That’s good news for the retail sector, says EY – CNBC
Japan’s vaccination efforts are finally “picking up steam” after a slow start, says EY’s Nobuko Kobayashi.
REvil Used 0-Day in Kaseya Ransomware Attack, Demands $70 Million Ransom – The Hacker News
REvil gang exploited a zero-day vulnerability affecting VSA software in the recent massive supply-chain ransomware attack.
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TfL hit by £100m fall in ad revenue across tube, rail and bus network – The Guardian
Exclusive: record low level of London journeys during Covid crisis drives down commercial income
Didi says removal of app in China will affect business – BBC News
The ride-hailing company is facing regulatory problems at home, days after its New York share launch.
Fourth of July weekend ransomware attack hits thousands of companies in 17 countries – ABC News
Cybersecurity experts are continuing to work to stem the impact of what may be the single biggest global ransomware attack of…
Italian tourist city bans evening walks to halt overcrowding – 9News
Some business owners are also calling for a "sandwich tax" on street food stalls.