UK News Daily Family Fears for Captured Soldier, Ransomware Hits Blue Yonder, Legal Battle Over Lost Bitcoins, UK Petition Surges Past 2.1 Million, and more...
Nov 26, 2024
Family concerns rise as a British soldier captured in Russia faces fears of mistreatment. A ransomware attack disrupts the UK grocery sector, highlighting vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Meanwhile, a legal battle brews over a forgotten hard drive containing thousands of lost bitcoins. A significant public petition for a general election garners over 2.1 million signatures, catching high-profile attention. Additionally, the conversation shifts to measures aimed at cracking down on drink spiking to better protect women.
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British Ex-Soldier Captured
- James Scott Rees Anderson, a British ex-soldier fighting for Ukraine, was captured by Russian forces.
- His father voiced concerns about potential torture and confirmed UK Foreign Office support.
Ransomware Hits Blue Yonder
- Blue Yonder, a supply chain software company, suffered a ransomware attack, disrupting UK grocery chains and Fortune 500 companies.
- Morrison's and Sainsbury's implemented contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
Lost Bitcoins Legal Battle
- Halfena Eddie Evans accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins, mined by her ex-boyfriend James Howells.
- Howells is suing Newport City Council to excavate the landfill where he believes it's buried.