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Fine Gael election candidate John McGahon has broken his silence and issued leaflets to homes in Louth asking them for support. The letter, seen by the Irish Mirror, says that the Senator “loves his community” and that if it is “not possible” for voters to give them their number one vote, he would like them to consider giving him their “highest transfer”. Videos of an altercation between Mr McGahon and farmer Breen White during a late-night altercation outside a Louth pub started circulating online earlier this month. READ MORE: Taoiseach Simon Harris 'not sure' if he will canvass with under fire John McGahon READ MORE: Paschal Donohoe compares Simon Harris to Coleen Rooney as he confesses to new guilty pleasure Mr White, from Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, sued Mr McGahon for assault and battery outside the Rum House pub in Dundalk, Co Louth, on June 16, 2018. Mr McGahon, who was elected to the Seanad after the incident, denied the claims and said he was assaulted and acted in self-defence. In July, a High Court civil jury awarded Mr White €39,000 following the alleged assault. It apportioned blame at 65 per cent against Mr McGahon and 35 per cent against Mr White. A separate criminal trial found Mr McGahon not guilty of assault. In the new letter sent to households in Louth, Mr McGahon said that “Ireland stands at a crucial moment”. “The choices we make now will shape the future of our country, for our children, our families and our businesses,” he wrote. “Since I was first elected as a councillor back in 2014, I have worked my heart out for county Louth. I love our county. It’s my home and I am very proud of the work we have achieved here. “Helping people is the most rewarding part of my job, and it has been a privilege to do that over the past 10 years as a councillor and then a senator. "But now, at this crucial election, our community needs a TD who will champion it, both at home in Louth and nationally in Dáil Éireann. I hope you can see how much I love our community and how hard I work for it. “That’s why I am looking for your number one vote. If that is not possible, please consider me for your highest transfer. “The coming election is going to be really close, so please make sure to vote.” The letter has the Fine Gael logo in the bottom right corner. Elsewhere, Taoiseach Simon Harris said on Wednesday that he did not know if he would canvass with Mr McGahon in Louth. “I’m not sure, is the honest answer,” he said. “John McGahon is a duly selected Fine Gael candidate. He's on the ticket, as is councillor Paula Butterly. It's up to the people of Louth to decide if they wish to vote Fine Gael, which candidate to support. “I've made it very clear my view in relation to violence. I’d need to reflect on that so I'm not sure. “No [I wouldn’t ask him to leave if he showed up]. We’re not in that space at all. “But whether I do or don't get to canvass with Senator McGahon is a matter I'm not yet decided on.” Mr Harris said that he will continue to canvass on Thursday and until 10pm on Friday when the voting closes. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
Ransomware remains a lucrative strategy for threat actors, but extortion that targets retail during the holiday season could be quite lucrative for ransomware groups. Retail can be a juicy target for cyberattacks year-round, and that risk -- for retailers, their supply chain, and their consumers -- is amplified during the holidays. This year, online and in-store retail sales in the US could add up to more than $1 trillion , according to research and advisory company Forrester. And where that much money is flowing, cyber threat actors are always looking for their slice of the pie. Nearly 12,000 people reported cybersecurity scams to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) during last year’s holiday season. Those scams resulted in more than $73 million in losses, according to the Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The average cost of a data breach in the retail space is $3.48 million, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024. What are some of the top threats facing the retail industry? How can enterprise leaders in this sector protect their organizations and their consumers? Retail Risks The retail industry is no stranger to large-scale data breaches and the need to respond fast is critical this time of year. “You could imagine a bad actor coming in and trying to take over retailer systems ... with the expectation that the retailer may want to pay very quickly to handle the ransomware attack to get their systems back online so they don't lose out,” says Sean McNee, vice president of research and data at DomainTools , an internet intelligence company. Related: Why IT Leaders Should Hire Veterans for Cybersecurity Roles Financially motivated threat actors can unearth and exfiltrate a trove of valuable personal information when they successfully breach a retailer or one of its vendors. “The complex design of ecommerce platforms, featuring dynamic websites and applications, increases the risk of information leaks due to poorly secured APIs, mismanaged user input, and inadequate data management practices,” Shobhit Gautam, staff solutions architect at security platform HackerOne , tells InformationWeek in an email interview. Data stolen from retailers is a valuable tool for fraudsters. Phishing and smishing are tried and true tactics that target consumers. Threat actors posing as legitimate retailers or delivery services, for example, will text consumers requesting personal information that enables theft. Brand impersonation campaigns can also lure victims with promises of earning cash. Threat actors will pose as a major retailer, like Amazon or Walmart, and offer people the possibility of remote work. Related: Meeting AI Regulations: A Guide for Security Leaders “What they're doing is stringing you along, making you think you have a job so you can earn some extra cash for the holiday season. Instead, they're just taking your money and running,” says McNee. Web skimming attacks are another common tactic. “Magecart is an umbrella term for various cybercriminal groups specializing in web skimming attacks. These groups inject malicious JavaScript code into ecommerce websites to steal payment card information during checkout,” Gautam explains. GenAI adds another dimension to the onslaught of attacks faced by retail and other industries. The technology can make phishing lures and sites much more convincing. Threat actors can also use AI in brute force attacks. “AI can leverage botnets to carry out brute force attacks on gift card websites that can test thousands of card numbers and pin combinations per minute. This allows threat actors to exploit gift card balances and deplete account funds,” says Gautam. Successful attacks in the retail space can result in consumer fraud, downtime for stores, lost revenue, and lasting brand damage. Threat Actors While GenAI empowers more threat actors with low technical skills, there are a number of larger groups known for targeting retail. For example, LockBit and Play are two ransomware gangs known for attacking the retail sector, according to cybersecurity company Trustwave. Related: What Does Enterprise-Wide Cybersecurity Culture Look Like? While law enforcement disrupted LockBit earlier this year, the group quickly reemerged . “LockBit ... may be trying to target the retail sector this season try to make some quick cash,” says McNee. Some threat groups out of China are angling for Black Friday shoppers, leveraging phishing to their advantage. Threat intelligence company EclecticIQ highlighted a campaign run by SilkSpecter , for example. While financial motivation is a major factor, other threat actors could target the retail space simply to gain attention. McNee points to current geopolitical tensions and the possibility of politically motivated cyber actors targeting retail to amplify their message. “Given the geopolitical landscape that we live in now and have moved across for the last year or two, it would not surprise me to see some sort of attempt happen this holiday season,” he says. Retail Response With billions of dollars of revenue and consumer trust hanging in the balance, how can retail organizations navigate a season of busy shoppers and busy threat actors? While holiday shopping may mean cyber threats are ramped up, the foundation for defense is the same. “I can't say there's some silver bullet this time of year to preventing things. Compliance and security are a 365 days a year thing,” says Brent Johnson, CISO of Bluefin , a payment and data security solutions company. Johnson notes the shift some retailers are making to end-to-end encrypted and tokenized payments. “Make sure merchants [are] aware these products exist,” he urges. “That way they're not really targets of fraud or targets of breaches because they just don't have the data anymore.” Retailers have the responsibility to protect their consumers’ data and to keep them informed about the risks they face from threat actors. “Retailers could ... spend some time reviewing social media platforms to see ... if people are complaining about fraudulent messaging or bad actors pretending to be related to [their] brand,” says McNee. Retailers can work to educate their consumers on ways to recognize those impersonation and fraud attempts. Even retail organizations with strong cybersecurity defenses can still fall prey to persistent threat actors. When that does happen, it is essential that enterprises have thorough and tested incident response plans in place to mitigate the length and severity of an attack. “These are all best practices but ones that can really make a difference during this holiday season,” says McNee.
For over 56 years, PTC Industries Limited has been producing top-notch technical components for a range of critical and super-critical applications. More than 75% of PTC's products are exported to different nations worldwide, where they are used by well-known clients including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, GE, Alstom, Metso, and Emerson. The broking firm ICICI Securities has maintained a buy rating on the stock for a target price of Rs 20,070, which indicates a potential upside of more than 74% from the current market price of Rs 11,507. This comes after PTC Industries (PTC) recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Trac Precision Solutions Ltd. (Trac). "PTC Industries (PTC) announced the completion of its acquisition of Trac Precision Solutions Ltd. (Trac). Trac's advanced machining technology in our expectation will complement PTC's capabilities in titanium and superalloys castings. Thus, in our view, PTC would be able to offer complete solutions to its customers while exercising full control over the manufacturing process of complex castings, including aerofoils. Further, we believe that the acquisition plugs a critical gap in engine-manufacturing technology in India, which may have a profound impact on the indigenisation drive," said ICICI Securities in a note. "PTC has already developed the technology for advanced superalloys castings, including single crystal, directionally solidified, and equi-axed blades and vanes for aero engine, industrial gas turbine, and defence applications. The acquisition of Trac would enable PTC to offer an end-to-end solution - from alloy development to precision machined, ready to fit components. In our view, some of Trac's capabilities, such as EDM and fusion-welding, are unique and available with only a handful of companies. Hence, this is likely to plug the critical gap in engine manufacturing in India and would dovetail into the upcoming MRO opportunities and engine infrastructure in the domestic market," the research analysts of the broking firm further added. PTC Industries Share Price Target "We believe that the acquisition of Trac adds significant capabilities at the upper end of technical spectrum. While this complements the existing titanium and superalloy castings, produced by the PTC, we are upbeat on the critical technological gap it bridges in the domain of engine infrastructure and enhances the capability of the country in an area, which could have far-reaching impact on competitive advantage of domestic defence platforms. We maintain BUY on PTC stock with an unchanged TP of INR 20,070 on the DCF-based methodology," said ICICI Securities. Shareholding of Mukul Agrawal In PTC Industries One of the popular investors Mukul Agrawal holds 1.60 lakh PTC Industries shares, or 1.07 percent stake in the company's total paid-up capital, based on the shareholding pattern for the July-September 2024 quarter available on BSE.
Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”Cancer – (21st June to 22nd July) Daily Horoscope Prediction says, Success will be your companion today Challenges exist in the love affair. Do not let egos impact your productivity and ensure you meet expectations. Financially you are good. Health is normal. Settle the issues in love and take the relationship to the next level. Some tasks will be challenging at the office. Health is normal while financially you are prosperous and this will reflect in the lifestyle. Cancer Love Horoscope Today Do not let a third person interfere in the relationship. There can be minor hiccups over egos and you should be careful about the words that you make while spending time together. Value the person and consider the opinions of the lover while making decisions. This will strengthen the bond. Married Cancer females should keep an eye on their spouse today. Today is good to have a romantic dinner where you may surprise your partner with gifts. Cancer Career Horoscope Today Put in efforts to win a project that will also add value to your profile at the office. Some deadlines will be tough but you will succeed in accomplishing them. Minor productivity issues may impact the day but focus on giving the best results. Some professionals will save the day based on their past track record. Avoid arguments with seniors and you should also keep a distance from office politics. Businessmen handling finance or production-related offices will see good returns. Cancer Money Horoscope Today Wealth will come in from different sources but you need to be careful about the expenditure. Today is good to take up a new trade and some natives will also show interest in trying the luck in stock, trade, and speculative business. Entrepreneurs will be successful in raising funds through promoters. Maintain a cordial relationship with partners and try to solve every financial issue amicably. Cancer Health Horoscope Today While you will be free from major ailments, viral fever, sore throat, and digestion issues will be common Cancer natives. Females will have minor disturbances in mind but that will be fine soon. Avoid drinking and smoking today and have more homemade food rich in nutrients, vitamins, and proteins. Seniors with pain in joints or sleep-related issues should opt for traditional remedies. Cancer Sign Attributes Strength: Intuitive, Practical, Kind, Energetic, Artsy, Dedicated, Benevolent, Caring Weakness: Insatiable, Possessive, Prudish Symbol: Crab Element: Water Body Part: Stomach & Breast Sign Ruler: Moon Lucky Day: Monday Lucky Color: White Lucky Number: 2 Lucky Stone: Pearl Cancer Sign Compatibility Chart Natural affinity: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces Good compatibility: Cancer, Capricorn Fair compatibility: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Less compatibility: Aries, Libra By: Dr. J. N. Pandey Vedic Astrology & Vastu Expert Website: www.astrologerjnpandey.com E-mail: djnpandey@gmail.com Phone: 91-9811107060 (WhatsApp Only)
Packham resigns as RSPCA president after animal cruelty claims at approved farmsPublished 8:22 am Saturday, December 21, 2024 By Terri Cowart Frazier The annual Chili for Children Cook-Off will be put on simmer in 2025, but things will heat back up in 2026. Event organizer Sabrina Lynn, of The Radio People, said there were several reasons for skipping 2025, one of which is a planned reboot of the event that will include the use of more technology. “We want to bring the event into the future with things like links to register your teams and links where volunteers can sign up to help,” she said. Lynn is also hoping to get more of the community involved, which she hopes will bring in additional volunteers. “I need some help. I need some community involvement so I am going to be looking for committee leaders so I can divvy up some of the responsibilities,” she said. Lynn just underwent knee replacement surgery, which is another reason the Chili for Children Cook-Off was postponed a year. She said she is healing but would not be fully recovered by the time the cook-off was scheduled in early 2025. “I was not sure my knee was going to let me go 25,000 steps,” she said, which is what she puts in on the day of the event. But knee surgery will not keep Lynn from beginning work on the 2026 Chili for Children Cook-Off, which is already scheduled for Feb. 1. “The planning is going to start very soon in 2025,” she said. Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.” Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations. Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom. Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier. “From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’PDP govs, stakeholders committed to restoring hope, Gov Mutfwang assures NigeriansKV-Waltair celebrates 44th annual day