Dutch police, together with international partners, have taken down nearly fifty ‘DDoS-for-hire’ websites. Hackers and cybercriminals can order DDoS attacks here at competitive prices. Administrators and users of these websites can expect more activities in the future. writes that Police In a press release. Here’s what you need to know about a DDoS attack First: What is a DDoS attack? …
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The Federal Reserve raises US interest rates sharply
Photo: ANP The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates by 0.5 percent as expected. Each time a 0.75 percentage point is added, the increase is less strong than the last four times. The US Federal Reserve saw room for lower increases as inflation passed its peak. However, central bank policymakers indicate there is room for further rate hikes. They want …
Read More »There is still enough gas this winter, but the danger is not over
A few weeks ago they were still full. But now that the first cold weather is moving across the country, the shares of the gas company Gasunie are immediately falling significantly. At the moment, gas storage is about 10 percent empty from its peak two months ago, a Gasunie spokesperson confirmed. Report on it AD. The last few days have …
Read More »It follows Sam Bankman-Fried in a prison in the Bahamas
Listen to the audio version of this article below 15 15 Sam-Bankman Fried will have to survive until February 2023 in the only prison in the Bahamas. A judge ruled last Tuesday that the former CEO of crypto exchange FTX will remain in custody at least until then and has no chance of buying his freedom. By paying a deposit. …
Read More »Morocco takes over former colonial France
Students at the University of Casablanca, where classes are still in French.Image by César Desfuli for De Volkskrant Cashiers in supermarkets wear their shirts Coupe de Monte Celebrated in Qatar. That is the hotel staff semi-final No more faith in an economy Non-zero. Magazines on newsstands with headlines likeUn pour tous, tous pour un‘ – One for all, one for …
Read More »OPEC expects lower oil demand, urges members to remain vigilant
Photo: ANP Demand for oil in the coming months will equal production from fossil fuels, oil cartel OPEC expects in its latest forecast. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries had previously projected a significant oil deficit in the first quarter. OPEC sees a lot of uncertainty and is calling on its members to remain “vigilant and cautious.” Doubts are …
Read More »US imposes sanctions on Zimbabwean president’s son ahead of Africa summit
The move comes a day before the start of the US-African Leaders’ Summit in Washington, where US President Joe Biden is set to meet African leaders. In a statement on Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on four Zimbabwean nationals and two companies, along with Washington-designated businessman Gudakwashe Tagwere in 2020, for providing support to Zimbabwean leaders. The Treasury …
Read More »Musk: Original blue ticks disappear in a few months
Photo: ANP The original blue checkmarks on Twitter will disappear in a few months. Elon Musk, owner of the news service, announced this in a tweet. According to the billionaire, the checkmarks that made it clear that Twitter was responsible for the user’s identity were distributed “in a corrupt and stupid way” among celebrities, politicians, companies and journalists. Soon after …
Read More »Commemorative Medal for Impressive Kabul Evacuation | news item
News Item | 12-12-2022 | 5:42 p.m On August 15, 2021, the Afghan capital Kabul fell to the Taliban. In the ensuing chaos and panic, hundreds of Afghans were evacuated from Kabul airport. It turned out to be a work of great influence. This applies to deportees, but certainly to the military personnel involved, diplomatic staff and all those who …
Read More »Emigration? You should arrange these things before you leave
Spain, Japan or America? Many of us aspire to live abroad. Want to immigrate too? If you are outside the Netherlands for more than eight months in a year, you must deregister. But that’s not the only thing involved. A long process awaits you to realize your dream of emigration. Trust us: You have a lot to deal with! Work …
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