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DoJ reclaims millions paid to hackers after attack that hobbled US pipeline
The US Justice Department has recovered the majority of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline to halt its operations last month, officials said Monday.
The operation to recover the cryptocurrency from the Russia-based hacker group is the first undertaken by a specialized ransomware taskforce created by the Biden administration, and reflects what US officials say is an increasingly aggressive approach to deal with a ransomware threat that in the last month has targeted critical industries around the world.
“By going after an entire ecosystem that fuels ransomware and digital currency, we will continue to use all of our
Bezos to Be on Blue Origin's First Human Space Flight Next Month
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Let’s Have a Pop-up Picnic
Because many of us are on the go in June, this month’s Invite features a simple popup picnic you can make ahead and enjoy later, when you need a break.
This lovely alfresco afternoon adventure starts with a pretty outdoor blanket and a picnic tray to transport all the fixings. Think grilled halibut sammies on rustic rosemary bread with a swipe of homemade tartar sauce and a topping of caramelized tomatoes.
Pop in pots of purple carrot and white bean hummus and golden squares of crispy flapjacks, washed down with rosemary lemonade and a limoncello chaser.
Hello, June!
SET THE SCENE
Stripes and fringe, folding tables and chairs,
