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5 days ago
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WWII bombs found in Cologne, Germany prompt evacuations
WWII bombs found in Cologne, Germany prompt evacuations Show Caption Hide Caption WWII unexploded bomb found near tracks in Paris, passengers stranded Passengers' commutes were affected after an unexploded World War II bomb was found under the tracks at Gare du Nord station in Paris. Tens of thousands were evacuated from a German city Wednesday after the discovery of three unexploded bombs in the city center left over from WWII. The operation in Cologne, located in western Germany, is the largest evacuation in the city since the end of the fighting in Europe in 1945, city officials said. More than 20,000 people including residents, workers and hotel guests were cleared from parts of the city's old town and central Deutz district, Reuters reported, spanning a zone slightly larger than a half-mile. The evacuation began at 8 a.m. local time, impacting morning commutes in a bustling riverfront area of the city. Three American bombs, each with impact fuses, were found Monday, June 2 during construction work in a shipyard on the bank of the Rhine River, according to a statement from city officials. They are two American 20-ton bombs and one American 10-ton bomb. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service of the Düsseldorf District Government is expected to defuse the three unexploded bombs Wednesday, the statement said. More: When did World War II start? The deadliest international conflict explained. Unexploded bombs not uncommon in Germany Unexploded bombs are often found in Germany, where many major cities sustained heavy damage during the war. Central Cologne in particular was nearly decimated in 1942 as the first target of the British Royal Airforce's "thousand bomber raids," famously leaving the city's renowned Gothic cathedral nearly unscathed. City officials estimate 20,500 people plus a large number of workers are affected by the roughly 3,200-foot evacuation radius, which includes one hospital, two retirement homes, a train station, museums and event centers including the famous Philharmonic Hall, numerous large companies and several public transportation stops. Many restaurants, nine schools, 58 hotels and several daycare centers are also among the list of evacuated locations, the statement said. Contributing: Reuters. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Microsoft says it squashed malware that infected 394,000 Windows computers
Microsoft said on Wednesday, May 21 its Digital Crimes Unit partnered with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to disrupt an information-stealing malware that infected hundreds of thousands of Windows computers in the last two months. The unit filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer last week after it found 394,000 Windows computers globally infected with the malware between March 16 and May 16, Windows said in a statement on its blog, calling it a "favored" malware used by criminals to steal passwords, credit cards, bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. "Typically, the goal of Lumma operators is to monetize stolen information or conduct further exploitation for various purposes," Microsoft said. "Lumma is easy to distribute, difficult to detect, and can be programmed to bypass certain security defenses, making it a go-to tool for cybercriminals and online threat actors." Cybersecurity: FBI says these 13 old internet routers are vulnerable to attacks. Is yours on the list? The investigative unit helped in the "takedown, suspension, and blocking of malicious domains that formed the backbone of Lumma's infrastructure," after it was granted a court order by the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia, the blog said. The U.S. Department of Justice assisted, Microsoft said, taking control of Lumma's central command structure and disrupting the marketplaces where the tool was sold. Europol's European Cybercrime Center and Japan's Cybercrime Control Center also aided in dismantling Lumma infrastructure, which has "severed communications between the malicious tool and victims," according to the blog post. The Department of Justice said on Wednesday it seized five internet domains used by malicious cyber actors to operate the Lumma malware service. The FBI's Dallas Field Office is investigating the case, according to Reuters. "The growth and resilience of Lumma Stealer highlight the broader evolution of cybercrime and underscores the need for layered defenses and industry collaboration to counter threats," Microsoft said in a separate blog post on the malware. Contributing: Reuters. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Microsoft squashes malware infecting 394,000 Windows computers
USA Today
21-05-2025
- USA Today
Microsoft says it squashed malware that infected 394,000 Windows computers
Microsoft says it squashed malware that infected 394,000 Windows computers Show Caption Hide Caption Microsoft's AI language interpreter could be boon for cybercriminals A new AI language interpreter unveiled by Microsoft is sparking concern among cybersecurity experts. Straight Arrow News Microsoft said on Wednesday, May 21 its Digital Crimes Unit partnered with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to disrupt an information-stealing malware that infected hundreds of thousands of Windows computers in the last two months. The unit filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer last week after it found 394,000 Windows computers globally infected with the malware between March 16 and May 16, Windows said in a statement on its blog, calling it a "favored" malware used by criminals to steal passwords, credit cards, bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. "Typically, the goal of Lumma operators is to monetize stolen information or conduct further exploitation for various purposes," Microsoft said. "Lumma is easy to distribute, difficult to detect, and can be programmed to bypass certain security defenses, making it a go-to tool for cybercriminals and online threat actors." Cybersecurity: FBI says these 13 old internet routers are vulnerable to attacks. Is yours on the list? The investigative unit helped in the "takedown, suspension, and blocking of malicious domains that formed the backbone of Lumma's infrastructure," after it was granted a court order by the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia, the blog said. The U.S. Department of Justice assisted, Microsoft said, taking control of Lumma's central command structure and disrupting the marketplaces where the tool was sold. Europol's European Cybercrime Center and Japan's Cybercrime Control Center also aided in dismantling Lumma infrastructure, which has "severed communications between the malicious tool and victims," according to the blog post. The Department of Justice said on Wednesday it seized five internet domains used by malicious cyber actors to operate the Lumma malware service. The FBI's Dallas Field Office is investigating the case, according to Reuters. "The growth and resilience of Lumma Stealer highlight the broader evolution of cybercrime and underscores the need for layered defenses and industry collaboration to counter threats," Microsoft said in a separate blog post on the malware. Contributing: Reuters. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
