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Arabian Post
30-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Orange Suffers Cyberattack, Disrupts Operations in France
French telecommunications provider Orange has confirmed that it was targeted in a significant cyberattack on July 25, which breached one of its critical internal systems. The attack, which has caused considerable disruption to both business and consumer services, appears to be primarily focused on the company's operations in France. Orange's response to the incident has been swift, with the company prioritising efforts to contain the breach. According to initial reports, the attack compromised certain business operations, leading to service outages for some customers. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, Orange officials have indicated that they are working around the clock to restore all affected systems and services. The breach reportedly targeted Orange's internal infrastructure, including several business-critical systems that are vital for day-to-day operations. As a result, some business clients and consumers have faced service disruptions, including slower processing times and temporary unavailability of certain communication services. ADVERTISEMENT Orange's cybersecurity team, in collaboration with external experts, has initiated a full investigation into the breach to determine the scope of the attack and to identify the perpetrators. As part of its response, the company has implemented enhanced security protocols to prevent further intrusions while also focusing on mitigating any potential long-term impact on its operations and reputation. While Orange has not publicly named the threat actor responsible for the attack, cybersecurity experts believe the breach could be the work of an advanced persistent threat group. These groups are often highly sophisticated and well-funded, making them capable of executing complex cyberattacks that target large corporations and government entities. This cyberattack follows a growing trend of increasing threats faced by telecommunications companies, which are often seen as high-value targets due to the critical infrastructure they provide. With millions of customers relying on their services for both personal and business needs, any disruption in these services can have a profound impact on the affected parties. Orange has assured customers that it is taking every necessary step to restore normal service levels as soon as possible. However, given the scale and nature of the attack, it could take days or even weeks for full recovery depending on the extent of the systems affected. Business clients, in particular, have been urged to implement alternative communication and IT measures while the company works to bring services back online. The company also revealed that it has informed relevant data protection authorities and regulatory bodies of the breach, in accordance with EU regulations. The breach is expected to come under scrutiny from cybersecurity watchdogs, as well as from European data privacy regulators who are likely to investigate the incident to determine whether Orange has adhered to GDPR protocols. This event has raised concerns about the resilience of telecom companies' cybersecurity measures, particularly in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The telecom sector, in particular, has become a frequent target for cybercriminals due to the vast amounts of sensitive data it handles, from customer personal details to confidential business communications. The scale of the attack has sent shockwaves through the broader tech and telecommunications industries, prompting other firms to reassess their own cybersecurity strategies. Analysts suggest that Orange's breach serves as a wake-up call for the sector, underscoring the need for telecom providers to invest heavily in robust security frameworks to defend against such threats.
Business Wire
28-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Industry Veteran Oran Sears Joins iCONECT to Drive Strategic Product Innovation
WASHINGTON & LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- iCONECT, a rising force in public sector compliance and data governance technology, today announced the appointment of Oran Sears as its product leader for iCONECT's Public Sector Division. A recognized thought leader in eDiscovery, data breach response, regulated data systems, and mission-critical product innovation, Sears brings deep cross-sector experience that will strengthen iCONECT's leadership team. His skill set will also help supercharge product innovation in the public sector, law firms, legal service providers, and corporations. iCONECT announces Oran Sears as its product leader for its Public Sector Division. Sears joins iCONECT following a standout tenure at Relativity, where he served on the company's Senior Leadership Team and accelerated the delivery, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical features relied upon by federal agencies, Fortune 100 legal teams, and Legal Service Providers. A member of EDRM's Advisory Board since 2021, he also contributed to the industry-defining EDRM Processing Guidelines, helping establish standards for data processing and protection in complex legal workflows. Previously, as Co-Founder and CTO of Canopy, Sears built one of the industry's first platforms dedicated to data mining and document review in breach response. His innovations earned patents in multiple countries for data classification and compliance automation—technologies that continue to influence next-generation breach response solutions. Earlier in his career, Sears drove product innovation at ZyLAB, a pioneer in legal information governance, and contributed to sensitive national security R&D at Ntrepid, applying machine learning and data visualization to complex intelligence and investigative challenges. His experience also includes work with key public sector entities, including the SEC, FTC, DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President. At iCONECT, Sears will lead the design, development, and scaling of purpose-built solutions for public sector agencies navigating sensitive data, complex compliance mandates, and digital transformation. Beyond his role in the public sector as a member of the senior leadership team, he will play a key part in advancing iCONECT's overall product strategy and driving innovation. His cross-industry perspective and technical leadership will help shape a unified platform experience that delivers greater scalability, resilience, and performance across all markets iCONECT serves. 'Oran is a transformative addition to our leadership team,' said Rob Bush, CEO of iCONECT. 'He brings a rare combination of technical ingenuity, regulatory expertise, and a proven record of building resilient, scalable products for highly regulated environments. His insight into both government workflows and the broader eDiscovery landscape gives iCONECT a powerful edge. We're excited for his leadership as we accelerate our position as a trusted partner for helping agencies modernize how they govern and protect data.' 'I've spent my career building tools that protect data, foster trust, and accelerate decisions in high-stakes environments,' said Oran Sears. 'iCONECT's vision for the public sector aligns perfectly with that mission—and I'm excited to help shape what's next.' 'This is a major win—not just for iCONECT, but for our clients,' said Eric Dirks, Chief Revenue Officer of iCONECT. 'With Oran's track record in launching category-defining platforms, we'll accelerate innovation and deliver even greater strategic value for agencies and compliance-driven organizations seeking workflow-optimized solutions to control their data.' About iCONECT iCONECT delivers secure, modern software solutions designed to meet the unique demands of the legal industry and the public sector. With a focus on compliance, workflow optimization, and citizen-centered technology, iCONECT empowers legal and government teams to move faster, act smarter, and lead with confidence. For more information, visit
Cosmopolitan
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Cosmopolitan
Everyone needs a pair of metallic sandals in their summer wardrobe - shop the 7 best trending styles now
You know what your summer wardrobe needs? A pair of metallic sandals, trust. Super versatile and easily dressed up or down, this major fashion trend can be worn with everything from linen trousers to lace trim satin shorts. While the item might be synonymous with Spring/Summer, certain iterations can be worn all-year-round (we're thinking of platform or strappy styles that work oh so well for dressing up at night). Of course, you don't need to limit yourself to just one pair of metallic sandals. After all, 'metallic' spans a range of colours (from silver to gold to copper and beyond) and sandals come in a range of styles. This summer, we're especially spoiled for weather-appropriate footwear, with wedge sandals and gladiator sandals making a comeback. So, with so many different metallic sandals to choose from, we've done the hard bit for you: curating an edit of the best trending metallic sandal styles rn, alongside a selection of high street metallic sandals to add to basket now... Flat sandals are majorly chic, just think of the iconic Oran sandal by Hermes (which we've conveniently found a dupe for, btw). In materials like leather, the sandal flat can provide a touch of elegance to a summer outfit while on hols, as well as add a touch of cool to an evening outfit. When in a metallic hue, the vibe can easily go from day to night, given the trending nature of the style. A flat sandal in silver or gold is a nice spin on a classic, and a good way to add a lil something extra to a simple outfit. Who doesn't love a double strap sandal? These slides (popularised by Birkenstock) easily slip on and are generally suuuuper comfy, providing a necessary break to anyone who's used to pounding the pavement in heeled styles. Working well for your daily commute, as well as poolside lounging and a foray into town, a double trap metallic sandal works equally well with a skirt as linen trousers, though they do tend to veer on the informal side. We're very here for the resurgence of late aughts/early 2010s style, and all the boho chic this throwback has brought with it. This includes gladiator sandals, a type of sandal which features multiple straps, some of which go up beyond the ankle and even ascend to the knee, resembling the sandals worn by the Romans way back when. When you add a metallic colourway to a pair of gladiators, they automatically take on a more contemporary feel, and can be worn with shorts at a festival or with a long maxi skirt for major boho vibes. Strappy sandals can encompass multiple styles, but what we're really talking about here is the kind of open-toed shoe with a strap across the base of the toes and another at the ankle, often with a platform sole or a heel. These are all-season shoes, working v well for accompanying an evening wear outfit for a night of dancing. Silver or gold, especially, gives a touch of glamour and versatility, while pushing the style into the evening wear space. Rock with a short dress or skirt, long gown, or even jeans and a nice top. Another throwback style we can't stop thinking about, wedge sandals have a distinctive heel which slopes up vertically from the toes up to the heel, creating a block beneath the foot. They're traditionally more comfy than a pair of heels or stilettos, while still giving some height. In sandal form, wedges can span espadrilles (which feature esparto rope on the heel, as well as canvas for the body of the shoe) as well as cork-heeled iterations, and generally have an open toe. Metallic spins on the trend work well for more of an evening wear vibe, and work well with monochrome fits in black or white. Often, a wedge can bring a bit of elevation to a pair of flowing trousers, or a mini skirt. We simply adore a mule sandal: a type of shoe that slips on, without a back, and often features a kitten heel. This type of shoe works well for more formal occasions like getting drinks, cocktail party vibes, as well as even a day at the office. We recommend wearing with tailored trousers or a midi skirt for work, and rocking a skirt or mini dress for cocktails, with tailored shorts providing a good day-to-night transition. Platform sandals are great at providing height alongside a degree of comfort, and work well for beach or poolside holidays, smartening up a bikini/swimming cozzie and cover-up combo to no end. They also work so well for summer activities like barbecues or garden parties, especially when worn with a midi dress or midi skirt. So, there you have it: your guide to the top, trending metallic sandals rn! Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UK's Former Sex and Relationships Editor covering sexual pleasure, sex toys, LGBTQIA+ identity, dating and romance. They have covered sexuality and relationships for over five years and are the founder of the PULP zine, which publishes essays on culture and sex. In their spare time, they can be found exploring the London kink scene and planning dates on Feeld.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I waited weeks for my new Hermes dupe sandals from Shein to arrive but they are so embarrassing & look better on my dog
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday sandals from Shein to arrive, but was left in fits of laughter when her postman delivered her purchase. Sha Una, a bargain hunter from the UK, recently treated herself to a pair of cream sandals from the online retailer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A fashion fan has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday shoes to arrive from Shein Credit: AFP 4 But Sha Una and thousands of others are now in hysterics at the embarrassing blunder Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 Sha confirmed that she accidentally ordered the dupes in a child's size Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 But her pooch is loving them Credit: Facebook/Sha Una But what the savvy shopper thought was going to be a stylish pair of sandals perfect for evenings abroad and warm summer days, instead turned out to be an epic fail. Making light of her blunder, Sha took to social media to show off her hilarious error - which saw her accidentally order the sandals, which she thought would be a gorgeous dupe of the £610 Oran sandals from Hermes, in a children's size. Posting on Dogspotting Society, a public Facebook group with 1.4 million members, Sha uploaded snaps of her tiny shoes, which are the same size as her hand. Not only this, but she also shared pictures of her dog wearing the sandals - and it's left thousands of people in hysterics. Alongside the post, the Shein shopper joked: "One woman's Shein fail is another's treasure.' She then confirmed: 'Been waiting weeks for my new holiday shoes and I've been done dirty but we found a new use." But although Sha can't wear her new sandals, she acknowledged that they've gone down a treat with her pooch, as she added: 'She's absolutely rocking them and loving it.' As well as this, Sha later confessed to her blunder and wrote: 'They did say kids in the description but I completely missed that. 'Greatest mistake I've ever made.' Sha's post quickly racked up 120,000 likes and has since been re-shared on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 859,600 members. From Shein to Hermes: Viral Fashion Hack A user named Liyana Leena re-shared the hilarious blunder alongside laughing emojis and in just nine hours, it has amassed 9,900 likes, 1,300 comments and 428 shares. Social media users couldn't believe their eyes at Sha's blunder and stressed the importance of always reading reviews and double checking the sizing when buying items from Shein. How does Shein work and are other brands listed on their website? Known for their cheap clothing, Shein sells its own products and acts as a marketplace for third-party sellers. They do not sell designer brands, and in the past have been plagued by accusations of counterfeits and copyright violations. Previously brands like Ralph Lauren and Oakley have sued the fashion giant for violating their intellectual property rights. One person said: 'Always read the reviews when ordering from Shein.' Another added: 'Hahahahah, at least I'm not the only one.' This made me laugh my head off Facebook user A third commented: 'Lol, always check the sizes before you order.' Whilst in uncontrollable laughter, someone else beamed: 'You've made my night.' At the same time, another user wrote: 'This made me laugh my head off.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Irish Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish graduate doctor 'survived cluster bomb strike' in Ukraine
An Irish graduate doctor has described how he survived a cluster bomb strike while volunteering on the frontline during the Ukraine war - and how his medical training kept him grounded despite constant threats. Dr Oran McInerney, from Doonbeg, County Clare was one of over 700 students conferred as part of the University's Summer ceremonies, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from UL's Faculty of Education and Health Sciences. Having graduated with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from UL in 2021, Oran decided to apply for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduate programme. 'I started medicine because I wanted to use it to volunteer abroad,' Dr McInerney said, speaking at his graduation. 'When the war in Ukraine started, I could not help but think that I should be there helping. Watching people suffer every day on my phone and on TV, I couldn't stand it.' Oran was already a qualified Emergency Medical Technician, but in 2023, he went to Denmark to undergo a special course in Combat Casualty Care training. 'A few months later I found myself outside the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, evacuating injured soldiers before the city fell and delivering wood burning stoves to elderly villages with no running water or electricity when their houses had been destroyed. 'I'll never forget them crying and hugging us to thank us, they couldn't believe I had come all the way from Ireland.' Oran returned to Ukraine in the summer of 2024, and carried out a third stint after completing his final exams in May of this year, where he was working with an NGO evacuating heavily injured soldiers from the frontlines.'I was based eight to twelve kilometres from the frontline," he said. 'We lived in a bunker with a Ukrainian tank crew. We only worked at night because it was so dangerous. 'The tank crew would get a call and drive out to the 'zero line', the closest point of contact between opposing forces. We would meet them on their way back, drag the injured soldier from the tank and work on him until we got to the nearest stabilisation point, which was about 30 to 40 minutes away. 'Because of the drones we were always in range of everything, suicide drones the size of cars hit civilian houses 300 metres away from where we were based, huge 1500 lbs glide bombs would hit down the field from us or take out the bridge we had just passed over, ballistic missiles and grad missiles would take out our local shops. 'In 2023, I survived a cluster bomb strike that missed me by 200 metres. On my most recent trip two of our medical evacuation tanks had been destroyed.' Despite constant threats, Oran's medical training kept him grounded. 'I used my medical training every day in some form, particularly the ability to solve in high pressure situations and by staying cool, calm and collected.' Oran will soon start his internship year of medical practice, after which he hopes to begin a training scheme in emergency medicine. But, for now, his time in Ukraine has come to an end. 'It was almost six months in total of some life-changing experiences and friends made," he said. 'My humanitarian work is definitely not finished, there are so many other areas of the world that need help,' he said.
