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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Retro Trailer For The 1985 Coming-of-Age Adventure BIG SHOTS — GeekTyrant
This week's retro trailer is for the 1985 coming-of-age adventure Big Shots, which follows the unlikely friendship between two boys from vastly different backgrounds. Obie Dawkins is a sheltered suburban kid grieving the sudden death of his father. After a series of unfortunate events leads him into the rough streets of Chicago, he crosses paths with Scam, a savvy, streetwise orphan. Despite their differences, the two boys quickly bond and embark on a wild journey to find Scam's long-lost father, dodging criminals, carjackers, and corrupt adults along the way. The film is a mix of action, comedy and heart. It was directed by Robert Mandel and written by Joe Eszterhas, Big Shots offers a charming yet thrilling ride that captures the spirit of bring young and wild.
Irish Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Bad Nanny: Victims of serial scammer who conned families in Ireland and Britain speak out
A NEW documentary tells the shocking story of a former nanny who conned families across Britain and Ireland for over a decade. Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes is currently serving time in an Irish jail after being convicted of theft and social welfare fraud earlier this year at Tralee Court. The 36-year-old, who is originally from Gloucester in England, lived at homes across Co. Kerry for ten years during which time she pretended she had Huntington's disease in order to make fraudulent claims for welfare payments. During her court hearing it was revealed that she had a string of convictions for similar offences across Britain and Ireland which stretched back over a decade. RTÉ's Bad Nanny exposes Cookes' cons through the first-hand testimony of her victims, many who are speaking our for the first time. The two part series reveals the many aliases used by Cookes, with episode one introducing the audience to one of her most brazen personas – Carrie Jade Williams, a supposedly terminally ill, award-winning author. "From this shocking disguise, the documentary traces back through the years to uncover how Samantha's cons became increasingly audacious, building up to her role as a 'nanny' who was hiding a troubling secret," an RTÉ spokesperson explained. "The documentary further shows how she gained the trust of families, only to betray them in devastating ways," they added. In the second part of the series the spotlight turns to the vulnerable families left emotionally shattered by Cookes' deceit. 'The shocking story of Samantha Cookes and her long list of scams and aliases is an intriguing story that needs to be told on screen,' Gráinne McAleer, Head of Documentaries and Series at RTÉ, said. 'The two-part documentary series lays out this timeline of deceit brilliantly and captures the collective power of ordinary people.' She added: 'From the TikTok sleuths to the victims of Samantha's scams that came together to expose her story, Bad Nanny is a story of the power of ordinary people working together. 'It is also cautionary tale for anyone hiring someone to look after their nearest and dearest." Bad Nanny, which has been co-produced for RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, airs on Monday, May 12 at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. See More: Bad Nanny, Ireland, Kerry, RTE, Samantha Cookes, Scam
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ANZ to support password-free web banking from mid-2025
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has unveiled plans to launch password-less web banking for its digital platform, ANZ Plus, making it the first bank in Australia to offer this feature. The new service is set to be available in mid-2025, allowing customers to access their accounts without the need for traditional passwords. Instead, users will authenticate their identity through two methods, including a passkey, which may include biometric options such as fingerprints or facial recognition, or by entering their mobile number and approving a login request via the ANZ Plus app. To further enhance security, ANZ Plus incorporates advanced biometric verification during the onboarding process, requiring customers to provide a selfie and an ID document. This process ensures that only the legitimate account holder can access their account and facilitates secure identity verification when resetting access PINs or increasing payment limits. With the introduction of password-less web banking, ANZ aims to mitigate risks associated with data breaches, password leaks, and phishing attacks. ANZ Group's Australia retail executive Maile Carnegie said: 'The introduction of Password-less Web Banking will revolutionise the way customers access their bank account. 'Not only will it be easier than ever to log into your account, we're helping our customers bank with confidence knowing their accounts are secure.' The bank has invested in various security features to combat fraud and scams. Among these is the ANZ CallSafe feature, which enables secure verification during calls to ANZ Plus. Since its introduction in November 2024, CallSafe has facilitated more than 20,000 secure authentications. Additionally, ANZ plans to introduce the Digital Padlock feature in mid-2025, allowing customers to instantly restrict access to their accounts if they suspect fraudulent activity. The bank has also established a dedicated team, ANZ First Responders, to assist customers who may have been targeted by cybercriminals. This team has managed around 140,000 calls in the past year, resolving approximately 93% of inquiries on the first contact. ANZ has developed the Scam Safe suite, which includes various security measures to protect customers from different types of scams. Customers who maintain the default settings of Scam Safe are reported to be 34 times less likely to fall victim to scams. The Crypto Protect feature alone has intercepted around A$5.5m ($3.54m) in fraudulent investment payments since its launch in April 2024. In November 2024, five Australian banks teamed up with BioCatch to launch BioCatch Trust Australia, am inter-bank fraud and scams intelligence-sharing network utilising behaviour and device data. Founding partners include ANZ, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB), Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited), and Westpac. "ANZ to support password-free web banking from mid-2025" was originally created and published by Retail Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
