National Crime Agency leads international operation to demote pirated versions of Cobalt Strike

The National Crime Agency is coordinating the global fight against illegal software that has been used by cybercriminals to infiltrate victims’ IT systems and carry out attacks for more than a decade. Last week (Wednesday, June 24), unlicensed versions of Cobalt Strike were targeted. Cobalt Strike is a penetration testing tool used to detect vulnerabilities … Read more

The national award-winning ‘faultless’ Surrey pub with a tranquil courtyard garden

One Surrey’s pub is battling it out for the title of ‘Best Town Pub’ in the country, against rivals from Kent, London and North Yorkshire. With delicious food, award-winning drinks and unusual events, The Castle in Farnham is the only local pub on the list. The Castle describes itself as a ‘simple gastro pub’ serving … Read more

The National Lottery warns that all players must take action before 7pm tonight

The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as National Lottery enthusiasts gear up for tomorrow’s draw on Saturday 15 June. Players must take action tonight for a chance to win tomorrow’s staggering £11.4 million jackpot, claimed by one lucky ticket holder. This is the third millionaire to be minted in just a month. The next … Read more

PACE celebrates National Ocean Month with colorful images of the planet – NASA

Credit: NASA/Ryan Fitzgibbons What do you give to an ocean that has everything? This year, in celebration of National Ocean Month, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite is giving us a unique look at our home planet. The visualizations created using data from the satellite, which was launched on February 8, are already … Read more

Australia orders China-linked funds to sell rare earth stocks in ‘national interest’

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Australian government has ordered funds linked to a Chinese businessman to cut their stakes in a rare earths miner, in a sign that control of critical minerals is becoming a political concern. Jim Chalmers, … Read more

Rishi Sunak promises to reintroduce British national service in first major campaign policy

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rishi Sunak has vowed to introduce compulsory national service for 18-year-olds if he is re-elected, in his first major policy announcement since the start of the election campaign earlier this week. The move is part … Read more

Fabulous’ favorite bottles of roses revealed – just in time for National Wine Day

THIS Saturday is National Wine Day, and it would be rude not to raise a glass in celebration. With a bank holiday just around the corner and some sunshine on the way (fingers crossed), it’s the perfect time to welcome in the Rose Age. Team Fabulous drinks a glass on National Wine DayCredit: fantastic New … Read more