Jul 5, 2021

The latest global ransomware attack

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The hackers behind a massive, worldwide cyberattack have a new demand. Now they apparently want $70 million. Plus, those in commercial fishing fear that offshore wind farms pose an existential threat to their industry. And, another place where touchless technology and mobile transactions are taking hold: U.S. theme parks.

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Cybercriminals behind Kaseya ransomware attack say they'll unscramble affected computers in exchange for $70 million

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Fishing industry says offshore wind projects could sink its business

by Harriet Jones

Jul 5, 2021

Commercial vessels say they may need to quit some areas altogether as turbines are constructed.

Scallop bags from the Furious are offloaded and weighed at the Gambardella warehouse on the Stonington Town Dock.

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Theme parks likely to keep mobile tech put to the test by the pandemic

by Caroline Champlin

Jul 5, 2021

Face-to-face service isn't completely gone, but visitors are seeing more mobile options to do things like sign up for rides.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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