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We at WIRED reported 6 weeks ago that the hackers behind the Change Healthcare ransomware debacle received a $22 million payment. Only now has Change Healthcare confirmed that it paid—while also noting that stolen patient data is still at risk of leaking. wired.com/story/change-h…

More on ICYWELL / KUNCKLETOUCH / KAPEKA:

'In March 2024, CERT-UA revealed a malicious plan of Sandworm, aimed at disrupting the stable functioning about twenty enterprises in the energy, water and heat supply industry (OKI) in ten regions of Ukraine.'

cert.gov.ua/article/6278706

Forever indebted to editors — both official and informal — who help me shape stories from the beginning.

It’s true that talking extensively about a story before you write it is a form of procrastination but honestly it’s also essential. 😂❤️

We updated this story with absurd news from Le Monde: The French 'hydroelectric dam' Cyber Army of Russia claimed it targeted was in fact a small water mill in a village of 300 people.

More evidence this is likely not Sandworm proper, but a loosely linked junior varsity team.

NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner resigned this morning.

Among the many things that could be said, I will say this: thank you to my colleagues here in the newsroom today for your grace, collegiality and hard work during a challenging period.

And for showing up today,

The House has passed legislation extending FISA Section 702 surveillance for another two years but without a warrant requirement to conduct searches of U.S. data. It now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass as well.

It's finally here—my book on how the FBI secretly ran its own tech startup to wiretap the world. DARK WIRE reveals its true scale & stakes for the first time

Preorder now for bonus content on how I pulled back the curtain on this insane story. More below hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joseph-…

The vibes are bad

'His lawyer said he became a cyber criminal while at home during the pandemic.'

barrie.ctvnews.ca/convicted-cybe…

I yearn for this safety

HHS just issued its first public statement on the hack at medical billing giant Change Healthcare.

Says its still working to understand impact, but is taking steps to address some of the cash flow problems piling up at hospitals nationwide.

Full list here:

What is funny about miss eyelash questioning TikTokers at the People’s Choice Awards is that I would never have known that song from Barbie had it not been covered by the late great TikTok legend, Queenzzie. It’s a pretty song, but I did not remember it from the film!

I met with General Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
I thanked him for the two years of defending Ukraine.
We discussed the renewal that the Armed Forces of Ukraine require.
We also discussed who could be part of the renewed leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The time for such a renewal

News: NPR Founding Mother Linda Wertheimer retires after 50+ years.

Her note acknowledges her role, with Cokie Roberts and Nina Totenberg, overseeing what was called the Fallopian Jungle.

' I was incredibly lucky to arrive at NPR when I did, which was at the very beginning.'

NEW: The board of directors of NPR announced today that Katherine Maher will become President and CEO
— Maher was named the CEO of Web Summit last year after its founder and CEO stepped down
npr.org/about-npr/1226…

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