Man Arrested Over Saturday Gozo Channel Bomb Threat

Oct 28 2024

A 43-year-old man from Mqabba was arrested following a bomb threat targeting the Gozo ferry, prompting police to question him on charges of spreading false information.

He allegedly made a call to Gozo Channel on Saturday, warning of a possible bomb on the ferries or in the terminals, forcing the company to suspend operations that evening.

According to Times of Malta, this incident followed an unrelated bomb scare on Friday, which also halted ferry services and left passengers stranded.

In Friday’s case, two passengers reported overhearing foreign men discussing bombs, prompting immediate precautions, though no actual threat materialised.

The Saturday threat, however, came from an anonymous call, later traced by police. Authorities do not believe the incidents are linked, though they suspect the second perpetrator may have been inspired by the impact of the first scare.

Both cases led the Armed Forces of Malta to inspect all ferries and terminals, including underwater checks, causing significant disruptions in Gozo and delaying a popular opera at Astra Theatre. The suspect, if convicted, faces substantial fines for the false bomb threat.

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Source: Times of Malta

You can now start receiving direct updates from Prime Minister Robert Abela

Oct 27 2024

In a modern twist to government updates, Prime Minister Robert Abela has just launched his very own WhatsApp channel! Through it, he’s promising to keep everyone looped into the daily hustle and bustle of government operations, delivering updates straight to your phone.

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The timing couldn’t be more exciting—this comes just a day before Finance and Employment Minister Clyde Caruana presents Malta’s highly anticipated 2025 budget. The first message from Abela hints at good news, stating that the government is “hard at work” to ensure a positive outcome. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, budget highlights, and daily updates straight from the top.

So, if you’re ready to stay informed directly from the source, now’s your chance. Will you be joining the chat?

Join here: WhatsApp Channel

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Apple Offers $1 Million Bug Bounty for Hacking Private Cloud Servers

Oct 27 2024

Apple has unveiled a new bug bounty challenge, offering rewards up to $1 million for anyone who can expose vulnerabilities in its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers, set to support its upcoming Apple Intelligence service. This initiative, announced Thursday, aims to bolster security as Apple prepares for the official launch of the AI-powered service next week. Although most Apple Intelligence processing will occur on personal devices, some requests will be handled by PCC servers, which must be fortified against cyber threats to protect user data.

To promote transparency and invite broad participation, Apple has provided researchers with a Private Cloud Compute Security Guide, detailing PCC’s authentication methods and privacy measures. A Virtual Research Environment (VRE), accessible to anyone attempting the bounty, allows users to explore PCC’s software in a secure Mac-based virtual setting. Apple has also shared PCC’s key source code components on GitHub for public review.

Apple encourages researchers to submit any significant vulnerabilities impacting PCC, promising rewards based on the quality of the findings, proof of impact, and potential risk to users. More details on submission guidelines can be found on the Apple Security Bounty page.

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England U17s Secure 4-0 Victory Over Latvia in UEFA Qualifiers

Oct 27 2024

England’s men’s under-17 team claimed a second consecutive victory in the UEFA U17 EURO qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 win over Latvia today. This triumph follows their 4-0 opener against Malta and brings Neil Ryan’s side to six points in Group 2.

England started strong at Malta’s Centenary Stadium, creating early chances despite goalkeeper Nils Balaguss initially holding firm for Latvia. The breakthrough came 17 minutes in when Luke Rawlings fired a well-placed half-volley off the crossbar to put the Young Lions ahead.

Not long after, England doubled their lead with Luca Williams-Barnett finding space in the box and finishing coolly at the near post. Just before the break, Igor Tyjon extended the lead, capitalizing on a rebound after his initial shot was saved.

Early in the second half, winger Harry Howell sprinted past two defenders and slotted in a composed left-footed finish to make it 4-0, securing the win for England. The Young Lions maintained control for the remainder of the match, cruising comfortably to victory.

England will face Sweden on October 30 as they aim for a perfect group-stage run and advance to Round 2 of the qualifiers in the spring.

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