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Attacks Grew 31% YOY With a Staggering 44,000 Each Day Fueled by World Events WESTFORD, Mass., September 29, 2023 – NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., (NASDAQ: NTCT) has announced findings from its 1H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. Cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase. Global events like the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids have driven recent DDoS attack growth. Finland was targeted by pro-Russian hacktivists in 2022 during its bid to join NATO. Turkey and Hungary were targeted with DDoS attacks for opposing Finland’s bid. In 2023, Sweden experienced a…

 President Museveni, at the NRM Parliamentary Caucus that took place at State House in Entebbe yesterday [September  28th]  is reported to have put the Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Ms Robbinah Nabbanja to task to explain how they carried a huge contingent to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Highly impeccable sources that preferred not to be named to freely speak on the matter, reveal that it all started with by the President indicating that whereas he was aware of the travel by Vice President Alupo, he was not aware of the bloated number…

Land stakeholders in Kampala have taken a crucial step towards addressing the city’s pressing land management challenges by resolving to establish a dedicated Land Management Think Tank for Kampala. The decision was made during the recent Kampala City Land Administration and Management Conference 2023, held at the Mestil Hotel on Wednesday. The event was organized by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) under the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for Kampala Urban Renewal” Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), presented this innovative proposal to tackle the city’s land management issues. Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of…

On Wednesday, Mali’s ruling junta referred to the loss of a lieutenant-colonel killed, according to relatives, aboard the plane that crashed in Gao (north) on Saturday, claiming a high but unknown number of victims. This is the first mention of an apparent link with this event from the Malian authorities, who have been completely silent since the events. In the tribute paid to Lieutenant-Colonel Moussa Traoré, the Malian army refrained from specifying the circumstances of his disappearance, saying only that he died on Saturday at the age of 62 “in the course of commanded air service”. The officer was indeed…

                                                       Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer embarking on this exciting journey or a homeowner considering an upgrade, this interview promises to offer invaluable insights into the realm of home financing. Have you ever pondered the advantages of a home loan, wondered about the eligibility criteria, or sought guidance on navigating the application process? Christopher Manager- Home Loans at dfcu Bank shares his expertise and provide answers to all your burning questions.   Could…

Out of over 1,100 nominations, the 15 Finalists for The Earthshot Prize stood out following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of scientific, academic, and subject-matter experts JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 28, 2023/ — The Earthshot Prize has announced the 15 Finalists for this year’s Prize at the second Earthshot Innovation Summit (https://apo-opa.info/3ZCnC1i), an event held alongside the UN General Assembly, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, to celebrate and champion innovators focused on solving our most pressing global climate challenges. Out of over 1,100 nominations, the 15 Finalists for The Earthshot Prize stood out following a rigorous evaluation process conducted…

Indigo Apartments in Beau Plan Smart City (1)(Source: Beau Plan  Indigo’s prime location and contemporary appeal make it highly attractive to renters, ensuring a steady income stream for investors PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, September 28, 2023/ — Novaterra is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Indigo,’ a new built-up residential project of  63 contemporary apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, nestled in the heart of Beau Plan (https://BeauPlan.mu/) Smart City. ‘In partnership with renowned real estate agency Harcourts, we will unveil ‘Indigo’ to South African residents and investors during an exclusive roadshow beginning on October 2nd in Johannesburg, followed by…

Through this partnership, Cassava will be able to deliver cutting-edge AI development capabilities custom-built for its enterprise customers, catering to the unique needs of businesses on the African continent LONDON, United Kingdom, September 28, 2023/ — Cassava Technologies (https://www.CassavaTechnologies.com/), a pan-African technology group, has announced a partnership with Atlas AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics platform, aimed at maximising the positive impact of connectivity and digital services across Africa, using data-driven insights to accelerate digital transformation and economic growth. Through this partnership, Cassava will be able to deliver cutting-edge AI development capabilities custom-built for its enterprise customers, catering to the…

KAMPALA: More than 100 pupils in Mityana district were yesterday admitted to different health centres over suspected poisoning. According to the police, the children developed several complications, including headache, stomachache and vomiting after eating lunch. So far two cooks have been arrested to help with investigations. Food samples have been taken for testing at government laboratories Below is the full statement of the police: Territorial police in Mityana have registered a case of suspected poisoning at Golden Learning Centre Nursery and Primary School on September 27, 2023, around 1630 hours. The incident, located in Namungo Central Village, Namungo Parish, Namungo Sub-county,…

Taiwan launches the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president launched the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing Thursday at a port in Kaohsiung. The submarine, if successful in its tests, will be a major breakthrough for Taiwan in shipbuilding and design. “In the past, a domestic made submarine was considered impossible, but today a submarine designed and built by our countrymen is in front of you,” said President Tsai Ing-wen at the launch ceremony. “It is the concrete realization of our resolution to protect” Taiwan The process was “torturous,” said Cheng Wen-lon,…