Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have implemented a 'kill switch' to disable stolen, unsold smartphones from their stores. This aims to combat rising retail theft and the black market for stolen devices, following resistance from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to a universal solution.
Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have introduced a 'kill switch' technology to disable stolen smartphones from their retail stores, aiming to combat rising mobile retail crime and the black market for stolen devices.
TMC leader and former minister Arup Biswas has received a third notice from Bidhannagar commissionerate regarding the Lionel Messi "GOAT India Tour" event. Police have directed him to appear within 48 hours for questioning in connection with alleged ticket black marketing, extortion, and security lapses. Biswas had previously cited ill health for non-compliance.
Sichuan police have arrested five individuals for illegally selling over 900,000 student personal data records, including academic performance and guardian contact information. The data was leaked by school staff and sold through offline channels to recruitment agencies, leading to a crackdown on a black market operation.
Learner drivers in the UK are facing soaring waiting times for driving tests, leading to a black market where test slots are resold for inflated prices. New government rules aim to curb this by only allowing learners to book their own tests, but concerns remain about the underlying supply issue.
A woman from Liverpool nearly died after using a black market weight loss injection, prompting warnings about the dangers of unregulated 'skinny jabs' which can contain harmful substances like windscreen wash.
Gaza's transport sector is on the brink of collapse with only one spare parts lorry entering since the ceasefire began, despite 600 lorries daily being agreed. Bus tyres now cost up to €5,725 and batteries €4,295, forcing drivers to swap tyres between vehicles. The Civil Defence's operational capacity has fallen to just 10%, with emergency teams resorting to used motor oil and warning they may have to reach incident sites on foot.
US artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic’s move to introduce real-name identity verification has triggered alarm in China, raising the prospect that access to its tools could be cut off entirely and prompting black-market vendors to scramble for workarounds. The shift highlights the strong demand for Anthropic’s Claude models in China, despite an official ban that also covers Hong Kong and Macau. The company said the restrictions were necessary for national security reasons amid...
Dr. James Noyes, an early proponent of gambling affordability checks, has called on the government to pause their implementation. He cites concerns over transparency, potential harm to the horse racing industry, and the need for further evaluation of pilot schemes.
