Tragic Discovery in Tacoma Park: Mother of Seven Found Deceased

Nearly 36 Million Xfinity Users Affected by CitrixBleed Vulnerability

Comcast has reported a major security breach affecting nearly 36 million Xfinity customers. This breach was due to the exploitation of a critical vulnerability, CitrixBleed, in Citrix networking devices. Despite patches being available from early October, the vulnerability was not promptly addressed, leading to unauthorized access of Xfinity's internal systems from October 16 to 19, 2023. It was not until October 25 that the breach was detected.

The hackers were able to access usernames and passwords, although the passwords were hashed. The effectiveness of the hashing to protect the passwords remains uncertain. Additionally, personal information such as names, contact details, birth dates, parts of social security numbers, and security question answers of an unspecified number of customers was compromised.

Almost 35.8 million customers are believed to be affected, based on a filing with Maine's attorney general. This number suggests a significant portion of Xfinity's customer base is impacted. In response to the breach, Xfinity is urging customers to reset passwords and use two-factor or multi-factor authentication.

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Tragic Discovery in Tacoma Park: Mother of Seven Found Deceased

A mother of seven, Ngaire Tusi, was tragically found deceased in Tacoma's Oakland Madrona Park, causing concern among residents over safety in the area. Tusi, known for her caring nature, was a valued member of her community. Her death, under unclear circumstances, has prompted calls for improved safety measures in the park.

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WINTER BREAK

19 Dec 4:00PM - 5:30PM (Heritage) THHS JV Boys BB vs Grace Academy

19 Dec 5:30PM - 7:00PM (Heritage) THHS Girls BB vs Grace Academy

19 Dec 7:00PM - 9:00PM (Heritage) THHS Varsity Boys BB vs Grace Academy

21 Dec 3:30PM - 5:00PM (Heritage) THHS Girls BB vs Providence Classical Christian

21 Dec 5:00PM - 7:00PM (Heritage) THHS Varsity Boys BB vs Providence Classical

Global Economy at Risk: Major Shipping Lines Halt Red Sea Transit Amid Houthi Attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have intensified their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, citing retaliation against Israel for its actions in Gaza. These strikes, targeting crucial maritime trade routes, pose a serious threat to global economic stability. The Houthi movement, a Zaidi Shia group, gained momentum in Yemen following opposition to the government and the US invasion of Iraq. With Iranian support, the Houthis have developed advanced military capabilities, including sophisticated weaponry. Their recent actions have led to major shipping companies suspending Red Sea transit, echoing the global impact of the 2021 Suez Canal blockage. As part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" against Israel and Western interests, the Houthis' increased aggression in the Red Sea could prompt a significant international response, including a potential US-led naval task force, highlighting the broadening implications of this regional conflict.

Revenge of the Dad Jokes!

1. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing.

2. What do you call a group of musical whales? An orca-stra.

3. Why don't some couples go to the gym? Because some relationships don't work out.

4. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

5. Why was the computer cold? It left its Windows open.

6. What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.

7. Why don't eggs tell each other secrets? They might crack up.

8. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.

9. What do you call a boomerang that won't come back? A stick.

10. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

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