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Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Telecom networks increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn
TORONTO - Technology experts say telecommunications networks are increasingly susceptible to security threats and that companies should leverage artificial intelligence to help protect their infrastructure. Speaking Wednesday at the 24th annual Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto, Ericsson Canada chief technology officer Tania Leppert said there is a growing need to safeguard telecom infrastructure that is evermore central to day-to-day life. 'We really have a lot of focus these days on the criticality of this infrastructure, which unfortunately also makes it a very attractive target for nefarious actors as well,' she told attendees during the second and final day of the conference. Leppert said there are various potential security or safety risks when a telecom network is breached, ranging from outages that halt the flow of communication during emergencies to massive amounts of sensitive data that could be stolen. 'There's a lot of important information in our telecom networks,' she said. 'Everybody is using it.' Leppert said attacks have become more sophisticated due to technological advancements, including the evolution of artificial intelligence. 'Hackers are ... using a lot more technology in different ways to be able to find vulnerabilities in the network and either collect information or disrupt,' she said. 'AI can also be used to make stronger attacks.' The conference also heard Tuesday from self-described 'ethical hacker' Robert Beggs, chief executive of Waterloo, Ont.-based security solutions company DigitalDefence. Beggs, whose firm is hired by companies to test the security of their networks, said there's been an uptick in cyber threats targeting the telecom sector over the past five years. Despite the potential of artificial intelligence — with companies touting its opportunities for growth and efficiencies — he said its use is 'outstripping securities.' 'Most companies, most telecommunications firms, haven't updated their program to meet the new threats that are coming in,' Beggs said. 'Since that time, we're dealing with ransomware to an incredible degree, you're dealing with international countries and you're still dealing with a lot of human errors.' In February, as part of a CRTC decision about improving 911 resiliency, the regulator directed service providers to implement 'robust cybersecurity measures to help prevent outages caused by cyberattacks.' That can include establishing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other safeguards. The providers must implement the measures by this August. Leppert said that while technology can be harnessed to attack networks, AI analysis can also be used as a tool to monitor for potential threats. That includes built-in access control mechanisms that offer a traceability function when a network or product is attacked. 'There has to be data that's coming out of the products in order to be analyzed,' she said, adding that organizations must be able to respond quickly once an attack is ongoing. 'You cannot defend against every attack vector, you cannot predict what hackers are going to be able to do, but you better know when something's happening,' she said. The sector is also relying more on technology to create 'threat databases,' said Leppert. 'Some of the big vulnerabilities is actually when we have silos ... and there's a lack of handover of understanding of what's happening,' said Leppert. 'Once a certain attack vector is known, that's something you need to share within the industry so we can protect against it in the future and it can't be reused.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
OnlyFans model called ‘Little Red Head' brawled with mum and daughter in bathroom bust-up at nightclub
SEEING RED OnlyFans model called 'Little Red Head' brawled with mum and daughter in bathroom bust-up at nightclub AN OnlyFans model called "Little Red Head" brawled with a mum and daughter in a bathroom after a bust-up. Bethany Brown lashed out at Amelia Begg when she was slapped by the 23-year-old's mum Heather. 7 Bethany Brown was involved in a bathroom brawl Credit: Cavendish 7 Mum Heather and daughter Amelia were also convicted over the fight Credit: Cavendish She grabbed Amelia's hair and punched her in the face as Heather, 40, tried to separate them. Amelia then punched Brown, also 23, before she was joined in the bathroom brawl by her mum. In return, the OnlyFans model pinned Amelia against a wall and began hitting her repeatedly. The fight only ended when the pair were pulled apart by revellers at PJs in Warrington, Cheshire. All three have now pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence. They avoided a jail term and were instead handed fines. Warrington Magistrates' Court was told the violence erupted when the trio got into an "exchange of words". CCTV was shown of the fight, which showed Brown initially being attacked by Heather. The group could be seen grappling with each other in front of other clubbers. Brown, who also works as a hairdresser, left Amelia with a bloody nose after grabbing her hair and punching her in the face. Amelia also landed some hits on Brow in retaliation before the pair exchanged further blows. JP Alf Bean said: ''That does not make good viewing does it? "Watching it was not pleasant and I am sure that you are quite ashamed of yourselves behaving like that.'' He ordered Brown to pay £546 with £303 in costs, while the Beggs were each fined £615 with £331 in costs and surcharge. 7 The fight began when Brown was slapped at a nightclub Credit: Cavendish 7 She then lashed out as the brawl erupted in the toilets Credit: Cavendish 7 Amerlia, pictured, landed punches on the OnlyFans model Credit: Cavendish 7 Brown then pinned Amelia against the wall and punched her Credit: Cavendish
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
OnlyFans model called ‘Little Red Head' brawled with mum and daughter in bathroom bust-up at nightclub
AN OnlyFans model called "Little Red Head" brawled with a mum and daughter in a bathroom after a bust-up. Bethany Brown lashed out at Amelia Begg when she was slapped by the 23-year-old's mum Heather. Advertisement 7 Bethany Brown was involved in a bathroom brawl Credit: Cavendish 7 Mum Heather and daughter Amelia were also convicted over the fight Credit: Cavendish She grabbed Amelia's hair and punched her in the face as Heather, 40, tried to separate them. Amelia then punched Brown, also 23, before she was joined in the bathroom brawl by her mum. In return, the OnlyFans model pinned Amelia against a wall and began hitting her repeatedly. The fight only ended when the pair were pulled apart by revellers at PJs in Warrington, Cheshire. Advertisement Read more news All three have now pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence. They avoided a jail term and were instead handed fines. Warrington Magistrates' Court was told the violence erupted when the trio got into an "exchange of words". CCTV was shown of the fight, which showed Brown initially being attacked by Heather. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The group could be seen grappling with each other in front of other clubbers. Brown, who also works as a hairdresser, left Amelia with a bloody nose after grabbing her hair and punching her in the face. Amelia also landed some hits on Brow in retaliation before the pair exchanged further blows. JP Alf Bean said: ''That does not make good viewing does it? Advertisement "Watching it was not pleasant and I am sure that you are quite ashamed of yourselves behaving like that.'' He ordered Brown to pay £546 with £303 in costs, while the Beggs were each fined £615 with £331 in costs and surcharge. 7 The fight began when Brown was slapped at a nightclub Credit: Cavendish 7 She then lashed out as the brawl erupted in the toilets Credit: Cavendish Advertisement 7 Amerlia, pictured, landed punches on the OnlyFans model Credit: Cavendish 7 Brown then pinned Amelia against the wall and punched her Credit: Cavendish 7 She pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour Credit: Cavendish
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Daily Record
Limbs in the Loch killer makes fresh bid for freedom after parole board decision
William Beggs was jailed for life in 2001 after murdering and dismembering Barry Wallace, disposing of the limbs and torso in Loch Lomond and his head at sea. A lawyer has urged a judge to throw out a legal challenge brought by 'limbs in the loch' killer William Beggs as he seeks to be freed from prison. Mark Lindsay KC told judge Lady Drummond on Monday that parole board officials acted lawfully in a decision made by the organisation in February 2024. The Court of Session heard how staff refused to release Beggs on license from the life sentence given to him in October 2001 for murdering Barry Wallace. Lawyers for Beggs claim that the parole board's decision to deny their client's release from custody was incorrect - this has prompted them to raise a judicial review at Scotland's highest civil court. His legal team want Lady Drummond to quash the February 2024 decision. They also want the parole board to convene a tribunal of new members to reconsider Beggs's bid for freedom. However, on Monday, Mr Lindsay said the decision made by the parole board was lawful. He told Lady Drummond: 'There's no merit in the grounds of appeal advanced on behalf of the petitioner. I invite your lady to dismiss the petition.' Beggs was jailed for life in 2001 after murdering and dismembering 18-year-old Mr Wallace after luring him back to his flat in Kilmarnock, in Ayrshire. He disposed of the limbs and torso in Loch Lomond and the head at sea. He was ordered to serve a minimum term of 20 years in jail before he could seek to apply for release on parole, but completed that period in December 2019. Legal papers lodged in the case states that the petitioner is now 'five years over his punishment part.' A hearing in the action was due to begin at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in the absence of Beggs earlier this year. However, Lady Drummond agreed to discharge it so the murderer could either be brought into court or observe proceedings virtually via a video conferencing app called Webex. On that occasion, Lady Drummond was told that Beggs,62, wanted to be able to respond to what was said in the judicial review as he was present at the Parole Board hearing. The court heard that Beggs had made a complaint to the prison authorities over a refusal to bring him to court and has had no response. Beggs's lawyer Simon Crabb said: "He wishes to be able to fully participate in the hearing by attending to hear the arguments, to observe any judicial interventions and to be able to see justice is done in his case." Mr Crabb said Beggs felt he had been treated unfairly and added: "He thinks it is important he should be present either in person or by Webex. This is a case that obviously involves his fundamental right to liberty.' On Thursday, Beggs observed proceedings from prison. He could be seen wearing a navy suit, a light blue shirt and a royal blue tie. He sat beside a prison officer and had what appeared to be a number of legal files beside him. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lawyers acting for Beggs claim parole board officials made their decision partly on the basis of an 'irrelevant factor'. They claim that parole board officials considered his conviction for murdering student Gary Oldham,28, in England in 1987. However, Beggs successfully appealed the conviction. Beggs's legal team claim that in their February 2024 decision, parole board officials considered the death of Mr Oldham in their deliberations. They believe the parole board had no lawful basis to do this. On Monday, Mr Lindsay said this wasn't the case and considered evidence which related to the level of risk posed by Beggs to the public. He added: 'They looked at the lack of insight and they looked at the lack of insight focused work on the part of the petitioner. 'They looked at the lack of a supportive network for the petitioner. They were entitled to conclude that the level of risk posed by the petitioner cannot be, at this time, managed within the community.' Mr Lindsay also told the hearing that Beggs will have another chance to apply for parole at another hearing in August 2025. Lady Drummond told the lawyers that she'd issue her findings at some time in the near future. She added: 'I will take this to avizandum.'
STV News
26-05-2025
- STV News
Limbs in the Loch killer in bid for freedom after being denied parole
A lawyer has urged a judge to throw out a legal challenge brought by 'limbs in the loch' killer William Beggs as he seeks to be freed from prison. Mark Lindsay KC told Judge Lady Drummond on Monday that parole board officials acted lawfully in a decision made by the organisation in February 2024. The Court of Session heard how staff refused to release Beggs on license from the life sentence given to him in October 2001 for murdering Barry Wallace. Lawyers for Beggs claim that the parole board's decision to deny their client's release from custody was incorrect – this has prompted them to raise a judicial review at Scotland's highest civil court. His legal team wants Lady Drummond to quash the February 2024 decision. They also want the parole board to convene a tribunal of new members to reconsider Beggs's bid for freedom. However, on Monday, Mr Lindsay said the decision made by the parole board was lawful. He told Lady Drummond: 'There's no merit in the grounds of appeal advanced on behalf of the petitioner. 'I invite your lady to dismiss the petition.' Beggs was jailed for life in 2001 after murdering and dismembering 18-year-old Mr Wallace after luring him back to his flat in Kilmarnock, in Ayrshire. He disposed of the limbs and torso in Loch Lomond and the head at sea. He was ordered to serve a minimum term of 20 years in jail before he could seek to apply for release on parole, but he completed that period in December 2019. Legal papers lodged in the case state that the petitioner is now 'five years over his punishment part.' A hearing in the action was due to begin at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in the absence of Beggs earlier this year. However, Lady Drummond agreed to discharge it so the murderer could either be brought into court or observe proceedings virtually via a video conferencing app called Webex. On that occasion, Lady Drummond was told that Beggs, 62, wanted to be able to respond to what was said in the judicial review as he was present at the Parole Board hearing. The court heard that Beggs had made a complaint to the prison authorities over a refusal to bring him to court and has had no response. Beggs's lawyer Simon Crabb said: 'He wishes to be able to fully participate in the hearing by attending to hear the arguments, to observe any judicial interventions, and to be able to see justice is done in his case.' Mr Crabb said Beggs felt he had been treated unfairly and added: 'He thinks it is important he should be present either in person or by Webex. This is a case that obviously involves his fundamental right to liberty.' On Thursday, Beggs observed proceedings from prison. He could be seen wearing a navy suit, a light blue shirt, and a royal blue tie. He sat beside a prison officer and had what appeared to be a number of legal files beside him. Lawyers acting for Beggs claim parole board officials made their decision partly on the basis of an 'irrelevant factor'. They claim that parole board officials considered his conviction for murdering student Gary Oldham, 28, in England in 1987. However, Beggs successfully appealed the conviction. Beggs's legal team claims that in their February 2024 decision, parole board officials considered the death of Mr Oldham in their deliberations. They believe the parole board had no lawful basis to do this. On Monday, Mr Lindsay said this wasn't the case and considered evidence that related to the level of risk posed by Beggs to the public. He added: 'They looked at the lack of insight and they looked at the lack of insight, focused work on the part of the petitioner. 'They looked at the lack of a supportive network for the petitioner. 'They were entitled to conclude that the level of risk posed by the petitioner cannot be, at this time, managed within the community.' Mr Lindsay also told the hearing that Beggs will have another chance to apply for parole at another hearing in August 2025. Lady Drummond told the lawyers that she'd issue her findings at some time in the near future. She added: 'I will take this to Avizandum.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
