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Report: Pistons, Monty Williams Agree To Largest HC Contract in NBA History
MAY 31, 2023
The Detroit Pistons have found their man, hiring Monty Williams as their next head coach on Wednesday, per The Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania.
Williams reportedly received a six-year contract worth $78.5 million, making him the highest-paid head coach in NBA history, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. He will replace Dwane Casey, who stepped down after five seasons at the end of the 2022-23 campaign to take a front-office position.
According to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the contract could reach $100 million with incentives. It also includes additional team options after the six-year deal.
Williams spent the last four seasons as head coach of the Phoenix Suns, building the team to the winningest franchise in the league over the past three years. He led the team to an NBA Finals appearance in 2021, and he was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2022.
The 51-year-old is taking over one of the most daunting rebuilding projects in the league, as the Pistons finished last in the Central Division for the third consecutive season with a 17-65 record. The team drew the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA draft during the lottery on May 16.
Detroit not made the playoffs in any of the last four years and had an overall record of 121-263 in five years under Casey.
When the Pistons made it to the 2019 playoffs in Casey's first year as head coach, it was just their second postseason appearance since 2010. The team was swept by its opponent both times.
Despite the franchise's recent ineptitude, the Pistons have some promising young pieces who can inspire hope for the future. The 2022 No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey had a solid rookie season with averages of 16.3 points and 5.2 assists, while Killian Hayes, Jalen Duren and James Wiseman all showed flashes of potential throughout the year.
Still, Detroit's future will undoubtedly hinge on 2021 No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham, who was limited to 12 games last season with a broken leg. When he was healthy, he averaged 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists, improving on his averages from his rookie season.
Williams will surely be hoping the 21-year-old will be at full strength next season as the Pistons try to work their way back to playoff contention.
Detroit will have more to address this offseason to complete its rebuild. Hiring Williams is a step in the right direction.
RANSOMEWARE ATTACKS OFF TO A STRONG START in June | Bleeping Computer
No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack on HPHC, according to the information available at this time.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care ransomware attack hits 2.5 million people
Bill Toulas
- June 1, 2023
- 01:02 PM
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) has disclosed that a ransomware attack it suffered in April 2023 impacted 2,550,922 people, with the threat actors also stealing their sensitive data from compromised systems.
The Massachusetts-based non-profit health services provider shared this information—which corresponds to roughly all its members—to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breach portal.
Last week, the organization published a notice informing that ransomware actors maintained access to its systems between March 28 and April 17, 2023, when the breach was discovered.
- A subsequent investigation conducted with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts revealed that the cybercriminals exfiltrated sensitive data from HPHC's network.
"Unfortunately, the investigation identified signs that data was copied and taken from our Harvard Pilgrim systems from March 28, 2023, to April 17, 2023," reads the notice.
"We are continuing our active investigation and conducting extensive system reviews and analysis before we can resume our normal business operations."
- As a result of the attack, coverage under Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Commercial and Medicare Advantage Stride systems is impacted.
The stolen files include the following types of sensitive information:
- Full names
- Physical addresses
- Phone numbers
- Dates of birth
- Health insurance account information
- Social Security numbers
- Provider taxpayer identification numbers
- Clinical information, including medical history, diagnoses, treatment, dates of service, and provider names
The organization has clarified that the incident impacts current and former members of Harvard Pilgrim, who had a registration date starting on March 28, 2012.
- The above information is very sensitive and could expose affected individuals to phishing or social engineering attacks. HPHC states that it has not detected any cases of stolen data misuse.
- HPHC also provides credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to safeguard individuals impacted by this security incident.
It's important to note that ransomware gangs often exploit stolen data to pressure victims into complying with ransom demands. If victims refuse to pay, attackers may also sell the data to other cybercriminals or release it publicly.
No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack on HPHC, according to the information available at this time.
For current or former members of HPHC, exercising caution when receiving unsolicited messages and maintaining vigilance over an extended period is strongly advised.
Russia says US hacked thousands of iPhones in iOS zero-click attacks
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says some iPhones on its network were hacked using an iOS vulnerability that installed malware via iMessage zero-click exploits. Russia blames these attacks on US intelligence agencies.
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Google triples rewards for Chrome sandbox escape chain exploits
Google announced today that bug bounty hunters who report sandbox escape chain exploits targeting its Chrome web browser are now eligible for triple the standard reward until December 1st, 2023.
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New MOVEit Transfer zero-day mass-exploited in data theft attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer file transfer software to steal data from organizations.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Jordan's Hashemite Crown Prince Hussein Weds Scion of Saudi Family in Ceremony packed with Stars & Symbolism
Jordan's crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars, symbolism
Jordan's crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday in a palace ceremony attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world, as massive crowds gathered across the kingdom to celebrate the region's newest power couple.
What You Need To Know
- Jordan's crown prince has married the scion of a prominent Saudi family in a palace celebration attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world
- Massive crowds gathered in a mood of excitement across the kingdom, as the young Hashemite royal was presented to a global audience
- The marriage of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif, 29, has drawn a star-studded list headlined by Britain's Prince William and his, wife, Kate, but it also holds deep significance for the region
- It emphasizes continuity in an Arab state prized for its longstanding stability and refreshes the monarchy's image after a bitter palace feud
The marriage of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif, 29, drew a star-studded guest list including Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, as well as U.S. First Lady Jill Biden.
- The celebrations hold deep significance for the region, emphasizing continuity in an Arab state prized for its longstanding stability and refreshing the monarchy's image after a palace feud. It even could help resource-poor Jordan forge a strategic bond with its oil-rich neighbor, Saudi Arabia.
The bride, wearing an elegant white dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, arrived at Zahran Palace in a 1968 Rolls-Royce Phantom V custom-made for the crown prince's late great grandmother. The crown prince arrived earlier in full ceremonial military uniform with a gold-hilted saber.
The families and their guests gathered in an open-air gazebo decked with flowers and surrounded by landscaped gardens for a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony known as "katb al-ketab." The crowd erupted in applause after the signing of the marriage contract. Alseif will henceforth be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, according to a royal decree...
- Jordan's 11 million residents have watched the young crown prince rise in prominence in recent years, as he increasingly joined his father, Abdullah, in public appearances. Hussein has graduated from Georgetown University, joined the military and gained some global recognition speaking at the U.N. General Assembly. His wedding, experts say, marks his next crucial rite of passage.
- "It's not just a marriage, it's the presentation of the future king of Jordan," said political analyst Amer Sabaileh. "The issue of the crown prince has been closed."
The wedding may create a brief feel-good moment for Jordanians during tough economic times, including persistent youth unemployment and an ailing economy.
Palace officials have turned the event — a week after Jordan's 77th birthday — into something of a PR campaign. Combining tradition and modernity, the royal family introduced a wedding hashtag (#Celebrating Al Hussein) and omnipresent logo that fuses the couple's initials into the Arabic words "We rejoice."
- Zahran Palace in Amman, where the marriage ceremony was held, hasn't seen such pomp and circumstance since 1993, when, on a similarly sunny June day, Abdullah married Rania, who was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. Decades earlier, Abdullah's father, the late King Hussein, sealed his vows in the same garden with his second wife, the British citizen Antoinette Gardiner.
- In addition to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the guest list includes an array of foreign aristocrats and dignitaries, including senior royals from Europe and Asia, as well as U.S. climate envoy John Kerry. Other likely attendees include Saudi aristocrats, as Rajwa's mother comes from the same influential family as the late mother of King Salman.
- Her billionaire father owns a major construction firm in the kingdom.
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