Category: Russia

Dr. Web: Most smartwatches for kids are poorly protected This was reported by the Bleeping Computer. Journalists refer to the report of the company Dr. Web, which analyzed several popular devices. According to the authors, in most cases, wearable devices designed to control parents over their children have weak protection and can be easily hacked. For example, in the popular Elari Kidphone 4G, they found three hidden modules that secretly transmit information about the movement of their carrier. By default, data transmission through the named interfaces occurs every eight hours, but the interval can be configured. The company's engineers were concerned that the device's modules could be configured to install malicious applications. The most affordable gadget in the collection – the Wokka Lokka Q50 tracker for $ 15 – was described by experts as a device with a weak password by default. The researchers also found that all data transmitted

Economist Barhota: Russian banks approve about 64 percent of mortgage applications take a loan to buy a home, contrary to the decision of the lender, if they accumulate the maximum possible down payment and create a good financial reputation for themselves. Experts have revealed ways to obtain a mortgage from RIA Novosti. According to independent economist Andrei Barkhota, in the last year the level of mortgage approval in Russia has been steadily declining. In early autumn, banks approved about 64 percent of mortgage applications, he said. If the current dynamics persist in 2022, this indicator may drop to 58-60 percent, the expert predicted. To find out the reasons for the refusal, you can contact either directly the bank or a mortgage consultant, experts said. According to Barhota, improving the credit history can help the borrower: for example, you can take out a consumer loan and repay it in good faith.

Amy Smith, 23, with tattoos on her face and body, spoke of criticism for her appearance A British woman whose body and her face is almost completely covered with tattoos, she spoke about bullying by others because of her appearance. The corresponding story is published by The Sun. 23-year-old mother of two children Amy Smith admitted that she became interested in tattoos at the age of ten, and she put the first drawing on her body three years later. Later, the heroine of the material was presented with a tattoo machine, and she began to learn this skill. According to Smith, her appearance often grabs the attention of those around her. When she took her sons to kindergarten, the parents of their peers criticized the woman's extraordinary appearance. “Some parents crossed to the other side of the road so that their children would not see me. In supermarkets, security guards

New York Rangers beat Philadelphia Flyers, Panarin has a goal and a pass New York Rangers at home defeated Philadelphia Flyers in a National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match. This was reported by the Lenta.ru correspondent. The meeting took place on the night of Thursday, December 2, and ended with a score of 4: 1 in favor of the hosts. As part of the winners, one of the goals was scored by the Russian forward Artemy Panarin. He also made an assist. Panarin's compatriot Igor Shesterkin, who played at the Rangers goal, made 33 saves. The goalkeeper was recognized as the first star of the meeting. Panarin played 21 matches in the regular season this season. The Russian scored six goals and made 17 assists.

Crimeans were vaccinated at Ukrainian checkpoints with drugs Pfizer, Moderna and Coronavac and Kalanchak, located on the border with Crimea, began to vaccinate against coronavirus with Pfizer, Moderna and Coronavac. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine. According to the department, from Monday to Friday, from 9 to 15 o'clock, special mobile teams will work at the checkpoint, which will be able to vaccinate Crimean residents with one of three prepositional preparations. After vaccination, Crimeans will receive a certificate of vaccination. Data about it will be entered into the electronic medical system. Earlier, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Alexey Danilov explained the refusal of Ukrainians to be vaccinated by the “information war” between Moscow and Kiev. According to him, the Russian side is specifically “unfolding” the topic of vaccination against COVID-19

South China Morning Post: US and PRC to discuss Taiwan and other war-related issues on military matters, including tensions over Taiwan and other contentious situations. The parties are also going to discuss the topic of hypersonic arms control, writes the South China Morning Post. Top military officials of both countries are establishing contact after a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping last year. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to meet with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe and Vice Chairman of the PRC's Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang. “This is one of the consensus reached at the summit. The two leaders ordered the military to discuss the agreement, “the source said. Earlier in December, the US admitted that Washington and Beijing are conducting an arms race.

Investigative Committee of Russia: Bastrykin opened a case on illegal hunting against State Duma Deputy Rashkin Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) Alexander Bastrykin opened a State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Valery Rashkin, caught with an elk carcass. This was reported to “Lente.ru” in the TFR. The criminal case was initiated under part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Illegal hunting”).

The Bachelor show participant Colton Underwood tried to commit suicide because of homosexuality Underwood (Colton Underwood) admitted that he tried to suppress his homosexuality with drugs. He also said that he attempted suicide because of his sexual orientation. This is reported by Page Six, citing a Netflix documentary about the come-out of a TV star. “I suppressed my [sexual] orientation so much that I started taking medication for depression and nervous disorders every day. As a result, it made me paranoid: I stopped trusting most of my acquaintances and was ready to do anything to protect my secret, “Underwood recalled. During a conversation on camera with his old friend, the Bachelor star with tears in his eyes, he said that one night despair so overwhelmed him that he attempted suicide. This happened shortly after Underwood broke up with ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph, who won the 2019 Bachelor. Colton Underwood came out

The calculations of the DBK “Bastion” Pacific Fleet for the first time took over duty on the Kuril island of Matua “Calculations” fleet (Pacific Fleet) were first deployed and took over duty on the Kuril island of Matua. This was reported to TASS on Thursday, December 2, by the press service of the Eastern Military District. In particular, an autonomous military town has been deployed on the island – it has completed work on the improvement of premises for year-round service and residence of personnel … In addition, for the operation and maintenance of equipment, technical posts have been mounted, storage facilities have been deployed, entrances to the launch positions have been equipped. “The personnel began to carry out duty and carry out planned combat training measures,” the press service explained and added, that the Pacific Fleet's missile crew will be on a 24-hour watch to monitor the adjacent water

TASS: the final of the Grand Prix in figure skating in Osaka, Japan will be canceled The final of the Grand Prix in figure skating series will be canceled. This became known to a TASS source. The competition was to be held in Osaka, Japan from December 9 to 12. The decision to cancel the tournament is due to the threat of the spread of a new omicron strain of the coronavirus. The official announcement is expected in the near future. Russians Kamila Valieva, Anna Shcherbakova, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Maya Khromykh and Alena Kostornaya qualified in the women's single skating for the Grand Prix finals. Among men, Mikhail Kolyada was supposed to represent Russia at the tournament. Also, four Russian sports couples and one dance duet received a ticket to the competition. In the spring of 2020, the World Figure Skating Championships were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament