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Fortra's Terranova Security 2022 Gone Phishing Tournament™ Results Reveal Large Organizations at Highest Risk of Compromising Data

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report results emphasize the growing need for all organizations to implement engaging and informative security awareness training programs.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report results emphasize the growing need for all organizations to implement engaging and informative security awareness training programs.
  • 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report: Key Results
    7 percent of all end users who participated in the 2022 phishing simulation clicked on the link in the phishing email.
  • 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report: Methodology
    The 2022 Gone Phishing Tournament took place in October to coincide with Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • Download the 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report to get all the results and facts from the latest edition of the Gone Phishing Tournament.

Fortra's Terranova Security 2022 Gone Phishing Tournament™ Results Reveal Large Organizations at Highest Risk of Compromising Data

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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LAVAL, QC, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Phishing Benchmark Global Report, based on the 2022 Gone Phishing TournamentTM hosted by Fortra's Terranova Security, reveals that large organizations of 10,000 employees or more are most susceptible to phishing attacks promising a gift, despite potentially having access to more cyber security resources than smaller businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report results emphasize the growing need for all organizations to implement engaging and informative security awareness training programs.
  • 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report: Key Results
    7 percent of all end users who participated in the 2022 phishing simulation clicked on the link in the phishing email.
  • 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report: Methodology
    The 2022 Gone Phishing Tournament took place in October to coincide with Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • Download the 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report to get all the results and facts from the latest edition of the Gone Phishing Tournament.

HUB Cyber Security Announces Expected SPAC Merger and Nasdaq Listing Date

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announced today that following the receipt of all approvals and compliance with the conditions for the expected merger with Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: RNER) and transition to trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, that the details of the expected procedure for the listing in the United States will be as follows:

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announced today that following the receipt of all approvals and compliance with the conditions for the expected merger with Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: RNER) and transition to trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, that the details of the expected procedure for the listing in the United States will be as follows:
    Monday February 27, 2023 - On this day, the merger with RNER is expected to occur and official announcement of the closing of the merger will be publicized.
  • Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - the first expected day of trading of the Company's shares and warrants on Nasdaq under the symbols "HUBC" "HUBCW" and "HUBCZ" which will open at approximately 4:30 pm Israel time (9:30 am U.S. time).
  • The procedure for transferring the company's shares to trading in the United States is expected to be transparent to investors, and it is expected to enable the issuance of buy and sell orders for the company's shares and warrants on Nasdaq immediately upon the opening of trading in the United States through the online systems of the banks and brokers in Israel.

Environmental groups applaud Iowa regulators' order to make public MidAmerican Energy's secret planning studies

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19, 2023, the Iowa Utilities Board issued an order in MidAmerican Energy's Wind PRIME proceeding to make public two generation planning studies that MidAmerican has aggressively and repeatedly sought to keep secret from regulators and the public.

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19, 2023, the Iowa Utilities Board issued an order in MidAmerican Energy's Wind PRIME proceeding to make public two generation planning studies that MidAmerican has aggressively and repeatedly sought to keep secret from regulators and the public.
  • MidAmerican has 14 days to obtain an injunction in order to keep the information hidden from the public.
  • "With the Board's order, MidAmerican should stop hiding information that directly impacts their captive customers," said Kerri Johannsen, Energy Program Director with the Iowa Environmental Council.
  • The Board's order found that the information contained in the studies serves a public purpose because of its relevance to the proposed Wind PRIME investment by MidAmerican.

Rise Light & Power Proposes Nation's First Renewable Repowering of Fossil Generation with Offshore Wind

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At an event attended by dozens of local community leaders, Rise Light & Power, LLC (Rise) today announced a historic proposal in response to New York State's offshore wind solicitation which will be the nation's first renewable repowering of a major fossil-fuel plant with clean power from offshore wind.  By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26. The project takes advantage of, and will utilize, existing energy infrastructure at Rise's Long Island City's Ravenswood Generating Station—New York City's largest power generator. The project has strong community support for its goal to transition Ravenswood into a clean energy hub with a mature and cost-effective interconnection of renewable offshore wind energy into New York City.

Key Points: 
  • By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26.
  • This proposal to interconnect offshore wind, responsibly transition fossil fuel generation, and build a new operations and maintenance hub has our full support."
  • The renewable repowering of Ravenswood through an offshore wind project is a culmination of years of community and stakeholder engagement.
  • "We've been eagerly awaiting Rise Light & Power's next steps with its Renewable Ravenswood vision and are extremely supportive of their new partnership to bring offshore wind energy here.

B2U Storage Solutions Announces 25MWh of Second-Life EV Battery Capacity is Operational at its Hybrid Solar + Storage Facility in Lancaster, CA

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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LANCASTER, Calif., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2U Storage Solutions , a leading provider of large-scale energy storage systems using second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries, announced today that 25MWh of storage capacity is now operational at its SEPV Sierra hybrid solar + storage facility in Lancaster, CA.

Key Points: 
  • LANCASTER, Calif., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2U Storage Solutions , a leading provider of large-scale energy storage systems using second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries, announced today that 25MWh of storage capacity is now operational at its SEPV Sierra hybrid solar + storage facility in Lancaster, CA.
  • The project’s storage capacity is comprised of 1,300 reused EV battery packs sourced from Honda and Nissan.
  • This deployment represents the largest operational UL 9540-certified ESS utilizing second-life EV batteries anywhere, on any continent, showcasing B2U’s patented EV Pack Storage (EPS) technology.
  • EV battery packs are deployed in cabinet enclosures utilizing the pack’s existing battery management system, virtually eliminating repurposing costs.” said Freeman Hall, co-founder and CEO of B2U Storage Solutions.

Digihost Provides Update on Power Plant Acquisition

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digihost Technology Inc. (“Digihost” or the “Company”) (TSXV: DGHI; Nasdaq: DGHI) is pleased to provide an update on its previously disclosed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of a 60 MW power plant in North Tonawanda, NY (“NT”).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digihost Technology Inc. (“Digihost” or the “Company”) (TSXV: DGHI; Nasdaq: DGHI) is pleased to provide an update on its previously disclosed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of a 60 MW power plant in North Tonawanda, NY (“NT”).
  • Once the Acquisition is closed, the power plant will provide the Company with computing capacity of approximately 1.3 EH based upon an initial power generation run rate for the plant of approximately 50 MW, which the Company will be immediately able to utilize for its digital asset infrastructure which has already been engineered and set up on property immediately adjacent to the power plant.
  • The Company believes that year round, the plant will continue to provide electrical power to the grid on demand in order to meet customers needs during extreme weather conditions and will also continue to run the plant as a peaker plant.
  • The acquisition of the NT power plant is expected to bring the Company’s total computing power to approximately 2.0 EH and would add to the Company’s diversified portfolio of blockchain network infrastructure, including sites located in New York, Alabama and North Carolina.

University of Phoenix Director of Veterans Affairs Operations Elected to National Association of Veterans’ Program Administrators Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the election of Andrea Siegrist-Baez, director of Veterans Affairs Operations, to the National Association of Veterans’ Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as Treasurer and Region VII Delegate.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the election of Andrea Siegrist-Baez, director of Veterans Affairs Operations, to the National Association of Veterans’ Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as Treasurer and Region VII Delegate.
  • Siegrist-Baez was previously elected to the NAVPA Board of Delegates by other voting members of Region VII, and served as the Membership Committee Chair and Treasurer.
  • "She is continuously engaged in driving positive and meaningful change, and we are pleased she will continue this good work while serving on the NAVPA Board of Directors."
  • The University of Phoenix is a NAVPA member institution and University leadership has a history of service with NAVPA.

Semtech Corporation Completes Acquisition of Sierra Wireless

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC ) and Sierra Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the completion of Semtech’s acquisition of Sierra Wireless in an all-cash transaction representing a total enterprise value of approximately US$1.2 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC ) and Sierra Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the completion of Semtech’s acquisition of Sierra Wireless in an all-cash transaction representing a total enterprise value of approximately US$1.2 billion.
  • We believe that Semtech is uniquely positioned to deliver a strong product portfolio and service model to customers across high growth IoT segments.”
    Former Sierra Wireless senior leaders join the Semtech leadership team in two newly formed business groups.
  • 13548597 Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Semtech Corporation, has acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Sierra Wireless, Inc. for US$31 per share by way of statutory plan of arrangement.
  • Sierra Wireless has requested that The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) file a delisting application on Form 25 to report the delisting of the common shares of Sierra Wireless from Nasdaq.

EBLUXE HAIR, A SMALL BUSINESS WITH A BIG HEART

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The generosity of one small business has warmed the hearts of many.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The generosity of one small business has warmed the hearts of many.
  • This holiday season EBLUXE HAIR held their first annual "Nominate a Family in Need" campaign and was able to give back over $1,000 to those within their community.
  • We commend this small business owner for their generosity and applaud them for having a giving spirit.
  • The mother-daughter duo behind EBLUXE HAIR continues to provide consumers with Hair Extensions that are like no other and are of the highest caliber.