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Mine Detection Dog 'Unit': More Than Humans in the Humanitarian World
 Diana Pardo Pedraza  January 27, 2020
How to "clean" and "liberate" contaminated territories occupied by remnants of war? How to perceive and remove explosive devices specifically designed to evade detection? How to remedy and undo the suspicion deeply sown in rural landscapes? In the political context of peace negotiation and post-agreement in Colombia, land decontamination and (partial) recovery has not been an exclusively "human" humanitarian affair. On the contrary, other species and nonhuman actors have been indispensable in the work of detection and in the slow but essential effort to regain trust, not only among former enemies, but also between rural communities and territories. In the case of Colombia, mine-sniffing dogs have been the best co-laborers (de la Cadena 2015, 12).
Interested in what I have called the "nonexplosive capacities of landmines," I conducted most of my two years of fieldwork in the Pilot Project of Humanitarian Demining. Announced in March 2015, the Pilot Project required guerrilla members and soldiers of the national Army (who were still at war) to live and work together in order to "clear and decontaminate" two heavily mined villages in Colombia, El Orejón and Santa Helena. A sui-generis peace experiment, the Pilot Project aimed to prove, 'on the ground,' that an alliance between adversaries is not only possible, but also, as a guerrilla member put it, "the first step towards the irreversible path to peace." The goal was both political and environmental: to dismantle the literal and figurative landscapes of suspicion that had been put in place by and through improvised landmines during the decades-long civil war.
The guerrilla and the Army received the technical and political support from the renowned humanitarian demining organization Norwegian Peoples Aid. The NGO team was made up of expatriates (some of them former soldiers) from Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Ethiopia. The international demining team also included two Belgian Malinois Shepherds: Hamilton and Rambo. The Belgian Malinois Shepherd is a well-known working dog breed, particularly famous in the demining world for their extraordinary sensory perception, physical strength, and mental traits. These dogs are specially bred and trained as animal detectors and deployed in highly mine-contaminated countries.
This text explores my first encounters with these professionally trained Mine Detection Dogs and their human handlers, a couple of weeks before I entered El Orejón, the first Pilot Project site. Oddly enough, these initial ethnographic moments did not take place in rural Colombia, but rather in the countryside of Cambodia. The goal of the visual and textual scenes that follow is twofold: first, I want to illustrate that the humanitarian world of demining is always already a more than human enterprise; second, I want to suggest, albeit incipiently, that these nonhumans are actors and nodes that link wars, explosive remnants, technical expertise, and caring practices and materialities across the globe (Latour 2005; Law 2009).
The Encounter
Photo 1: Human handler and Mine Detection Dog resting in training field in Ratanakiri, Cambodia. Photo by the author.
The Mine Detection Dog (MDD) unit is a human-canine duo that trains and works together to perceive and indicate the possible presence of explosives in suspicious landscapes. This first image (Photo 1) captures my first encounter with several of these "more than human" couplings on August of 2015 in the Ratanakiri province in Cambodia. After more than forty post-war years, the Southeast Asian countryside remains riddled with both antipersonnel mines and unexploded ordinances. I met these 'units' while they were training. From a distance, I glimpsed a dog walking straight, snout touching the ground, tail pointing up to the sky and wagging. A nearly motionless but attentive man shouted commands that were incomprehensible to me. A long leash tied the dog and the human to each other. I observed how the dog seemed to disappear in the long grass, only to reappear moments later. The scene was repetitive but also captivating; monotonous but also intimate.
I learned that day that these dogs receive commands in Norwegian, no matter where they are 'transferred,' as they are bred and trained in the central MDD academy of Norwegian People's Aid, the Global Training Center. The GTC, as it is known by its acronym in English, is located in Bosnia Herzegovina and is responsible of breeding and training more than one hundred MDDs per year. In fact, a significant percentage of the dogs working in the demining world today come from this academy, making the GTC one of the leaders of the international humanitarian dog industry.
In the distance, I also saw other 'units' resting after training. I spotted a pooch and a human under the shade and protection of a colorful red umbrella, holding each other's gaze and caressing each other with (what seemed to me to be) tenderness and affection. Becoming a 'multi-species unit' requires careful observation and dedication. Demining is an arduous and risky task that requires trust. According to experts on canines, it is through training that one part learns to know the other, to identify each other's skills and needs, to manipulate each other's behaviors, expectations, and moods. Joint demining work requires the constant practice of attuning oneself to one's partner and posing the same question repetitively: how to be open to affect while also being affected. Affect is at the center of the process through which dogs and humans become a 'unit.' In training, dogs and humans work to produce, solidify, and maintain bodily differences, affective (de)attachments, and specific work distributions and vulnerabilities. In training, as a relational affective practice, both dog and human are (re)made together and in relation to one another (Pardo Pedraza 2019).
A Cyborg Ecology
Photo 2: Vest prototype for Smart Detection Dogs. Photo by the author.
I was in Cambodia for a six-week intensive training organized by the Norwegian People's Aid, as part of its role in the Pilot Project of Humanitarian Demining. I joined a group of eight humanitarian staffers from Colombia and Myanmar who went to different Cambodian provinces to learn about Land Release, the current mainstream and cost-efficient methodology in humanitarian demining. The training included a weeklong workshop on 'animal detection technology' led by several Bosnian canine experts, who had worked for long stints at the GTC, and their Cambodian counterparts. They explained that the MDD unit (i.e., human and dog) is a tool in what they called the comprehensive demining toolbox. That is, it is part of a technical ecology populated by human deminers with metal detectors and gardening gadgets (the manual capacity) and by mine-sweeping machines with moving chains and hammers (the mechanical capacity).
During those days, I also learned that 'the animal capacity' has at least three types: Mine Detection Dogs, Explosive Detection Dogs, and Smart Detection Dogs. Still a prototype, the latter sought to solve the limitations of long-distance visibility and the reception of commands in the deployment of 'off-leash' canines. Smart Detection Dogs wear a vest with a camera, audio, and GPS, which allows both the dogs' position and the terrain conditions to be tracked (Photo 2). The vest also sends commands regardless of distance.
According to the Land Release approach, a safe, reliable, and economical demining operation requires a diverse repertoire of clearance devices and techniques, whose combination depends on and responds to the specificities of the weather, soil, and contamination conditions of the place of intervention. Humanitarian demining is a muddy, messy, and always more than human business. It is populated by creatures that are and become simultaneously organic and machine, animal and human, natural and crafted. It is a cyborg technical ecology (Haraway 1991).
Becoming Kong
Photo 3: Kongs, small pieces of Kong, and different explosives substances used to impregnate them. Photo by the author.
A couple of days after my first encounter with human-dog couplings, I learned that the duo that is a 'unit' only becomes one in relation with an object: the Kong. The Kong is a red rubber toy typically used early in the canine detection training (Photo 3). In the words of some experts I interviewed, Kong becomes the "object of desire" and the "obsession" of mine-sniffing dogs through several early conditioning processes. According to these same experts, it is precisely the pleasure and the affective state of fixation inspired by this object that makes detection training possible.
Dogs are trained to sniff and indicate the presence of explosives. However, in the words of these experts, for the canines, the odor of explosives represents interaction with and attention from their human partner. It is then about enjoyment and pleasure. Through other conditioning processes (i.e., daily, repetitive, and consistent exercises), dogs associate the smell of a Kong, an object that "symbolizes" joy and attention, with the scent of different explosives. Smaller and smaller sizes of Kong are impregnated with mine-chemical substances, which makes the search more challenging, but also (and most importantly) enables the toy-mine correlation.
Inspired by Vinciane Despret (2013; 2004), I have learned to question these narratives of unilateral association and training, and to complicate the possible politics of representation that they might imply (i.e., the Kong stands for the landmine). I have striven, then, to think about these relationships in terms of mutual training and becoming. Humans and dogs are made and remade together and in relation to one another. In this process, landmines are also constantly becoming… Kong. In training, the Kong is transformed into an object that embodies paradoxical but co-constitutive social bonds: pleasure and work, play and discipline, attention and distance, danger and reward.
Binomios Caninos in Rural Colombia
Photo 4: Two binomios caninos during an MDD workshop in Bogotá. Photo by the author.
Deeply entangled in the material practices, ecologies, and process I described above, Rambo and Hamilton arrived in Colombia in May 2015. They settled in the national Army base in Tolemaida to 'acclimate' to the country's environmental conditions (altitude, temperature, humidity) and to train together in the detection of specific explosives used in improvised landmines. They had already been in Cambodia for two months, preparing for relocation and meeting their new human companions: two male handlers from Ethiopia. It was in Tolemaida that these Mine Detection Dog 'units' started to be called 'binomios caninos' (canine binomials.)
Binomio canino is a specific technical idiom in Colombia (Photo 4). Originally, binomio canino was a local military term. The Colombian armed forces, especially the national police, used the phrase to describe the pair constituted by a soldier and a trained dog working in military operations, particularly in the detection of explosives, mine-breaching, and manual coca eradication. However, binomio canino is now widely used in the Colombian humanitarian demining sector, both by civilian and military organizations.
The Pilot Project deployed a total of six binomios caninos. Hamilton, Rambo, and their respective human handlers were part of this 'animal capacity.' Together with the manual and mechanical capacities, these six human and dog detection couplings helped to identify and deactivate sixty-six explosive artifacts and clear and release more than 40,363 m2 of mine-contaminated lands: 19.489 m2 in El Orejón and 20.874 m2 in Santa Helena.
The humanitarian effort is a nonhuman business. The world of mine action is populated by more than human actors. Mine-detecting dogs and their human partners are central to the work of clearing contaminated fields and essential to the effort of liberation and (partial) recuperation of spaces occupied by explosive technologies of war. These 'units' or 'binomios caninos' are not alone. As I have suggested, their ability to detect depends on their becoming with and working along others, humans and nonhumans: manual deminers, metal detectors, gardener's kit, mechanical operators, mine-sweeping equipment, etc. When talking about humanitarian mine-clearance, "one is too few, but two are too many" (Haraway 1991, 177). Constituent elements of a demining technical ecology, these humans and nonhumans travel and link worlds created and ravaged by war and its material legacies, as well as worlds rebuilt and released by humanitarianism and its technoscientific practices. With and through them, Colombia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bosnia, and Norway are partially connected.
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Placental abruption among singleton and twin births in the United States: Risk factor profiles
Cande V. Ananth, John C. Smulian, Anthony M. Vintzileos, Robert A. Knuppel
School of Public Health, Epidemiology
The authors performed a population-based epidemiologic study to evaluate and contrast risk factor profiles for placental abruption among singleton and twin gestations. Data were derived from linked US birth/infant death files for 1995 and 1996, comprising 7,465,858 singleton births and 193,266 twin births. The authors also evaluated effect modification between smoking and hypertension and the effect of a dose-response relation with number of cigarettes smoked daily on abruption risk. Abruption was recorded in 5.9 per 1,000 singleton births and 12.2 per 1,000 twin births. Risk factors for abruption among singleton and twin births, respectively, included preterm premature rupture of membranes (adjusted relative risks (RRs) = 4.89 and 2.01), eclampsia (RRs = 3.58 and 1.67), anemia (RRs = 2.23 and 2.33), hydramnios (RRs = 2.04 and 1.66), renal disorders (RRs = 1.54 and 2.56), and intrapartum fever (>100°F) (RRs = 1.17 and 1.69). Chronic hypertension (RR = 2.38) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (RR = 2.34) were risk factors for abruption in singleton births but not in twin births. Number of cigarettes smoked daily demonstrated a dose-response trend for abruption risk in singletons and twins. Abruption was more likely to occur among smokers with chronic hypertension (RRs = 4.66 and 3.15) and eclampsia (RRs = 6.28 and 5.08). The authors conclude that abruption is twice as likely to occur in twins as in singletons with differing risk factor profiles. This suggests that abruption in twins may result from different pathophysiologic processes.
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Ananth, C. V., Smulian, J. C., Vintzileos, A. M., & Knuppel, R. A. (2001). Placental abruption among singleton and twin births in the United States: Risk factor profiles. American journal of epidemiology, 153(8), 771-778. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/153.8.771
Ananth, Cande V. ; Smulian, John C. ; Vintzileos, Anthony M. et al. / Placental abruption among singleton and twin births in the United States : Risk factor profiles. In: American journal of epidemiology. 2001 ; Vol. 153, No. 8. pp. 771-778.
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Ashora 0
#1 - What are you talking about? She was telling HIM to get off, not vise versa.
repyourcliche 0
i thought that said HIV for a moment there... anyways, if you were on cam and had your tits out at the time, this really doesn't qualify for a "i told him to get off" award moment, does it?
Dont_Explain 3
If she had her tits out on cam, she wouldn't need to tell a guy to 'get off'...
IDoNotLikeYou 0
If you just signed off he would have too. SO its your fault
christttinaaaxo 0
this confuses me..
mayumm 0
Friday 16 July 2010 6:40
He kept chatting on the computer at work, so he got fired and his wife was telling him to get off chat so he wouldnt get fired. i think thats basically it. lol. :)
sparkey0127 0
I don't really believe it, is this the workforce or is this middleschool? and why not just text instead? however if it is true that sucks but your husband apparently wasn't that good at his job if they let him go on such bogas terms
LifeFucksUsAll 0
Not really, alot of the time it's the principle. Such as, if he wouldn't be able to follow simple orders like not chatting during work hours, who knows what else he wouldn't listen to, as reasonable as it is. A boss wants an employee who listens.
WTFsGoingOn 0
I don't think this is at all unrealistic. Every job I've ever had where I had access to a computer there have been policies about what you can and cannot do online. Commonly chat programs are blocked to begin with. If he worked at any kind of place that involves personal accounts he would definitely be fired. Being on chat programs means you could be passing along personal financial information about clients, this is how people do things like steal your bank account information or identity. I worked for DirecTV during college and we were not allowed to do ANYTHING. We could not even bring in books or homework because we could write down account information and steal from clients. We weren't allowed to wear hats in the building because we could "hide" papers under them and sneak out of the building with personal information from clients.
cjammer 0
"Dump his ass"? Dear, while I agree with you that not taking a job seriously is a little red flag and probably a guaranteed sneak peek of what to look forward to in their future, you can't just "dump someone's ass" in a marriage. For better or for worse is the commitment married couples make, and, however possible or likely it is for him to make more mistakes, a single fired job is not a reason to say, "Oops, I guess I don't love you anymore! Lata gata!" and walk out. That's just my personal opinion; some people need more or less degrees of severity to cut off their marriages. Either way, marriage isn't a high school game of dumping somebody whenever you damn well feel like it.
Totenglocke 0
While I agree with you for the most part, the person you're replying to did say "if he doesn't learn" to leave. Most people would consider the husband refusing to make changes in his habits which cause him to repeatedly lose his job and have trouble finding a new job to be in, or at least very close to, divorce territory.
Oh yeah, I get what you're saying, hence "...is a little red flag and probably a guaranteed sneak peek of what to look forward to in their future" and "a single fired job" in my reply. If it continues to happen, it's obviously not somebody who can commit to a lot of responsibility. It just grates on my nerves when people say "Dump his/her ass" as if, yanno, it's that easy, logically, financially and mentally...
cookies_for_you 0
maybe if you weren't talking to him, he wouldn't have been on there in the first place?
yeah, sure i realise that, but talking to him at the same time isn't helpful either. if someone isn't meant to be online, talking to them will just make them stay online...thus increasing their chances of getting caught.
AGGoddess 2
So if he tries to start a conversation with her, and the only thing she says to him is to get offline so he doesn't get fired, it would be her fault even though she tried to end the conversation immediately?
i never said that? :-/
You did say that talking to them will make him stay online, thus making it sound like the OP may be to blame. I was just pointing out that there is a possibility that she may have tried to end the conversation immediately, which would mean it isn't.
ah, i didn't mean it as in it was her fault for him getting fired. my bad.
patticake1601 0
if he has been in trouble before why did he log in? stupid
yeahh, this is a fair point too.
mangokitty_17 0
wow i'm surprised your office doesn't block IM.
That's what I was thinking. But I guess they were hoping for workers that don't piss away their day and are able to follow simple orders.
jakeidk 0
ily1210 10
i dont see how this is a fml. u were telling him to get off, he wuoldnt get off. not your fault
It is an FML because her husband was fired for doing something stupid on the job, which means less income for their household. That doesn't exactly make it easier for them to pay bills, buy groceries, and support their children (if they do have kids), which means the OP suffers too.
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OpenAI achieved a historic milestone in the world of artificial intelligence this weekend when its Dota 2 system, called OpenAI Five, handily bested the strategy game's world champion e-sports team, OG, in a best-of-three contest. Now, the AI research organization wants to let the public get a taste of what it's like to play against a program that's virtually trained for the equivalent of 45,000 years to play the game at the highest possible level.
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"That's an important lesson for how the world is going to work, training these things and having them work in parallel," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told The Vergein an interview over the weekend. "Collaboration is one of the more positive visions we have for the future of the world — AI works alongside humans to make humans better and have more fun and more impact."
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We saw some of this collaborative play in action at the event over the weekend, with live casters playing alongside OpenAI Five and describing its weird, sometimes inexplicable behavior. OpenAI didn't have any idea if it would work mixing both humans and bots, but it turns out the AI plays nice with its flesh and blood counterparts and can even impart some valuable knowledge.
"Note that OpenAI Five exhibits zero-shot transfer learning — it was trained to have all heroes controlled by copies of itself, but generalizes to controlling a subset of heroes, playing with or against humans. We were very surprised this worked as well as it did," the company explains. "Our testers reported feeling supported by their bot teammates, that they learned from playing alongside these advanced systems, and that it was generally a fun experience overall."
Now, members of the public will also get to share in some of the fun. Just don't expect to win many games, or any at all. The version of OpenAI Five that played and won against team OG this weekend and that will be made available for Arena can beat the version of itself from last year — the same version that held its own against comparable pro teams at the 2018 International Dota 2 competition — 99.9 percent of the time.
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Commuters who attacked Extinction Rebellion Tube protesters could face police investigation
By Gareth Davies, Breaking News Editor and Bill Gardner 17 October 2019 • 3:46pm
Eight arrested over Tube protests
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The actions of commuters who dragged Extinction Rebellion Tube protesters from the roof of a train are being investigated by the police as it emerged one of the activists is a Buddhist teacher.
British Transport Police have made eight arrests after protesters climbed on top of roofs of Underground carriages on Thursday morning.
But those on the platform blocked from going to work who "took matters into their own hands" could be investigated by police, who said their actions were "unacceptable".
One of the two activists who climbed on top of a train at Canning town can exclusively be revealed as Mark Ovland, who had already been arrested and released "several times" this week.
The 36-year-old has been identified as the man chased along a train roof before being pulled down onto the platform.
He describes himself as a full-time Extinction Rebellion protestor who gave up his Buddhist studies to devote himself to climate change action.
The backlash to the demonstrations turned nasty on Thursday morning when Mr Ovland and another protester was dragged from the roof of a Tube train by angry commuters.
Activists targeted Canning Town station as Londoners set about getting to work - a move that has been condemned by Mayor Sadiq Khan.
And in a body-blow to the climate change group, Scotland Yard's blanket ban on their protests will stay in place all week after a High Court judge ruled a judicial review into its legality cannot be heard until Monday.
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Commuters now physically dragging protestors from the roof of the train. @itvlondon pic.twitter.com/gDkXfJNxmL
— Holly Collins (@HollyJoCollins) October 17, 2019
Stay with us to follow the latest from the Extinction Rebellion protests.
Another body-blow for XR as Scotland Yard's blanket ban remains in place all week
This was the day the activists believed they would overturn Scotland Yard's blanket ban on all Extinction Rebellion protests in London.
Breaking - The Met Police protest 'ban' on Extinction Rebellion will continue tomorrow and Saturday, as a judge rules that a judicial review into its legality cannot be heard until next week.
— Tristan Kirk (@kirkkorner) October 17, 2019
But in a body-blow to the climate change group, a High Court judge ruled that a judicial review into the police's move could not be heard until next week.
Gatwick protests scaled back
Gatwick Airport was due to be the big target for Extinction Rebellion today.
But after this morning's Tube stunt was met with such anger, the group scaled down their action at the Sussex airport which was shut down by drone sightings over the Christmas period.
Instead of the chaos that gripped City of London Airport last week, a small group of Extinction Rebellion protesters has gathered at Gatwick Airport, despite the environmental group calling off the planned protest at the airport.
Members of Extinction Rebellion were seen on Thursday afternoon handing out leaflets.
A protester hands out leaflets in the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport Credit: PA
A climate activist wearing a mask of US President Donald Trump hands out leaflets Credit: AFP
A flautist joins protesters in the South Terminal Credit: PA
A small group of protesters singing in a semi-circle Credit: PA
 A flautist also played and a small choir gathered in the airport's south terminal.
A second, grovelling apology from XR
It wasn't the ideal preparation for the climate group's big day in court, where they are challenging the blanket ban on XR protests in London.
At 2.40pm, organisers released a new apology.
It read:
It is regretful that there was violence at today's action at Canning Town tube station. We would like to express our sadness that events escalated this way.
We are aware that one of our activists responded in self-defence in a moment of panic when confronted by a threatening situation.
He acknowledges his accountability for this action and we offer gratitude for members of the public who helped to protect him.
To those that engaged in violence, we acknowledge that we disrupted your life today.
Rather than let this incident divide – at this moment of heightened attention – we think it is right to reach out to you, to invite you to have a conversation about what happened today.
In light of today's events, Extinction Rebellion will be looking at ways to bring people together rather than create an unnecessary division.
The people involved today did not take this action lightly. They were a grandfather, an ex-buddhist teacher, a vicar and a former GP among others who acted out of rational fear for the future as this crisis deepens.
We are aware that this action was divisive. We are a broad and diverse movement with a wide range of views, and are aware that many people were not for this action.
Those that acted this morning planned their action autonomously, within Extinction Rebellion's principles and values, centred around nonviolence and compassion.
Extinction Rebellion remains fully committed to nonviolence and will continue to put ourselves in vulnerable situations to highlight the climate and ecological emergency we face. It is unfortunate that something like this has to happen for this to become 'newsworthy'.
This follows 10 days of peaceful actions in London. Extinction Rebellion's supporters are ordinary people who are trying desperately to preserve the safety and security of all life on earth.
The XR apology... that was deleted
Extinction Rebellion posted a long and grovelling apology on its London branch Facebook page on Thursday morning before deleting it.
To Londoners, ordinary commuters, working class citizens, black people, minority communities, humans of all ages. Please read.
You may have already heard: Extinction Rebellion activists took to the Tube and blocked Shadwell and Canning Town this morning in an effort to cause mass disruption and raise public awareness about the climate and ecological emergency.
Firstly, we would like to sincerely apologise for the delay it took to formulate a proper response to this action.
XR press and PR channels are still formulating an official statement that will deal with this incident in its entirety but for the sake of being transparent, we feel that we should address this issue now.
We recognise that this action unnecessarily targets ordinary commuters and disrupts London transport - which is an eco-friendly way to travel.
Though the affinity group (AG) organising this received feedback that majority of rebels within our movement felt as if this action sent the wrong message, our decentralised structure means that AGs are able to act autonomously and make tactical decisions to carry out actions independently.
Having said that, our structure of decentralisation is no excuse for how poorly we, as environmentalists acting on behalf of life, acting this morning.
We did not have open dialogues about the nature of this action.
Shadwell and Canning Town are areas of London with largely working class and highly ethnic populations.
We acknowledge that these are communities who stand to be most affected by the climate crisis and are most vulnerable to systems of power.
In light of this morning's Tube action, Extinction Rebellion London will take this opportunity to reflect with humility how we can improve in the future...
...Extinction Rebellion's core principles include non-violence, and we aim to create safe and accessible spaces.
The systematic change we are fighting for does not include interrupting and threatening people's livelihoods.
Unfortunately, the nature of the organisation means that actions can go ahead without the full support of everybody within XR.
The violence seen at the stations today was heartbreaking to see, and is not something we want to be tied to [us] as an organisation.
Our principles also include the value we place on reflecting and learning, and we would like to take this time to say that this what we will focus on following this morning.
Today's action was a learning experience for Extinction Rebellion as an organisation.
Although we are pushing for disruption and civil disobedience, we are still learning how to do this in a way that does not result in violence, and that does not discriminate against hard-working individuals.
Tube protester: 'We were targeting the city because blocking roads has not got us heard'
Ruth Jarman, 56, from Christian Climate Action, who was involved in the tube action this morning but was not arrested, said: "Ok - why we disrupted the DLR. We were targeting the city - one of the economic powerhouses of the world to cause economic disruption - because that is what those in power pay attention to.
"We have spent a lot of time blocking roads and are not being heard. People are dying now because of the climate crisis and it threatens all we love.
"We are sorry for disrupting the lives of ordinary people - we are desperate and don't know what else to do."
Sadiq Khan 'angry' at 'counterproductive' protestors
Our reporter Jamie Johnson has been listening to the London Mayor speaking at the London Assembly this morning.
Sadiq Khan said that he was angry at the protesters who targeted the DLR trains this morning, calling their actions extremely dangerous, counterproductive and unacceptable.
The mayor added that he had not been consulted by the police ahead of their moves to seize Extinction Rebellion supplies or impose a section 14 order, banning their protests from London on Monday evening.
Mr Khan said: "I accept there is a climate emergency," adding that "it is really important for those who protest to do it peacefully and lawfully."
Red his quotes in full here:
In full | Sadiq Khan's quotes to the National Assembly
BTP investigate 'unacceptable' commuters who 'took matters into their own hands'
ACC Sean O'Callaghan, from British Transport Police, said: "Despite our countless warnings, we are frustrated that Extinction Rebellion put people at risk to obstruct services on London's rail network.
"Those who obstructed services are in custody and will be dealt with robustly. This type of action is completely at odds with what Extinction Rebellion are campaigning for and we will continue to urge them to not target any rail network.
"However, it was also concerning to see that a number of commuters took matters into their own hands, displaying violent behaviour to detain a protester at Canning Town.
"Understandably, the delay to passengers' journeys would have been annoying, but this level of response was unacceptable. We are now investigating this morning's events at Canning Town in its entirety.
Commuters drag Mark Ovland down down from the roof of the train
"It is important that commuters and other rail users allow the police, who are specially trained, to manage these incidents.
"Unfortunately, there is still a risk that Extinction Rebellion will target the rail network during this evenings peak.
"We will continue to have extra officers on patrol and will work to disrupt any potential criminal action before it happens."
The former Buddhist teacher chased over a Tube roof and pushed onto the platform
One of the activists dragged off a Tube train by furious commuters is a former Buddhist teacher who had already been arrested and released "several times" this week, the Telegraph can reveal.
Mark Ovland, 36, has been identified as the man chased along a train roof before being pulled down onto the platform.
An Extinction Rebellion spokesman confirmed Ovland's identity and said he had already been detained a number of times by police in recent days. Each time he was released after a short time so simply returned to the protest, the spokesman said.
Mark Ovland
Ovland was one of the 12 semi-naked protestors who invaded Parliament in April, gluing themselves to the glass above bemused MPs.
In a recent blogpost, he wrote: "Sometimes I'm going to get that wrong, and sometimes the actions I choose to take part in won't be popular, I know that. But I'm really not in this to be popular.
"I'm in this because I love life so so much, and I want it to continue and I don't know what else to do. I'm wanting to help raise an alarm so loud that no one can ignore it."
Extinction Rebellion said he was the man who was holding a fire hose when the climate change group calamitously tried to spray the Treasury building with fake blood on October 3.
Unfortunately for Mr Ovland, he lost his grip of the high-powered equipment and the hose flew out of control, wildly spraying passersby on the street.
Extinction Rebellion to 'take stock' over continued disruption
The protest group's organisers will "take stock" over whether to continue with future disruption to the transport network after this morning's ill-advised
XR spokesman Howard Rees, 39, said: "Was it the right thing to do? I am not sure. I think we will have to have a period of reflection. It is too early to say.
"I think we need to take stock of it."
Mr Rees, a PR worker from London, said the intention was not to "inconvenience hard-working people", and said he did not think the apparently unsympathetic mood on the platform was indicative of a decrease in public support despite many posts on the XR London Facebook page expressing concerns that the stunt was counterproductive and should not have gone ahead.
He said: "It is not our intention to target individuals or inconvenience hard-working people. We're in a life or death situation right now.
"The only thing the Government is interested in is money, so that's why the transport system was targeted.
"If you're causing disruption but people are impacted, it is nothing compared with the disruption that is coming down the line, let me tell you.
"It (the footage) was really horrifying, I'm deeply distressed by it. I'm concerned for everybody who was caught up in it.
"I really hope he (the protester) is all right. My understanding is he is in custody. I don't think it (the footage) is reflective (of the public support).
"The passive support at the beginning of last week is not what we need.
"What we need is active support, people who are willing to get arrested, and that doesn't have to come from a majority."
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Sadiq Khan: 'Unfair burden on our already overstretched police officers'
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said in a statement: "I strongly condemn the Extinction Rebellion protesters who have targeted the London Underground and DLR this morning.
"This illegal action is extremely dangerous, counterproductive and is causing unacceptable disruption to Londoners who use public transport to get to work.
"It is also an unfair burden on our already overstretched police officers. I urge demonstrators to protest peacefully and within the boundaries of the law."
Tube protests condemnation - from the Archbishop of Canterbury to XR's own spokesman
Extinction Rebellion's own spokesman has described this morning's stunt as a "huge own goal".
Attacking commuters trying to get to work has proved deeply unpopular.
Talking to LBC, the climate change group's Fergal McEntee said the demonstrations at London Underground and DLR stations were a "huge own goal".
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby also told the station that while he supports Extinction Rebellion's aims, he has "no support" for the group's actions at the stations this morning.
Reverend, 77, among those arrested for Underground action
Reverend Sue Parfitt, 77, from Bristol is among the four people to have been arrested for her part in the Tube action on Thursday morning, Extinction Rebellion said.
Reverend Sue Parfitt, 77, from Bristol is arrested Credit: @lepkirk/ Vladimir Morozov/akxmedia
She was pictured alongside another protester on top of a carriage at Shadwell Station this morning.
Extinction Rebellion action at Shadwell Station Credit: @lepkirk/ Vladimir Morozov/akxmedia
Little sympathy for Tube protesters
The general mood has not been one of support for Extinction Rebellion this morning.
Please guys take a leaf out of the Gandhi and Martin Luther King book of peaceful protest. Upsetting the general public travelling to work in an environmentally sound way is plain stupid. Are you going to disrupt cyclists next? https://t.co/RAWGVrZgBg
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) October 17, 2019
David Lammy MP was one of many to voice this opinion.
Protesters were told not to target Tube last night
On Wednesday night, police urged Extinction Rebellion activists not to target the London Underground as part of its protests demanding action on climate change.
British Transport Police said they had engaged with XR members to prevent the planned 'disruptive and potentially criminal' action on the transport network.
British Transport Police said there had been four arrests so far at Stratford and Canning Town on the Jubilee Line.
"We remain at Shadwell DLR station, where specialist teams are working to remove four other protesters," it added.
Extinction Rebellion's day in court
XR's bid to defy the blanket protest ban on its protests across the whole of London will come before the High Court on Thursday.
Those bringing the court action on behalf of the group, including Caroline Lucas MP and Guardian columnist and activist George Monbiot, are seeking to overturn the order imposed by the Met.
Lawyers representing the climate protesters will argue in a preliminary session that a full hearing of the case should happen 'as a matter of urgency'.
They will argue that the section 14 order imposed by the Met effectively banning all XR protests in London is unlawful.
Meanwhile BTP will increase the number of visible patrols across London Underground, the DLR and other rail networks throughout the day to keep the trains moving.
Assistant Chief Constable Sean O'Callaghan said BTP is working with partners to keep disruptions to a minimum.
He said: "We are really disappointed that they have since announced fresh action on the London Underground network.
"The Tube and rail networks are one of the greenest transport methods in London, any action goes against what they campaign for and will only cause misery for London's commuters."
Tide changes as Telegraph readers lose patience with Extinction Rebellion
Last week, we asked the readers what they made of the protests taking over London this week.
Around 6,000 of you responded with 44 percent agreeing that the demonstrations are a "waste of time" and that the activists are merely "protesting for the sake of protesting".
But almost a quarter of readers (23 percent) said they would be out on the streets of the capital if they could be, while more than one in five (22 percent) said that while they agreed with the cause, they did not agree with the way protesters were going about raising awareness.
One in 10 (11 percent) said they believed in people's right to protest, but did not agree with Extinction Rebellion.
On Tuesday, we asked again.
After 1,700 votes, more than half (55 percent) said the activists were protesting for the sake of protesting.
The 23 percent who backed Extinction Rebellion had dropped to 19 percent.
The 22 percent who agreed with the cause last week dropped to 14 percent, while those responding that everyone has a right to protest remained relatively level, climbing one percentage point to 12.
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Four arrests as police condemn protesters
The British Transport Police said in a statement: "Shortly after 7am this morning (17/10) British Transport Police were called to simultaneous action by Extinction Rebellion at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell.
"Protesters had dangerously obstructed Jubilee Line and DLR services by either climbing on top of services or by gluing themselves to the trains.
"Four arrests have been made in connection to the Stratford and Canning Town incidents, with those detained being taken to police custody. Specialist Protest Removal Teams remain at Shadwell station, and are working to resume services as soon as possible.
"We continue to urge protesters to not target the London Underground network. This is dangerous, not only for protesters but for commuters.
"We have increased our patrols on the London Underground and at other rail hubs throughout London."
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Bowness-on-WindermereBest family restaurants
The 36 best family restaurants in Bowness-on-Windermere
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Updated • updatedJan 21, 2023
Many of us are foodies on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we're always on the hunt to eat at the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like The Albert, Jackson's Bistro, and Bodega and more, get ready to experience the best flavors around Bowness-on-Windermere.
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1The Albert
$$$$affordable
The Albert is a small pub located near the lakeside in Windermere, with an outdoor seating area perfect for a summer evening. They serve a wide variety of wines, beers and ciders, as well as some of favourite British brewers including Robinsons. Sundays are especially special at The Albert - their roast dinner is highly praised by many guests.
Queens Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BY, United Kingdom•https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs/the-albert-bowness-on-wind…
2Jackson's Bistro
English restaurant
Jackson's Bistro is a great restaurant with excellent staff, service and food. They serve a three course menu for only 22 pounds, which is great value. The seafood platter was amazing and the choice of having four small puddings was great. I would definitely recommend Jackson's Bistro to anyone looking for a delicious meal in the Lake District!
West End, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EE, United Kingdom
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3Bodega
Spanish restaurant
Bodega is a rustic-style bar with outdoor tables in the heart of London. The bar serves traditional tapas and Spanish wines, and had a good lunchtime clientele. The food was good, especially considering the price. Although the host was not very welcoming on one occasion, the food was lovely overall. I would definitely go back to Bodega.
2B Ash St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB, United Kingdom•http://www.bodegabar.com/
4Jintana Thai Restaurant
Classic setting for well-known Thai and some signature dishes, with imported decor and artworks.
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom•http://www.jintanathaicuisine.com/
5Villa Positano
The Villa Positano restaurant in Windermere is a beautiful, Italian establishment with delicious food and excellent service. It has a conservatory restaurant, free parking, and elegant rooms that come complete with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. The rail station is only a short walk away, making this a great place to stay while in the area.
Ash St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB, United Kingdom
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6Shahib's Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
Shahib's Indian Restaurant and Takeaway is a popular Indian eatery in Bowness-on-Windermere that serves up authentic cuisine from all over the world. The restaurant has a sleek and modern design with soft lighting and relaxing music, making it the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner or special celebration. The menu features a variety of traditional Indian favourites as well as unique dishes from all over the world, so there's something for everyone.
The Arcade, the 3bx, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX, United Kingdom•https://shahibs.co.uk/
7Hyltons Restaurant
The Hyltons Restaurant is a quaint British venue that serves pasta, fish and house-smoked US-style pulled pork. It is popular with tourists, who can enjoy light lunches and evening meals without having to book in advance. The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax over a coffee or glass of wine.
Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB, United Kingdom•https://www.hyltonsbowness.co.uk/
8The Angel Inn
The Angel Inn is a great place to stay in Bowness-on-Windermere. It has bright modern rooms with views of the lake, and the gardens and terrace dining are another good feature. The bar is also a good place to relax in cool weather.
Helm Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BU, United Kingdom•https://inncollectiongroup.com/angel-inn/
9The Flying Pig Pub
The Flying Pig Pub is a warm and welcoming pub in Windermere that serves up hearty dishes like fish and chips as well as local ales. Dogs are welcome here, making it another paw-some spot to warm up and refuel. The pub has contemporary interior with wood burners and some lovely quirky features, making it the perfect spot for a family meal or drinks with friends.
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ, United Kingdom•http://www.theflyingpigbowness.co.uk/•The Flying Pig Pub reservations
10Caffe Riva
Caffe Riva is a small and cosy Italian restaurant in Bowness-on-Windermere, serving pizza and garlic bread. The pizzas are highly recommended, but the menu also includes other dishes such as pasta and salads. The restaurant accepts American Express, Mastercard and Visa, has free wifi and offers reservations.
St Martins Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EF, United Kingdom•http://www.cafferiva.co.uk/•Caffe Riva reservations
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11Lake Raj
If you're a fan of Indian food then you'll love Lake Raj!. This contemporary restaurant specialises in the best traditional Indian dishes alongside superb service. Plus, it has a kids menu and offers takeaway for an extra convenience.
3 Longlands Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3AS, United Kingdom•http://www.lakeraj.com/
12Mela Spice Indian Restaurant
Mela Spice is a popular and laid-back Indian restaurant serving up a variety of plates including Bangladeshi food. The staff are polite and friendly, and the prices are excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food delicious - definitely worth a visit!
Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB, United Kingdom•http://www.melaspice.co.uk/
13The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout is a quirky restaurant with excellent pub grub in a quirky setting. It's ideal for those looking for something different and the food is really good, too.
8, Queens Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BY, United Kingdom•http://www.themagicroundaboutbowness.com/
14Vinegar Jones | Fish & Chips
If you're looking for a great, clean fish and chip takeaway in the heart of the village, look no further than Vinegar Jones. The fish is always fresh and served up quickly, making it the perfect place to grab a quick meal on-the-go. Plus, the friendly staff make it easy to enjoy your food without fuss.
Royal Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DB, United Kingdom•http://www.vinegarjones.co.uk/
15Siam Cafe Windermere
Siam Cafe Windermere is an excellent and authentic Thai restaurant that serves up delicious food in a cozy, intimate setting. The menu features curries, chicken satay and pad thai, all of which are perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. In addition to its great food, Siam Cafe Windermere offers highchairs and wheelchair access, as well as free wifi and a full bar.
5 Grosvenor Terrace, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BS, United Kingdom
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16Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank
Masons Arms from Strawberry Bank is a 16th century pub that offers stunning views of the Lyth Valley, five charming and colourful rooms, as well as self-catering cottages. The pub is well-off the beaten track and dog-friendly, with each room having its own small terrace or patio for frolicking pooches.
Strawberry Bank, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6NW, United Kingdom•https://masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk/
17Baha
Pacific Rim restaurant
Baha offers a great selection of Asian street food, with cocktails and live music to keep you entertained late into the night. With chargrilled locally sourced meats and giant puddings, it's definitely a place worth trying out. Sundays are especially busy here, with a range of delicious options available for lunch.
18 Ash St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB, United Kingdom•https://www.bahabowness.com/
18Mio mondo
Mio Mondo is a coffee shop chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options. The staff are very friendly and the cafe has lovely coffee and delicious food, especially the waffles and bacon and the skin on fries. They also allow dogs inside. The waffle was my favorite item at the cafe - it was very good! The only downside is that there is limited seating inside, but if the weather is nice outside they set up a table outside too.
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom•http://www.bownessbistro.co.uk/
19Golden Fortune
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DE, United Kingdom
20Trattoria
Pizza Takeout
The italian restaurant Trattoria is a lovely place with comfortable seating. The food is excellent and there is plenty of it. The service is friendly and professional.
51-52 Quarry Rigg, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DU, United Kingdom•http://www.trattoriabowness.co.uk/
21Urban Food House
Urban Food House is a relaxed, urban-themed restaurant that serves up quality food from local producers. The focus is on good, hearty food with a relaxed atmosphere.
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom•http://www.urbanfoodhouse.co.uk/
22The Westmorland Inn | Pub & Rooms
This welcoming pub (with delicious vegan options) is perfect for dog-owners and people looking for a relaxed evening out. The ground floor restaurant is great for food, or head up to the mezzanine for cocktails and real ale. Sundays are especially busy, so book ahead!
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3AP, United Kingdom•http://www.thewestmorlandinn.co.uk/
23The Country Hut
The Country Hut is a friendly and comfortable cafe that's perfect for getting a drink in Bowness. The cocktails are reasonably priced, and the team are always happy to serve you. They also have a lovely policy of not charging your card until you leave - very considerate! In addition, the staff are friendly and welcoming, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening.
A5074, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EF, United Kingdom
24You & Me
Royal Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DB, United Kingdom
25The Easy Breeze
The Easy Breeze is a piano bar and cafe in the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District in England. It's popular for its live music nights on weekends, and offers a variety of sandwiches, burgers and pizza as well as house cocktails.
Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DG, United Kingdom•http://www.theeasybreeze.com/
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26Monsoons Indian Restaurant
Compact, relaxed dinner eatery showcasing traditional specialties from India, Bangladesh.
North Terrace, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3AU, United Kingdom•http://www.monsoonsrestaurant.co.uk/
27Lakes Hotel and Spa
The Lakes Hotel and Spa is a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the beautiful Lake District. It has private balconies with hot tubs, an on-site spa, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboarding available.
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HH, United Kingdom•http://www.lakeshotel.co.uk/
28The China Boat
23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DF, United Kingdom
29Craig Manor Hotel
Sophisticated hotel set in a mansion dating from 1848, offering refined rooms & British dining.
Lake Rd, Windermere, LA23 2JF, United Kingdom•https://www.craigmanor.co.uk/
30Rastelli's Pizzeria
A neighbourhood Italian restaurant with colorful pillars supporting high ceilings, Rastelli's Pizzeria is a casual place to enjoy pizza and pasta dishes. They offer table service and accept cards, making it easy to dine in.
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3AP, United Kingdom•http://www.rastelli.co.uk/
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31The Burn How Garden House Hotel
The Burn How Garden House Hotel is a quirky and stylish hotel with rooms located in gardens. It offers a restaurant if you want to stay in for dinner, as well as lovely grounds.
Back Belsfield Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HH, United Kingdom•http://www.burnhow.co.uk/
32The Ryebeck Hotel
The Ryebeck Hotel is a stylish and luxurious hotel in the heart of the Lake District, with glorious lake views. The food is well-crafted and Modern British, and the atmosphere is chilled-out and relaxing.
Lyth Valley Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JP, United Kingdom•http://www.ryebeck.com/
33Lakeland Charcoal Grill
$$$$cheap
2 St Martin's Pl, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DD, United Kingdom•http://lakelandcharcoalgrill.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=p…
34West View Restaurant
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom•http://www.westviewrestaurant.co.uk/
35The Lakeview Restaurant at Macdonald Old England Hotel
23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DF, United Kingdom•https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/old-england/food-and-drink
36Picnic Cabin
Royalty Buildings, Lake Rd, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom
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PS5 scams targeting shoppers — what to look out for
By Game Share Online	 Last updated Dec 10, 2020
With the PS5 sold out pretty much everywhere, and with the console selling for obscene amounts on eBay, would-be buyers may be getting a little desperate.
Scammers know this, and according to new research from security giant Kaspersky, they're already taking full advantage. The company says it detected around 130 suspicious websites mentioning the word "PlayStation" in October alone, and that's quickly ramping up – it's about half the number of instances that Kaspersky had spotted for the rest of the year combined.
Scams were spread around the world, with no specific regions our countries being targeted, the researchers noted. For the most part, suspicious sites invited visitors to pre-order the PS5 via a prepayment, or by leaving personal information which would then be directly abused or sold on to other criminals.
Other PS5 scams were more obvious: any website offering to undercut the official RRP of a console that's out of stock everywhere is simply not credible. Others, meanwhile, were a bit more sneaky: rather than claiming to have PS5 stock, the scam websites would purport to be shipping PS4s at low prices, in a bid to make room for the new console.
But suffice it to say, whichever version of the scam is presented, the results are the same: your data and/or money will be stolen, and you'll be no closer to having a PS5 underneath your TV.
"We would like to remind users that if something on the internet looks too good to be true, then it is probably a scam," said Kaspersky's security expert Tatyana Sidorina.
"Messages about sales and pre-orders should be checked on reliable sources and we advise against clicking on links from suspicious emails or messages on messengers and social networks. It is also recommended to install a security solution with up-to-date databases of phishing and spam resources."
While Kaspsersky made no specific reference to the Xbox Series X being targeted in a similar manner, it stands to reason that criminals will be trying their aim there, too. As with the PS5, trying to pre-order an Xbox Series X has been a frustrating experience for would-be early adopters.
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