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Google on Wednesday confirmed it is banning location tracking software developed by data collection firm X-Mode Social from apps on Android-powered mobile devices, which dominate the global market.
Apple is also barring X-Mode from its coveted iOS de… Continue reading Data Broker X-Mode Being Booted From Mobile Apps
The EU’s medicines regulator said Wednesday it had been the victim of a cyberattack, just weeks before it is due to decide on special approval for two coronavirus vaccines.
The Amsterdam-based European Medicines Agency (EMA) said the incident was being… Continue reading EU Agency Assessing Covid-19 Vaccines Hit by Cyberattack
Norway’s domestic spy agency on Tuesday blamed a Russian hacker group linked to Moscow’s military intelligence for a cyberattack on the Norwegian parliament earlier this year.
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Two people have been arrested for stealing defense data from the Italian aerospace and electronics group Leonardo, the interior ministry said on Saturday.
The company has a wide range of activities from naval electronics, network and protection systems… Continue reading Italy Says Two Arrested for Defense Data Theft
Swiss politicians have voiced outrage and demanded an investigation after revelations that a second Swiss encryption company was allegedly used by the CIA and its German counterpart to spy on governments worldwide.
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Continue reading Report Claims CIA Controlled Second Swiss Encryption Firm
The US Treasury on Wednesday said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform’s American business.
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Continue reading US Extends TikTok Sale Deadline to December 4
Apple’s global security director has been charged with bribery for allegedly offering hundreds of iPads to Californian law enforcement officers in exchange for weapons permits for company employees.
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Continue reading Apple Security Chief Allegedly Tried to Bribe Police With iPads
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — under pressure from the opposition to ban Huawei from the country’s 5G networks — refused to say Tuesday when he might make his decision, or if it would come
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Continue reading Canada PM Refuses to Commit to Huawei 5G Decision Timetable
Cybercriminals targeted Manchester United’s IT systems in a “sophisticated” hacking operation, the club said.
“The club has taken swift action to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimise … Continue reading Hackers Target Manchester United: Club
Apple confirmed Thursday it would press ahead with mobile software changes that limit tracking for targeted advertising — a move that has prompted complaints from Facebook and others.
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Continue reading Apple to Press Ahead on Mobile Privacy, Despite Facebook Protests