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Global ransomware attacks are on the decline, but such malicious cyber strikes are getting bolder and homing in on more profitable companies, with data encryption a key target, Europe’s police agency said Wednesday.
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The European Union hinted strongly it viewed Chinese tech group Huawei as a security risk to its roll-out of 5G networks in a report released Wednesday.
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Twitter on Tuesday apologized after “inadvertently” using phone numbers and email addresses for advertising even though the personal data was provided for account security.
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The United States and Baltic states on Sunday agreed to beef up cooperation to protect the Baltic energy grid from cyber attacks as they disconnect from the Russian electricity grid.
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Officials are calling on Facebook not to use encryption in its messaging services that does not provide authorities a way to see what is being sent.
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The US government plans to collect the DNA of all migrants detained after entering the country illegally, officials said Wednesday.
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Italy Wednesday of China’s “predatory approach” to trade and investment, but Rome insisted its special powers over 5G supply deals would protect it.
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Hundreds of US municipalities, schools and health organizations have been hit by ransomware in 2019, leading to massive service disruptions, researchers said Tuesday.
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The New Zealand arm of Japanese sports brand Asics has apologised after pornography was broadcast on large television screens above its central Auckland store for several hours, startling Sunday morning shoppers.
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Online companies in the EU can no longer present internet users with a pre-checked box telling them cookies will be planted on their smartphone or computer if they don’t deselect the option, under a ruling issued Tuesday.
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