Exclusive: Senator calls on Commerce to tighten proposed rules on exporting surveillance, hacking tech to problematic nations

Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don’t cover enough repressive governments’ agencies.

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Microsoft seizes domain used by Vietnamese group to sell fake accounts, services 

Court documents reveal Microsoft’s latest move to combat an operation that used fraudulent accounts to skirt CAPTCHA services. 

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US charges four FIN9-linked hackers after $71 million cybercrime spree

Four alleged members of the FIN9 cybercrime gang have been charged in relation to a series of hacks that caused over US $71 million of losses for companies across the United States.

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Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Vietnam’s BambuBuild, working in collaboration with architecture firm Tran Ba Tiep, was commissioned to create a visually impressive and environmentally friendly centerpiece of a large restaurant. In response, the team has risen to the occasion by cons… Continue reading Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Phony Corsair job vacancy targets LinkedIn users with DarkGate malware

A Vietnamese cybercrime gang is being blamed for a malware campaign that has seen bogus adverts posted on LinkedIn, pretending to be related to jobs at computer memory and gaming accessories firm Corsair.

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Secret Garden provides lush escape from bustling city life

Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Room + Design & Build’s Secret Garden project is a townhouse that allows its owners to escape from the bustle of city life with a lush light-filled garden at its center.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Secret Garden provides lush escape from bustling city life

Skinny house stays nice and breezy on cramped inner-city plot

Commissioned to create a home on a cramped inner-city plot in Vietnam, STD Design Consultant has managed to squeeze in a tall and skinny residence named the Chic Vid House that features an operable facade to control the ventilation and sunlight inside…. Continue reading Skinny house stays nice and breezy on cramped inner-city plot