Read the original article: China has ‘zero chance’ of acquiring ‘vulnerable’ Europe tech firms as EU urges states to take stakes Europe has long been an attractive place for Chinese firms looking to invest and acquire, and the recent bout…
Category: Cybersecurity
Digitization and security has gone from important to existential for businesses: Expert
In addition to the security risks of working from home in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Nigel Vaz from Publicis Sapient discusses the importance of digital transformation for companies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
Cybercriminals are exploiting fears of the pandemic to steal personal information
Experts say measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak is providing an opportunity for cybercriminals to target unwitting people through email scams. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cybercriminals are exploiting fears of the pandemic to steal…
Companies facing a new set of data challenges, Box CEO says
Aaron Levie, CEO and founder of Box, says the company's platform has seen an increase in usage as more people work remotely in lockdown. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Companies facing a new set of…
Apps collecting data to help stop the virus spread must limit sharing of information, cybersecurity expert says
Personal information shared for contact tracing purposes need to be limited so that it doesn't turn into a mass invasion of privacy long term, according to Josephine Wolff. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apps collecting…
Trump administration seeks ban on China Telecom in US citing ‘unacceptable’ national security risks
The Departments of Justice along with other federal agencies including the State Department, want the FCC to revoke China Telecom's license to carry out international telecommunications services to and from the U.S. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Zoom faces investor lawsuit over privacy and security flaws
The class actoin lawsuit reportedly claims that concerns over Zoom's security and privacy flaws have hit its stock price. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Zoom faces investor lawsuit over privacy and security flaws
Singapore’s law minister says that to counter fake news, more information must be given
Singapore passed the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill in October last year, which dictates websites to run government "correction notices" alongside content it deems false. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Singapore’s law minister…
WhatsApp tightens message forwarding restrictions to combat coronavirus misinformation
Facebook's WhatsApp has reduced the amount of chats to which users can share frequently forwarded content to just one at a time. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: WhatsApp tightens message forwarding restrictions to combat coronavirus…
Coronavirus chaos ‘golden age’ for hackers – Robert Herjavec on how to protect yourself online
"You couldn't have picked a more perfect time to hack somebody," "Shark Tank" investor Robert Herjavec told CNBC. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Coronavirus chaos ‘golden age’ for hackers – Robert Herjavec on how to…
US Secret Service warns that coronavirus email scams are on the rise
The U.S. Secret Service this week warned law enforcement and banks about malicious emails related to COVID-19 and said corporations should be on alert. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Secret Service warns that coronavirus…
Robert Herjavec on the importance of cybersecurity as the world works from home
Robert Herjavec joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss cybersecurity for businesses as the workforce logs in from home, and how the coronavirus outbreak is hurting businesses. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Robert Herjavec on the importance…
Putin seeking to create new world order with ‘rogue states’ amid coronavirus crisis, report claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his administration are using the coronavirus crisis to spread conspiracy theories in a bid to "subvert the West," a new report has alleged. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Putin seeking…
Intruders are hijacking Zoom calls with gross videos — here’s how to avoid ‘zoombombing’
More and more people have witnessed inappropriate content in their video calls on the popular Zoom service in the past two weeks. Zoom has been taking action. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Intruders are hijacking…
China won’t sit and watch Huawei get ‘slaughtered,’ exec says as US reportedly preps new sanctions
"The Chinese government would not sit there and watch Huawei being slaughtered. I believe there would be counter-measures," Eric Xu, rotating chairman at Huawei, told CNBC, amid reports the U.S. was preparing new restrictions against the tech giant. Advertise…
Palo Alto CEO forgoes salary, commits to ‘no COVID-19 layoffs’ during pandemic
"I think we will come out of this strong both as an economy and as a company," Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora said in a "Mad Money" interview. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Palo Alto…
Video chat app Houseparty offers $1 million bounty for proof of sabotage after hacking rumors
Houseparty is offering a $1 million bounty reward to anyone who can uncover what it's calling a "smear campaign" to spread hacking rumors. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Video chat app Houseparty offers $1 million…
Huawei says US blacklisting led to $12 billion revenue shortfall in 2019 as profit growth slowed
In May, Huawei was put on the U.S. Entity List, a blacklist that restricts American firms doing business with it. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei says US blacklisting led to $12 billion revenue shortfall…
Crowdstrike reports a ‘real uptick in phishing campaigns’ during coronavirus crisis
"When there's chaos and there's this fear in the street that's when the adversary tends to strike hardest," Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz said. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Crowdstrike reports a ‘real uptick in phishing…
Phishing scams, spam spike as hackers use coronavirus to prey on remote workers, stressed IT
Cyber risks are spiking as online criminals take advantage of the coronavirus and the sudden shift to remote work to attack corporate systems, a CNBC survey finds. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Phishing scams, spam…
Small businesses easy target for hackers since not investing enough in cybersecurity
According to the latest CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, 44% of small business owners say they plan to invest in resources related to the Internet of Things, yet only 20% of respondents say they plan to invest in cybersecurity software. …
Small businesses easy target for hackers since not investing enough in cybersecurity
According to the latest CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, 44% of small business owners say they plan to invest in resources related to the Internet of Things, yet only 20% of respondents say they plan to invest in cybersecurity software. …
Huawei’s offer to license 5G tech to US firm to create an American rival is still ‘on the table’
Last year, Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the company would be willing to license its 5G technology exclusively to an American firm so that the U.S. could create a rival in 5G. No company has taken up the…
Huawei’s offer to license 5G tech to US firm to create an American rival is still ‘on the table’
Last year, Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the company would be willing to license its 5G technology exclusively to an American firm so that the U.S. could create a rival in 5G. No company has taken up the…
Trump official compares Huawei to ‘the Mafia’ as White House works on 5G battle plan
A senior Trump administration official denounced the company as "the Mafia" and suggested it could spy on the British Parliament. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Trump official compares Huawei to ‘the Mafia’ as White House…
Op-Ed: America has limited options on 5G to fend off China’s Huawei challenge
It's not true that the U.S. doesn't have a dog in the 5G fight. Companies like Qualcomm and Intel will be a key part of chips in 5G, for example. But it is true that the U.S. doesn't have a…
America has limited options on 5G to fend off China’s Huawei challenge
It's not true that the U.S. doesn't have a dog in the 5G fight. Companies like Qualcomm and Intel will be a key part of chips in 5G, for example. But it is true that the U.S. doesn't have a…
Coronavirus could be a ‘catalyst’ for China to boost mass surveillance, experts say
With over 75,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in China alone, the government has mobilized its surveillance machine, a move experts said could continue even after the virus has been contained. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Coronavirus…
Huawei launches its first smart speaker in Europe to take on Amazon and Google
The Chinese tech giant created the new speaker, called the Huawei Sound X, in partnership with French audio specialists Devialet. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei launches its first smart speaker in Europe to take…
Nevada Democrats are trying to avoid repeating the Iowa caucus debacle — here’s how
Nevada Democrats said they will not use the failed app that forced Iowans to tabulate votes by hand and marred the results reporting process. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Nevada Democrats are trying to avoid…
Huawei executive: ‘It would be a challenge’ for US to create 5G rival
Paul Scanlan, CTO of Huawei Carrier Network Business Group, says the U.S. has under-invested in key technologies like 5G. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei executive: ‘It would be a challenge’ for US to create…
Huawei says US push to create a 5G rival ‘would be a challenge’
There are rising calls from U.S. politicians to find alternatives to Chinese firm Huawei, given the fact that Washington believes the company is a national security risk. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei says US…
Trump names Ambassador Richard Grenell acting director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump named U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, a fierce defender of the administration's policies, as acting director of national intelligence. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Trump names Ambassador Richard Grenell acting director…
Cloudflare CEO talks supplying 2020 candidates, enterprises with cloud security
Jim Cramer chats with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince about the company's mission to prevent cyber attacks and its latest quarterly report. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cloudflare CEO talks supplying 2020 candidates, enterprises with cloud…
Huawei security chief, after court setback, says the Chinese tech giant needs to do more explaining
Huawei's Andy Purdy spoke a day after a judge rejected a challenge to a law that restricted its ability to do business with U.S. agencies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei security chief, after court…
Huawei USA security chief: ‘We need to have a transparency initiative’
Andy Purdy, chief security officer of Huawei USA, tells "Squawk Box" that the Chinese technology giant needs to have a transparency initiative, a day after a federal judge dismissed the company's challenge to a U.S. federal law. Advertise on…
China accuses US of hypocrisy over Huawei, highlighting claims it spied on German leader Merkel
China's foreign ministry spokesperson brought up old allegations that the U.S. spied on Germany leader Angela Merkel to accuse Washington of hypocrisy over its claims that Huawei is untrustworthy. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: China…
Trump administration ramps us pressure on Huawei
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal outlines the latest U.S. allegations against Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, which include accusations that the firm stole trade secrets and engaged in business with sanctioned countries including Iran. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
Huawei claims US charges of stealing trade secrets are an attempt to ‘irrevocably damage’ its image
U.S. prosecutors brought fresh charges against Huawei, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets from American firms and violating sanctions on Iran and North Korea. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei claims US charges of…
Google Cloud’s Thomas Kurian on the future of cloud computing
CNBC's Jon Fortt details his discussion with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian on the direction of cloud computing. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google Cloud’s Thomas Kurian on the future of cloud computing
The Verge’s Nilay Patel: Amazon can pad their margins at will
Joanna Stern from the Wall Street Journal and Nilay Patel of The Verge discuss Amazon strength in e-commerce and the fight over the JEDI contract. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: The Verge’s Nilay Patel: Amazon…
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Akamai CEO Tom Leighton
Akamai CEO Tom Leighton joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss the company's earnings and data security push. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Watch CNBC’s full interview with Akamai CEO Tom Leighton
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Amazon SVP Jay Carney
Jay Carney, senior vice president of global affairs for Amazon, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the company's push for a review of the government's JEDI contract, minimum wage and more. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Amazon SVP Carney: There was ‘blatant political interference’ in JEDI contract
Jay Carney, Amazon SVP of Global Affairs, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the company's push for a review of the JEDI contract with Microsoft. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon SVP Carney: There…
Army secretary: We’re locked and loaded to respond to coronavirus
Army secretary Ryan McCarthy sits down with CNBC's Morgan Brennan to discuss cloud computing and cybersecurity, coronavirus and more. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Army secretary: We’re locked and loaded to respond to coronavirus
China needs to be a ‘responsible state’ and not ‘exploit partnerships’: US State Department official
There's a demonstrated pattern of China collecting and using data in an "adversarial fashion," says R. Clarke Cooper from the U.S. State Department. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: China needs to be a ‘responsible state’…
Huawei can covertly access telecom networks, US officials say: WSJ
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the WSJ's story that Huawei can covertly access telecom networks. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei can covertly access telecom networks, US officials say: WSJ
Equifax CEO Mark Begor on Chinese hackers
Equifax CEO Mark Begor joins "Closing Bell" for an exclusive interview on the indictment of Chinese military hackers. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Equifax CEO Mark Begor on Chinese hackers
Amazon wants to question Trump, Esper and Mattis in JEDI case
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports that Amazon is seeking depositions from President Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Defense Secretary James Mattis as part of its JEDI case. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon wants…
Amazon seeks to depose Trump, Esper and Mattis in JEDI case
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports that Amazon is seeking depositions from President Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Defense Secretary James Mattis as part of its JEDI case. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon seeks…
Four Chinese military members indicted by US prosecutors over Equifax breach
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the indictment of four Chinese military members for the 2017 breach at Equifax. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Four Chinese military members indicted by US prosecutors over Equifax breach
Justice Department indicts four members of China’s military for Equifax hack
The U.S. Justice Department announced Monday that it has indicted four members of China's military for the cyberattack against credit ratings agency Equifax in 2017. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Justice Department indicts four members…
Congressional watchdog slams Homeland Security over election security prep
A leading federal watchdog agency has admonished the Department of Homeland Security for its lack of election security preparation, with the 2020 presidential primary season already underway. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Congressional watchdog slams…
Obama response to 2016 Russian election meddling had ‘many flaws,’ Senate report finds
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday issued its long-awaited report on how former President Barack Obama handled Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Obama response to 2016 Russian election meddling…
Iowa caucus debacle is one of the most stunning tech failures ever
The Iowa Democrats were using an application made by a partisan progressive start-up named Shadow Inc., managed by a nonprofit investment company called Acronym. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Iowa caucus debacle is one of…
Iowa caucus debacle is one of the most stunning IT failures ever
Iowa caucus debacle is one of the most stunning IT resiliency failures ever Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Iowa caucus debacle is one of the most stunning IT failures ever
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Affirm CEO Max Levchin
Max Levchin, PayPal founder and Affirm CEO, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss Facebook's Libra, a possible Affirm IPO and more. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Watch CNBC’s full interview with Affirm CEO Max Levchin
How to stop police from asking for videos from your Amazon Ring doorbell
Amazon recently updated the Ring doorbell app with an option that lets you stop police departments from requesting video from your doorbell. Here's how to use it. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How to stop…
Big Tech faces high-stakes test with Iowa caucuses
Tech companies have recently ramped up their efforts to combat misinformation, especially for content related to the election. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Big Tech faces high-stakes test with Iowa caucuses
5G part of our core plan, Tele2 CEO says
Anders Nilsson, CEO of Tele2, discusses the company's earnings and its 5G strategy. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: 5G part of our core plan, Tele2 CEO says
A cyberattack known as e-skimming is getting more common with the rise of online shopping
Skimmers, or hidden devices designed to steal credit card information, have long been a threat for consumers at the gas pump or ATM. Now, skimming has gone high tech. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: A…
E-skimming is getting more common with the rise of online shopping
Skimming credit card information from ATMs and gas pumps has now gone digital with criminals stealing info from online transactions. Millions of consumers already have been hit, according to the FBI. CNBC's Rahel Solomon reports. Advertise on IT Security…
FBI warns of new online threat to personal, credit card information
Devices that skim credit card information from ATMs and gas pumps are now stealing info from online transactions. Millions of consumers already have been hit, according to the FBI. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FBI…
Ashley Madison cyber-breach: 5 years later, users are being targeted with ‘sextortion’ scams
The 2015 Ashley Madison breach hit people with corporate and government email addresses, which could make them particularly vulnerable to bribery. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Ashley Madison cyber-breach: 5 years later, users are being…
Here’s how cybercriminals gain access to customer data through e-skimming
British Airways, Puma, Ticketmaster are just some of the companies that have been recent target of dangerous cyber attacks. CNBC's Rahel Solomon reports. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Here’s how cybercriminals gain access to customer…
Facebook to remove misinformation about the coronavirus
The move comes after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the fast-spreading virus. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook to remove misinformation about the coronavirus
‘Our special relationship is less special’: UK-US bond tested by Britain’s Huawei 5G decision
Britain chose to allow Huawei to participate in parts of its 5G networks, a move that has drawn ire from U.S. politicians. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: ‘Our special relationship is less special’: UK-US bond…
DOJ seeks court approval to stop companies from making robocalls
The U.S. Justice Department announced its first-ever enforcement action against telecommunications companies over robocalls, the agency announced Tuesday. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOJ seeks court approval to stop companies from making robocalls
New cyber intelligence platform to boost Dubai’s public-private partnerships
The new Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform will help firms in the Dubai International Financial Center to proactively share information about cyber threats, says Bryan Stirewalt from Dubai Financial Services Authority. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
Hackers took over Twitter accounts for NFL and some teams, including Super Bowl’s 49ers, Chiefs
An organization known as "Our Mine," allegedly based in Saudi Arabia, took responsibility for the attack. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Hackers took over Twitter accounts for NFL and some teams, including Super Bowl’s 49ers,…
Hackers took over Twitter accounts for the NFL and a bunch of teams, including the 49ers and Chiefs
An organization known as "Our Mine," allegedly based in Saudi Arabia, took responsibility for the attack. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Hackers took over Twitter accounts for the NFL and a bunch of teams, including…
Britain is expected to give Huawei a restricted role in its 5G rollout. The US won’t be happy
Huawei could be about to find itself at the center of an intense political rift between Britain and the United States this week. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Britain is expected to give Huawei a…
Kirenaga’s David Scalzo on why one company might be ‘the end of privacy as we know it’
David Scalzo, founder of Kirenaga, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss how start-up Clearview AI is changing data privacy. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Kirenaga’s David Scalzo on why one company might be ‘the end of…
FDA issues cybersecurity warning on GE medical equipment that monitors patients
The Food and Drug Administration released a warning about a vulnerability in certain electronic health-care data equipment made by General Electric. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FDA issues cybersecurity warning on GE medical equipment that…
Stephanie Link: Fortinet’s product portfolio has broadened over the years
Stephanie Link, CNBC contributor, breaks down why she chose Fortinet as her Last Chance Trade on "Closing Bell." Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Stephanie Link: Fortinet’s product portfolio has broadened over the years
Geopolitical tensions are high, putting global economy at risk, UN Secretary-General says
The state of global geopolitical tensions is high, and this is having an impact on the global economy, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, told CNBC at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Thursday. Advertise on IT…
Geopolitical tensions are high and putting global economy at risk, UN Secretary-General says
The state of global geopolitical tensions is high, and this is having an impact on the global economy, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, told CNBC at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Thursday. Advertise on IT…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends his company’s relationship with government agencies
Palantir is a Silicon Valley paradox: Seen as innovative and forward-thinking like its California counterparts, but clandestine and hawkish like its D.C. competitors. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends his company’s…
Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri in Davos on his vision for company growth and more
One of the big themes at the World Economic Forum in Davos is artificial intelligence and breakthrough technologies. Aneel Bhusri, CEO of Workday, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the latest on A.I. and cloud technology. Advertise on IT Security…
Here’s how the Saudis allegedly hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone, and how to protect yourself
The report shows how outsiders can monitor seemingly private phone messages. However, while tools like those described in the report exist, they are costly and rarely used against normal citizens. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
Saudi crown prince reported to be behind Jeff Bezos hack
CNBC's Robert Frank and The Verge's Nilay Patel discuss reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was involved in the hack of Jeff Bezos' phone. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Saudi crown prince reported…
The Verge’s Nilay Patel on Netflix earnings and Apple’s encryption fight
Nilay Patel of The Verge joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss the state of Netflix after the company reported earnings, and Apple's latest spat with the Department of Justice over unlocking iPhones for criminal investigations. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Huawei founder says Chinese giant can ‘survive further attacks’ from US as he predicts escalation
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said that the US is "overconcerned" with his company. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei founder says Chinese giant can ‘survive further attacks’ from US as he predicts escalation
Ericsson CEO says there’s ‘no one ahead of us’ on 5G — not even Huawei
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm refuted claims that China's Huawei is leading the pack on 5G. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Ericsson CEO says there’s ‘no one ahead of us’ on 5G — not even Huawei
Europe can build 5G network without Huawei, analyst says
Dexter Thillien, senior industry analyst at Fitch Solutions, discusses the political issues surrounding Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Europe can build 5G network without Huawei, analyst says
Europe’s privacy overhaul has led to $126 million in fines — but regulators are just getting started
The biggest penalty under GDPR to date was a fine of 50 million euros imposed on Google, according to law firm DLA Piper. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Europe’s privacy overhaul has led to $126…
A popular new sextortion scam tricks victims into thinking their Nest cameras are recording them
Fears over the misuse of internet connected cameras like those made by Nest and Ring has combined with the powerful and simple email scam known as "sextortion." Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: A popular new…
Why Microsoft, Google and Apple want you to ditch your password
Passwords are a very serious and expensive security risk. It's why companies like Microsoft, Apple and Google are trying to reduce our dependence on them. But can these companies break our bad habits? Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Why companies are willingly paying hackers millions
"Ethical hackers" help companies protect themselves, finding and reporting security vulnerabilities before criminal hackers can break in. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Why companies are willingly paying hackers millions
How hackers are making millions — legally
When most people think about hackers, they think about criminals. But the past decade has seen a rise in a new type of hacker — the "ethical hacker." These men and women use their skills for good by helping companies…
How easy is it to make a deepfake video?
Deepfakes, which are fake videos and images created using computers and machine learning, can be maliciously used to spread disinformation. Good deepfakes can be difficult to detect, posing a risk to companies, employees and consumers alike. CNBC's Grace Shao reports…
Criminals are using ‘Frankenstein identities’ to steal from banks and credit unions
So-called synthetic identity fraud is the fastest-growing financial crime, according to the Federal Reserve, driven in part by lending moving online. It's also one of the hardest to detect. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Criminals…
The fastest-growing form of financial fraud hits banks
CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on synthetic IDs, the fastest-growing form of financial crime hitting banks. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: The fastest-growing form of financial fraud hits banks
Apple position on security ‘exactly correct’, says Roger McNamee
Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss Apple's decision to push back against a DOJ request to unlock devices for law enforcement. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple position on security ‘exactly…
Third-party cookies in Chrome have been ‘slightly abused’ by some organizations: CEO
Google's decision to phase out third-party cookies to protect user privacy and refine content is a "positive development" for the industry and is inevitable, says Michel De Rijk from S4 Capital. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
Apple pushes back on claim it didn’t help law enforcement in Pensacola shooting investigation
CNBC's Josh Lipton reports on the latest in the battle between Apple and the DOJ over encryption of its iPhones. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple pushes back on claim it didn’t help law enforcement…
Microsoft will patch Windows 10 after the NSA quietly told it about a major vulnerability
In the past, the NSA has kept some major vulnerabilities secret in order to use them as part of the U.S. tech arsenal. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft will patch Windows 10 after the…
Apple refuses government’s request to unlock Pensacola shooting suspect’s iPhones
Apple said it's provided "gigabytes of information" to law enforcement related to the case of the alleged shooter in Pensacola, Florida. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple refuses government’s request to unlock Pensacola shooting suspect’s…
Apple refuses Barr’s request to unlock Pensacola shooting suspect’s iPhones
Apple said it's provided "gigabytes of information" to law enforcement related to the case of the alleged shooter in Pensacola, Florida. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple refuses Barr’s request to unlock Pensacola shooting suspect’s…
US tells UK using Huawei 5G gear would be ‘nothing short of madness,’ report says
The United States is reported to have presented Britain with new evidence showing the use of Huawei equipment in its 5G networks would put intelligence sharing at risk. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US tells…