Privacy concern. Cease-and-desist letter from Twitter to AI firm Clearview demands it stop collecting photos from social media platforms Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Twitter Demands AI Firm Cease Facial Image Collection
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Sonos Boss Apologises For Update Controversy
Sonos CEO says sorry for anger caused by its update policy, and says it will support legacy products “for as long as possible” Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Sonos Boss Apologises For Update Controversy
Apple Cautions EU About Common Charger Push
Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will add to e-waste mountain Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Cautions EU About Common Charger…
US Tells UK It Still Has ‘Significant Concerns’ Over Huawei
With a UK decision on Huawei expected by the end of the month, US officials maintain ‘significant concerns’ about the Chinese vendor Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Tells UK It Still Has ‘Significant Concerns’…
Apple Fixed Tracking Flaws In Safari, But Google Director Disagrees
Google identified multiple privacy flaws in Apple’s Safari browser, which the iPad maker said it has fixed, but a Google director says it hasn’t Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Fixed Tracking Flaws In Safari,…
Amazon Files Motion To Halt Microsoft Work On Pentagon JEDI Contract
Amazon has (as expected) filed a motion with US court to halt Microsoft’s work on Pentagon JECI contract until appeal ruling Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon Files Motion To Halt Microsoft Work On Pentagon…
Sonos Angers Owners Again With Update Cancellation
Speaker maker Sonos angers its customer base yet again, by confirming it will halt software updates for older equipment from May Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Sonos Angers Owners Again With Update Cancellation
Microsoft Confirms Breach Of 250 Million Customer Service Records
My bad. 250 million customer service and support records have been exposed by Microsoft on unsecured cloud database during the new year Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Confirms Breach Of 250 Million Customer Service…
Did Saudi Arabia Hack Phone Of Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos?
Owner of the Washington Post allegedly had his phone hacked months before murder of Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi consulate Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Did Saudi Arabia Hack Phone Of Amazon Boss Jeff…
Apple To Launch Low Cost iPhone In March – Report
Low-cost Apple iPhone SE 2 is reportedly in the works, with a possible launch slated for March this year, according to media report Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple To Launch Low Cost iPhone In…
Silicon in Focus: Florian Roth, Chief Information Officer: SAP SE
SAP is the market leader in enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and in all industries. 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAP system, helping more than 437,000 organizations to gain deep business insights and to…
OECD Tells UK To ‘Hold Fire’ On Digital Tax
British plans to introduce a digital or tech tax in April should be delayed until a global consensus is reached, OECD official warns Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: OECD Tells UK To ‘Hold Fire’ On…
WhatsApp Reaches 5 Billion Downloads On Play Store
Facebook’s messaging service has hit 5 billion downloads, amid reports that it has backed off plans to insert adverts into WhatsApp Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: WhatsApp Reaches 5 Billion Downloads On Play Store
Apple Dropped iCloud Encryption Plan After FBI Pressure – Report
Privacy versus security. FBI complaint two years ago halted Apple’s plans to fully encrypt iCloud backups, it is alleged in a new report Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Dropped iCloud Encryption Plan After FBI…
Facebook To Hire 1,000 UK Staff
London engineering centre will see significant increase in workforce, as Facebook seeks growth in post Brexit United Kingdom Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook To Hire 1,000 UK Staff
Facebook To Hire 1,000 UK Staff – Report
London engineering centre will see increase in workforce as Facebook seeks growth in post Brexit UK Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook To Hire 1,000 UK Staff – Report
CityFibre Buys TalkTalk’s Fibre Network In York
Fibre disposal. TalkTalk’s FibreNation unit sold to CityFibre for £200 million as TalkTalk reportedly looks to reduce its debt burden Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CityFibre Buys TalkTalk’s Fibre Network In York
Huawei Lawyer For CFO Hits Out At US Extradition Request
Four day trial in Vancouver courtroom sees Huawei CFO battle US request for extradition on bank fraud and sanctions busting charges Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei Lawyer For CFO Hits Out At US Extradition…
Apple’s Tim Cook Calls For Overhaul Of Global Tax System
Corporation tax needs global overhaul Cook says, as President Macron and President Trump declare truce in digital tax spat Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple’s Tim Cook Calls For Overhaul Of Global Tax System
Two Arrested Over Site Offering 12 Billion Hacked User Records
Arrests in Netherlands and Northern Ireland as FBI seizes WeLeakInfo.com, which offered index of 10,000 data breaches for as little as £1.50 per day Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Two Arrested Over Site Offering 12…
Petition Claims Tesla Vehicles To Blame for ‘Sudden Acceleration’ Crashes
US authorities reviewing claims that some Tesla electric vehicles are prone to suddenly accelerate and cause crashes, amidst company’s denials Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Petition Claims Tesla Vehicles To Blame for ‘Sudden Acceleration’ Crashes
Huawei Strikes Deal With TomTom For Smartphone Mapping Services
Arrangement with Dutch navigation devices and services provider comes as Huawei looks for ways around US trade ban imposed last year Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Huawei Strikes Deal With TomTom For Smartphone Mapping Services
Alphabet’s Pichai Urges ‘Proportionate’ AI Regulation
Chief executive of Google parent urges regulators to refrain from a heavy-handed approach to new AI rules as EU readies proposals Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Alphabet’s Pichai Urges ‘Proportionate’ AI Regulation
Austria ‘Working With EU Partners’ On Huawei 5G Decision
Country does not rule out deploying Chinese-made equipment in its 5G networks amidst heavy US lobbying of UK and other allies Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Austria ‘Working With EU Partners’ On Huawei 5G Decision
EU Proposes Five-Year Ban On Facial Recognition Technology
European Commission could temporarily bar facial recognition in public places as new rules to protect individuals’ privacy are worked out Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: EU Proposes Five-Year Ban On Facial Recognition Technology
Microsoft Pledges To Be Carbon Negative By 2030
No more carbon footprint. Ever. Redmond pledges to remove all the carbon it has created since it was founded back in the 1970s Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Pledges To Be Carbon Negative By…
Facebook Sued In US For Alleged Anti Competitive Conduct
Plaintiffs seek damages and aim to force Facebook to sell WhatsApp and Instagram, and seek to end Mark Zuckerberg’s control of firm Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook Sued In US For Alleged Anti Competitive…
Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion Market Valuation
Exclusive trillion dollar club. Google’s parent Alphabet becomes the fourth US tech giant to reach a market value of $1 trillion Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion Market Valuation
Tesla To Open Chinese Design And Research Centre
New Chinese research and design centre planned for Tesla to make “Chinese-style” vehicles and follows its Chinese factory in Shanghai Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Tesla To Open Chinese Design And Research Centre
Microsoft Chromium Edge Browser Released For Windows, MacOS
Edge browser based on the open source Chromium project now available for download across multiple platforms Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Chromium Edge Browser Released For Windows, MacOS
Google Allows iPhones To Be Used As 2FA Physical Security Key
Update to Google’s Smart Lock app for iOS devices means that modern iPhones can be used as a physical security key for Google apps Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google Allows iPhones To Be Used…
Turkey Lifts Wikipedia Ban After Nearly Three Years
Ban on Wikipedia in Turkey for nearly three years has ended after freedom of expression ruling from country’s Constitutional Court Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Turkey Lifts Wikipedia Ban After Nearly Three Years
Twitter Apologises For Adverts For Neo-Nazis
Twitter says sorry after it is found that it’s ad tool allowed for discriminatory terms to be used for targetted adverts Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Twitter Apologises For Adverts For Neo-Nazis
TSB Owner Sabadell Signs IBM Deal After Botched Migration
Spain’s Banco Sabadell sign $1 billion deal with IBM for it to manage the bank’s IT and cloud systems for the next ten years Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: TSB Owner Sabadell Signs IBM Deal…
President Trump Slams Apple Over Pensacola Shooter Case
President of the US wades into privacy and encryption case of Apple and the unlocking of iPhones belonging to dead terrorist Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: President Trump Slams Apple Over Pensacola Shooter Case
British Passport Data Exposed On Unsecured AWS Bucket
Who is to blame? Unsecured Amazon Web Services S3 database held passport scans and other sensitive personal data, but the culprit has yet to be identified Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: British Passport Data Exposed…
US Evidence Of Huawei Contained ‘No Smoking Gun’ – Report
Dossier of evidence about Huawei from America’s delegation to the United Kingdom this week, reportedly contains no smoking gun information Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Evidence Of Huawei Contained ‘No Smoking Gun’ – Report
Cryptocurrency Attendees Should Avoid North Korean Conference, Warns UN
Experts at the United Nations (UN) warn attendees of upcoming cryptocurrency conference in North Korea they could be cited for sanctions busting Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cryptocurrency Attendees Should Avoid North Korean Conference, Warns…
Major Flaw In Microsoft Windows Revealed By NSA
Microsoft pushes out critical security fix, after tip off from the US National Security Agency about serious flaw in all versions of Windows Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Major Flaw In Microsoft Windows Revealed By…
Apple Hits Back Over ‘Refusal’ To Unlock Pensacola Shooter’s iPhones
Here we go again. US Attorney General says Apple failed to help unlock terrorist iPhones, but Apple says it has provided all the assistance it can Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Hits Back Over…
Nokia Cuts Jobs As It Ramps Up 5G Investment
Finnish equipment maker Nokia pledges to increase its investment in developing 5G technology, but at the same time confirms 180 job cuts Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Nokia Cuts Jobs As It Ramps Up 5G…
Prime Minister Asks For Alternatives To Huawei For 5G
As US officials state UK allowing access would be “nothing short of madness”, as PM asks for alternatives to using its equipment Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Prime Minister Asks For Alternatives To Huawei For…
Amazon Asks US Court To Bar Microsoft From JEDI Contract
Restraining order. Amazon AWS to ask judge to impose temporary block on Microsoft working on Pentagon’s JEDI cloud contract Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon Asks US Court To Bar Microsoft From JEDI Contract
Microsoft Pulls Plug On Windows 7 Support From Tuesday
Cyber security agency urges users to avoid using Windows 7 systems to access sensitive data or send emails as Microsoft ends supply of security fixes Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Pulls Plug On Windows…
Study: Enterprises Choosing Microsoft Cloud Over Amazon’s AWS
Goldman Sachs study finds Microsoft’s Azure used by more large companies than AWS, while Amazon continues to lead in revenues terms Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Study: Enterprises Choosing Microsoft Cloud Over Amazon’s AWS
Most Website Consent Mechanisms ‘Illegal’ Under GDPR
Study finds websites’ consent platforms largely fail to comply with data protection rules, and may even incentivise ‘illegal configurations’ Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Most Website Consent Mechanisms ‘Illegal’ Under GDPR
US ‘Set To Ground Civilian Drone Programme’ Over Spying Risk
Department of the Interior may permanently ground fleet of nearly 1,000 civilian drones over China espionage fears Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US ‘Set To Ground Civilian Drone Programme’ Over Spying Risk
CES 2020: Mixed-Reality Glasses Win Praise At Tech Show
Nreal’s prototype augmented-reality headset projects high-quality 1080p virtual images, but looks like a pair of ordinary sunglasses Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Mixed-Reality Glasses Win Praise At Tech Show
US Mounts Final Campaign To Bar Huawei From UK 5G Networks
US delegation set to arrive in UK on Monday, as MI5 chief dismisses risk that allowing Huawei would threaten intelligence sharing Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Mounts Final Campaign To Bar Huawei From UK…
Silicon Top Ten: Low Code
Being able to innovate quickly and deliver new products or services to consumers is a core brand differentiator. Using a Low Code approach can massively cut application development time. In this Silicon Top Ten, learn how and why Low Code…
Apple Accused Of Stealing Health Tech For Apple Watch
Lawsuit alleges Apple stole technology for use in its Apple Watch and poached key members of staff from Masimo and Cercacor Labs Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Accused Of Stealing Health Tech For Apple…
Waymo Awarded $128m Over Staff Move To Uber
Arbitrators award Waymo $128 million over Uber’s use of stolen technology after employee defection to rival driverless car division Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Waymo Awarded $128m Over Staff Move To Uber
Facebook Refuses To Ban Misleading Political Adverts
Platform makes limited changes to its stance on political adverts, but still refuses to ban ads that are misleading or spread lies Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook Refuses To Ban Misleading Political Adverts
Apple Customers Spent $386m In Single Day On App Store
That’s a lot of money. Apple reveals recording spending at its App store over Christmas period, as part of its ‘landmark’ year for content and services Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Customers Spent $386m…
Google Project Zero Changes Controversial Disclosure Policy
Google security researchers are to change their rapid disclosure of security flaws – a policy that has angered many tech firms over the years Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google Project Zero Changes Controversial Disclosure…
TikTok Fixes ‘Serious’ Security Flaws
Video-sharing firm TikTok says it has fixed serious vulnerabilities identified by security specialist Check Point, that were present for most of 2019 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: TikTok Fixes ‘Serious’ Security Flaws
HP Board Once Again Rejects Xerox’s Advances
We are still not interested. HP’s board of directors once again rejects an unsolicited takeover approach from Xerox, saying it undervalues the PC maker Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: HP Board Once Again Rejects Xerox’s…
CES 2020: Twitter To Test Reply-Limiting Tech
Platform to test four settings to allow users to control who can reply to a user’s tweets, in effort to halt Twitter’s toxic culture Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Twitter To Test Reply-Limiting…
US Urges UK To Reject Huawei For 5G
Final pitch to the UK, as America threatens to cut intelligence-sharing with allies if Huawei is used for 5G networks Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Urges UK To Reject Huawei For 5G
CES 2020: Samsung Shows Off Virtual Keyboard
Look Mum, no keyboard. Samsung shows off invisible keyboard that uses AI and finger tracking via a device’s ‘selfie’ camera Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Samsung Shows Off Virtual Keyboard
Ofcom Proposes Changes To Ensure Full Fibre Deployment
Major changes proposed to boost investment for full fibre deployment for both residential and commercial properties in the United Kingdom Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Ofcom Proposes Changes To Ensure Full Fibre Deployment
Travelex Facing Ransom Demand After Attack
Ransomware attack has crippled currency seller services, with cyber criminals reportedly demanding a £4.5 million ransom within two days Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Travelex Facing Ransom Demand After Attack
Broadcom Sells Symantec Unit To Accenture
Brief affair. Only a few months after finally acquiring it for $10.7bn, Broadcom opts to offload Symantec’s Enterprise division Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Broadcom Sells Symantec Unit To Accenture
Sonos Slaps Google With Patent Lawsuit Over Smart Speakers
Speaker maker Sonos alleges Google stole its technology, and it now seeks a sales ban on all Google speakers, phones and laptops Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Sonos Slaps Google With Patent Lawsuit Over Smart…
France, US To Attempt Digital Tax Agreement In Two Weeks
Both countries have set the target of two weeks to reach agreement over France’s implementation of a digital or tech tax, mostly on US tech firms Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: France, US To Attempt…
Facebook To Remove Deepfake Videos, If It Meets Certain Criteria
U-turn at Facebook? Social network confirms it will remove some videos modified by artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook To Remove Deepfake Videos, If It Meets Certain Criteria
CES 2020: Lenovo Shows Off First 5G PC, Plus ThinkPad X1 Fold
Chinese vendor claims two world firsts, with first ever 5G PC (Lenovo Yoga 5G) and first ever foldable PC (ThinkPad X1 Fold) Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Lenovo Shows Off First 5G PC,…
CES 2020: Intel Shows Off Folding Computer Panel
Intel concept of a laptop-like computer created from a single folding screen, plus impressive self-driving Mobileye demonstation using camera-only tech Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Intel Shows Off Folding Computer Panel
The State of Mobile
What is the current state of mobile, and how will this sector develop over the next few years? For businesses, is a mobile-first development strategy essential for their long-term growth and profitability? Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
SpaceX Adds To Growing Satellite Broadband Constellation
Another 60 Starlink broadband satellites launched by SpaceX, as part of its planned 12,000 strong constellation Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: SpaceX Adds To Growing Satellite Broadband Constellation
CES 2020: Rules To Govern AI Proposed By White House
US administration also wants European nations to adhere to rules over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Rules To Govern AI Proposed By White House
Wi-Fi Alliance Looks To Next Generation With ‘Wi-Fi 6E’
Industry group is pushing governments to open up 6 GHz spectrum, which it says would ease Wi-Fi network congestion in dense urban environments Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Wi-Fi Alliance Looks To Next Generation With…
CES 2020: Amazon’s Ring Adds Gadgets, Tightens Security
Amazon-owned Ring launches electronic gate-unlocking gadget and announces security feature to keep intruders out of smart home devices Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: Amazon’s Ring Adds Gadgets, Tightens Security
CES 2020: 8K Televisions, Virtual Assistants On Display At Tech Show
Samsung and others show off massive 8K televisions, as virtual assistants make their way into electric vehicles and showerheads Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CES 2020: 8K Televisions, Virtual Assistants On Display At Tech Show
US ‘Pressured’ Netherlands To Block China Chip Equipment Sale
US officials mounted an ‘extensive campaign’ to pressure the Netherlands to block ASML from selling chip lithography equipment to China, report claims Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US ‘Pressured’ Netherlands To Block China Chip Equipment…
Governmenet Invests £40m To Reduce NHS Staff Log-In Times
Investment seeks to introduce single sign-on technologies across the NHS, where staff must currently log into up to 15 separate systems Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Governmenet Invests £40m To Reduce NHS Staff Log-In Times
Austrian Foreign Ministry Hit By ‘Serious’ Cyber-Attack
Ongoing incident could last several days, experts warn, following European Union measures to crack down on state-sponsored cyber-disruption Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Austrian Foreign Ministry Hit By ‘Serious’ Cyber-Attack
The Attention Economy
Consumers face a tsunami of content; gaining their attention is vital. The attention economy is changing the relationships businesses have with their customers. What is the value of attention? Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: The…
Travelex UK Website Still Down After Cyberattack
British website of foreign-currency seller Travelex is still offline after being taken down following a cyber-attack earlier in the week Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Travelex UK Website Still Down After Cyberattack
Dell To Permit Apple Users To Control iPhone From Laptop
Dell’s Mobile Connect will soon mirror a user’s iPhone screen on their Dell laptop, Texas-based computer maker has confirmed Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Dell To Permit Apple Users To Control iPhone From Laptop
Former Executive Slams Google Over Human Rights
Former head of international relations has alleged that things have changed from Google’s original moto of “don’t be evil” Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Former Executive Slams Google Over Human Rights
Tesla Faces Racism Lawsuit In California
Federal judge in the US rejects car maker’s effort to dismiss lawsuit that alleges racism at California electric car factory Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Tesla Faces Racism Lawsuit In California
US Coast Guard Admits Ransomware Took Down Facility
US coast guard confirms “ransomware intrusion” at unnamed facility that took down entire IT network, was caused by phising attack Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Coast Guard Admits Ransomware Took Down Facility
Will Apple Ditch Screen ‘Notch’ On 2020 iPhone?
Touch ID fingerprint system will make a return in 2021 on top end iPhones, expert claims amid debate Apple will remove screen notch in 2020 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Will Apple Ditch Screen ‘Notch’…
Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
Recycle mode for a discount actually bricks expensive Sonos speakers, earning ire from owners over added ewaste being thrown away Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
AI More Accurate Than Doctors For Detecting Breast Cancer – Report
AI system from Google is more accurate than doctors in diagnosing breast cancer from mammograms, study from UK and US finds Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: AI More Accurate Than Doctors For Detecting Breast Cancer…
New Tesla Fatal Accident To Be Investigated
Tesla vehicle allegedly may have been on autopilot when it ran a red light at the weekend and killed two people in a Los Angeles suburb Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: New Tesla Fatal Accident…