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FinTech Part 2: Building the FinTech Ecosystem
How are FinTech companies innovating? What’s the tech that sits behind the development of their apps and support networks, and what these advancements might mean for wider industries and consumers.
Researchers Use AI To Find New Type Of Antibiotic
MIT researchers use machine learning to pinpoint molecule capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria in approach said to usher in a ‘new age’
US Renews Pressure On UK Over Huawei In 5G Networks
Senior US officials say they will continue to work with the UK over finding 5G alternatives, following decision to allow Huawei a limited role in 5G networks
US Bill To Clamp Down On End-To-End Encryption
US lawmakers intend to introduce bill in coming weeks that could clamp down on tech firms offering their users end-to-end encryption protection
Expansion For HAPS Alliance For High Altitude Connectivity
Telcos, tech, and aviation firms join alliance that seeks to utilise stratosphere for telecommunications and broadband connectivity
US DoD Department Hacked And Data Compromised
Combat support agency of the Pentagon has been hacked, exposing the personal data of roughly 200,000 people it has been revealed
Russia’s GRU Blamed For Huge Cyberattack On Georgia
The United Kingdom and the United States have called out Russia’s campaign of “unacceptable cyberattacks against Georgia”
Foxconn ‘Cautiously Resuming’ Chinese Factory Production
World’s largest contract manufacturer Foxconnn announces that its mainland factories are ‘cautiously resuming China output’
UK Google Accounts To Be Placed Under US Jurisdiction
Change of terms of service will see British Google accounts moved out from Irish (European Union) control and placed within US jurisdiction
Samsung Sent Mysterious Alert To Users Overnight
Samsung admits it accidentally sent an alert to thousands of its devices worldwide in the early hours of Thursday morning
MGM Resorts Admits Data Breach Of 10.6 Million Guests
Casino owner MGM has admitted it suffered a data breach in 2019, that included information about celebrities and CEO’s of major tech firms
US Questions Tech Firm Liability Exemption For User Posts
Does Facebook and Google still need immunity from legal liability for user post? US Attorney General doesn’t seem to think so
US Warns Of Gas Pipeline Shutdown After Ransomware Attack
Real world dangers posed by malware after natural gas pipeline in the United States is shut down after a ransomware attack
European Commission Unveils Strategy For Digital Future
Europe launches ambitious digital strategy as it seeks to create single European market for data in an effort to combat Silicon Valley and Chinese rivals
Facebook Ordered To Unlock NSO Staffer Account
WhatsApp hack development. Israeli court orders Facebook to unblock a personal account belonging to an employee at NSO Group
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FinTech Part 2: Building the FinTech Ecosystem
How are FinTech companies innovating? What’s the tech that sits behind the development of their apps and support networks, and what these advancements might mean for wider industries and consumers.
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FinTech Part 2: Building the FinTech Ecosystem
How are FinTech companies innovating? What’s the tech that sits behind the development of their apps and support networks, and what these advancements might mean for wider industries and consumers.
US State Sues Google For ‘Illegally Gathering Data On Children’
Federal lawsuit by US state of New Mexico accuses Google of illegally gathering students’ data via G Suite for Education products and Chromebooks
MGM Resorts Admits Data Breach Of 10.6 Million Guests
Casino owner MGM has admitted it suffered a data breach in 2019, that included information about celebrities and CEO’s of major tech firms
Digital Pollution: Cleaning Your Digital Footprint
As businesses strive to reduce their emissions, their digital services and processes are often forgotten. Taking a comprehensive approach to digital emissions is now a priority. 2020 will see a shift in how digital pollution is managed and reduced.
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US Renews Pressure On UK Over Huawei In 5G Networks
Senior US officials say they will continue to work with the UK over finding 5G alternatives, following decision to allow Huawei a limited role in 5G networks
Expansion For HAPS Alliance For High Altitude Connectivity
Telcos, tech, and aviation firms join alliance that seeks to utilise stratosphere for telecommunications and broadband connectivity
European Commission Unveils Strategy For Digital Future
Europe launches ambitious digital strategy as it seeks to create single European market for data in an effort to combat Silicon Valley and Chinese rivals
Council Staff Revert To Pen And Paper Following ‘Cyber-Attack’
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council online services offline for more than a week following incident that experts call a likely ransomware incident
Green IT
Jeff Bezos Pledges $10 Billion To Fight Climate Change
Amazon founder and one of the world’s richest men has pledged $10 billion in order to fight the “biggest threat to our planet”
UK To Ban Diesel, Petrol Car Sales From 2035
Environmental push. Boris Johnson announces Britain is to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035
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”
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
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