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FTC accuses GoDaddy of lax data security for its webhosting services
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that GoDaddy has failed to implement a decent data security policy for years. The regulator now demands that the webhosting company implements a robust information security program.
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Noyb files complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi with European DPAs
The Austrian privacy advocacy group Noyb has filed complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi with European data protection authorities (DPAs) for unlawful data transfers to China.
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FBI removes Chinese malware PlugX from over 4,200 computers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI have deleted malware originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from over 4,200 computers that were located in the US.
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Robinhood settles data breach and other violations for $45M
American investment app Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle a data breach and other competition violations.
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UK regulator launches investigation into Google’s dominance in the search market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its first inquiry into Google’s search services.
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European Commission reassessing probes into Apple, Google and Meta
The European Commission is reevaluating its investigations against several tech companies, including Apple, Google and Meta.
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UK investing billions in AI infrastructure to become ‘world leader’
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a massive investment plan to make the country a ‘world leader’ in artificial intelligence (AI).
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School’s out: no classes at Eindhoven University due to cyberattack
For the second day in a row, the Eindhoven University of Technology won’t be able to offer education.
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Pastor who saw cryptocurrency scam in a ‘dream’ charged with fraud
A pastor from Pasco, Washington, has been indicted with 26 counts of fraud for running a cryptocurrency scam between November 2021 and October 2023.
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X introduces labels for parody accounts
Social media platform X is rolling out labels for parody accounts to distinguish comedic accounts from authorized profiles.
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Germany considering leaving X over its algorithms
The German government is rethinking its presence on social media platform X due to concerns over its algorithms.
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Prankster plunges community into chaos by submitting fake supermarket on Google Maps
A traffic congestion, a truck that got stuck, and an overhead electricity cable that got ripped: someone who tried to be funny caused a lot of ruckus in a rural community in Wales.
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Schrems: ‘European DPAs aren’t enforcing GDPR’
European data protection authorities (DPAs) aren’t enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation.
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European Commission ordered to pay €400 in damages for using Facebook login authentication
The Court of Justice of the European Union has determined that the European Commission must pay a German national €400 in damages, because his data was shared with Meta when he logged into an event using the ‘Sign in with Facebook’ hyperlink.
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Biden Administration introduces safety label for interconnected devices
The United States government has launched a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program. Wireless interconnected smart devices with a so-called ‘US Cyber Trust Mark’ have proven to be cybersecure.
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Police: ‘Suspect of Cybertruck explosion used ChatGPT to execute plan’
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the driver who blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel used ChatGPT to plan the blast.
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Samsung announces Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22
Samsung is going to unveil four brand new smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday January 22.
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CISA: ‘Recent government hack limited to Treasury Department’
The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says that the recent hack on the Department of the Treasury hasn’t impacted other government organizations.
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ESET sends out warning ahead of ‘security fiasco’
Cybersecurity firm ESET urges Windows 10 users to upgrade their operating system to Windows 11 as soon as possible in order to avoid a ‘security fiasco.’
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United Airlines will offer Starlink WiFi on all of its flights this year
United Airlines will begin rolling out Starlink-based in-flight internet access for its passengers this Spring. By the end of the year, all passenger aircraft of United Airlines’ regional fleet should be equipped with these WiFi terminals.
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