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Microsoft issues update to disable Intel’s buggy Spectre patch
Microsoft Corp issued an emergency security update on Monday to plug Intel Corp’s buggy Spectre firmware patch after the chipmaker’s…
Facebook makes privacy push ahead of strict EU law
Facebook said on Monday it was publishing its privacy principles for the first time and rolling out educational videos to…
ATM makers warn of ‘jackpotting’ hacks on US machines
Diebold Nixdorf Inc and NCR Corp, two of the world’s largest ATM makers, have warned that cyber criminals are targeting…
UK to launch new radar against ‘severe’ Russian threat
Britain's defence minister Gavin Williamson said a new radar off Scotland's Shetland Islands would help tackle the "severe and real"…
Apple to add battery features after slowdown row
Apple Inc announced changes on Wednesday that make good on its promise to allow users to turn off a controversial…
US Dems urge social media companies to probe Russia-linked accounts
Senior US congressional Democrats urged social media companies on Tuesday to investigate reported actions by automated Russia-linked accounts, in connection…
Britain sets up unit to combat fake news
Britain announced Tuesday it was setting up a new national security unit to combat "disinformation", just weeks after Prime Minister…
Facebook acknowledges social media’s risks to democracy
Facebook acknowledged Monday that widespread use of social media can be harmful to democracy, while pledging to work to minimize…
China´s waste import ban upends global recycling industry
For years China was the world´s top destination for recyclable trash, but a ban on certain imports has left nations…