WhatsApp has rolled out its first major privacy-focused advertising campaign in the UK. The platform has fought back against pressure from governments, including the UK, to compromise on the way that it encrypts messages. WhatsApp boss: We would need more…
South Korean data watchdog fined Microsoft and five other companies, with a combined total of US$75,000. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission found that each company had failed to protect administrative accounts. This led to the leak of over 119,000…
German government’s plans to expand their use of spyware has run into some opposition. Thus, the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) – alongside major tech companies such as Google and Facebook – are against proposals. These would significantly expand the use of so-called…
Interpol managed to intercept $83 million that victims transferred to cybercriminals. The HAECHI-I operation, which targeted online fraud, involved more than 40 officers, in the Asia Pacific region. It is the first operation in a three-year project. Interpol focused on…
The Russian hackers in the Nobelium group, who were behind the SolarWinds attack are back with a phishing attack. They struck again, according to Tom Burt, Microsoft vice president. Nobelium sent phishing emails In his post, Burt mentioned that hackers managed to gain…
User data use determined Germany’s antitrust watchdog open an investigation regarding Google. The authorities want to determine if the company violates country’s competition laws. They want to see if it is exploiting its dominance to prioritise its shopping price…
Windows 10 will be ending support for Internet Explorer in 2022. The browser will retire from all Windows 10 devices. Safety systems will keep Internet Explorer alive The move will not affect devices that have long-term servicing options such as medical equipment, air…
Google showcase is now available in India with 30 publishers. The product is available, at this moment, in English and Hindi, but Google will come with new languages this year. The search giant launched the service last year, as part of the billion-dollar investment for…
A U.S. judge temporarily dismissed antitrust charges against Alphabet’s Google. A group of advertisers accused Google of having a monopoly position on the world’s advertising market. Still, the judge offered them chance to try again after addressing what she…
Dominic Raab has issued a warning to Russia about the criminals who have been using ransomware against businesses. The foreign secretary called Russia responsible to take the necessary steps. ”Russia has a responsibility to prosecute those criminals and gangs behind…
