The FBI has warned that the Chinese government is using both in-person and digital techniques to intimidate, silence and harass U.S.-based Uyghur Muslims. The Chinese government has long been accused […]
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Back to news homeSEC fines brokerage firms over email hacks that exposed client data
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has fined several brokerage firms a total of $750,000 for exposing the sensitive personally identifiable information of thousands of customers and clients after hackers […]
Google says geofence warrants make up one-quarter of all US demands
For the first time, Google has published the number of geofence warrants it’s historically received from U.S. authorities, providing a rare glimpse into how frequently these controversial warrants are issued. […]
Extra Crunch roundup: The Nuro EC-1, early-stage growth tactics, understanding Salesforce+
In 2010, Google’s autonomous vehicle project placed self-driving cars on Bay Area streets and freeways, but practical applications were thought to be at least a decade away. The futurists were […]
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
New York City police bought a range of surveillance tools—including facial-recognition software, predictive policing software, vans equipped with x-ray machines to detect weapons, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public […]
FEMA will buzz phones, TVs and radios to test the national emergency alert system
FEMA will test its national emergency alert system later this week. Image: Getty Images Mark your calendars. This Wednesday will be the first nationwide test of the U.S. emergency alert […]
How To Enhance IoT Security: Learning The Right Approach To A Connected Future
Illustration: © IoT For AllThe introduction of IoT has turned to be one of the biggest and most significant inventions ever made. The concept of connected devices has not just […]
Zoom reaches $85M settlement in ‘Zoombombing’ lawsuit
Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the video conferencing giant of violating users’ privacy by sharing their data with third parties without permission […]
Finite State lands $30M Series B to help uncover security flaws in device firmware
Columbus, Ohio-based Finite State, a startup that provides supply chain security for connected devices and critical infrastructure, has raised $30M in Series B funding. The funding lands amid increased focus […]
Microsoft acquires CloudKnox Security to offer unified privileged access and cloud entitlement management
Helping organizations strengthen cloud security and Zero Trust At Microsoft, we are committed to supporting organizations in their digital transformation and helping them to deliver secure and seamless experiences. Since […]