Hackers used malware specifically designed to steal payment card information
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2017
Google Pushes Out Flaw Fixing Android Security Patch
The patch notably fixes a flaw in code relating to a Broadcom Wi-Fi exploit
US Acknowledges Cyber Attack On Nuclear Power Plant
The Wolf Creek facility in Kansas was one of at least a dozen energy companies affected by the hacks, but officials say there's no risk to public safety
President Trump U-Turns On Russia Cyber Security Partnership
Russian hackers are widely believed to have meddled in last year's US Presidential election
CopyCat Malware Infects 14 Million Android Devices
The advertising malware has raked in $1.5 million for hackers
Going Green: Google Powers Dutch Data Centre With Solar Power
The search giant will buy all the energy a Netherlands solar farm produces over the next decade
Virgin Media Outage Takes London Borough Councils Offline
Virgin Media fixes problems in London after difficult week
Apple 10.5-Inch iPad Pro Tablet A Worthy Laptop Alternative
REVIEW: The latest iPad Pros have a wealth of improved features that bring a lot to the table for business users
Trainline: Data Insights Provide Platform For Seamless User Experiences
A culture of experimentation is enabling Trainline to streamline the web experience for customers through data-driven insights
Hydrogen One Is A £1,200 Android Phone With A ‘Nanotechnology’ Holographic Display
Camera maker RED enters the smartphone fray with an innovative handset
Tales In Tech History: The Fax Machine
Take that Alexander Graham Bell! Faxes are older than the telephone, as the ability to send images over a wire was invented in 1843
Microsoft Bolsters UK Azure Cloud Service
Redmond's focus on the Azure cloud continues with new UK services, amid thousands of jobs cuts
Samsung Predicts Record Q2 Profit Amid Strong Chip Demand
Return to strength for Samsung as demand for memory chips helps drive profits at electronics giant
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (7 July)
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WWE Data Leak Exposes Personal Info Of Three Million Fans
Unprotected AWS server lets anyone get up close and personal with WWE customer data
Microsoft ‘To Cut’ Thousands Of Jobs As It Focuses On Cloud Sales
Job cuts confirmed: Redmond will merge several business unit together and focus on pushing its cloud services
Government Hopes £16m University 5G Network Will Make UK A World Leader
Government ups commitment to 5G development with academic testbed targeting a 2018 end to end trial
Severed Fibre Cables Cause BT, TalkTalk And Sky Broadband Outage
Openreach works to fix severed cables that have affected customers of several broadband providers in East Sussex
Quiz Of The Week: Sport And Technology In 2017
How much do you know about sport's relationship with technology?
Symantec Acquires Israeli Endpoint Security Firm Fireglass
Fireglass' platform ensures malicious content is executed separately from endpoint devices
Spear Phishing Attacks Need To Be Given The Attention They Deserve
Ransomware has dominated the headlines in recent months, but Barracuda's SVP of security argues that spear phishing should be receiving the attention
Nvidia Joins Forces With Chinese Internet Giant Baidu To Push AI Tech Adoption
The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence in driverless cars, the cloud and research
John McAfee Settles Legal Fight With Intel
What's in a name? Colourful former security tycoon reaches settlement with Intel over use of his name
NotPetya Hackers Move Virtual Ransom Funds
Hackers empty bitcoin wallet of ransom funds and issue fresh ransom demand to unlock encrypted hard drives
Cyber-Security Executive Order Implementation Deadlines Near
ANALYSIS: Security experts chime in on the impact of President Trump's cyber-security executive order as the first set of deadlines near
Schools Voice Privacy Concerns Over Snapchat Maps Feature
Snapchat's Maps feature has faced criticism for putting user's safety and privacy at risk, but where should the line be drawn?
TfL: More Than 1bn Contactless Journeys Are Made On London Transport
TfL figures show contactless payments now account for two fifths of all journeys
Trainline CTO: We’re More Than Ready For ‘Fantastic’ GDPR
Trainline CTO Mark Holt explains to Silicon why he is looking forward to the introduction of new data protection regulations
EU Mulls Another Record Fine Against Google For Android
Double whammy. EU ponders a second record fine against Google, but this time over Android OS