UK data protection watchdog to investigate why Kings Cross developer is using facial recognition
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2019
Samsung Display Mulls LCD Production Suspension Amid Oversupply
Panel maker considers suspending one liquid crystal display (LCD) production line amid oversupply
Facebook Lawsuit After Hack Of 29 Million Users
Lawsuit filed alleging social network failed to inform users of risks associated with its single sign-on tool
How the Docker cloud is transforming business
The future according to Fujitsu: AI, quantum computing, 5G, and the coming struggle for global tech dominance
Fujitsu talks quantum computing, AI, self-driving vehicles, 5G, and the data analytics arms race.
Huawei Delays Launch Of Foldable Mate X Again
Launch of foldable device delayed again until after November, following cancellation of June arrival
Capital One Suspect ‘Breached 30 Other Organisations’ – Report
Former Amazon worker turned Capital One hacker is alleged to have also stolen data from 30 other businesses
Human Error Blamed For Visa Data Breach Down Under
Personal information of 317 people applying for Australian visas leaked after email blunder, ABC investigation finds
Lenovo Warns Of Price Rise Amid US Tariff Threat
Warning to Trump? Chinese manufacturer warns prices will rise for PCs and laptops, if US tariffs increase
Facial Recognition Wrongly Identifies 26 Lawmakers As Criminals
Two dozen California lawmakers flagged as criminals by facial recognition software, ACLU says
Microsoft Updates Privacy Policy To Admit Listening To Voice Data
Err yes, we do sometimes listen. Microsoft admits it does collect voice data for Skype and Cortana services
Small-scale DDoS Attacks On The Rise – Neustar
Under the radar small-scale DDoS attacks have risen significantly, but the ability of companies to identify attacks remains a concern
FTC Boss Ready To Breakup Big Tech Firms
US FTC boss admits he is prepared to break up big name tech firms amid anti-competitive investigation
Choice Hotels Data Breach Affects 700,000 Records
Does it ever stop? Another day, another breach, as hackers demand ransom for 700,000 customer records
Biometrics Database Used By Banks, Police Contains Major Flaw
Data risks highlighted after researchers uncover major breach in biometric database used by police, banks
Concern Mounts Over Facial Recognition At Kings Cross District
UK's biometrics commissioner urges government to update laws surrounding use of facial recognition
British Airways Check-In Flaw Exposes Personal Data
BA e-ticketing system flaw exposes passengers details including phone numbers, email addresses etc
Vodafone Switches On Ireland’s First 5G Network
5G network in five city locations in the Republic of Ireland are switched on by Vodafone and Ericsson
Russia Issues Election Protest Warning To Google
As protests continue in Moscow, Russian regulator warns to Google stop 'advertising' protests on YouTube
DSLR Cameras Vulnerable To Ransomware – Check Point
Not such a pretty picture. Security researchers manage to hack Canon DSLR camera with ransomware
Data Breach Costs Desjardins Hefty $53m
Data breach that exposed personal information of 2.9 million members costs Canadian financial firm millions
MPs Urge Consideration Of Hands Free Phone Ban For Drivers
Government urged to consider tougher restrictions on using hands-free phones whilst driving
Google Job Search Prompts Antitrust Complaint
Job search websites complain to European regulators and seek Google job listing halt during probe
LibreOffice 6.3 Boosts Document Performance, Fixes Security Bugs
Major update improves loading and saving times for complex documents, improves compatibility with Microsoft Office formats and adds new features
Cloud Atlas Threat Group Adds Shape-Changing Attack Tools
Prolific cyber-espionage group uses polymorphic malware in targeted phishing emails, making threats more difficult to defend against
King’s Cross District Tracks Visitors Using Face Recognition
Canary Wharf also said to be considering private face recognition trials, in spite of controversy over police use of the technology
Tesla Model 3 Explodes After Moscow Motorway Crash
Vehicle catches on fire in heavy traffic after collision with stationary tow truck on Moscow ring road, in latest safety incident
China Sovereign Digital Currency ‘Essentially Ready’
China is looking to issue a sovereign crypto-coin that could be used as an alternative to cash
Huawei Ready To Switch Phones From Android To HarmonyOS ‘At Any Time’
Chinese smartphone giant readies open source Android replacement as White House toughens stance on trade ban
