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TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2019
Facebook Deletes More Russian-Linked Accounts
Social network says 97 accounts from Russia were responsible for 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour'
Build 2019: Windows 10 Moves Toward Password-Free Future With FIDO2 Certification
The move makes Microsoft's 800 million active Windows 10 devices compatible with the WebAuthn standard for online biometric authentication
Linux 5.1 Adds Security, Memory Improvements
Latest kernel adds SafeSetID security module, support for using persistent memory as RAM and other essential features
Build 2019: Microsoft Adds AI To Word To Suggest Writing Improvements
The tool goes beyond simple spelling and grammar correction to critique a document's structure and readability
EU Regulators Plan Apple Probe After Spotify Antitrust Complaint
Spotify accused Apple of misusing its dominant iPhone App Store to charge a 'tax' on rival music services
Google ‘Set To Roll Out’ Ad Tracker Blocking In Chrome
The move could help Google improve its privacy image – while at the same time giving it an advantage over rivals in the online ad market
Build 2019: Microsoft To Ship Linux Kernel With Windows 10
The move marks the first time a full-blown Linux kernel has been included as a component of Windows
Brexit ‘Threatens’ London’s Reputation As International Tech Capital
London tech firms say political uncertainty has had a direct effect on their ability to access capital, as venture funding shows sharp drop
Build 2019: Microsoft Releases Managed Business Blockchain Service
Azure Blockchain Services is integrated with Azure and with Microsoft's developer tools
Prague Summit Calls For Tighter 5G Security Rules
The summit does not single out Huawei, but calls for restrictions that take state influence into account
Mozilla Rolls Out Emergency Fix After Firefox Disables Add-Ons En Masse
A certificate used to validate extensions expired at midnight on Friday, causing most add-ons to immediately stop working
Researchers Deliver Donated Kidney Via Drone In Medical First
The delivery, carried out across a densely populated urban area in Baltimore, is intended to show that organs can be safely transported across long distances by unmanned vehicles
HMRC Begins Deleting Voice ID Data Of 5 Million Users
Regulators found tax authority had given 'little or no consideration' to data protection when setting up its biometric service
Julian Assange Tells London Court No ‘Surrender To US’
Wikileaks co-founder begins his fight against extradition to the United States with defiant statement
Huawei To ‘Vigorously Oppose’ US Attempt To Remove Its Lawyer
US authorities seek removal of Huawei lawyer in Iranian sanctions busting case, but don't disclose reasons
President Putin Signs Bill To Isolate Internet In Russia
Controversial law will route Russian web traffic through points controlled by Russian government
Microsoft Offers Azure Tools, Services For AI, Blockchain
New offerings to make it easier for businesses to utilise artificial intelligence and blockchain
Officials Gather To Discuss 5G Security
Countries from around the world discuss 5G security, but Russia, China and Huawei not invited
SAP Flaw Leaves 50,000 Companies Vulnerable
New exploits targeting SAP business applications released in a public forum, warn security researchers
Citrix Admits Hackers Had System Access For Six Months
Firm only found out it's core internal systems had been hacked after the FBI contacted them
Samsung Tablet At Centre Of Wi-Fi Antenna Reports
Reported antennagate problem sees Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S5e losing Wi-Fi connections
Most US, UK Firms Admit Major Security Breach In Past Two Years
Unprepared businesses...alarming scale of security breaches at US and UK firms revealed in new report from 1E
Google To Auto-Delete Web Search History
Google to offer users the option to auto-delete location history and web search data that it harvests
Facebook Privacy Settlement To Include Federal Oversight – Report
Facebook reportedly faces having a federal privacy official on its board, as part of settlement deal with FTC
Huawei Leak Probe Sees Firing Of Defence Secretary
Gavin Williamson sacked for 'compelling evidence' of Huawei leak from National Security Council
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt To Leave Alphabet’s Board
Former CEO who grew Google into today's powerhouse is to step down from board of directors
Facebook Overhauls Design To Focus On Privacy
Watch out Amazon? News feed de-emphasized as part of redesign to focus on privacy and e-commerce
Government Proposes New IoT Security Laws
New law to ensure basic cyber security features would be implemented in all Internet-connected products
US Border Phone, Laptop Searches Need Warrant, Say Campaigners
Travellers to the US are being increasingly ordered to unlock their smartphones and laptops for searches