Exposed Virgin Media database links user details to requests to unblock pornographic and gambling sites, exposing customers to extortion attempts
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2020
Scammers Use Coronavirus Map To Spread Malware
Scammers are using fear around the coronavirus epidemic to spread malware via malicious email attachments, phishing messages and even a virus map
HP Rejects Xerox’s Sweetened Takeover Offer
Still a firm no. HP's board of directors tell Carl Icahn and Xerox that their $35 billion takeover offer still undervalues it
One Billion Android Phones At Hack Risk – Which?
Which? report warns hundreds of millions of Android phones are now at risk because they are no longer receiving security updates
Virgin Media Data Breach Impacts 900,000 Customers
Privacy gaffe. Personal data of 900,000 Virgin Media customers was left on an unsecured marketing database for ten months, ISP admits
International Women’s Day: Women in Tech
On International Women’s Day, Silicon UK celebrates women across the tech sector. With key insights, unique skillsets and a drive to succeed, women are transforming the technology sector.
The Spooky Network: Is the quantum network the future of the Internet?
Perfecting the quantum computer could finally be in reach. Data and communications are now an enterprise’s most precious asset. If a quantum network could be developed, what would this mean for businesses?
Boots Suspends Payments On Advantage Cards After Cyber-Attack
Second cyber-attack on a retailer's loyalty card scheme in the space of a week sees High Street chemist Boots suspend Advantage Card payments
Honeywell Plans To Launch Powerful Quantum Computer
High performance computing. Quantum computer to be build by Honeywell this year, and it claims it will be more powerful than IBM and Google's offering
Oracle To Cut 1,300 Jobs In Europe – Report
Oracle staff in Europe reportedly called in for meetings on Wednesday where they are warned 1,300 jobs will be cut at a number of locations
Is Your Next Employee Digital?
With skilled workers becoming increasingly hard to find, could a digital employee be the answer to chronic skills shortages?
Twitter Tests Disappearing ‘Fleets’ In Brazil
Twitter is testing tweets that disappear which it calls 'fleets', similar to features found in Snapchat and Instagram
Microsoft Asks Staff To Work From Home To Combat Coronavirus
Staff in Seattle and Silicon Valley to work from home, as Microsoft joins other companies trying to limit spread of coronavirus
Facebook Gives WHO Free Adverts To Battle Coronavirus
Free Facebook adverts for the World Health Organisation (WHO) says Mark Zuckerberg, as the spread of coronavirus continues around the world
US Senators Urge UK To Reconsider Huawei Decision
Bipartisan group of US senators urge the United Kingdom to reconsider decision to allow Huawei limited access for 5G networks
NSO Fails To Appear In Court After WhatsApp Lawsuit
NSO Group fails to show up in US court to contest WhatsApp spyware lawsuit, despite promising to 'vigorously fight' Facebook's allegations
Amazon Ring Logs All Doorbell And App Interactions
Privacy issue emerges as Amazon confirms it logs records of every motion detected by installed Ring doorbells, and interactions with its app
Facebook Rethinks Libra Digital Currency Plans – Report
Resistance from regulators around the world prompts Facebook to 'rethink' its plan for its Libra digital currency, it is reported
Xerox Launches Bid To Acquire All Outstanding HP Shares
Fight, fight, fight. Printer maker Xerox launches its official tender offer for all outstanding shares in PC giant HP
NCSC Issues Warning About Smart Camera, Baby Monitors
Internet of things security. 'Smart' security camera including baby monitors, need to be properly setup to avoid issues, warns NCSC
Tesco Warns 600,000 Clubcard Holders Of Fraud
Supermarket is issuing new cards to 600,000 Clubcard account holders after discovering some accounts had been compromised
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Faces Ousting Attempt By Shareholder
Activist shareholder Elliott Management has reportedly taken a sizeable stake in Twitter and is seeking Jack Dorsey's removal
Apple To Settle US iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit
Each user affected by the iPhone slowdown will be paid up to $25, in proposed $500 million litigation settlement in the United States
Microsoft Shuts Down Cortana Consumer Features
Cortana consumer capabilities pared back as Microsoft seeks to turn the virtual assistant into a chat interface for business-oriented commands
Drone Industry Up In Arms Over ‘Remote ID’ Regulations
US regulator proposes 'digital licence plate' for drones, but critics say regulations would be expensive and complex to implement
Amazon Tells Employees To Defer Travel As Coronavirus Impact Grows
Worldwide shares show biggest drop since 2008 as supply chains are disrupted, major events are cancelled and companies cut back on business travel
FCC Proposes To Fine US Telcos For Selling Location Data
Fines of more than $200m proposed for selling subscribers' real-time location data, but critics say the penalties are little more than a slap on the wrist
Vatican Joins With Microsoft, IBM In Call For AI Ethics
Pope Francis warns of commercial AI's potential to exacerbate societal 'asymmetry', joins with tech giants to call for regulation of facial recognition
Amazon Blocks 1 Million Misleading Coronavirus Product Listings
Company also battles price gouging on coronavirus-related products, as third-party sellers rush to cash in on virus' continued spread around the world
Martin Lewis Calls For Action As Fake Ad Reports His Death
No, the founder of MoneySavingExpert and well known money saving expert Martin Lewis, is not dead, despite fake adverts to the contrary