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New Mirai Variant Targets Enterprise Networks
Researchers warn businesses to be vigilant as notorious IoT botnet looks to take over enterprise devices
Germany Launches 5G Auction Amidst Huawei Row
Multi-billion-euro auction goes ahead in spite of a legal challenge by operators over service requirements and US pressure to ban Chinese equipment vendors from next-generation networks
Start-Up OneWeb Seals Funding For Massive Broadband Satellite Launch
OneWeb has now raised some £2.6bn toward its plans for a global satellite-based broadband network, with a major launch campaign set for later this year
Apple Fires Back At Spotify Antitrust Complaint
Spotify accused of trying to side-step App store rules, as Apple lambasts the service for its complaint
Huawei Enters Not Guilty Plea Against US Charges
Chinese firm responds in New York courtroom to US indictments of Iranian sanction busting and bank fraud
Spotify Hits Apple With Antitrust Complaint
The day the music died? Spotify says Apple is not playing fair with its App Store fees and its own music streaming service
Foxconn Boss ‘Furious’ At Microsoft Patent Lawsuit
Microsoft launches break of contract lawsuit at manufacturing giant for “unpaid royalties” and missing paperwork
Researchers Hack Third-Party Car Alarms To Take Control Of Vehicles
Simple trick could have allowed attackers to take over an account, enabling vehicles to be stolen or even hijacked while driving
Vodafone Says Banning Huawei Would Cost UK Its 5G Lead
A complete ban on Huawei from UK 5G networks would mean ripping out existing 4G gear at a cost of 'hundreds of millions', operator warns
Huawei Files Lawsuit Against US Government Over Security Ban
The move is Huawei's most aggressive yet in efforts to fight back against US allegations it poses a national security threat to the West
Zuckerberg Announces ‘Privacy-Focused’ Future For Facebook
Facebook chief says the company is building a 'privacy-focused platform', as it prepares to integrate WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram
Telecom Sector Needs Agreed Cybersecurity Standards – Huawei
Chinese networking giant calls for cybersecurity standards agreement as it opens Brussels facility
Dell Impresses After Return To Public Scrutiny
Revenue rises 9 percent, as the PC and services giant returns to public market after six year absence
US Warns Of Pull Out Where Huawei Kit Is Used
Secretary of State warns US will not be able to operate in environments where Huawei equipment is used
MWC 2019: Magic Leap Takes AR Headset To South Korea In SK Telecom Deal
The deal gives start-up Magic Leap access to the South Korean market, which is expected to play a pioneering role in 5G
MWC 2019: Telecoms Chiefs Warn Governments Over 5G Rollouts
Exploiting spectrum auctions for short-term cash could kill the long-term 'golden goose' before 5G networks are even deployed, say Telefonica and the GSMA
MWC 2019: Intel Takes Aim At 5G Future
Chip maker announces a raft of 5G products and partnerships as it seeks a major role in emerging next-generation networks
MWC 2019: Vodafone Chief Lambasts US Calls To Ban Huawei
Excluding Huawei would set Europe's 5G networks back 'two years', says Nick Read, as US senators call for Chinese firm to be banned from solar power market
MWC 2019: Cutting-Edge Cameras, 5G On Display At Mobile World Congress
HMD Global introduces Nokia PureView flagship with five rear cameras, Qualcomm aims to make 5G mainstream with new chip and Microsoft updates HoloLens
MWC 2019: Huawei Upstages Samsung With Folding 5G Mate X
Huawei claims its device folds thinner and flatter than Samsung's, and adds 5G – all for an eye-watering 2,299 euros
Samsung Bets On Mobile ‘Future’ With Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S10
The folding-screen device is set to launch in April, with a hefty price tag of nearly $2,000 – more than twice that of the new Galaxy S10
Apple Acknowledges Ongoing FaceTime Bugs
Users upgrade to re-enable Group FaceTime after eavesdropping scare, only to find its features are not all working as they were before
UK 4G Slower Than Most Of Europe At Peak Times
The UK ranked worse than most European countries in maintaining 4G speeds, showing the need for a 5G capacity boost
NCSC Chief Says Huawei 5G Risk Can Be Mitigated
Ciaran Martin says UK's mitigation strategy for Huawe 'works', in the face of US pressure to ban the company on national security grounds
Qualcomm Launches Chip For 5G Smartphones
But will Apple use it? New 5G modem chip to connect upcoming smartphones to 5G networks
Encrypted Apps Used To Exchange Child Abuse Images – Report
Criminals increasingly utilising encrypted apps, rather than the dark web, to trade child abuse images
UK Not To Ban Huawei Kit – Report
The risk of using Huawei in 5G networks can be managed, the National Cyber Security Centre says
500px Admits Data Breach
Popular photograph website admits 'data security incident' that affects millions of its users
Apple Restarts Sales Of Older iPhones In Germany
Apple stores in Germany can sell older iPhones equipped with Qualcomm chips, as legal battle continues