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Swiss ‘Crypto Valley’ Tests Blockchain-Based Voting
The city of Zug is to hold a small-scale test referendum using its blockchain-based electronic ID system
Foxconn Investigates Amazon Echo Factory
Chinese factory that makes Amazon Echo speakers and Kindle readers probed for workforce violations
China’s TCL Launches Security-Oriented BlackBerry Key2
The high-end device features dual rear cameras, a dedicated shortcut key and unique security and privacy features
Atlanta Loses ‘Years’ Of Police Video Evidence In Ransomware Attack
The incident paralysed city services for weeks, and police have only now mostly recovered
US Deal Allows China’s ZTE To Resume Business
The agreement will see ZTE pay out $1.4bn and retain a monitoring team for 10 years - but critics say it's not enough
Apple Unveils iOS Features To Combat Gadget Addiction
WWDC 2018: iOS 12 also includes Group FaceTime, improved Face ID and a feature that blocks cops' phone unlocking tools
Police Figures Cite Cybercrime, Digital Data As Top Concern
An exponential surge in data and a decentralised structure are making cyber-policing increasingly difficult
Court Finds Facebook Page Administrator ‘Jointly Responsible’ For Data Protection
The German operator of a fan page on Facebook must take its share of responsibility for the collection of user data
Sharp Returns To PCs With Purchase Of Toshiba PC Division
Foxconn bolsters its PC credentials as its Sharp division scoops up the PC business of Toshiba
Japan Drives Ahead With Self-Driving Car System For Tokyo
The system could be in place in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with commercialisation planned for 2022
Facebook Denies Claims Mobile Data Sharing Broke Privacy Pledges
Facebook shared users' data with more than 60 mobile device makers without gaining their consent, New York Times claims
Microsoft Buys Code-Sharing Site GitHub For $7.5bn
The move means changes for developers - but also big Microsoft competitors such as Google, Facebook and Amazon
Intel Faces Age Discrimination Allegations Over Layoffs – Report
Chip giant become latest tech firm to be investigated over alleged age bias by axing mostly older staff
HP Revenues Beat Expectations Thanks To Robust PC Demand
Strong performance for HP's personal system division bolsters quarterly results, as new CFO is also revealed
Apple To Use OLED Screens In 2018 iPhones – Report
Next generation of iPhones will utilise OLED panels, a decision that has impacted Apple's exiting screen suppliers
Amazon Defends Work On Police Face Recognition
The ACLU and other civil liberties campaigners said Amazon Rekognition could turn into a mass surveillance tool
Researchers: Malware Surge ‘Could Indicate Imminent Attack’
Another NotPetya? The rapid spread of VPNFilter malware could mean plans for a fresh attack on the Ukraine - where previous worldwide attacks also began
Google’s Chrome Browser To Remove ‘Secure’ HTTPS Indicators
From September, Chrome will gradually eliminate messages showing a site uses HTTPS - while adding stronger warnings for those that aren't encrypted
AI, Cloud And Blockchain ‘Creating New Risks’ For Banks
Financial organisations must work with authorities to revamp banking regulations, study finds
University Fined £120,000 Over ‘Serious’ Security Breach
Hackers penetrated an unsecured microsite that had been left online for more than 10 years, stealing sensitive data and posting it online
ICO Fines Prosecutors £325,000 Over Mislaid Police Interviews
The unencrypted discs, containing sensitive video interviews, went missing in the publicly accessible area of a CPS office in Brighton
Russian Malware Compromises Telegram Chats
The TeleGrab malware steals chats from Telegram's desktop application, which doesn't support end-to-end encryption
China’s Tianjin Forms £11.6bn Fund To Boost Artificial Intelligence Growth
The move comes amid a growing 'arms race' that has fuelled major AI initiatives from the UK, France and the European Union
ICANN Looks For Guidance As GDPR Deadline Looms
The US-based domain name coordinator has acknowledged it will not be able to obtain an official exemption from EU data protection rules
Intel Leak Reveals Upcoming High-End Z390 Chipset
Documentation accidentally published by Intel gives details on a new motherboard chipset with high-end features
Parliament Says Facebook Answers Not Good Enough
Facebook reveals it tracked users with more than 10 million social plug-ins on third-party sites
Hackers Steal Millions From Mexican Banks Via Fake Transfers
The incident may have been orchestrated by organised criminals, says Mexico's central bank
Encryption Helping Crooks Evade Police, Finds NCA
Apps for encrypted communications are now being used by criminals of all kinds, not just hackers, says the National Crime Agency
PGP Encrypted Emails At Risk From ‘eFail’ Attacks
Unpatched bugs could allow attackers to decode PGP-encrypted emails - even those that are years old