UN begins three-year effort to create cybercrime treaty
Amid tensions with Russia efforts begin at negotiating an international treaty on cybercrime. Read what’s at stake and why one expert is sceptical of success
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Apple Warns Of The Dangers Of ‘Sideloading’ Apps
Apple has aired its displeasure over the assertion that the company’s concern on sideloading apps into phones was exaggerated.
Facebook Criticize Russia’s Decision To Block Its Platform
Facebook has criticized Russia’s decision to ban its platform in the country.
Samsung To Roll Out Software To Address “Throttling” Issue
Samsung has promised to introduce software to address the “throttling” complaints
Tech Workers Faces ‘Burnout Crisis’ At Workplace
Two out of five technology workers are at high risk of burnout caused by long working hours.
Samsung Electronics Suspends Shipments To Russia
Samsung Electronics has halted deliveries to Russia. According to the company, this is “due to current geopolitical developments.”
PayPal Shuts Down Services In Russia
PayPal has decided to discontinue operations in Russia. This is caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The company had previously stopped accepting new users in the country. PayPal’s move to end its operations in Russia will also apply to its money transfer tool Xoom. A PayPal spokesman confirmed that the company will support withdrawals […]
Ukraine To Get More Starlink Internet Terminals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed that the country will receive more Starlink satellite internet terminals next week. This came after the Ukrainian president spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Talked to Elon Musk. I am grateful to him for supporting Ukraine with words and deeds,” Zelenskiy tweeted. Ukraine had previously received donated Starlink satellite […]
Insurers Create Tighter Rules To Curtail War Loopholes
Ongoing cyberattacks in the war between Russia and Ukraine will force insurers to tighten rules and raise premiums. This is necessary as polices on “war exclusion” or “hostile act exclusion” becomes old and weak. The need to enforce stricter rules came after a court ruled in favor of Merck, a pharmaceutical company. The ruling found […]
Cyber Security Today, March 7, 2022 – More damage from the Nvidia hack, real customer data exposed, the unexplained closing of a criminal forum and more
This episode reports on attackers using stolen Nvidia code certificates, a company admits real customer data was exposed, the unexplained closing of a criminal forum and a warning to Linux administrators
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