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Intel Also Suspends Activities in Russia
US chipmaker Intel said Tuesday it has suspended operations in Russia. "Intel continues to join the global community by condemning Russia's war in contradiction of Ukraine and calling for a swift reoccurrence of peace," the firm said.…
EU Negotiators Agree on Stricter Rules for Big Tech
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Thursday on an amendment to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
These regulations should prevent large technology companies such as Google, Meta,…
Israeli Government Websites Shut Down by Hackers
A cyber attack hit a number of government websites in Israel on Monday.
The websites of the Ministries of the Interior, Health, Justice and Welfare, among others, went offline, as well as those of the Prime Minister's Office,…
Facebook Accepts Hate Speech Against Russian Occupiers
Facebook and Instagram are relaxing the rules around banned content on the platforms. Users who incite hatred are not blocked if the threats are aimed at, for example, Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
Statements such as "death to the…
Activision Blizzard Takeover: Billionaires Suspected of Insider Trading
Federal prosecutors and stock regulators are investigating the options US billionaires Barry Diller and David Geffen took on Activision Blizzard stock in January, just days before the video game maker agreed to Microsoft's acquisition. That…
Cybercriminals Demand Nvidia Restore Crypto Features in Its Cards
Nvidia, the maker of graphics cards, among other things, has been hacked. The perpetrators demand that the company make its cards usable again to mine crypto coins quickly. Otherwise, sensitive information will be leaked.
Earlier…
Music Store Bandcamp Bought By Epic Games
The game developer has wanted to be "more than games" for some time and has now taken over one of the best-known independent music platforms. According to Bandcamp itself, nothing changes in the way it works.
You know Epic Games as…
DDoS Attacks of Unprecedented Magnitude Hit Ukraine
The DDoS attacks that hit Ukrainian banks and ministries this week were of "unprecedented magnitude". Never before in the country's history has a digital attack sparked such disquiet on such a large scale, Ukrainian authorities say.
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North Korean Cybercriminals Stole $400 Million in 2021
Hackers from North Korea stole nearly $400 million last year in attacks on crypto-trading platforms. 2021 was one of the most successful years for cybercriminals, according to research firm Chainalysis in a report.
The number of…
US Competition Watchdog Allowed to Take Facebook to Court
The American competition watchdog FTC may take Facebook to court. A judge decided that on Tuesday. That's bad news for the social networking site, which had tried to undo the allegations surrounding its dominant position in the market.…