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Facebook, Twitter and Google threaten to leave Hong Kong because of proposed data laws

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A representative industry group says that proposed anti-doxing rules could expose local staff to criminal chargesFacebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google privately advised the Hong Kong government they would cease offering their services in...

Blog: Hackers want $70M to recover data from companies that were affected by cyberattacks

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According to a post on a dark web site, hackers are being accused of extorting hundreds of companies around the world late Sunday night. They demanded $70 million in ransom to recover their data.The...

Security firm claims Ransomware has infected hundreds of US businesses

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According to cybersecurity researcher, at least 200 U.S. businesses were affected by ransomware on Friday.John Hammond, security consultant Huntress Labs, stated that the REvil gang, which is a major Russian-speaking ransomware network, appeared to...

You can stream whatever you want, provided you have the internet connection

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If you can find the content, content is king.It's becoming harder to find your favorite TV shows or blockbuster movies on streaming services. They can update their offerings each month, making it more difficult. This...

Microsoft executive: Targeting American records is a ‘routine

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According to testimony Wednesday from a senior executive at Microsoft, federal law enforcement agencies secretly search the data of Microsoft customers many times per year.Tom Burt, Microsoft's corporate vice-president for customer security, and trust,...

California tests off-the grid solutions for power outages

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Nearly two years ago, Briceburg lost its only connection to the electric grid after a wildfire ravaged the area.Instead of rebuilding wires and poles on increasingly dry hillsides that could increase the risk of...

Starts Pandemic-era Mobile World Congress tech trade fair

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Barcelona saw a major wireless technology trade show open its doors on Monday. The event featured a reduced attendance and increased safety and health measures. These changes reflect the reality of industry conventions during...

Honda will now build its own electric cars

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General Motors will produce Honda's first two fully-electric vehicles in North America. However, the Japanese automaker plans on changing its course and producing its own vehicle later in the decade.Officials at Honda claim they...

Walmart’s AI predicts groceries substitutes for shoppers

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In real-time, the tech takes into account hundreds of variablesWalmart, a big-box retailer, is using artificial intelligence (AI), to help customers and personal shoppers. It also helps with the still-increasing online grocery demand in...

Elon Musk tromps Jack Dorsey over Bitcoin and sets debate date

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Musk's and Dorsey's views on the biggest cryptocurrency in the world differ.Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, trolled Jack Dorsey, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood to respond to a tweet by Dorsey regarding Bitcoin. However, he...