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roadtovr.comtechnology9 days ago
Verizon sent customer a demo phone with remote management software
A Verizon customer received a store demonstration unit equipped with Mobile Device Management software instead of a properly refurbished phone. The device was later wiped remotely, deleting the customer's data. Verizon acknowledged the error in a letter to the FCC and said it is…
politics10 days ago
OAIC Orders American Express to Pay Complainant Over $23,000 After Privacy Breach
Australia's privacy regulator found American Express failed to protect customer data from insider access and ordered compensation. It will publish a summary of its final determination on June 13 while restricting the complainant from disclosing the full report.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology16 days ago
Unsecured Chinese Policing Dashboard Exposed Foreigner Tracking Data
A German cybersecurity journalist found an unsecured test dashboard linked to China's Ministry of Public Security that contained profiles of foreign journalists and residents. The platform, developed for police in Zhangjiakou, included passport details, location data, and relatio…
privateinternetaccess.comscience19 days ago
Research paper presents blockchain method for VANET authentication and data privacy
A study published June 3, 2026, describes a blockchain-based system that combines an adaptive echo state network and dual trapdoor homomorphic encryption to authenticate nodes and protect data in vehicular networks.
en.globes.co.iltechnology19 days ago
Cyera Nears $300 Million Round at $12 Billion Valuation
The data security company is finalizing a round led by Evolution Equity Partners at a $12 billion valuation. The round comes five months after a $400 million Series F at a $9 billion valuation.
prnewswire.comfinance38 days ago
Dutch Central Bank Moves Cloud Services to European Provider Schwartz Digits
The Dutch central bank has shifted its essential cloud services from U.S. providers Google, Amazon and Microsoft to Schwartz Digits, a subsidiary of the Lidl supermarket group. The move is part of a broader European trend toward digital sovereignty amid concerns over the U.S. Clo…
Cnbcfinance41 days ago
EU Weighs Limits on Non-European Cloud Providers for Sensitive Public-Sector Data
The European Union is weighing limits on its governments' use of American cloud services to handle sensitive public-sector information. Discussions are underway inside the Commission as part of preparations for the Tech Sovereignty Package. CNBC reported the development 20 minute…
The Independentai47 days ago
Chinese Users Line Up for AI Assistant Installations as Adoption Surges 142%
Dozens of people assembled outside a Beijing tech headquarters on a recent weekday to install the AI agent OpenClaw, with similar events in Shenzhen earlier this year. Usage of generative AI in China has surged to over 600 million people, driven by integrations from companies lik…
ecns.cnfinance55 days ago
China Builds World's Largest Biobank Amid U.S. and EU Data Access Limits for Chinese Scientists
China is advancing efforts to create the world's largest biobank for storing biological samples and data. Concurrently, the U.S. and EU have started measures to limit Chinese scientists' access to sensitive information. These developments could impact international research colla…
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Nike5748 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)technology66 days ago
Express Fashion Retailer Exposed Customer Data Online
Fashion retailer Express left customer personal data and order details accessible on the internet. The exposure included sensitive information, raising concerns about data security and privacy.
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pandaily.comfinance73 days ago
Enterprises Navigate Digital Sovereignty Amid Geopolitical Tensions and AI Advancements
Geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence developments have led enterprises to evaluate digital sovereignty measures. These measures focus on controlling data and technology infrastructure within national borders while maintaining access to global technology. Fortune.com…
sluggerotoole.comtechnology77 days ago
Education Authority in Northern Ireland Reports Progress on Restoring School IT Systems After Cyber Attack
The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland stated on Sunday that teams are making good progress in restoring access to school IT systems affected by a cyber attack. The C2K network, which provides online and IT services to schools, was impacted, preventing pupils from loggi…