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Network Security Firm CUJO Raises More Capital
May 22, 2018

International expansion is on tap for CUJO, a U.S.-based company whose artificial intelligence-powered software platform enables in-home network security for network operators, after a Series B funding round. “This investment round will help CUJO AI meet growing international demand, particularly in North America, Europe, and...

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Tidal Looks Into ‘Potential Data Breach’
May 18, 2018

After learning of a potential data breach, Tidal’s CEO Richard Sanders said that the company “immediately” tried to find the source of the issue, and alerted the authorities. The company has also sought outside help, MacRumors reported. “We have engaged an independent, third-party cyber-security firm...

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Tennessee Election Website Went Offline In Cyberattack
May 04, 2018

In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack this week, the website of a county election commission in Tennessee went offline during a mayoral primary. Despite the disruption, Knox County reported that the cyberattack did not impact the results of the election, TechCrunch reported. “Tonight, our web servers...

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Amazon Quietly Launches Home Security Service Offering
April 27, 2018

Amazon is going after the home security market in a bigger way, rolling out a home security service offering that includes a consultant who will help with the installation of the smart home equipment Amazon is selling. TechCrunch reported that the Seattle, Washington-based eCommerce giant quietly...

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Google And Apple Absent From Cybersecurity Tech Accord That Facebook And Microsoft Signed
April 18, 2018

Technology companies are making the pledge to protect customers from cyberattacks, as well as making sure they don’t help governments advance their cyber warfare efforts. The Cybersecurity Tech Accord is a “watershed agreement” signed by 34 tech companies: ABB, Arm, Avast, Bitdefender, BT, CA Technologies,...

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TaskRabbit Takes Website, App Down After Computer Hack
April 17, 2018

TaskRabbit — the freelancer marketplace owned by IKEA, the Swedish furniture retailer — has been the victim of a hack that prompted the company to take its website and app offline Monday (April 16). The Wall Street Journal, citing TaskRabbit, reported the company alerted customers...

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FIDO And W3C Launch Password-Free Browser
April 11, 2018

The FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) have announced the launch of Web Authentication (WebAuthn), a password-free browser that has the stamp of approval of Google, Microsoft and Mozilla. WebAuthn defines a standard web API that can be incorporated into browsers and...

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Former FTC Head Predicts $1B Or More Fine For Facebook
April 09, 2018

Facebook’s latest disclosure that its search tools collect data on most of its 2.2 billion users could open up the social media company to record fines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and increase the legal risk from the scandal. The Washington Post, citing three former...

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Philippine Central Bank Issues Alert After Cyberattack On Malaysian Bank
April 02, 2018

The Philippine central bank is warning local financial institutions to be on the lookout for cyberattacks after the Malaysian central bank was hacked. According to Reuters, the hackers attempted to steal money from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) using fraudulent wire transfers over the SWIFT bank...