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Did North Koreans Steal From Bangladesh?
Did North Koreans Steal From Bangladesh?
March 23, 2017  |  International

In the ongoing investigation into one of the biggest and more brazen bank robberies seen to date, and done digitally, The Wall Street Journal reports...

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Alexa Now Orders Starbucks From Ford Sync 3
Alexa Now Orders Starbucks From Ford Sync 3
March 23, 2017  |  Innovation

It’s the moment all early-morning commuters have been waiting for. Starbucks just recently announced an ordering integration with Ford’s SYNC3, the automaker’s voice-activated technology powered...

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Bank Lobbyists No Longer Optimistic Re: Dodd-Frank Revamp
Bank Lobbyists No Longer Optimistic Re: Dodd-Frank Revamp
March 23, 2017  |  Banking

The banking industry may have awoken the day after the presidential election with high hopes, which continued right up until just about the present day....

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Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Google is no stranger to questions about security when it comes to their Android mobile operating software, but Android devices may be moving on from...

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“Hackers-For-Hire” Tried To Swipe Baidu’s Driverless Car Tech
“Hackers-For-Hire” Tried To Swipe Baidu’s Driverless Car Tech
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Chinese tech giant Baidu revealed that a group of hackers attempted to steal the company’s driverless car technology. Ma Jie, Baidu’s head of cybersecurity, told...

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iMessage Users Can Now Send Starbucks Gifts
iMessage Users Can Now Send Starbucks Gifts
March 23, 2017  |  Mobile Applications

Remember the old adage sharing is caring? Well, it’s especially true if there’s caffeine involved. An early mobile adopter, Starbucks continues to roll out new...

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HSB Research Shows Heightened Concern Over Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
HSB Research Shows Heightened Concern Over Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It’s that time of year — tax season is officially underway. Everyone in the country has either already filed or is busy preparing to file their...

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American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A recent cybersecurity investigation revealed that a surveillance tool created by a small malware merchant in the U.S., Killer Mobile, was being used by Russia...

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Facebook Tests New Local Search, Discovery Features
Facebook Tests New Local Search, Discovery Features
March 23, 2017  |  Chatbots

First it was a way to connect with college friends. It then integrated the rest of the world, added business pages, welcomed an instant messaging...

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