White House calls for more cloud
The White House says the U.S. government needs a major overhaul of IT systems and should take steps to better protect data and accelerate efforts to use cloud-based technology.
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Three plead guilty over Mirai botnet attacks
A former Rutgers University student and two other men pleaded guilty to computer crimes related to the creation, sale and use of the Mirai botnet, a network of infected electronics equipment used to knock major websites offline in massive 2016 cyber attacks.
Bitcoin futures suggest breakneck rise in price to slow
Newly launched bitcoin futures on Monday suggested that traders expect the cryptocurrency's blistering price gains to slow in the coming months, even as it blasted above US$17,000 to a fresh record high in the spot market.
Apple confirms deal to buy music discovery app Shazam
Apple on Monday confirmed it had reached a deal to acquire Shazam Entertainment Ltd, the U.K.-based app that lets users identify songs by pointing a smart phone at the audio source.
Google pulls YouTube from Amazon devices
A rare public spat in the technology industry escalated on Tuesday when Google said it would block its video streaming application YouTube from two Amazon.com devices and criticized the online retailer for not selling Google hardware.
Three Uber security managers resign
Three senior managers in Uber's security unit resigned on Friday, an Uber spokesperson said, days after the company's new chief executive officer disclosed a massive data breach and criticized past security practices.
China's Xi says country will not close door to global internet
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country will not close its door to the global internet, but that cyber sovereignty is key in its vision of internet development.
Qualcomm files new patent infringement complaints against Apple
Qualcomm says it has filed three new patent infringement complaints against Apple, claiming there are 16 more of its patents that Apple is using in its iPhones.
Blockchain network IOTA teams up with Cisco, Volkswagen, others on data marketplace
IOTA, an open-source blockchain network, has teamed up with some of the biggest global corporate names led by Cisco Systems Inc, Volkswagen AG, and Samsung Group to launch what is aimed to be a secure marketplace for data, IOTA co-founder David Sønstebø has revealed
Kaspersky CEO says firm would exit Russia if it was asked to spy
Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab has never been asked by Russian intelligence services to spy on targets in the West and the company's founder and the chief executive said he would move his company out of the country if he ever faced such a demand.
Internet businesses ask US to keep net neutrality rules
AirBnb, Reddit, Shutterstock, Inc, Tumblr, Etsy, Twitter and a long list of small internet companies have urged the US Federal Communications Commission to scrap a plan to roll back net neutrality rules.
Man charged in Yahoo hacking case to plead guilty
A Canadian accused by the United States of helping Russian intelligence agents break into email accounts as part of a massive 2014 breach of Yahoo accounts is expected to plead guilty next week, according to court records
SAP investigating its sales practices in Gulf region
German business software giant SAP which last month said its South African sales commissions were being probed by U.S. regulators, has launched an investigation into its business practices in the Gulf region.
Uber breach cover-up triggers flurry of government probes
Governments around the globe launched investigations into Uber after the company disclosed it had covered up a breach that exposed data on millions of customers and drivers, the latest scandal to rock the ride-hailing firm.
Broadcom may boost Qualcomm bid
Chipmaker Broadcom is considering raising its offer to buy rival Qualcomm by offering more of its own stock, following consultation with several of Qualcomm's top shareholders, according to people familiar with the matter.