US indicts seven Russian agents accused in doping scandal cyber attack October 4, 2018 The FBI today said it has indicted seven Russian military intelligence (GRU) agents on allegations of conspiring to hack into computer equipment and steal information from a range of global sporting agencies, after Russia was condemned over a state-sponsored doping scheme. The charges, which include wire fraud and conspiracy to commit computer fraud and money laundering, [...]
When the banter stops: Viral publisher Unilad braced to enter administration October 4, 2018 The company behind Unilad, an internet news site known for its viral content, is set to go into administration – putting hundreds of jobs at risk. A judge recommended the move after a court heard that the website’s parent, Bentley Harrington, had debts running up to £6m. Alex Partridge, Unilad’s co-founder, echoed the call. Patridge [...]
UK business emails could represent a major cyber security flaw October 4, 2018 Business emails could represent a major security flaw for UK companies, after it was revealed millions of account details are openly available for purchase through criminal networks and on the dark web. The financial details of almost 5,000 UK companies were found to be exposed in third party breaches and sit within criminal forums, including [...]
Google Home Max review: The supersized version of Google’s smart speaker packs some real punch October 4, 2018 The supersized version of Google’s smart speaker, Google Home Max was launched in the US, Canada and Australia this time last year. Now finally available in the UK, the Home Max joins the regular Google Home and the doughnut-sized Mini in the company’s growing selection of Google Assistant-powered speakers. Whereas the others are Assistant-focused devices [...]
Apple and Amazon deny reports of Chinese hardware hack October 4, 2018 US tech giants such as Apple and Amazon have denied reports of a Chinese hack on their hardware systems, after a Bloomberg investigation claimed malicious computer chips were placed inside equipment by foreign agents. Bloomberg cited 17 anonymous sources across US intelligence agencies and company insiders, who stipulated Chinese intelligence officials had infiltrated around 30 US [...]
Air France–KLM looks at blockchain to cut costs for flyers October 4, 2018 Air France–KLM has announced a push into the blockchain-based technology to cut prices and offer personalised travel packages for customers. The Franco-Dutch airline company has partnered with Winding Tree, a blockchain specialist, to look at how new technology can help it cut out middlemen in its operations. The airline group will test Winding Tree’s technology, [...]
Priyanka Chopra joins Bumble to take the dating app to India October 4, 2018 Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has joined dating app Bumble as an investor and an advisor, as the app plans to launch its service into India later this year. Chopra said she was inspired to join the startup by the "real, positive change Bumble is creating" as dating apps hustle to give women more power online. [...]
UK and Netherlands put Russian military intelligence behind five cyber attacks October 4, 2018 Prime Minister Theresa May, in tandem with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, today said UK and Dutch authorities have identified a number of cyber attacks which came from a network of hackers employed by Russian military intelligence (GRU), including an attack on a UN watchdog. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre, supported by the Foreign Office, said the GRU [...]
By disrupting its own industry, Ocado has proven the power of automation October 4, 2018 Further evidence of automation’s benefits has emerged this week following the news that online retailer Ocado’s revenue jumped by 11.5 per cent in the last quarter – largely thanks to the automation of its warehouses. The effects are unquestionably positive, with the average number of orders processed by the firm reaching 283,000 per week. Its [...]
We’re on the cusp of a blockchain revolution October 4, 2018 Earlier this year, Bank of England governor Mark Carney scrutinised blockchain technology, describing it as an inadequate currency platform set for a “brutal reckoning”. His views come as no surprise for someone deeply ingrained into the traditions of the financial system and the institutions that have set the industry’s tone for centuries. Read more: Up [...]