Security flaws put virtually all phones, computers at risk Security researchers on Wednesday disclosed a set of security flaws that they said could let hackers steal sensitive information from nearly every modern computing device containing chips from Intel Corp, Advanced Micro Devices Inc and ARM Holdings. One of the bugs […]
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China’s WeChat denies storing user chats Tencent Holdings’ WeChat, China’s most popular messenger app, on Tuesday denied storing users’ chat histories, after a top businessman was quoted in media reports as saying he believed Tencent was monitoring everyone’s account. “WeChat does not store any users’ chat history. That is only […]
Japan to expand ballistic missile defence with ground-based Aegis batteries Japan to expand ballistic missile defence with ground-based Aegis batteries:- Japan formally decided on Tuesday it would expand its ballistic missile defence system with U.S.-made ground-based Aegis radar stations and interceptors in response to a growing threat from North Korean […]
Opera Software changes name to Otello Corporation Norway’s Opera Software has changed its name to Otello Corporation, it said in a statement on Monday. The developer of software for advertising, telecoms, games and other online business also plans to change its current OPERA ticker on the Oslo Bourse, although a […]
North Korean hackers behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, South Korean newspaper reports South Korea’s spy agency said North Korean hackers were behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges this year in which some 7.6 billion won ($6.99 million) worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen, a newspaper reported on Saturday. The cyber attacks attributed […]
Ramaphosa, Dlamini-Zuma in tight race to lead South Africa’s ruling ANC South Africa’s ruling African National Congress holds an election this weekend – seen as too close to call – to replace Jacob Zuma as party leader, with the winner also likely to become the next president. The ANC will […]
SoftBank to invest $300 million in food delivery firm DoorDash SoftBank Group Corp plans to invest around $300 million into DoorDash, a San Francisco-based food delivery startup, Recode reported. The investment will be made from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, which has raised close to $100 billion to invest in technology companies, […]
China partially lifts ban on group tours to South Korea China partially lifts ban on group tours to South Korea:- China National Tourism Administration will allow travel agencies in Beijing and Shandong to resume sales of group tours to South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing an industry […]
U.S. FDA panel backs Aerie’s glaucoma drug Rhopressa U.S. FDA panel backs Aerie’s glaucoma drug Rhopressa:- Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc’s experimental glaucoma treatment should be approved, an advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday, after it found the benefits outweigh the risks. The panel voted 9-1 […]
Samsung says Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders highest among Note series Samsung says Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders highest among Note series:- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Tuesday said pre-orders for its Galaxy Note 8 premium smartphone have hit the highest-ever for the Note series, beating its predecessor Note 7 over five […]
