Tag: Technology issues
Apple’s app store goes on trial in threat to ‘walled garden’
SAN RAMON, Calif. — On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend...
Apple’s app store goes on trial in threat to ‘walled garden’
SAN RAMON, Calif. — On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend...
Dutch government pauses coronavirus app over data leak fears
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government has temporarily disabled its coronavirus warning app amid data privacy concerns for people who have the app...
Dutch city fined for Wi-Fi tracking says it will appeal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined the eastern city of Enschede for tracking people using mobile phone...
Iowa police clarify traffic stop before trooper’s death
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A man charged with killing an Iowa State Patrol sergeant was initially pulled over after being spotted speeding and illegally...
US government taking creative steps to counter cyberthreats
WASHINGTON — An FBI operation that gave law enforcement remote access to hundreds of computers to counter a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email...
EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses
LONDON — European Union officials unveiled proposals Wednesday for reining in high-risk uses of artificial intelligence such as live facial scanning that could threaten...
US takes new aim at ransomware after most costly year
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is taking new aim at ransomware after a year that officials say was the most costly on record for...
Facebook says it halts hackers tied to Palestinian security
JERUSALEM — Facebook said Wednesday it has broken up a hacker network used by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' intelligence service in an attempt to...
Florida House overwhelmingly approves consumer privacy bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House resoundingly approved a consumer privacy bill on Wednesday, giving the public an opportunity to regain ownership of the...
