The latest attempt to prove it’s not under China’s thumb: TikTok’s first transparency report.
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Ransomware-seized New Orleans declares state of emergency
There are signs that the attackers used the particularly pernicious Ryuk strain of ransomware.
EU releases its 5G conclusions
The Council of the European Union sent a memo summarizing its thoughts on the “need to mitigate security risks linked to 5G”.
Facebook made to ‘correct’ user’s post as Singapore flexes fake-news muscle
“Facebook did a great job,” said Alex Tan, who admitted that his story about a whistleblower’s arrest was based on hearsay.
Fake Android apps uploaded to Play store by notorious Sandworm hackers
The Russian ‘Sandworm’ hacking group has been caught repeatedly uploading fake and modified Android apps to Google’s Play Store.
Uncle Sam opens arms to friendly hackers
All you bug hunters out there are about to get a nice Christmas gift – the US federal government finally wants to hear from you.
TikTok owner to separate company over US national security worries
Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok might be under fire from US politicians but it’s not going to go down without a fight.
EU raises eyebrows at possible US encryption ban
EU officials have warned that they may not take kindly to a US encryption ban or insertion of crypto backdoor technology.
Russia to ban sale of devices that don’t come with “Russian software”
The Russian Government’s campaign to control how its citizens use the internet seems to be gathering steam.
Iran’s APT33 sharpens focus on industrial control systems
Iran’s elite hacking group is upping its game, according to new evidence delivered at a cybersecurity conference this week.