SoftBank pays $1.6 billion to Verizon to secure Yahoo Japan rights

SoftBank's internet business Z Holdings Corp said on Monday it has agreed to pay Verizon Communications Inc 178.5 billion yen ($1.61 billion) to secure the rights to Yahoo branding and technology in perpetuity in Japan.

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Kaseya ransomware attack: Hackers demand $70 million to restore data of companies

The demand was posted on a site typically used by the REvil cybercrime gang, a Russia-linked group that is counted among the cybercriminal world's most prolific extortionists

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How to secure your Facebook account against apps stealing login credentials

Even though Google has removed all the 9 apps from the Play Store, there’s a fair amount of change, your Facebook login credentials have been compromised. And, if you are worried about your Facebook account’s safety and security, then here are a few things you should do right now to secure your Facebook account.

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China's tech crackdown has a new battleground — data

Authorities are turning their heads toward data regulation because of its importance to the technology industry, a key driver of economic growth.

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Scale, details of massive Kaseya ransomware attack emerge

Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record, with some details emerging about how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.

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China's Didi says app takedown may hurt revenue

The removal of Didi's app, which does not affect existing users, comes days after Didi made its trading debut on the New York Stock Exchange in an initial public offering that raised $4.4 billion.

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Toshiba needs 'prompt, appropriate' disclosure, Tokyo bourse chief says

The Tokyo Stock Exchange wants Toshiba Corp to make "prompt and appropriate" disclosure about its widening governance scandal, including who was responsible, the head of the bourse said, adding transparency remained a problem.

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Facebook says services restored after outage

Facebook Inc said it has resolved a technical issue that caused some users trouble accessing Facebook, Messenger, Workplace and Instagram on Saturday.

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Didi Chuxing App Removal from App Stores in China Will Hurt Revenue, Says Company

Didi Global, China’s biggest ride-hailing firm, has said the removal of its "DiDi Chuxing" app from smartphone app stores in China will hurt revenue. China's cyberspace regulator ordered app stores to stop offering Didi's app after finding that the company had illegally collected users' personal data.

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Amazon, Tata Said to Have Opposed Government’s Tougher E-Commerce Rules

Amazon and Tata Group said to have warned government officials on Saturday that plans for tougher rules for online retailers would have a major impact on their business models. The government's tough new e-commerce rules announced on June 21 aimed at strengthening protection for consumers caused concern among the country's online retailers.

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Pro-Trump Social Media App Gettr Hacked on Launch Day as Half Million Sign Up

Gettr, a social media platform with posts and trending topics like Twitter launched by Jason Miller, a senior adviser to former US President Donald Trump, was briefly hacked on the day of its launch. More than 500,000 people have registered to use the site, Miller said.

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After crackdown on Didi, China opens cybersecurity probes into 3 more tech firms

Chinese regulators have opened a cybersecurity review into companies under the New York-listed Full Truck Alliance and Boss Zhipin.

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10 'health gadgets' to keep at home to be prepared for Covid third wave

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Got a Pile of Lego Bricks? This AI-Based App Can Scan and Offer Build Ideas in Seconds

Brickit uses an AI-powered camera to rapidly scan a pile of Lego bricks and then suggest things you can quickly make.Available on Apple App Store as of now, the app is expected to be available on Android soon.

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Facebook Took Action Over 30 Million Content Pieces During May 15–June 15 in India, Shows Compliance Report

Facebook "actioned" over 30 million content pieces across 10 violation categories during May 15–June 15 in India, the social media giant said in its maiden monthly compliance report as mandated by the IT rules.

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Smart Tech Is Not Making People Dumber, Study Suggests

According to a new University of Cincinnati research by social/ behavioural expert Anthony Chemero, while there are plenty of negatives associated with smart technology, there is also a positive side to it.

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TikTok Back in Pakistan After Court Revokes Ban Over Objectionable Content

TikTok was running again in Pakistan after a provincial court lifted suspension of the popular social media service but ordered it to address complaints that it hosted objectionable content.

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Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death Will Be Changing to Black in Windows 11

Microsoft will be changing its famous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to a black one in its upcoming Windows 11 operating system.

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Twitter Unblocks Accounts of Belarus 'Embassies' Suspended After Accusations of Identity Theft

Twitter said it had reinstated access to the accounts of a group of exile opposition groups that call themselves the "Belarusian People's Embassies," that it suspended after they were accused of identity theft, apparently by Belarusian authorities.

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Apple Warned by EU Chief Margrethe Vestager Against Using Privacy, Security to Limit Competition

Europe's tech chief Margrethe Vestager warned iPhone maker Apple against using privacy and security concerns to fend off competition on its App Store, reasons CEO Tim Cook gave for not allowing users to install software from outside the Store.

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Amazon to Grant Incoming CEO Andy Jassy Over $200 Million in Stock

Amazon plans to award incoming CEO Andy Jassy more than $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,495 crores) in extra stock, that will pay out over 10 years, the company said in a regulatory filing.

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Ransomware Breach at Florida IT Firm Kaseya Hits 200 Businesses

Hundreds of American businesses were hit Friday by an unusually sophisticated ransomware attack that hijacked widely used technology management software from a Miami-based supplier called Kaseya.

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Facebook Under Fire as US Lawmakers Press for New Antitrust Complaint

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expert in antitrust urged the Federal Trade Commission to press on with its lawsuit against Facebook, according to a statement from Senator Amy Klobuchar.

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