The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not hamper child protection’
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•The Home Secretary criticises Facebook’s privacy plan for its apps in a speech on child protection. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm
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•The government is to examine Nvidia’s planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands
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•A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had “unlimited access” to phone calls made in the country. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Facebook Oversight Board delays decision about Trump's possible return
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•Facebook’s Oversight Board has announced it will announce its decision “in the coming weeks”. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
What to consider when shopping for cyber insurance
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•Cyber insurance is gaining favor in the business world. An expert offers tips on how to get what’s needed for the best price. Source: techrepublic.com
Update to REvil ransomware changes Windows passwords to automate file encryption via Safe Mode
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•The ransomware changes the device password to “DTrump4ever” and forces the device to log in automatically after being rebooted. Source: techrepublic.com
How businesses can build strong connections with customers
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•Nearly 67% of businesses know more about customers than last year, according to a new study by Insightly. Source: techrepublic.com
For Wikipedia's 20th anniversary, students across Africa add vital information to site
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•Through the Moleskine Foundation and WikiAfrica, students are trying to address the lack of information about Africa on Wikipedia. Source: techrepublic.com