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 Why a Hacker Exploited Printers to Make PewDiePie Propaganda

An anonymous hacker has claimed credit for the prank, which is part of an ongoing YouTube subscriber feud. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2Pb3DRl

Microsoft's market value overtakes Apple's to close out week

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Microsoft Corp's stock market value closed above Apple Inc's for the first time in eight years on Friday as the Windows maker benefited from growth in cloud computing while Apple was hit by investor concern about iPhone demand. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2RraUhI

Does Google harm local search rivals? EU antitrust regulators ask

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EU antitrust regulators have asked Google's rivals if the internet search giant unfairly demotes local search competitors, according to a questionnaire seen by Reuters, a move which could lead to a fourth case against the Alphabet unit. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2AMwrdV

Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500 million customers

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Marriott International Inc said on Friday that hackers accessed up to 500 million customer records in its Starwood Hotels reservation system in an attack that began four years ago, exposing data including passport numbers and payment cards. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2E5MRC4

The Marriott Hack: How to Protect Yourself

Up to 500 people's personal information has been stolen in a Marriott hack that lasted four years, one of the biggest breaches yet. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2E6p5WD

Group of EU states reject compromise on digital tax as deadline looms

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A group of European Union countries rejected on Friday a new compromise plan for the introduction of an EU-wide tax on digital revenues of large companies, diplomats said, making it increasingly difficult to meet a year-end deadline for a deal. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2DTUlqP

Tesla achieves Model 3 production of 1,000 cars per day: Electrek

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Tesla Inc met its production target of 1,000 Model 3 cars per day, automotive news website Electrek reported on Friday, citing Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's email to employees. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2PfIm9i

This Week in Security News: Ethics and Law in the Dark Web

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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days.  This week, learn how Trend Micro software can aid in safely securing containers on the AWS Cloud . Also, how the dark web has become a new advertising medium for practitioners of law. Read on: Securing Containers in The AWS Cloud with Trend Micro Dynamic environments require security that integrates with CI/CD pipelines, provides runtime protection for Docker and Kubernetes, and protection for inter-container traffic. Middle East, North Africa Cybercrime Ups Its Game Ransomware infections increased by 233% this past year in the Middle East and North Africa as part of a shift toward more savvy and aggressive cybercrime operations in a region. Today’s Data Breach Environment: An Overview Leveraging data from Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Trend Micro researchers discovered that overall, there has been a 16 percent increase in mega brea

U.S. appeals court upholds Sprint patent verdict against Time Warner Cable

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A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a roughly $140 million jury verdict in favor of Sprint Corp in its lawsuit accusing Time Warner Cable Inc, part of Charter Communications Inc, of using patented technology without authorization. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2DTFGw0

Marriott's Starwood database hacked, 500 million may be affected

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Marriott International said on Friday hackers stole about 500 million records from its Starwood Hotels reservation system in an attack that began four years ago, exposing personal data of customers including some payment card numbers. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2KKGDYB

ECB takes on PayPal with instant payment system

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The European Central Bank launched on Friday a new system aimed at letting banks settle payments instantly across Europe, helping them compete with PayPal and other global tech giants. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2rcxvDg

Amazon to allow Apple Music on its Echo speakers

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Amazon.com Inc said on Friday Apple Music will become available on its Echo smart speakers starting Dec. 17, signaling increasing collaboration between the tech heavyweights. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2E5XsNq

500 Million Marriott Guest Records Stolen in Starwood Data Breach

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The world's biggest hotel chain Marriott International today disclosed that unknown hackers compromised guest reservation database its subsidiary Starwood hotels and walked away with personal details of about 500 million guests. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide was acquired by Marriott International for $13 billion in 2016. The brand includes St. Regis, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, W from The Hacker News https://ift.tt/2AD0F2H

Marriott's Starwood database hacked, 500 million guests may be affected

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Marriott International said on Friday that hackers illegally accessed its Starwood Hotels brand's reservation database since 2014, potentially exposing personal information on about 500 million guests. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2E4H4wB

Marriott says Starwood database hacked

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Marriott International said on Friday that a guest reservation database of its Starwood Hotel brand was breached, potentially exposing information on about 500 million guests. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2Rk942k

Construction on $4 billion Indonesia EV battery project begins Jan 2019: minister

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Developers will begin building a lithium battery project in Morowali, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, on Jan. 11, Coordinating Maritime Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said on Friday. from Reuters: Technology News https://ift.tt/2rdSohB