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US sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ties to ransomware attacks
AFP, Published on 21/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States imposed sanctions Tuesday on cryptocurrency exchange SUEX for its ties to ransomware attackers, as Washington seeks to crack down on digital crime.
US and allies condemn China for 'malicious' cyber activity
AFP, Published on 19/07/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday led allies in fierce condemnation of China's "malicious" cyber activity, accusing Beijing of extortion and threatening national security, and promising consequences as it charged four Chinese nationals with hacking.
Meatpacking giant JBS believes Russia behind hack that hit plants
AFP, Published on 02/06/2021
» NEW YORK - An American subsidiary of Brazilian meat processor JBS told the US government that it has received a ransom demand in a cyberattack it believes originated in Russia, which has forced some plants to cut production.
Payment startups big winners of e-commerce boom
AFP, Published on 19/03/2021
» PARIS - They were little known before the pandemic, but startups in the flourishing digital payment industry are now worth a fortune as Covid-19 has forced people to increasingly embrace e-commerce.
US sturgeon scientist accused in caviar scheme
AFP, Published on 19/02/2021
» WASHINGTON - The fish eggs were supposed to be for research, not for eating -- but a US biologist reportedly known as Wisconsin's "sturgeon general" was hatching another plan.
New Xbox hits stores, launching holiday season console war
AFP, Published on 10/11/2020
» TOKYO - Microsoft's new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony's latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.
New Xbox hits stores, launching holiday season console war
AFP, Published on 10/11/2020
» TOKYO - Microsoft's new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony's latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.
Could PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X be swansong for consoles?
AFP, Published on 06/11/2020
» PARIS - The upcoming release of a ninth generation of video game consoles by Sony and Microsoft is set to be a sales slam dunk with consumers seeking entertainment during pandemic confinement, but could it also be their swansong as the habits of gamers change?
A look at Apple's 5G iPhone lineup
AFP, Published on 14/10/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Apple's four new iPhones announced Tuesday will be 5G capable of connecting to the fast new wireless networks which are being upgraded worldwide.
Connected cars moving targets for hackers
AFP, Published on 10/01/2020
» LAS VEGAS - As cars evolve into rolling mobile computers, the potential for disastrous cyber attacks has become a new road hazard.