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Canada spy agency website hacked
AFP, Published on 30/06/2015
» OTTAWA - Hackers shut down the Canadian intelligence agency's website Tuesday, officials said.
Hackers attack Canada government website: minister
AFP, Published on 18/06/2015
» OTTAWA - The Canadian government's public website for applying for social services and downloading official forms was briefly shut down Wednesday in a cyberattack, a senior minister said.
Spying fears prompt smartphone ban for Iran officials
AFP, Published on 13/06/2015
» TEHRAN - Iranian officials with access to classified information will be forbidden from using smartphones in connection with their work because of fears of espionage, a security official said Saturday.
Post-Snowden, UK watchdog issues online spying report
AFP, Published on 11/06/2015
» LONDON - The man responsible for reviewing Britain's anti-terrorism laws called Thursday for more judicial oversight over data interception as ministers prepare legislation firming up the powers of security services following leaks by Edward Snowden.
Kenya wildlife rangers launch secure radios to outwit poachers
AFP, Published on 10/06/2015
» NAIROBI - Kenyan wildlife officers launched a secure radio system Wednesday in their battle to protect elephants and rhinos, aiming to outwit poachers who listen in on wardens' communications.
Tajikistan ends Facebook block prompted by IS defector
AFP, Published on 08/06/2015
» DUSHANBE (TAJIKISTAN) - Ex-Soviet Tajikistan on Monday lifted blocks on popular websites including Facebook and YouTube it imposed after a police chief appeared in an online video announcing his defection to the Islamic State group.
Germany auctions off new mobile phone frequencies
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday started an auction of frequencies for mobile phone operators, pledging that users will soon enjoy nationwide super-fast 4G coverage without "black holes" in rural areas.
'Euro-drone' project gets lift-off to challenge US
AFP, Published on 18/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - A European project to build a military drone by 2025 took wing on Monday as Germany, France and Italy signed a deal to start technical work and end their reliance on US- and Israeli-made models.
Turkey delays 4G tender after Erdogan confusion
AFP, Published on 17/05/2015
» ISTANBUL - Turkey has delayed its planned tender for 4G mobile technology licences, reports said Saturday, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sowed confusion by saying the country should skip straight to 5G technology.
Cybercrime now 'number one' threat: Europol chief
AFP, Published on 18/04/2015
» THE HAGUE - Cybercrime has become as big a threat to Europe's security as terrorism, the head of the continent's policing agency warned Friday.