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Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users

Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users

Over concerns they pose a national security threat.
David Shepardson, Echo Wang and Alexandra Alper Sep 20 2020 8:52AM Software
Facebook's EU-US data transfer mechanism 'cannot be used'

Facebook's EU-US data transfer mechanism 'cannot be used'

Irish regulator says.
Staff Writer Sep 10 2020 12:26PM Cloud
China unveils data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

China unveils data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

After US revealed program to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps.
Staff Writer Sep 8 2020 3:12PM Security
Internet companies urge rejection of new social media regulations

Internet companies urge rejection of new social media regulations

Could narrow their ability to remove "objectionable" content.
David Shepardson and Nandita Bose Sep 3 2020 11:53AM Telco/ISP
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Jack Stubbs Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Security
US crackdowns on Huawei prompt chip stockpiling

US crackdowns on Huawei prompt chip stockpiling

As proposed aid to bolster the sector falls short.
Lisa Pauline Mattackal Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Hardware
US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks

US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks

Allegedly stolen from two virtual exchanges.
Staff Writer Aug 29 2020 11:20AM Security
Walmart joins Microsoft bid for TikTok as social media app CEO quits

Walmart joins Microsoft bid for TikTok as social media app CEO quits

Deal talks ramp up.
Yingzhi Yang, Kanishka Singh and Echo Wang Aug 28 2020 6:44AM Software
Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle US facial recognition lawsuit

Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle US facial recognition lawsuit

After raising settlement offer by US$100m.
Staff Writer Aug 21 2020 6:42AM Security
US to restrict Huawei's access to commercially available chips

US to restrict Huawei's access to commercially available chips

Tightens crackdown.
David Shepardson Aug 18 2020 5:52AM Hardware
US downloads of WeChat, Signal apps spike after Trump threatens ban

US downloads of WeChat, Signal apps spike after Trump threatens ban

Signal downloads also jump in China.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2020 1:01PM Software
US contract ban takes effect for companies using Chinese products

US contract ban takes effect for companies using Chinese products

Including from Huawei, Hikvision and Dahua.
David Shepardson and Mike Stone Aug 14 2020 6:43AM Telco/ISP
Investors revalue Chinese tech giants after US ban

Investors revalue Chinese tech giants after US ban

Share price volatility fears set in.
Samuel Shen and Scott Murdoch Aug 13 2020 6:37AM Financial Services
Facebook places curbs on ads by US news publishers with political ties

Facebook places curbs on ads by US news publishers with political ties

As US gears up for presidential election in November.
Staff Writer Aug 12 2020 5:52AM Software
India data-curb plan 'anathema', US tech giants plan pushback

India data-curb plan 'anathema', US tech giants plan pushback

As India seeks to regulate "non-personal" data.
Aditya Kalra Aug 10 2020 12:56PM Storage
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

White House national security adviser alleges.
Staff Writer Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Joseph Menn Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
Trump issues orders for US ban on WeChat, TikTok

Trump issues orders for US ban on WeChat, TikTok

Ban comes into effect in 45 days.
Staff Writer Aug 7 2020 1:17PM Security
Trump to act on Chinese software companies in coming days

Trump to act on Chinese software companies in coming days

Accused of feeding data directly to the Beijing government.
Staff Writer Aug 3 2020 11:47AM Software
Canada says requirements for Huawei CFO's extradition to US met

Canada says requirements for Huawei CFO's extradition to US met

Documents submitted in a British Columbia court show.
Moira Warburton Aug 3 2020 11:47AM Networking

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