French aerospace giant Thales acquires SIM maker Gemalto
French aerospace and defence group Thales said Sunday it has bought European SIM manufacturer Gemalto in a bid to become a global leader in digital security.
Business
Dec 17, 2017
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News tagged with digital security
Bitcoin miner NiceHash reports hack, theft of its 'wallet'
The Slovenian-based bitcoin miner NiceHash says it is investigating a security breach and the possible theft of tens of millions of dollars' worth of bitcoins, as meanwhile the value of the virtual currency has soared to ...
Security
Dec 7, 2017
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Researchers prove the security of the Vector Stream Cipher
How do we know if the electronic keys we use in our devices are really secure? While it is possible to rigorously test the strength of a cipher—a kind of digital data lock—there are rarely any definitive proofs of unbreakability. ...
Security
Jul 17, 2017
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What we currently know about the global cyberattack
The danger from a global cyberattack that spread to some 150 nations continues to fade, and that's only some of the good news.
Security
May 17, 2017
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Is fog more secure than cloud?
Computer scientists in Italy are working on a new concept for remote and distributed storage of documents that could have all the benefits of cloud computing but without the security issues of putting one's sensitive documents ...
Security
Mar 17, 2017
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Internet-connected 'smart' devices are dunces about security
These days, it's possible to use your phone—and sometimes just your voice—to control everything from your TV to your lights, your thermostat and shades, even your car or medical device. (At least, once you have gadgets ...
Security
Mar 9, 2017
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In world of internet-enabled things, US says security needed
The Obama administration urged companies on Tuesday to make millions of devices safe from hacking, underscoring the risks posed by an increasingly bewildering array of internet-connected products permeating daily life, covering ...
Security
Nov 15, 2016
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Bitcoin tanks after Hong Kong exchange 'hacked'
A major Hong Kong-based Bitcoin exchange has suspended trading after $65 million in the virtual unit was reportedly stolen by hackers—sending the digital currency plunging more than 20 percent.
Internet
Aug 3, 2016
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Closing a malware security loophole
An add-on for antivirus software that can scan across a computer network and trap malicious activity missed by the system firewall is being developed by an international team. Details are reported in the International Journal ...
Security
Dec 7, 2015
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Spotting the elephant not in the room
An automated thermal detection system that can discern wild elephants from background and other animals in infrared images could save lives in parts of the world where the animals roam free and often enter villages and other ...
Ecology
Jul 10, 2015
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