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Blockchain helps enterprises' digital ecosystems in Asia-Pacific
While blockchain solutions are maturing, most business and technology decision makers are unclear as to how blockchain can deliver actual business value to their organization.
Fintech startups: Why Bulgaria is a hotbed for finance software development
Bulgaria is on its way to becoming a leading fintech technology hub in southeast Europe.
SEC pauses Telegram's $1.7b cryptocurrency play
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken emergency action to halt the digital token offering that has already raised $1.7 billion.
Australia's Perth Mint launches 'digitised gold' token
The Perth Mint Gold Token is touted as the first digital gold token on a public blockchain to be backed by government-guaranteed gold.
Breaking down the 10 need-to-know emerging technologies
To keep up with the rapid innovation and disruption happening across all industries and stay ahead of their competition, CIOs and technology leaders should assess and effectively leverage emerging technologies for their net-new values.
Unicef now accepting cryptocurrency donations
You can now use bitcoin and ether to donate to the global agency focused on children's rights.
Blockchain: Why the revolution is still a decade away
Blockchain has been a buzzword for a few years now, but the reality is that the technology is nowhere near ready for widescale adoption.
KT to apply blockchain for halal food authentication
Consumers will be able to use KT's blockchain platform to authenticate whether the food they bought is halal, the telco claims.
PayPal backs out: what does this mean for the future of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency?
Opinion: PayPal is only one Libra Association member but its swift exit may herald what is to come.
Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans make Mastercard, Visa, Libra backers nervous
Financial giants are becoming skittish over Facebook’s plans for cryptocurrency domination.
South Korean telcos and police to develop digital driver licences
Drivers will soon be able to register their licences on smartphones and it will accepted by police as suitable form of identity verification.
Block.one pays $24m to settle SEC ICO dispute
The SEC finds that Block.one violated the registration provisions of the federal securities laws, resulting in a $24 million civil monetary penalty.
Kik messaging app binned to focus on Kin cryptocurrency court case
A fight with SEC has contributed to the decision to kill the messaging application.
Blockchain ID checks: How this startup is now verifying identities online
Veriff, Estonia´s fastest-growing startup, is partnering with Blockchain and also targeting small businesses.
Coinbase mulls over bringing Telegram to its cryptocurrency trading platform
16 other digital assets are also being considered.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The Mac malware most likely to attack your PC this year
These are the 10 malware families used the most in new macOS attacks over 2019.
Is your phone listening to your conversations? Paranoid's guide to settings you can change
Are you suspicious about your phone? Have a look at these settings to put your mind at ease.
HackerOne's top 20 public bug bounty programs
These are the top 20 biggest, fastest, and most lucrative bounty programs on the HackerOne platform.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019 (so far)
2019 is already proving a fruitful year for hackers with millions of records stolen, medical data leaks, and credit card data theft.
Europol’s top hacking ring takedowns
European law enforcement has smashed everything from Dark Web marketplaces to ATM skimmer rings.
The best beach reads for hackers in 2019
Interested in the world of cybersecurity? Consider picking up a copy of these books to enjoy over summer.
Former Twitter CISO shares his advice for IT security hiring and cybersecurity
Michael Coates, CEO and co-founder of Altitude Networks and the former CISO at Twitter, shares best practices for building strong security teams and for starting a career in cybersecurity. Read more: https://zd.net/2MqgssE
Why you need to think about supply chain security
ZDNet's Danny Palmer sits down with Karen Roby to discuss how attackers are increasingly looking to compromise targets by their suppliers. Here's why it's time to help your supply chain boost its security. Read more: https://zd.net/2J5SoJQ
Survey: Social media is a liability when job hunting (but we still post things we shouldn't)
Are you worried that your social media footprint will jeopardize your career? If so, you are not alone.
What the ideal voting system looks like
Sami Saydjari, president at Cyber Defense Agency, tells Tonya Hall that individual voting machines were not built to withstand a cyberattack, but explains ways that voting systems can be better prepared for one.
France's cybersecurity agency raises the alarm against ongoing cyber-spying campaign
French cyber-security agency warns of cyberattacks against service providers and engineering offices.
Security dream? DNS-over-HTTPS does not prevent ISPs from tracking users' web traffic
Several experts, companies, and national entities have voiced very convincing concerns about DoH and its features.
Researchers test Android's VOIP components for the first time, find eight vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities can be exploited to make unauthorized VoIP calls, spoof caller IDs, deny voice calls, and even execute malicious code on users' devices.
Deepfake tech is mainly being used for porn and women are the main victims
Deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy in the long run but women are likely to suffer first, a new study says.
KT to apply blockchain for halal food authentication
Consumers will be able to use KT's blockchain platform to authenticate whether the food they bought is halal, the telco claims.
Multi-factor authentication works best but some attacks can circumvent it, warns FBI
FBI warns about SIM swapping and tools like Muraen and NecroBrowser.
Ransomware: Some hackers are just interested in pure sabotage
The 'wiper' ransomware used in state-backed attacks like NotPetya is gaining ground among cyber criminals, warns EU law enforcement annual cybercrime report.
Apple pulls HKmap.live from app store
Cupertino joins the likes of the NBA and Blizzard in kowtowing to Beijing.
Apple's new iPhone privacy feature lets you see which apps track you
ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes warns viewers to get ready to be shocked by how many apps are tracking you using Bluetooth. Read more: https://zd.net/2M6wU15
Do Not Call: How the FTC aims to reduce unnecessary calls
Tonya Hall sits down with Ian Barlow, Do Not Call program coordinator at The Federal Trade Commission, to talk more about how he is going about enforcing the Do Not Call program and the technology behind it.
Ransomware attacks on the rise against schools and colleges in the US
Fifteen US school districts, accounting for 100 schools, were hit in the past two weeks alone.
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