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Italian Vaccine Registration System Down in Apparent Ransomware Attack

Residents of Lazio, which includes Rome, won’t be able to book new appointments for several days, the region’s president, Nicola Zingaretti, posted Monday on Facebook.

robotics Jul 30

Robotic Police Dogs: Useful Hounds Or Dehumanizing Machines?
hackers Jul 28

To Thwart Complex Phone Hacks, the Two Simplest Possible Steps Can Help

climate change Jul 27

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Mileage Rule to Exceed Obama Climate Goal

In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years
Candace Owens Jul 23

Judge Tosses Suit by Candace Owens Over Facebook Fact Checks

A Delaware judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by conservative political commentator Candace Owens against USA Today and another media organization over fact-checking coronavirus posts she made on Fac...
Netflix Inc Jul 21

Netflix Execs Explain Why They're Getting Into Video Games — to Learn From Users

Superficially, Netflix is adding video games because they’re fun — but dig deeper, and gaming is all about data and intellectual property extension.
blue origin Jul 20

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Reaches Space on 1st Passenger Flight

Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.

Twitter Jul 20

Twitter Suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Again, for COVID-19 Tweets

In the tweets, posted Sunday and Monday, Greene made unsubstantiated claims about COVID-19 and the vaccination effort.
spyware Jul 19

Probe: Journalists, Activists Among Firm's Spyware Targets

An investigation by a global media consortium alleges that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group is being used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents
blue origin Jul 19

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Will Launch to Space Tuesday. What to Know and How to Watch

When Blue Origin launches people into space for the first time, founder Jeff Bezos will be on board.
Google Jul 16

Google Parts With Cloud VP After Uproar Over His Manifesto Renouncing His Antisemitism

Google has separated with its VP of developer relations for Google Cloud after a contentious all-hands meeting where employees voiced concern about manifesto.
Facebook Jul 15

Facebook Asks Recusal of FTC Head in Antitrust Case Decision

Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency’s antitrust case against the social network giant.
retail Jul 13

Sam's Club Unveils Pilot Where Shoppers Scan Purchases and Have Items Shipped Home

The warehouse club has used digital approaches to stand out from competitors and act as a tech incubator for parent company Walmart.
Elon Musk Jul 11

Musk Under Fire Again: CEO to Testify Over Tesla Acquisition

In the runup to electric car maker Tesla Inc.’s 2016 acquisition of SolarCity, Elon Musk called the combination a “no brainer,” a one-stop shop for electric cars and the solar panels to recharge them.
VIRGIN GALACTIC Jul 10

EXPLAINER: How Richard Branson Will Ride Own Rocket to Space

Virgin Galactic is about to become the first rocket company to launch the boss to space.
Ransomware attack Jul 7

Biden: US Damage Appears Minimal in Big Ransomware Attack

President Joe Biden says damage to U.S. businesses in the biggest ransomware attack on record appears to be minimal but information is still incomplete.
Video games Jul 6

Nintendo Unveils New Video Game Console That Launches This Fall as Chip Shortages Continue to Plague Supply

Nintendo announced a new Switch game console with a brighter and more colorful OLED screen, more storage and a new kickstand design.
ransomware Jul 6

Fallout Continues From Biggest Global Ransomware Attack

The single biggest global ransomware attack yet continues to bite as more details emerge on how a Russia-linked gang breached the company whose software was exploited
ransomware Jul 5

In Crosshairs of Ransomware Crooks, Cyber Insurers Struggle

The cyber insurance industry, once a profitable niche, is now in the crosshairs of ransomware criminals
ransomware Jul 4

Scale, Details of Massive Kaseya Ransomware Attack Emerge

Cybersecurity teams are working feverishly to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record

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