Teen and mom plead guilty to abortion charges based on Facebook data
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to helping her daughter have a medication abortion last year. The legal proceeding against her hinged on Facebook’s decision to provide authorities with private messages between that mother and her 17-year-old daughter discussing the latter’s plans to terminate her pregnancy. The case is a
Read moreFull-stack insurtech startup PasarPolis hires former CEO of Allianz Indonesia
PasarPolis, one of Indonesia’s first full-stack insurtechs, has brought on Peter Van Zyl as its president. Van Zyl is former director and CEO of Allianz Indonesia, one of the country’s biggest insurers. Through a strategic partnership with Tap Insure, PasarPolis is able to underwrite and distribute its own insurance products
Read moreEverything you need to know about e-bike battery fires
The e-bike revolution started with the pandemic and has been hailed as the answer to everything from traffic congestion to greenhouse gas emissions to fitness to depression. Indeed, it has the potential to spark real change, but there’s a deadlier side that is putting off some consumers. We’ve all seen
Read moreCMC Networks Enables Uninterrupted Operations with New Business Continuity Solution
CMC Networks, a Tier 1 service provider, has introduced its international business continuity solution to address the risks posed by the energy crisis in South Africa. The solution enables businesses in South Africa and worldwide to sustain operations and optimize applications and services, even during prolonged power outages. South Africa
Read moreCreate context and provide examples to lower AI adoption barriers
Jeremiah Stone Contributor Share on Twitter Jeremiah Stone is CTO at SnapLogic. Every company needs to be thinking about how to make artificial intelligence (AI) a seamless extension of its team. How often has an employee said, “I wish there were more hours in the day to get all my
Read morePhishing Scheme Targeting Cryptocurrency Users Worldwide
A phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe was unearthed by Kaspersky. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency’s increasing appeal. During European Spring (March – May) in 2023 alone, over 85,000 scam emails containing both hot and cold wallets were detected. This nefarious campaign
Read moreTrend Micro Earns Leader Position in Forrester’s NAV Solutions Evaluation
Forrester has recognized Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader as a leader in network analysis and visibility (NAV) solutions. The evaluation analyzed Trend Micro’s three core products and highlighted the importance of comprehensive network insight for achieving true zero trust. Trend Vision One platform offers attack surface visibility, enabling
Read moreThe FCC aims to stop SIM swappers with new rules
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced a new set of rules it says will “protect consumers against scams that aim to commandeer their cell phone accounts,” it announced on Tuesday. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel says the new rules will maintain citizens’
Read moreFintech in Africa to Reach $1.5 trillion by 2030
Emerging economies will lead the way as Fintech gains momentum. Asia-Pacific is poised to outpace the US, becoming the world’s largest fintech market by 2030, while Africa will be the fastest growing region. According to a report, Africa’s fintech market – led by South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya –
Read moreCybersecurity professional accused of stealing $9 million in crypto
The U.S. government accused a cybersecurity professional of hacking a cryptocurrency exchange and stealing around $9 million in cryptocurrency, in what looks like a case of an ethical hacker turning rogue, then trying to appear ethical again. In a press release on Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern
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