X “unfit” for banking because of complicity in Saudi spying, lawyers argue
Read the letter urging regulators to end Musk’s dream of turning X into a bank. Enlarge (credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno | Moment) Just two weeks after Elon Musk took over Twitter in fall 2022, he told employees that his.....»»
Researchers argue back and forth about whether we’ve spotted an exomoon
Years after Kepler shut down, people are arguing over whether it spotted exomoons. Enlarge (credit: NASA) In 2017, the astronomy world was abuzz at the announcement that exoplanet Kepler-1625b potentially had its own moo.....»»
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major impact on business models, according to Juniper Research. This is combined wit.....»»
DOJ antitrust lawyers question Beeper over Apple"s iMessage hack
Lawyers from the Department of Justice have reportedly met with Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky as part of an investigation into Apple's alleged antitrust efforts.Beeper MiniBeeper is the tool that in theory allows Android users to use iMessage and its bl.....»»
Cleafy improves banking security with real-time AI capabilities
In the ever-evolving landscape of banking and financial security, new malware variants poses a significant and imminent challenge. Traditionally, both the identification and classification of these threats only occurred post-attack, leaving banks and.....»»
World can"t rely on tree planting to limit climate change, says report
Little consideration has been given by the IPCC to the feasibility of schemes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—despite many countries banking on it as part of their net zero plans......»»
Climate negotiators eye compromise on fossil fuel exit
Negotiators awaited a new draft deal on the fate of fossil fuels as UN climate talks went into overtime in Dubai on Tuesday after nations pushing for a phase-out clashed with Saudi-led oil producers......»»
OPEC members keep climate accords from acknowledging reality
COP28 agreement draft no longer includes calls to phase out fossil fuels. Enlarge / Saudi Arabia's presence at COP28 has reportedly been used to limit progress on fossil fuel cutbacks. (credit: Sean Gallup / Getty Images).....»»
UN climate talks home in on fossil fuel deal
UN climate talks enter their endgame on Monday as negotiators seek to convince an increasingly isolated Saudi Arabia and other holdouts to give up their opposition to a historic phase-out of fossil fuels......»»
Senator"s paranoia opens door for Apple to speak out on government censorship
Senator Ron Wyden has made a crazy-sounding claim that governments are spying on people's iPhone push notifications — and Apple says thank you, we weren't allowed to tell anyone.The claim is that governments can glean information from how many push.....»»
Apple reveals ‘push notification spying’ by foreign governments, after open letter
Apple has confirmed that foreign governments have been carrying out what has been described as “push notification spying,” stating that the company was not previously allowed to disclose the practice. Governments have been serving both Apple a.....»»
Senator"s paranoia opens door for Apple to speak out on government censorship.
Senator Ron Wyden has made a crazy-sounding claim that governments are spying on people's iPhone push notifications — and Apple says thank you, we weren't allowed to tell anyone.The claim is that governments can glean information from how many push.....»»
Due to AI, “We are about to enter the era of mass spying,” says Bruce Schneier
Schneier: AI will enable a shift from observing actions to interpreting intentions, en masse. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) In an editorial for Slate published Monday, renowned security researcher Bruce S.....»»
Saudi Arabia says "absolutely not" to oil phase down at COP28
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has slammed the door shut to agreeing to phase down fossil fuels at the UN's COP28 climate talks, setting the stage for difficult negotiations in Dubai......»»
Researchers find no evidence of Arabian leopards despite extensive search in Saudi Arabia
Researchers have concluded that Saudi Arabia is likely no longer home to sustainable populations of Arabian leopards, as detailed in the journal Oryx......»»
Entrust launches Digital Account Opening solution to simplify global customer onboarding
Entrust is launching a new digital account opening solution to enable banks and credit unions with a secure, convenient digital onboarding experience. “Entrust is working to redefine the customer experience in the banking industry,” said.....»»
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday......»»
Daily Telescope: Spying a double cluster of supergiant stars
"We had a lovely string of clear nights in late September and early October." Enlarge / A view of the double cluster in Perseus. (credit: Markus Noga) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkne.....»»
Resecurity partners with University of Jeddah to improve cybersecurity education
Resecurity announced a strategic partnership with University of Jeddah, one of the leaders in higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to further strengthen the country’s cybersecurity talent pipeline and facilitate capacity building pr.....»»
Nikola founder Trevor Milton seeks probation after fraud conviction
Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola, is seeking to avoid prison, with his lawyers saying his case differed from that of Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes, another startup founder convicted of fraud......»»
Selecting a Family Lawyer: Important Aspects to Look Into
A family lawyer is one of the best kinds of lawyers you can have by your side. Such a lawyer can handle all your family matters, be it divorce, child custody, spousal support, etc. With so many family lawyers in the market, it can be pretty confusing.....»»