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.....»»
Why more security doesn’t mean more effective compliance
Financial institutions have always been a valuable target for cyberattacks. That’s partly why banking and financial institutions are heavily regulated and have more compliance requirements than those in most other industries. A slew of new rules ha.....»»
Teacher well-being not a priority in schools, experts warn
Against a backdrop of funding shortages and recruitment issues across the education sector, two education experts argue that equipping leaders with more soft skills will improve mental health and well-being in school staff......»»
Looks matter—handsome bank CEOs can earn a million more than their less attractive colleagues
Appearance significantly influences the compensation of chief executive officers in the banking sector. In American banks, CEOs with more attractive facial features earn, on average, one million dollars more per year than their less appealing colleag.....»»
Resecurity names Mohammed Alghamdi as the Managing Director in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Resecurity has appointed Mohammed Alghamdi as the Managing Director for its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With a distinguished professional career spanning government relations management and successful collaborations with both pri.....»»
US government slams Musk in court filing describing “chaotic environment” at X
US says FTC probe uncovered privacy risks caused by Musk's drastic changes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) US government lawyers criticized Elon Musk's leadership at the company formerly named Twitter yesterd.....»»
US accuses Google of "knowingly" breaking antitrust laws
Government lawyers have begun their case against Google by saying the firm knowingly "crossed antitrust lines" and then worked to cover what it was doing.Google pays to be the defaultA trial of the US versus Google has begun in Washington, DC, and ov.....»»
Here’s exactly what Google will argue to fight the DOJ’s antitrust claims
10-week trial probing Google's search business kicks off Tuesday. Enlarge (credit: ArLawKa AungTun | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Today, DC-based US District Court Judge Amit Mehta will hear opening arguments in a 10-week.....»»
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.....»»
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data......»»
This sneaky Android malware uses a rare technique to steal banking data
Through protobuf data serialization, Android malware can steal plenty of sensitive data, including real-time screen content......»»
UN experts challenge Saudi Aramco over climate change
UN experts have written to oil firm Saudi Aramco and its financial backers challenging them on allegations that their activities are fuelling climate change-related negative impacts on human rights......»»
Colorado River Basin ranks among the world"s most water-stressed regions, analysis finds
A research effort tracking water scarcity around the world shows California, Arizona and other Western states are experiencing water stress at high levels similar to arid countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar......»»
AI Poses Doomsday Risks—But That Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Talk About Present Harms Too
Addressing the current problems with AI could help prevent extinction threats, experts argue. In May, more than 100 artificial intelligence (AI) professors, including some of the field’s leading experts, scholars from other ar.....»»
Where summer heat hits hard: Mideast and North Africa
Climate change has impacted the Middle East and North Africa where summer is already very hot. Many in Iraq, Syria, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia still labour in the heat......»»
Guidemaster: RFID-blocker cards and wallets to help keep your cards secure
Gear to help protect information from your ID, credit cards, and debit cards. Enlarge / Wallet solutions to prevent RFID card skimming. (credit: Chuong Nguyen) When we think of banking security, we often think of using s.....»»
Mobile money in Ghana isn"t all good news: Customers are paying a hefty price
Fintechs, notably mobile money, have transformed banking and finance in developing and emerging economies in Africa and beyond. Financial technology (better known as fintech) is used to describe new technology that seeks to improve and automate the d.....»»
2D optical waveguides: Scientists invent smallest known way to guide light
Directing light from place to the place is the backbone of our modern world. Beneath the oceans and across continents, fiber optic cables carry light that encodes everything from YouTube videos to banking transmissions—all inside strands about the.....»»
Who is the best Harley? All the Harley Quinns, ranked
Harley Quinn has quickly become a DC icon - some argue she's the fourth DC pillar. But which among all her live-action and animated versions is the best?.....»»
Saudi Arabia makes USB-C mandatory for electronic devices ahead of iPhone 15
iPhone 15 is coming next month, and multiple rumors suggest Apple will finally switch from its proprietary Lightning connector to USB-C. While this has a lot of advantages, Apple is likely getting ahead of a new European Union law that makes USB-C ma.....»»
Saudi Arabia passes law requiring USB-C charges for smartphones
From 2025, Apple's iPhone and all Android smartphones sold in Saudi Arabia will have to have a USB-C charging port, with laptops to follow in 2026.After the European Union's mandate that all smartphones switch to USB-C charging, the government of Sau.....»»