Tag: Computing and information technology
Hackers targeted SolarWinds earlier than previously known
WASHINGTON — The hackers who carried out the massive SolarWinds intrusion were in the software company's system as early as January 2019, months earlier...
UN urges more vaccines for Africa, with only 2 percent now
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council called for accelerated availability of coronavirus vaccines for Africa on Wednesday, expressing concern that the continent has...
Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir
SEOUL, South Korea — Pressure is mounting on South Korean President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who is back in prison...
Ransomware hits AXA units in Asia, Irish healthcare
BANGKOK — The Thai affiliate of Paris-based insurance company AXA said Tuesday it is investigating a ransomware attack by Russian-speaking cybercriminals that has affected...
Report says Myanmar internet a ‘virtual battlefield’
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military rulers are seeking to limit access to the internet to an internal network of only “whitelisted” sites to quash opposition...
Irish health system struggling to recover from cyberattack
LONDON — Ireland’s health system was still struggling to restore its computers and treat patients on Tuesday, four days after it shut down its...
Stellantis, Foxconn team up to make cars more connected
MILAN — Carmaker Stellantis and Taiwan’s Foxconn on Tuesday announced plans to develop a jointly operated automotive supplier focusing on technology to make vehicles...
Indonesia’s Gojek, Tokopedia to merge as GoTo Group
SINGAPORE — Indonesian ride hailing company Gojek and e-commerce firm Tokopedia said Monday that they are merging to form the GoTo Group.
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Ransomware attack hits 4 Asian countries of AXA subsidiary
PARIS — A targeted ransomware attack hit four countries among the Asian operations of Axa Partners, the international subsidiary of Axa insurance group, with...
DC Police victim of massive data leak by ransomware gang
RICHMOND, Va. — The police department in the nation's capital has suffered a massive leak of internal information after refusing to meet the blackmail...