Day: May 9, 2019

US government internet and spectrum overseer resigns, along with legislative director

David Redl and Mike Platt quit NTIA. Trump Administration craziness to blame The head of the US government department that oversees the internet and telecommunications spectrum unexpectedly resigned on Thursday, along with his Congressional go-between.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


FCC bans China Mobile from US; other Chinese carriers under review – CNET

Regulators say Chinese wireless companies could spy on US citizens. …read more Source:: CNet


Jeff Bezos unveils Blue Moon lunar lander and plans for huge space colonies – CNET

There’s also a cute rover. …read more Source:: CNet


US DoJ Indicts Chinese Man for Anthem Breach

Fujie Wang allegedly worked as part of a hacking team out of China that stole information on nearly 80 million Americans in the massive healthcare breach. …read more Source:: DarkReading


PSA Group is rumored to be in talks with Tata to buy JLR, report says – Roadshow

With a rough-looking Brexit looming, a change in ownership might do the legendary British brands some good, if it actually happens. …read more Source:: CNet


Millions of People Uploaded Photos To the Ever App. Then the Company Used Them To Develop Facial Recognition Tools.

An anonymous reader shares a report: “Make memories”: That’s the slogan on the website for the photo storage app Ever, accompanied by a cursive logo and an example album titled “Weekend with Grandpa.” Everything about Ever’s branding is warm and fuzzy, about sharing your “best moments” while freeing up space on your phone. What isn’t…


Air Force intel bod Daniel Hale charged with ‘leaking drone documents’ to journo

Soldier’s pilfered docs provided basis for drone news reports A former Air Force intelligence analyst who fed documents to the press detailing the US military’s secret drone programs has been indicted on five criminal charges.… …read more Source:: Register


US charges one of the Anthem hackers

Chinese national member of a larger hacking group indicted today in Indianapolis. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Dropbox Q1 tops expectations as company hits 13.2 million paying users

The company said average revenue per paying user was $121.04, compared to $110.79 for the same period last year. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Justice Department indicts Chinese hackers allegedly behind Anthem breach – CNET

The hack on the health insurance company occurred in 2015, with nearly 80 million records stolen. …read more Source:: CNet