Day: July 16, 2020

Hackers Look to Steal COVID-19 Vaccine Research

The Russia-linked APT29 has set its sights on pharma research in Western nations in a likely attempt to get ahead on a cure for coronavirus. …read more Source:: Threatpost


CJEU invalidates EU-U.S. Privacy Shield; Upholds standard contractual clauses

In a ground-breaking opinion issued today, the Court of Justice of the European Union invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield Decision as a method for transferring personal data from the EU to the US. In short, the Decision was invalidated over Privacy Shield’s failure to adequately address US government surveillance activities. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


Anyone for a round of Ging Gang Goolie? Solar Orbiter probe snaps little ‘campfires’ flickering on Sun’s surface

But don’t try roasting a marshmallow over these hotspots ESA and NASA’s Solar Orbiter probe has sent back images showing omnipresent miniature solar flares near the surface of the Sun, dubbed “campfires” by astroboffins.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Netflix’s top-10 films lists Extraction as its biggest movie yet, report says – CNET

Netflix released a ranking of its top original movies so far, which also included plenty of thrillers like Bird Box and just one drama, The Irishman. …read more Source:: CNet


Hyundai Makes Push Towards Fuel Cell Trucking

Hyundai has begun shipping fuel-cell based heavy duty trucks to face off against battery-electric trucks in the commercial hauling market. Battery electric vehicles, more commonly known as electric cars, have finally begun to take on the world in real numbers. However, they’re not the only game in town when it comes to green transportation. Fuel…


EU court ruling puts pressure on US surveillance reform – CNET

The ruling against “Privacy Shield” argues that EU data transferred to the US is not adequately protected because of its national surveillance programs. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft updates its ‘Project Reunion’ unified Windows platform with WinUI 3 Preview 2

Microsoft is aiming to release a couple more WinUI previews later this year and plans to open source the WinUI 3 code in November. …read more Source:: ZDNet


UK mobile network Vodafone channels its inner stroppy teen, begs government to cancel upcoming 5G auction

Ugggghhhhh, it’s so unfair! Vodafone has urged the UK government to cancel Ofcom’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, where carriers can bid for access to the 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz bands.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Russian Cyberattacks Target COVID-19 Research, Vaccine Development

Government agencies in the US, UK, and Canada report Russian group Cozy Bear is targeting organizations developing coronavirus vaccines. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Diebold Nixdorf warns of a new class of ATM ‘black box’ attacks across Europe

New ATM black box (jackpotting) attacks have been spotted in Belgium. …read more Source:: ZDNet