Tech firms saw 50% rise in online child sexual abuse content in 2019
The number of photos and videos of child sexual abuse online surged over 50% in 2019, according to a Friday report from The New York Times. Nearly 70 million…
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Financial tech firms disagree on ban of customer data screen-scraping
For years, financial technology (fintech) companies have used screen-scraping to retrieve customers’ financial data with their consent. Think lenders,…
Malaysia well-placed to help local firms tap into global market
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — As a multicultural society with a keen interest in embracing the digital economy, Malaysia is well-positioned to help local enterprises…
Indian Govt Bans Foreign Firms from Conducting IT Security Audits
The Indian Government directs the ministries and departments responsible of India’s basic infrastructure to abstain from employing foreign firms to conduct IT…
Why financial services firms cannot wait on digital upgrades any longer
CUSTOMERS are always looking for financial services that are faster, seamless, and accessible beyond traditional operating hours. Bankers need to meet…
Grab in talks to merge Indonesian payment firms to overtake Gojek
JAKARTA: SoftBank-backed ride hailer Grab is in talks to merge OVO, an Indonesian digital payments firm in which it owns shares, with an Ant Financial-backed…
On face recognition, Americans trust police over private firms
A majority of Americans trust law enforcement to use facial recognition technology responsibly but fewer are comfortable about its deployment by the private…
Irish firm’s device to detect IBS triggers praised by researchers
Researchers at the University of Auckland said FoodMarble’s device will be used in future studies to unravel the links between food and digestive discomfort.…
US tech firms will likely influence decision on whether Huawei’s license…
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to decide Monday on whether to extend a temporary agreement allowing Huawei to do business in the U.S. and Washington’s…
Beijing to open streaming market to foreign firms that obey content rules
China will allow foreign firms to provide online game downloads and streaming services in the country by the end of the year as long as they comply with the…