23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67624182?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Young-looking porn users may face extra age-checks
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67615719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tesla whistleblower casts doubt on car safety
A former Tesla worker turned whistleblower has spoken to the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67591311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67591310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67611691?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67611361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67599937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67590468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech
Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67586224?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67560513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67583486?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud
Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67579945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67578655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss
Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67578656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67566602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67565021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67556756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67556607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Anger as some Google cloud customers locked out of files
Google is investigating reports that some users of its Drive service cannot access recent files. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67554160?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo
Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67543838?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
