U.S. counter-spies launch campaign against 'insider' threats

The office of the top U.S. counterintelligence official is launching a campaign to alert government employees, contractors and the general public to "serious risks" of security breaches or violence posed by "insiders."

Israeli marketing technology firm Zoomd goes public in Toronto

Israeli marketing technology firm Zoomd on Tuesday went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange Ventures, raising C$9.3 million ($7 million) at a share price of C$1.00.

Huawei offers to make source code available to Japanese government: Kyodo

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd Huawei has offered to make its source code available to the Japanese government, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday.

Dutch central bank to regulate crypto firms from January 10, orders them to register

The Dutch central bank announced on Tuesday it would begin regulating companies that offer crypto-currency services beginning on Jan. 10 and said they must register to remain in business.

Huawei says to spend more than $300 million a year in funding for universities

Huawei plans to spend more than $300 million a year in research funding for universities, a senior company executive said on Tuesday, even as the Chinese firm fights a U.S. trade ban from that has hurt its business and academia tie-ups.

China's Xiaomi plans $1.5 billion buyback to arrest stock tumble

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp announced a HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) share buyback plan on Tuesday, in a reversal of its cash-management strategy that is aimed at boosting its floundering stock.

China's Xiaomi boosts shares with $1.5 billion buyback plan

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp said on Tuesday it will buy back up to HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) worth of stock in its biggest equity repurchase, sending its shares up nearly 7%.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi plans $1.5 billion share buyback, shares jump

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp said on Tuesday it will buy back up to HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) worth of its shares, in a move aimed at supporting its faltering shares.

Feds Allege Adconion Employees Hijacked IP Addresses for Spamming

Federal prosecutors in California have filed criminal charges against four employees of Adconion Direct, an email advertising firm, alleging they unlawfully hijacked vast swaths of Internet addresses and used them in large-scale spam campaigns. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the charges are likely...

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Frankfurt auto show touts green credentials amid climate protests

The Frankfurt Auto Show will champion sustainable driving and electric cars, Germany's auto industry association said on Monday, as it seeks to head off protests from climate activists.

Exclusive: Telia offers concessions as EU probes Bonnier deal: EU document

Swedish telecoms operator Telia has offered concessions to allow rivals fair access to its TV channels to address EU antitrust concerns about its $957 million bid for Bonnier Broadcasting, an EU document seen by Reuters showed.

HSBC processes first blockchain letter of credit using Chinese yuan

HSBC completed the first yuan-denominated blockchain-based letter of credit transaction, the bank said on Tuesday.

Dutch minister: I did not have contact with Uber on tax plan

The top Dutch tax politician has denied meeting representatives of Uber Technologies, in answer to questions from parliament about why the company has been allowed to claim a provisional $6.1 billion tax write-off in the Netherlands.

U.S. and Poland urge tougher checks on foreign influence over 5G networks

The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated for foreign government control, a joint declaration signed on Monday said, as Washington pressures allies to exclude China from 5G networks.

U.S.'s Pence signs 5G security declaration with Poland

U.S. Vice President Michael Pence signed a joint declaration with Poland on 5G network security on Monday, according to a Reuters reporter present during the signing ceremony.

U.S. and Poland urge tough checks on 5G suppliers

The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated to check whether they are subject to control by a foreign government, according to a joint declaration signed on Monday.

MTG soars as gets Chinese partner for e-sports firm ESL

MTG shares leapt as much as 25% on Monday after the Swedish e-sports and gaming firm said Chinese live streaming platform Huya would buy a stake in its Turtle Entertainment (ESL) business and help it expand into China.

MTG eyes expansion into China as Huya buys stake in e-sports firm ESL

Shares in MTG soared 24% on Monday after the Swedish e-sports and gaming firm said Chinese live streaming platform Huya would buy a stake in its portfolio company Turtle Entertainment (ESL) and help it expand into China.

Europe should ignore 'treacherous promises' of Facebook's Libra currency: ECB's Mersch

Facebook's proposed Libra currency could undermine the European Central Bank's ability to set monetary policy and Europe should ignore its siren call of "treacherous promises" ECB board member Yves Mersch said on Monday.

Wirecard signs cooperation agreement with SoftBank's Brightstar

Wirecard has signed a memorandum of understanding with SoftBank's Brightstar and anticipates "significant transaction volume" out of the deal, the German fintech announced on Monday.