MyEquifax.com Bypasses Credit Freeze PIN

Most people who have frozen their credit files with Equifax have been issued a numeric Personal Identification Number (PIN) which is supposed to be required before a freeze can be lifted or thawed. Unfortunately, if you don’t already have an account at the credit bureau’s new myEquifax p...

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U.S. presidential hopeful Warren wants breakup of Google, Facebook and Amazon

Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Friday that if elected U.S. president she would seek to break up tech companies Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc as part of a structural change to the sector aimed at promoting competition.

Elon Musk's SpaceX capsule splashes down off Florida coast

An unmanned capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX splashed down into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning after a short-term stay on the International Space Station, capping the first orbital test mission in NASA's long-delayed quest to resume human space flight from U.S. soil later this year.

Democratic Senator Warren calls for regulations on big tech companies

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is in the race for the 2020 nomination for U.S. President, is set to present a regulatory plan aimed at breaking up some of America's largest technology companies, including Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Facebook Inc, she wrote in a blog https://medium.com...

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Facebook takes down UK fake accounts; to tackle anti-vaccine info

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had removed 137 fake pages, groups and Instagram accounts in the United Kingdom and a further 31 in Romania for engaging in hate speech and making divisive comments.

Uber pays $2.6 million to settle Dutch case: prosecutors

Uber has paid around 2.3 million euros ($2.6 million) in a settlement after it was found to have offered an unlicensed taxi service in the Netherlands in 2014-2015, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday.

Australia watchdog suspends two cryptocurrency exchanges for drug offences

Australia's anti-money laundering watchdog said on Friday it had suspended license of two cryptocurrency exchanges after a police investigation found the businesses were being exploited for drug trafficking.

China regulator approves 95 new video games, including from Tencent, NetEase

China's content regulator on Friday said it has approved 95 new video games, including titles from Tencent Holdings Ltd and NetEase Inc.

Smart Home Devices

Now adays most of us have numerous devices in our homes connect to the Internet. From thermostats and gaming consoles to baby monitors, door locks or even your car. Ensure you change the default passwords on these devices and enable automatic updating.

No 'silent lambs': China supports Huawei's bid for U.S. legal redress

The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councilor Wang Yi, said on Friday that China supports Huawei Technologies' bid for legal redress in the United States, adding that Chinese companies should use "legal weapons" and not be "silent lambs".

Top Chinese diplomat says supports Huawei's bid for legal redress

The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Friday that China supports Huawei Technologies' bid for legal redress in the United States, adding that Beijing would resolutely protect the rights of Chinese people and firms.

U.S. indicts Gulnara Karimova in Uzbek corruption scheme

The United States has indicted the daughter of the late president of Uzbekistan on corruption charges for allegedly using her official position to solicit more than $865 million in bribes from three telecommunications companies, the Justice Department said on Thursday.

Germany does not want to ban Huawei from 5G networks: minister

Germany does not want to ban Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies from building its 5G networks, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Thursday, adding that Berlin would tighten security criteria for all vendors instead.

SpaceX CEO Musk's security clearance under review over pot use: official

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk's security clearance is being reviewed by the Pentagon after the billionaire smoked marijuana on a California comedian's podcast in September, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

Tesla enters into agreement with Chinese lenders for Gigafactory

Tesla Inc said on Thursday it signed an agreement with lenders in China for a 12-month facility of up to 3.5 billion yuan ($521 million) for the electric carmaker's Gigafactory in Shanghai.

U.S. telecoms regulator stops clock on Sprint, T-Mobile merger review

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has halted the informal 180-day "shot clock" on the review of the merger of wireless providers Sprint Corp and T-Mobile US Inc to give the public three additional weeks to comment on the $26 billion tie-up.

U.S. State Department declines comment on Huawei suit

The U.S. State Department declined to comment on Thursday on a lawsuit against the United State by Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies, and said Washington advocates for secure networks that are free from undue foreign government influence.

Russian mobile telecom company to pay $850 million for alleged bribery

Russia's largest mobile telecommunications company and its Uzbek subsidiary agreed to pay $850 million to resolve U.S. charges of a bribery and money-laundering scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

Musk's SpaceX capsule set to splash down Friday after space station stop

An unmanned capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX was due to return to earth on Friday after a short-term stay on the International Space Station, capping the first orbital test mission in NASA's long-delayed quest to resume human space flight from U.S. soil later this year.

Tesla CEO Musk's security clearance under review over pot use: Bloomberg

Tesla Inc and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's security clearance is being reviewed by the Pentagon after the billionaire smoked marijuana on a California comedian's podcast in September, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing a U.S. official.