FRANKFURT (Reuters) - UK-based business software venture capital firm Notion Capital has increased funding for European business software start-ups by bringing in new investors from the United States and the Middle East, the firm said on Tuesday.
Japan urges Toshiba, Western Digital to get along as chip spat flares
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Tuesday it wanted Toshiba Corp and partner Western Digital Corp to cooperate, expressing concern about an escalating dispute between the two that threatens to upend the sale of Toshiba's chip unit.
Breach at DocuSign Led to Targeted Email Malware Campaign
DocuSign, a major provider of electronic signature technology, acknowledged today that a series of recent malware phishing attacks targeting its customers and users was the result of a data breach at one of its computer systems. The company stresses that the data stolen was limited to...
Breach at DocuSign Led to Targeted Email Malware Campaign
DocuSign, a major provider of electronic signature technology, acknowledged today that a series of recent malware phishing attacks targeting its customers and users was the result of a data breach at one of its computer systems. The company stresses that the data stolen was limited to...
Facebook still accessible in Thailand as government deadline passes
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Facebook social media site was still available in Thailand on Tuesday after concerns arose that authorities would shut it down if Facebook did not take down content deemed threatening to national security.
Cyber attack could spark lawsuits but not against Microsoft
(Reuters) - Businesses that failed to update Microsoft Windows-based computer systems that were hit by a massive cyber attack over the weekend could be sued over their lax cyber security, but Microsoft Corp itself enjoys strong protection from lawsuits, legal experts said.
Former SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive will leave Tesla
(Reuters) - SolarCity founder Lyndon Rive, who steered the dramatic growth of the biggest U.S. residential solar company before driving its sale to Tesla Inc , is leaving the electric vehicle maker in June, he said on Monday.
Shock and shrug: U.S. stocks brush off latest round of global threats
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Another global shock. Another collective yawn by U.S. stock investors.
SFR sues Orange over fiber optics network coverage: Orange
PARIS (Reuters) - French telecom operator Orange said on Monday that rival telecom group SFR had filed a lawsuit against it over fiber optic network coverage, confirming a report on the website of financial daily Les Echos.
Banks reinforce cyber defenses after global attack
FRANKFURT/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Banks have tightened their security systems and increased their surveillance after the global cyber assault on individuals and organizations worldwide.
Snap surges after Wall Street heavyweights reveal stakes
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Snap Inc jumped 8 percent on Monday and was on track for its third strongest day since the social media company's initial public offering, boosted by filings showing several institutional investors had owned its shares.
Ransomware hits small number of U.S. critical infrastructure operators: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A small number of U.S. critical infrastructure operators have been affected by the global ransomware worm, but there has been no significant disruption in their work, a Department of Homeland Security official told Reuters on Monday.
U.S. judge grants partial injunction against Uber in Waymo car case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge granted a partial injunction against Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] in a high-profile trade secrets case with Alphabet's Waymo self-driving car unit, ordering Uber to promptly return any Waymo files downloaded by a former Waymo engineer.
Japan's 'Superhuman' athletes mix legends with high tech
TOKYO (Reuters) - When it comes to culture and entertainment, Japan has a rich history spanning ancient legends and sport to popular comics and video games.
Some businesses in Asia disrupted by cyber attack, authorities brace for more
SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Asian governments and businesses reported some disruptions from the WannaCry ransomware worm on Monday but cybersecurity experts warned of a wider impact as more employees turned on their computers and checked e-mails.
Lyft, Waymo ink self-driving car deal: NY Times
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc's self-driving car unit, Waymo, and U.S. rideshare company Lyft Inc have signed a collaboration agreement to bring autonomous vehicle technology into the mainstream, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Desperately short of labor, mid-sized Japanese firms plan to buy robots
TOKYO (Reuters) - Desperate to overcome Japan's growing shortage of labor, mid-sized companies are planning to buy robots and other equipment to automate a wide range of tasks, including manufacturing, earthmoving and hotel room service.
European, Asian companies short on cyber insurance before ransomware attack
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many companies outside the United States may not have cover for a recent computer-system attack, leaving them potentially with millions of dollars of losses because there has been relatively little take-up of cyber insurance, insurers say.
Western Digital seeks arbitration in row over Toshiba's $18 billion chip sale
TOKYO (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp has sought international arbitration to stop partner Toshiba Corp from selling its chips arm without its consent, potentially derailing a much-needed capital injection for the Japanese conglomerate.
ZTE to provide IT solutions for luxury property project in Bulgaria
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian Development Holdings Ltd.(BDHL) has teamed up with Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp for a 1.5 billion euro ($1.6 billion) entertainment and commercial complex near Sofia, BDHL said on Sunday.
Facebook's Sandberg urges family-friendly policies on Mother's Day
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg posted a Mother's Day appeal on Sunday for federal and corporate policies to benefit working parents, including a minimum wage increase, mandated paid parental leave and affordable childcare.
Global ‘Wana’ Ransomware Outbreak Earned Perpetrators $26,000 So Far
As thousands of organizations work to contain and clean up the mess from this week’s devastating Wana ransomware attack, the fraudsters responsible for releasing the digital contagion are no doubt counting their earnings and congratulating themselves on a job well done. But according to a revi...
Global ‘Wana’ Ransomware Outbreak Earned Perpetrators $26,000 So Far
As thousands of organizations work to contain and clean up the mess from this week’s devastating Wana ransomware attack, the fraudsters responsible for releasing the digital contagion are no doubt counting their earnings and congratulating themselves on a job well done. But according to a revi...
Microsoft Issues WanaCrypt Patch for Windows 8, XP
Microsoft Corp. today took the unusual step of issuing security updates to address flaws in older, unsupported versions of Windows — including Windows XP and Windows 8. The move is a bid to slow the spread of the WanaCrypt ransomware strain that infected tens of thousands of Windows compu...
Microsoft Issues WanaCrypt Patch for Windows 8, XP
Microsoft Corp. today took the unusual step of issuing security updates to address flaws in older, unsupported versions of Windows — including Windows XP and Windows 8. The move is a bid to slow the spread of the WanaCrypt ransomware strain that infected tens of thousands of Windows compu...
France's Renault hit by ransomware global cyber attack
PARIS (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault was hit by the global ransomware cyber attack that has infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
G7 reiterates FX pledges, vows more cyber cooperation: draft
BARI, Italy (Reuters) - Financial leaders of seven leading world economies will pledge stronger cooperation against cyber crime on Saturday and not to use foreign exchange to gain competitive advantage, but stick to their cautious wording on trade, a draft communique showed.
Snap earnings 'miss' shows misreading of analyst 'expectations'
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A widespread view on Wall Street this week was that Snap Inc fell short of revenue forecasts when it posted its first quarterly results as a public company, triggering a big selloff in its shares.
High-profile Snap stakeholders revealed in filings
NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - Some of the biggest U.S. mutual and hedge funds, including Daniel Loeb's Third Point and Daniel Och's Och-Ziff Capital Management , owned stakes in Snap Inc , parent of the wildly popular Snapchat messaging app, at the end of March, regulatory filings on Friday showed.
Global cyber attack fuels concern about U.S. vulnerability disclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global cyber attack on Friday renewed concerns about whether the U.S. National Security Agency and other countries' intelligence services too often horde software vulnerabilities for offensive purposes, rather than quickly alerting technology companies to such flaws.