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• U.S. lawmakers warn Google, Facebook about Vietnam cyber law

  

  U.S. firms were urged to not comply with the cybersecurity regulation that requires storing domestic users’ data in the country, if doing so allows the government to 'improperly' seize the information.

  Cyber security 2h ago

  Cyber security 2h ago

• Robots will bolster U.K. growth and create new jobs, PwC says

  

  But some industries will be hit hard, such as manufacturing, which could see 25 percent of current staff cut by 2037 because of artificial intelligence and related technologies, a new study says.

  Robotics 2h ago

  Robotics 2h ago

• What has a giant port and tons of coders? Mayor sells L.A. for Amazon’s HQ2

  

  L.A. may not get the nod from a company that’s looking to expand its geographic reach, despite the lobbying of Mayor Eric Garcetti.

  Data science 2h ago

  Data science 2h ago

• Facebook is relying on robotics to lure AI researchers

  

  The firm is hiring five well-regarded computer scientists in the U.S. and Europe, and adding new facilities to bolster its artificial intelligence division.

  Robotics 2h ago

  Robotics 2h ago

• Ransomware attacks drop as organizations raise defenses

  

  Cybersecurity professionals reporting that cryptocurrency mining is on the rise.

  Ransomware Bob Violino July 17

  Ransomware Bob Violino July 17

• Sunspire Health patient data at risk from email breach

  

  Chain of addiction treatment facilities hit by phishing attack on employees.

  Data breaches Joseph Goedert July 17

  Data breaches Joseph Goedert July 17

• Amazon suffers tech crash and strikes during Prime Day gala

  

  The issues weren’t limited to shopping. Thousands of people reported losing connections with their Alexa digital assistants via Echo voice-activated speakers and having trouble streaming Prime Video.

  Hardware and software July 17

  Hardware and software July 17

• Opinion 7 top considerations in creating a hybrid integration strategy

  

  David Overos

  Senior director Software AG

  A successful plan must support API development and management, DevOps and continuous integration patterns, offer a flexible set of deployment options and equally support older legacy systems.

  Data strategy July 17

  Data strategy July 17

• Firms make headway against ransomware, but attacks overall are up

  

  50 percent of organizations surveyed by ISACA have seen an increase in cyber attack volumes relative to last year. In addition, 80 percent said they are likely or very likely to be attacked this year.

  Data security Bob Violino July 17

  Data security Bob Violino July 17

• Salesforce buys Datorama as marketing battle with Adobe heats up

  

  The firm provides cloud-based, artificial intelligence-powered marketing software for companies including PepsiCo, Ticketmaster, Unilever and Foursquare.

  Analytics July 17

  Analytics July 17

• Israel set to approve ‘Facebook Law’ against web incitement

  

  The bill will ensure the government can act quickly, based on recommendations from police and the attorney general, 'to remove content liable to lead to acts of terror and murder.'

  Data privacy July 17

  Data privacy July 17

• Robot trains are slashing mining costs in Australia's outback

  

  By the end of the year almost all of Rio Tinto Group’s 200 locomotives used to transport the steel-making ingredient through the Pilbara region will travel without a driver.

  Robotics July 17

  Robotics July 17

• Opinion Understanding what cyber vulnerability, threats and risks really mean

  

  Jeff Spivey

  CEO, past ISACA board director Security Risk Management, Inc.

  Many executives and technologists are still confused when defining these terms, which are often used interchangeably without specificity and attribution.

  Data security July 17

  Data security July 17

• Northwestern Mutual looks to build data science pipeline

  

  The company has invested $40 million and partnered with local universities to encourage homegrown analytics talent.

  Data science Sharon Goldman July 17

  Data science Sharon Goldman July 17

• Alive Hospice’s email accounts phished multiple times, PHI accessed

  

  Forensic study of attacks on Tennessee organization suggests a considerable amount of info may have been compromised.

  Data breaches Joseph Goedert July 16

  Data breaches Joseph Goedert July 16