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North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies
North Korean hackers who disguise themselves as IT workers are applying for work in the U.K., according to Google Threat Intelligence Group. Success in the U.S. is declining due...
Apple Pulls iPhone 14 and SE from EU Ahead of USB-C Deadline
As of Dec. 27, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in all E.U. member states, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain....
Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
Starbucks and several major U.K. supermarkets experienced disruption due to a ransomware attack on the prominent supply chain software provider Blue Yonder. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday,...
NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know
On Oct. 17, the Network and Information Security 2 Directive takes effect. This means that relevant entities in industries such as energy, transport, water, healthcare, and digital infrastructure that...
Google: GenAI Could Add €1.4 Trillion to the EU’s GDP by 2034
Generative AI could add between €1.2 and €1.4 trillion to the E.U.’s gross domestic product within a decade, the equivalent of 8% of growth a year, a new Google...
Google, Meta Criticise U.K. and E.U. AI Regulations
Google and Meta have both openly criticised European regulation of artificial intelligence this week, suggesting it will quash the region’s innovation potential. Representatives from Facebook’s parent company along with...
Apple Must Pay Back €13 Billion in Unpaid Taxes to Ireland, E.U. Court Rules
Apple has been ordered to pay back €13 billion ($14.4 billion) worth of tax to Ireland by the European Court of Justice. Two of its subsidiaries illegally received tax...
UK, US, EU Sign First International AI Treaty
The UK has signed the world’s first international treaty on artificial intelligence — alongside the European Union, the United States, and seven other countries. The agreement commits signatories to...
Apple to Allow EU Users to Delete Pre-Installed Apps on iOS 18
Apple has unveiled major changes to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in the E.U. as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. European users...
UK Competition Watchdog Accepts Meta’s Proposed Changes to Ad Data Use
Meta’s new approach to handling advertiser data has been approved by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority. This comes ahead of the rollout of a new digital markets competition...