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China-sponsored hacking platforms seized by US, Justice Department says

China-sponsored hacking platforms seized by US, Justice Department says

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The United States has seized platforms operated and used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers to target…

August 26, 2026

Taking the stairs could slash death risk, study shows

London (PA Media/dpa) - Taking the stairs could slash the risk of an early death, according to a study. It could…

August 26, 2026

Slovak government proposes banning social networks until age of 16

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Slovakia's government approved a bill on Wednesday proposing a ban on use of social networks by…

August 26, 2026

Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion as part of a settlement to resolve…

August 26, 2026

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data…

August 26, 2026

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data…

August 26, 2026

Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack, global operations affected

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific said on Wednesday that a cybersecurity incident had disrupted global operations, including some information…

August 26, 2026

China's MiniMax sees revenue nearly quadruple in first half as AI demand surges

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Chinese AI startup MiniMax on Wednesday posted a nearly four-fold jump in first-half revenue as demand…

August 26, 2026

Exclusive-Hack of water sector supplier draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

By AJ Vicens Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities are investigating a data breach at a small maker of water…

August 26, 2026

German firms report rising cyber threat from foreign intelligence services, study shows

Aug 26 (Reuters) - German companies are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks that they suspect are linked to foreign intelligence…

August 26, 2026