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Private technology firms help in the Ukraine war
Private tech companies are important not only in making economies and businesses successful, but also in helping ordinary people survive during times of war. Read more…
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Dual-use tech for military and civilian use is the next ‘new normal’
Dual-use tech that can be used for both peaceful and military aims may become another ‘new normal’ in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more…
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Nokia is joining the Russia exodus, plans total pullout
Nokia is pulling out of the Russian market completely, sees no way forward “under the current circumstances,” says CEO Pekka Lundmark. Read more…
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Ericsson is quitting Russia, expects $95m hit on Q1 results
Ericsson is suspending its Russia business indefinitely, and will record a $95m provision in Q1 to cover related costs. Read more…
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Facebook moderators can’t keep up with Russian war propaganda
Meta’s moderators say Facebook’s content policies and enforcement mechanisms have enabled pro-Russian propaganda during the Ukraine invasion. Read more…
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Are social media firms deleting evidence of war crimes in Ukraine?
Social media platforms working to police content related to the war in Ukraine may also be inadvertently helping to cover up war crimes. Read more…
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Cyber insurers may not be saved by fine print over cyberwar attacks
Cyber insurers face potential multi-billion dollar claims for cyber attacks related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more…
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Viasat says hackers are still trying to cripple its satellite modems in Ukraine
Hackers who crippled satellite modems in Ukraine and across Europe are still trying to hobble Viasat as it works to bring users back online. Read more…
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Ukrtelecom latest Ukrainian CSP to be disrupted by cyberattack
Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrtelecom experienced a disruption in internet service on Monday after a “powerful” cyberattack. Read more…
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OneWeb has tapped SpaceX to resume LEOsat launches
After being forced to cancel a rocket launch from Baikonur, OneWeb has contracted with SpaceX to send its satellites into orbit. Read more…
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Deepfake Zelenskyy video a sign that digital disinformation will get worse
The good news: the Zelenskyy deepfake was easy to debunk. The bad news: our current digital disinformation problem is getting worse. Read more…
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How the war in Ukraine could reshape global tech business priorities
The conflict in Ukraine influences not only foreign policies and security globally. but also business tech development. What can we expect? Read more…
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Russia-Ukraine war delays OneWeb’s planned service launch in India
OneWeb gets a license to provide satellite broadband services in India – but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will delay its service launch. Read more…
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Investors buy crypto funds to hedge against Russia-Ukraine fallout
Global investors are scooping up stakes in crypto funds, believing they could withstand the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Read more…
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Ukraine makes plans to evacuate government data and servers
The Ukrainian government is preparing to move its data and servers abroad if Russia’s invading forces push deeper into the country. Read more…
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How crypto holds up (so far) when war breaks out in four charts
How are cryptocurrencies faring during the largest attack on a European country since World War Two? It’s complicated. Read more…
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Crypto exchanges could help Russia work around sanctions
Some of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges are staying put in Russia, which experts say weakens Western attempts to isolate Moscow. Read more…
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Pro-Russian ransomware gangs aren’t attacking Ukraine – here’s why
Warnings that pro-Russian ransomware gangs would snarl networks in Ukraine have failed to materialize so far amid fears insurers won’t pay. Read more…
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Fintech, startups and Ukraine rule at subdued but diverse MWC 2022
MWC 2022 has survived COVID, and has returned as a more diverse show with startups and fintech becoming the main attraction. Read more…
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Ukrainian government raises $13 million in crypto donations
The Ukrainian government has raised cryptocurrency worth almost $13 million after posting appeals on social media for donations. Read more…