EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines, enforcing digital competition rules

EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines, enforcing digital competition rules

London — European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros Wednesday as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules. The European Commission imposed a 500 million euro ($571 million) fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The commission,…

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Personal data of over 3,300 individuals leaked after IT ‘technical issue’ at regulator for property agents

Personal data of over 3,300 individuals leaked after IT ‘technical issue’ at regulator for property agents

SINGAPORE: A “technical issue” with the IT system used by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has resulted in the data leak of personal data belonging to more than 3,300 individuals. A spokesperson for the industry regulator told CNA on Sunday (Jan 26) the technical issue with its IT system was discovered at about 11.21am on Jan…

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At-home cameras face hacking and safety concerns

At-home cameras face hacking and safety concerns

At-home cameras face hacking and safety concerns – CBS News Watch CBS News At-home security systems are meant to add a layer of protection. But some people claim these devices are actually watching them. CNET cybersecurity and digital privacy writer Bree Fowler joins “The Daily Report” to discuss how to prevent at-home security hacking. Be…

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