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Whatsapp adds end-to-end encryption
April 6th, 2016
Instant messaging service Whatsapp has announced it will encrypt all its users’ communications from Tuesday. With end-to-end encryption, messages are scrambled as they leave the sender’s device and can only be decrypted by the recipient’s device. It renders messages ...
Hackers Breach Law Firms, Including Cravath, Weil Gotshal
March 30th, 2016
Federal investigators explore whether cybercriminals stole confidential information to be used for insider trading Hackers broke into the computer networks at some of the country’s most prestigious law firms, and federal investigators are exploring whether they stole confidential information ...
Most Asian markets up in wake of dovish Yellen remarks, but Nikkei lags
March 30th, 2016
Most Asian markets advanced after remarks from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen assuaged concerns about a near-term interest rate hike, but Japan’s shares retreated as the yen strengthened. “Janet Yellen doubled down on dovishness, in a speech full of risks to ...
U.S. succeeds in cracking Apple’s iPhone, drops legal action
March 29th, 2016
The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it had succeeded in unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters and dropped its legal case against Apple, ending a high-stakes legal battle but leaving the broader struggle ...
Apple Unveils Smaller-Screened iPhone SE to Jump-Start Sales
March 22nd, 2016
Cook on FBI fight: `We will not shrink from responsibility’ Newest phone, aimed at emerging markets, will arrive March 31 Apple Inc. unveiled a new, smaller iPhone that will start at $399, seeking to jump-start sales of its flagship product ...
Apple starts busy week with new iPhone launch
March 21st, 2016
Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event. On Tuesday, its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court ...
Apple ‘raised technological barriers’ to stop warrant in iPhone case: U.S. government
March 11th, 2016
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday said Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) rhetoric was “false” in a high-profile fight over the government’s bid to unlock an encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. Last month, the Federal Bureau ...
Ex-Goldman Banker to Malaysia Fund Subpoenaed in U.S. Probe
March 8th, 2016
Prosecutors seeking information about state investment fund Outside law firm said helping Goldman review 1MDB dealings A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker has become entangled in a sprawling investigation of the Malaysian state investment fund as U.S. authorities ...
Joint Administrators of Alpari (UK) Limited announced payment for unsecured creditors
December 7th, 2015
Further to the announcement in relation to Preferential creditor dividend, Joint Administrators of Alpari (UK) Limited announced that the JSAs will shortly be making a payment of 14 pence in the £ (GBP) to unsecured creditors whose claim has been agreed ...
Ex-JPMorgan Broker Admits Stealing $22 Million for Gambling
November 6th, 2015
Michael Oppenheim pleads guilty in Manhattan federal court Ex-broker also used investor money to pay bills, trade stocks A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. broker admitted he stole more than $22 million from customer accounts and used the money to gamble ...