Hackers distrupted U.S. newspaper distribution system using malware

The cyber attack caused disruption to production systems in the Saturday edition of a number of newspapers, all of whom shared a common production platform. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, a cyber attack, that appeared to originate outside the U.S., caused significant printing and delivery disruptions at several U.S. newspapers including…

Phillip Frost settles SEC stock manipulation charge for $5.52 million

Phillip Frost, 82, who according to Forbes magazine is worth $1.9 billion, was charged by the SEC, along with other defendants, of defrauding investors and made $27 million in improper gains. He has now settled the SEC charge by paying $5.52 million. Phillip Frost, Florida’s biotechnology billionaire has agreed to settle with the U.S. Securities…

National Crime Agency & the Financial Conduct Authority investigating leaks in insider trading investigation

The NCA is investigating whether a government translator with access to wiretap recordings has tipped-off the target of an insider-trading investigation. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) is examining allegations that an employee has leaked information to a suspect for money, thus undermining a probe into…

France’s Sigfox develops tiny sensors to track and monitor endangered species

Sigfox has collaborated with conservationists and specialized groups, including the International Rhino Foundation, to develop this tiny sensor. In a development that could potentially positively impact the environment, Sigfox, a French tech company has developed a bite-size tracker that once inserted into the horns of rhinoceros can help conservationists track, monitor and protect the endangered…

Tesla invests $2 billion into its Shanghai Gigafactory

This strategic investment aligns multiple sweet spots: in a single stroke Elon Musk is increasing Tesla’s footprint in China, the world’s biggest auto market, boosting production capacity and export potential while facing Chinese EV startups head-on. In a development that marks Tesla’s latest attempt to boost its footprint in China, as per a local business…

China’s state planner approves $8.01 billion for high-speed railway project

The project is aimed at boost regional connectivity and comes in the wake of a slowdown in the domestic economy. On Tuesday, in a development that boost inter-state connectivity, China’s state planner stated, it has approved a high-speed railway project in Shaanxi, a province in northwestern China. The high-speed railway project has a total investment…