DOJ indicts 4 members of China’s People’s Liberation Army for Equifax hack

In September 2017, credit reporting agency Equifax decided to come clean: it had been hacked and personal sensitive information of 143 million, which was later revised to 147.9 million, U.S. citizens had been compromised. The stolen personal data included names, date of birth, and Social Security numbers. Earlier this week on Monday, the U.S. Department…

Shortage Of Supply Of Parts From China Forces Nissan To Halt Production In Japan

The coronavirus outbreak in China has temporarily shut down many factories in the country – many of which make crucial parts for various products including for cars and other vehicles. The closure which started with the closure because of the Lunar New Year holidays in China was extended by Chinese authorities to prevent the spread…

New Survey From Neilson In US Suggested Strong Demand For Streaming TV Services

A new survey-based report by the United States based data and measurement firm Nielsen suggests that streaming services were gaining popularity in the US as consumers loved the television and films aired in those services and want content providers to continue to create and offer software through this medium. Even in the situation of an…

Defense data may have been stolen in cyberattack on Mitsubishi Electric Corp: Japan Defense Ministry

In a statement, Japan’s defense ministry stated, a cyber attack on Mitsubishi Electric Corp, a major supplier of the country’s defense and infrastructure systems, has led to a breach of sensitive data on defense equipment. The potentially stolen data included requirements for defense equipment that Japan’s Defense ministry specified for contract bidders in October 2018,…

Airbus unveils technology demonstrator ‘blended wing body’ aircraft

On Tuesday, Airbus SE unveiled its latest concept “blended wing body” design aircraft that could slash carbon emission by as much as 20%. Since 2019, Airbus has been carrying out flight tests of the 10.5 feet (3.2-metre-wide) technology demonstrator, code-named Maveric, at a secret location in central France. The “blended wing body” design has been…

Lessor BBAM adds 3 Boeing 737-800 freighters to service air cargo market

On Tuesday, Boeing Co stated, BBAM, a lessor, had ordered three 737-800 converted freighters to service the growing e-commerce market and the express sectors of the air cargo market. The planes, which will be converted, will come from BBAM’s existing fleet. “This agreement shows how we can serve our customers by delivering efficient and reliable…

Report Predicts Drop In Smartphone Production Due To Coronavirus Causing Shutdown Of Chinese Factories

According to new industry forecasts, there will be a drop in the global smartphone production in the first quarter because of the coronavirus crisis. The report also noted a drop in confidence of consumers in Europe because of the impact of the spread of the virus on other industries as well. Temporary shutdown advice by…