Microsoft Warns of Cyberattacks on Civilian Targets in Ukraine
Microsoft says its cybersecurity threat researchers pinpointed digital attacks on Ukrainian targets even before the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.
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Meta Bans Russian State Media From Platforms in Europe
The company is blocking Sputnik and Russia Today from Facebook and Instagram across Europe.
Zoom Video Reveals Customer Decline in Q4
The quarterly slowdown was a vivid reminder of how much the pandemic star has fallen from grace.
Uber to Speed Full Exit from Russia
Uber earlier this month said it valued its stake in Yandex.taxi at $800 million.
Discovery Names Chris Licht Head of CNN
The appointment is the first by Discovery CEO David Zaslav as he sets his sights on the future Discovery Warner Bros
LinkedIn Acquires Israeli Marketing Analytics Startup Oribi
LinkedIn acquired Oribi, a marketing analytics startup, to boost its ad business and expand its international presence.
Zip To Buy Rival Sezzle As BNPL Consolidation Heats Up
The fintech firms are the latest to join forces as BNPL players look to dominate the U.S. market.
Amazon Drops Mask Mandate for All U.S. Warehouse Workers
Amazon is lifting mask mandates for its legion of warehouse workers in response to changed health guidance.
Google Temporarily Disables Live Traffic Data in Ukraine
The company suspended some Google Maps tools such as traffic updates and features that show how busy certain locations such as restaurants are after consulting with local authorities.
Meta Platforms Takes Down Fake Accounts Targeting Ukraine
Facebook's parent company says it has established a “special operations center” to monitor the platform as the war escalates.
China’s Didi to Continue Operating in Russia, Reversing Earlier Decision
Didi's move comes at a time when Russia's war on Ukraine is creating a sensitive geopolitical challenge for the Chinese government.
Chinese Smartphone Giant Xiaomi’s Ukraine Operations at Risk
Xiaomi, the biggest smartphone vendor in Ukraine, cancelled a product launch event in the country last week amid the war.
Ukraine Seeks Information on Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets
The efforts attempt to circumvent Russian politicians using cryptocurrencies to dodge international bank sanctions.
Russia Pressures Google After YouTube Restricted State Media
Google and other tech companies face conflicting orders from governments around the world as the Russia-Ukraine war continues
Telegram Won’t Block Channels During Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The app has become popular with Ukraine and Russian citizens to receive information during the conflict, with authorities using the platform to spread messages quickly.
Ukrainian Official Asks Apple to Shut Russia App Store
Although Apple is unlikely to stop offering services and products in Russia, it has blocked Iranians from its App Store to comply with U.S. sanctions.
Zendesk Shareholders Vote Overwhelmingly Against Momentive Deal
The vote followed intense opposition from shareholders to the deal.
The Associated Press Cancels Sale of Migrant Boat NFT
the controversy at the AP is the latest example of an organization struggling to fit such tokens into their business.
Nvidia hit by cyber attack affecting email systems and developer tools
The attack underscores how central Nvidia has become to critical types of computing work such as machine learning.
Russia To Partially Limit Access to Facebook
Russia's telecommunications regulator accused the social media company of being “involved in the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms.”
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