Quest Diagnostics confirms cyberattack exposing patient data
A cyberattack and data breach affecting an unspecified amount of sensitive patient information stored in its systems has been confirmed by medical lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics, according to a legally required disclosure with U.S. regulators.
» readMeta’s $25 billion fine is massive, but is it even a dent for the company?
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a $25 billion fine for violating consumer protection laws related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
» readGreece passes social media ban for children under 15, set to take effect in 2027
A new law has been passed by Greece's parliament that bans social media use for children under the age of 15. The legislation, which was announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will go into effect on January 1, 2027.
» readUtility rate data shows what homes pay, not why, as investor-owned utilities seek returns for shareholders
The data reveals what homes paid for electricity, but not the reasons behind the costs. Investor-owned utilities earn a return for shareholders on the infrastructure they build, while public utilities and cooperatives have no shareholders.
» readGoogle to require all Android app developers to register by 2027, critics warn of censorship and control
It has been announced by Google that starting in 2027, every Android app developer must register centrally with the company before their software can be installed on any device, including apps shared outside the Play Store.
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