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2016 to witness rise in cyberattacks, escalating need for encryption and cyber insurance: Symantec
The security firm notes that the need for biometric security would grow, the battle between ransomware gangs and malware distribution networks will heat up, the need for encryption will escalate and the cyber attacks and data breaches will drive the need...
ABC hires Google executive as its first female chief
The former media and technology lawyer, who has held senior roles at Foxtel and BSkyB in Britain as well as Star TV in Asia, is charged with leading the ABC into the digital era after a stormy period of cuts and government criticism.
US Congress finally passes cybersecurity bill
A key element in the legislation would shield private companies from liability if they report or share information about cyber threats.
WhatsApp restored in Brazil after temporary ban
The lower court in Sao Paulo state ordered WhatsApp blocked in connection to a criminal case because it wouldn't hand over user information.
Flipkart most searched term on Google in India in 2015
Flipkart, India's largest online shopping portal, has been recorded as the most searched for on Google India search.
Stephen Hawking launches medal for science communication
The 'Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication' will be awarded to those who help promote science to the public through media such as cinema, music, writing and art.
Facebook launches Instant Articles on Android
The service launched this year for Apple devices allows users to quickly view news articles which are hosted on the fast network of the world's biggest social network.
Lamar Odom, Charlie Hebdo, Caitlyn Jenner: Here's what people asked Google in 2015
Here's a look at what was on the world's collective mind this year.
PayPal ringleaders join to form OpenAI to ensure that AI does more good than harm to humans
The nonprofit company, called OpenAI, will focus on improving 'digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole.'
Singapore bans e-cigarette, smokeless cigars-like emerging tobacco products
The emerging tobacco products will be banned to ensure that they do not gain a foothold or become entrenched in the Singapore market, which could stimulate demand for and increase the prevalence of tobacco consumption.
ClearTax to help non-filers respond to tax notices with new monitoring system
It targets those who haven't filed income tax return but may have tax dues or anyone who has a break in their tax filing record.
Samsung takes patent dispute with Apple to US Supreme Court
The last time the Supreme Court heard cases on patents covering the appearance of a product instead of the way it works was in the late 1800s, when the court battles concerned designs of spoon handles, carpets and saddles.
Facebook's office attacked in Germany; vandals spray 'Facebook dislike' on a wall
The overnight attack on the social networking group was carried out by a group of 15-20 people wearing black clothes and hoods.
Street artist paints image of Steve Jobs carrying garbage bag to highlight Syria's migrant crisis
The elusive graffiti artist has depicted the late Apple guru Steve Jobs — whose biological father was from Syria — carrying a black garbage bag and an early model of the Macintosh computer.
Before 'The Paris Agreement', an environmentalist struggled to own its digital real estate
Months before the world's nations began forging a climate accord in Paris, a California environmentalist named John Niles was digging into his pockets to buy a slew of internet domain names.
Microsoft Cortana officially launched for Android, iOS
While Cortana will function almost the same way as it does on Windows Phone some of the features are not available on rival platforms owing to developer restrictions.