Bolstered by pandemic, tech titans face growing scrutiny
Accelerating the transition to an ever more digital life, the coronavirus pandemic has tightened tech giants' grip on billions of customers' lives.
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Australia watchdog sues Facebook over 'misleading' VPN app
Australia's consumer watchdog launched legal action against Facebook on Wednesday, alleging the social media giant "misled" thousands of Australians by collecting user data from a free VPN service advertised as private.
Dec 16, 2020
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Little-known SolarWinds gets scrutiny over hack, stock sales
Before this week, few people were aware of SolarWinds, a Texas-based software company providing vital computer network monitoring services to major corporations and government agencies worldwide.
Dec 16, 2020
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Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Dec 16, 2020
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Hack may have exposed deep US secrets; damage yet unknown
Some of America's most deeply held secrets may have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation being blamed on elite Russian government hackers. The possibilities of what might have been purloined are mind-boggling.
Dec 16, 2020
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Business
Google hires new personnel head amid rising worker tensions
Google has hired a top executive from pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to oversee its personnel policies amid ongoing tensions with many employees who are upset with the company's policies.
Dec 16, 2020
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Automotive
Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
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