Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks
The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices.
Source: BBC Tech
Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'
The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to “choke off” a competitor’s business.
Source: BBC Tech
Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China
The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline.
Source: BBC Tech
TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England
An English court rules the girl can remain anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children’s data.
Source: BBC Tech
Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.
Source: BBC Tech
Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.
Source: BBC Tech
UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic
Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home.
Source: BBC Tech
Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones
Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones.
Source: BBC Tech
Snapchat boss: US faces ‘century of competition’
The billionaire founder of messaging app Snapchat also said he was “happy” to pay more taxes.
Source: BBC Tech
Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic
US platform Vybe Together advertised “gatherings every weekend” to its thousands of users.
Source: BBC Tech