PARIS (AP) — France’s defense minister wants to learn from her Israeli counterpart what, if anything, Israel knew about the clients of the spyware company NSO who possibly targeted the cellphones of President Emmanuel Macron and other members of the … [Continue reading] about Was Macron’s phone a target for spies? French investigate
Mexico says officials spent $61 million on Pegasus spyware
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s top security official said Wednesday that two previous administrations spent $61 million to buy Pegasus spyware that has been implicated in government surveillance of opponents and journalists around the world. Public … [Continue reading] about Mexico says officials spent $61 million on Pegasus spyware
Ford overcomes computer chip shortage, posts surprise profit
DETROIT (AP) — Sky-high sales prices for its pickup trucks and SUVs helped Ford Motor Co. turn a surprise second-quarter profit despite a global shortage of computer chips that cut factory output in half. The Dearborn, Michigan, company said … [Continue reading] about Ford overcomes computer chip shortage, posts surprise profit
Facebook profits top $10B as its CEO exalts the ‘metaverse’
Concerns about a revenue growth slowdown pushed Facebook’s shares lower in after-hours trading Wednesday, not long after the company reported that its second-quarter profits doubled thanks to a massive increase in advertising revenue. But CEO Mark … [Continue reading] about Facebook profits top $10B as its CEO exalts the ‘metaverse’
Google delays return to office, mandates vaccines
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google is postponing a return to the office for most workers until mid-October and rolling out a policy that will eventually require everyone to be vaccinated once its sprawling campuses are fully reopened. The more highly … [Continue reading] about Google delays return to office, mandates vaccines
