Reuters Technology Report: May 16, 2017

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Researchers say global cyber attack similar to North Korean hacks SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cybersecurity researchers have found evidence they say could link North Korea with the WannaCry cyber attack that has infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide as global authorities scrambled to prevent hackers from spreading new versions of the virus. Facebook fined $165,645 by French data watchdog PARIS (Reuters) - Facebook has been fined 150,000 euros ($165,645) by France's CNIL data watchdog for failure to prevent its users' data from being accessed by advertisers. Cyber attack could spark lawsuits but not against Microsoft (Reuters) - Businesses that failed to update Microsoft Windows-based computer systems that were hit by a massive cyber attack over the weekend could be sued over their lax cyber security, but Microsoft Corp itself enjoys strong protection from lawsuits, legal experts said. Snap surges after Wall Street heavyweights reveal stakes SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Snap Inc jumped more than 8 percent on Monday in its second strongest day since the social media company's initial public offering, boosted by filings showing several institutional investors had owned its shares. Thailand has no immediate plan to suspend Facebook, regulator says BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has no immediate plan to block access to Facebook , the telecoms regulator said on Tuesday, as it expects the social media giant to comply with court orders for the removal of content deemed to threaten national security. UK venture firm Notion wins overseas backers to avert Brexit fund gap FRANKFURT (Reuters) - UK-based business software venture capital firm Notion Capital has increased funding for European business software start-ups by bringing in new investors from the United States and the Middle East, the firm said on Tuesday. Banks reinforce cyber defenses after global attack FRANKFURT/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Banks have tightened their security systems and increased their surveillance after the global cyber assault on individuals and organizations worldwide. Former SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive will leave Tesla (Reuters) - SolarCity founder Lyndon Rive, who steered the dramatic growth of the biggest U.S. residential solar company before driving its sale to Tesla Inc , is leaving the electric vehicle maker in June, he said on Monday. Japan urges Toshiba, Western Digital to get along as chip spat flares TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Tuesday it wanted Toshiba Corp and partner Western Digital Corp to cooperate, expressing concern about an escalating dispute between the two that threatens to upend the sale of Toshiba's chip unit. Uber must return stolen Waymo files, can continue self-driving work: U.S. judge SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] must promptly return stolen confidential files to Alphabet Inc's Waymo self-driving car unit, a federal judge ruled, while stopping short of shutting down the ride-services company's autonomous car program. Related Video Artist creates tattoos you can hear Kenya developers fit homes and buildings with solar technology Mediafile How about Hightail-ing it? On Twitter, dubious health claims from e-cigarette bots A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2017 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook