New Regulation Caps Credit Card Late Fees At $8 – Forbes Advisor – Technologist

In a move that’s expected to save Americans $10 billion annually, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) is capping credit card late fees at $8 per occurrence. This represents approximately a 75% reduction from the current average fee of $32 and will save American families who have missed payment deadlines, on average, about $220 per … Read more

Israel strikes landmark residential tower in southern Rafah as truce talks stall – Technologist

Israel struck one of the largest residential towers in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, residents said, stepping up pressure on the last area of the enclave it has not yet invaded and where over a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. The 12-floor building was damaged in the strike, and residents said dozens … Read more

China Unicom’s quantum encryption project gets WSIS Prize for information security – Technologist

China Unicom and Hengtong Optoelectronics have developed data encryption and leakage prevention and tamper-resistant network system based on quantum encryption trunks. On April 9, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) recognized the technology for its potential to protect the information security of citizens. The project was among the 18 development projects honored at … Read more

Where To Earn An Online Doctorate in Information Technology In 2024 – Forbes Advisor – Technologist

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Pursuing or advancing a career in the tech industry can be highly rewarding and lucrative. This dynamic field stands at the cutting edge of innovation and boasts abundant job opportunities spanning diverse sectors, such … Read more

Israeli startup raises $32M to secure all types of IoT devices – Technologist

Securing embedded devices and the internet of things (IoT) is becoming a big business. This week, an Israeli startup has raised $32 million in Series B funding to increase market adoption of its IoT security platform and strengthen its technical capabilities. Based in Tel Aviv, VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. was founded in 2017 by cybersecurity … Read more