The tool, code named Ripley, could lock computers and smartphones and change passwords remotely from the company’s headquarters in San Francisco.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu’s son caught bragging about $20B gas deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in hot water yet again, after his son was caught on audio tape saying the Prime Minister pushed through a $20 billion deal for his friend’s father. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland).
Joshua Boyle, held hostage for 5 years, to stay in Canadian jail until Monday bail hearing
He was arrested on 15 charges earlier this week, including assault and sexual assault.
Pope likens Mary and Joseph to modern-day migrants
At Christmas Eve Mass, Pope Francis advised to turn fear of migrants into the power of charity.
France: Skiers left hanging after gondola breakdown in French Alps
Two helicopters were used to secure the stranded skiers and slower them to safety.
China shuts down thousands of websites in Internet network crackdown
Human rights organizations warn that the country’s tough laws governing the Internet amount torepressive measures aimed at quashing dissent.
Putin critic gains backing across Russia for presidential bid
Despite broad support for Navalny’s presidential bid it is widely expected that officials will keep him off the ballot.
North Korea slams latest U.N. sanctions as ‘act of war’
The U.N. resolution limits 90%of petroleum exports to North Korea and demands that North Koreans working for Kim Jong Un’s regime abroad return home.
China launches world’s largest amphibious aircraft with an eye on South China Sea
China is currentlymodernizing its militarywith an emphasis on its naval capabilities