Cybercriminals up their game as ‘cracking’ drives big rise in hacking tool downloads

Cybercriminals up their game as ‘cracking’ drives big rise in hacking tool downloads



The widespread availability of hacking tools in the cybercrime ecosystem is being driven by widespread malware piracy or "cracking", allowing anyone to use tools without paying, HP Wolf Security said in a new report.

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Taxi and food discounts offer to boost youth jabs

The government's latest vaccine drive comes as 67% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had a first jab.

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Covid: One in five firms plan job cuts as furlough tapers - survey

From Sunday, government payments reduce to 60% towards salaries, with employers paying 20%.

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Heatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes

Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report.

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‘Lenders won’t touch us - my home’s worth nothing'

Campaigners say government attempts to unlock parts of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis have stalled.

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Toys for Tots prepares for supply shortage this holiday season

Toys for Tots prepares for supply shortage this holiday season



The U.S. Marines Toys for Tots charity program is anticipating higher prices and a smaller supply of toys this holiday season.

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Stock market faces elusive pullback as coronavirus, economic headwinds swirl

Stock market faces elusive pullback as coronavirus, economic headwinds swirl



Stocks haven't suffered a correction since March 2020, but the risks are growing.

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Elon Musk slams Apple app store fees

Elon Musk slams Apple app store fees



Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday slammed Apple for the fees it charges companies to use its app store – a fee that he likened to a “global tax on the Internet.”

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Disney mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for salaried and non-union hourly employees

Disney mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for salaried and non-union hourly employees



Any employees currently working from home will need to provide proof of vaccination before they return to the workplace, with a few exceptions, Disney said.

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Monzo bank in money laundering rules investigation

Monzo warned investors that the investigation could have a negative impact on the digital bank.

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'Bar Rescue's' Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage

'Bar Rescue's' Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage



"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer on why he believes robots can help the restaurant worker shortage.

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Walmart says corporate staff, management must be vaccinated by October

Walmart says corporate staff, management must be vaccinated by October



Walmart corporate staff and management must receive the COVID-19 vaccine by October 4, according to a company-wide memo obtained by FOX Business.

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Exxon surpasses estimates with largest quarterly profit in a year

Exxon surpasses estimates with largest quarterly profit in a year



Exxon Mobil on Friday posted its biggest quarterly profit in more than a year that also topped analysts' estimates as demand for oil, gas and chemicals rebounded, quelling some investor concerns over its recent weak performance.

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Chevron tops profit estimates, joins share buyback stampede

Chevron tops profit estimates, joins share buyback stampede



Chevron Corp on Friday reported its highest profit in six quarters and joined an oil industry stampede to reward investors with share buybacks, as rebounding crude oil prices carried earnings and cash flow to pre-pandemic levels.

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Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage

Jon Taffer says technology, robots the answer to worker shortage



Bar Rescue executive producer and host Jon Taffer on why he believes robots can help the restaurant worker shortage.

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Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer on food industry adapting to COVID challenges like worker shortages

Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer on food industry adapting to COVID challenges like worker shortages



Bar Rescue executive producer and host Jon Taffer weighs in on employee shortages, innovative tech in the restaurant industry, COVID vaccine and mask requirements and his new line of drinks. 

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Pearson launches e-textbook app for college students

Pearson launches e-textbook app for college students



Pearson CEO Andy Bird on the new Pearson+ subscription service for college students.

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Is Amazon a ‘victim of their own success’?

Is Amazon a ‘victim of their own success’?



Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne provides insight into Amazon and Robinhood stock.

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Amazon is best Big Tech stock to own, Facebook also a buy: Investment strategist

Amazon is best Big Tech stock to own, Facebook also a buy: Investment strategist



BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski argues that Amazon, Facebook and Apple will become stronger stocks in future markets.

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Stocks open lower on Delta variant fears

Stocks open lower on Delta variant fears



FOX Business’ Stuart Varney and Susan Li on Friday’s market open, Big Tech and earnings season.

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Synchron CEO on first FDA approved brain chip implant for paralysis

Synchron CEO on first FDA approved brain chip implant for paralysis



Synchron CEO Dr. Thomas Oxley on receiving FDA approval for clinical trials in the U.S. and discusses the benefits of his company's brain-computer interface device.

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Two-star general warns US military: 'China is on the march'

Two-star general warns US military: 'China is on the march'



Retired two-star Marine Corps Gen. Arnold Punaro discusses the concerns surrounding China building up its military forces.

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Bipartisan infrastructure plan is the ‘Trojan horse’ for massive tax increases: Marc Short

Bipartisan infrastructure plan is the ‘Trojan horse’ for massive tax increases: Marc Short



Former Pence chief of staff Marc Short weighs in on infrastructure negotiations and taxes.

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Stocks slide as Amazon weighs down tech sector

Stocks slide as Amazon weighs down tech sector



U.S. stock indexes were lower Friday as investors digested the latest inflation data and sorted through another batch of earnings from high-profile companies.

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Ethereum price rises on software upgrade, Bitcoin slides

Ethereum price rises on software upgrade, Bitcoin slides



Ethereum was trading higher Friday morning with the cryptocurrency gaining more than 4%.

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Stock futures trade lower, Amazon shares fall

Stock futures trade lower, Amazon shares fall

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Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%

Data suggests all economies in the 19-country bloc expanded in the last three months.

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Major conservative group takes aim at government spending plans

Major conservative group takes aim at government spending plans



With more crucial votes fast approaching in the coming days for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal in the Senate, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) says that their major grassroots and paid media campaign to derail the spending package is in full swing.

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Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown

Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown



New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for companies to end remote work and bring staff back to the office by Labor Day in order to support local businesses, or New York City will suffer.

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Hard liquor can take the edge off inflation

Hard liquor can take the edge off inflation



Liquor companies are taking inflation in their stride. A push into premium brands, coupled with the fact that more drinkers are switching to spirits from beer in key markets, should help maintain their edge.

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Robinhood stock drops in IPO debut

Robinhood stock drops in IPO debut



Investing platform Robinhood Markets Inc. has made its highly-anticipated stock market debut on the Nasdaq, trading under the ticker symbol HOOD.

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Elon Musk's Loop drivers reportedly given scripted responses for passengers

Elon Musk's Loop drivers reportedly given scripted responses for passengers



Drivers for Elon Musk's loop system are reportedly being fed a script to respond to questions from passengers.

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Restaurant menu QR codes and the risks to your privacy

Restaurant menu QR codes and the risks to your privacy



FOX Business' Kurt Knutsson breaks down the risks associated with QR code menus.

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'Flying taxi' Volocoptor completes first public test, says CEO

'Flying taxi' Volocoptor completes first public test, says CEO



Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter on the German-based company and its recent air taxi test flight.

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Investors watching Amazon earnings to see if tech giant hits 20 percent revenue growth: Market expert

Investors watching Amazon earnings to see if tech giant hits 20 percent revenue growth: Market expert



Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney on his outlook for Big Tech earnings and price targets.

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QR code menus come with some privacy, cybersecurity risks: Kurt Knutsson

QR code menus come with some privacy, cybersecurity risks: Kurt Knutsson



FOX Business' Kurt Knutsson, known as The CyberGuy, argues QR code menus, which many restaurants have adopted to replace paper menus amid the pandemic, can come at a cost.

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Big Tech is 'here to stay,' dominate society: Market expert

Big Tech is 'here to stay,' dominate society: Market expert



Potomac Wealth Advisors president and founder Mark Avallone on his outlook for Big Tech.

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PlayStation 5 becomes Sony's fastest-selling console ever

PlayStation 5 becomes Sony's fastest-selling console ever



The PlayStation 5 has become Sony Interactive Entertainment's fastest-selling console in history with over 10 million units sold globally as of July 18 despite an ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.

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The CyberGuy on QR code privacy concerns

The CyberGuy on QR code privacy concerns



FOX Business' Kurt Knutsson on the risks associated with QR code menus.

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The CyberGuy on QR code privacy concerns

The CyberGuy on QR code privacy concerns



FOX Business' Kurt Knutsson on the risks associated with QR code menus.

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Fraud protection platform 'Riskified' begins trading on NYSE

Fraud protection platform 'Riskified' begins trading on NYSE



Riskified CEO Eido Gal previews its IPO.

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Didi Global considers going private to ease tensions with Chinese authorities amid crackdowns

Didi Global considers going private to ease tensions with Chinese authorities amid crackdowns



Ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc. is considering going private in order to placate authorities in China and compensate investors for losses incurred since the company listed in the U.S. in late June, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on 3 fraud charges

Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on 3 fraud charges



Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton has been indicted on three charges of fraud by the U.S. Department of Justice based on statements he made while chairman of the electric truck startup.

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Stocks rally as GDP falls short, Robinhood IPO on tap

Stocks rally as GDP falls short, Robinhood IPO on tap



U.S. stock indexes were higher Thursday as traders assessed the disappointing gross domestic product report ahead of Robinhood Markets Inc.'s initial public offering.

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If Nevada had a pipeline, fuel shortage would be nil

If Nevada had a pipeline, fuel shortage would be nil



Fuel shortages are threatening travel in Nevada and other regional airports remain at risk.

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US economic growth 'disappoints' as Covid surges

The world's largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts.

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McConnell says 'it never occurred' to him that convincing Americans to get vaccinated would be difficult

McConnell says 'it never occurred' to him that convincing Americans to get vaccinated would be difficult



Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wasn’t aware it would be difficult to convince Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Biden national security memo on cybersecurity has 'no meat on the bones': Rep. Nancy Mace

Biden national security memo on cybersecurity has 'no meat on the bones': Rep. Nancy Mace



Rep. Nancy Mace on President Biden's memo on cybersecurity.

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US plans sanctions against Iran’s drones and guided missiles

US plans sanctions against Iran’s drones and guided missiles



The U.S. plans a sanctions campaign against Iran’s evolving capabilities for precision strikes using drones and guided missiles, according to U.S. officials, amid concerns over the threat these weapons represent to American and allied interests.

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Jared Kushner is launching an investment firm in Miami

Jared Kushner is launching an investment firm in Miami

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Cybersecurity is national security: Rep. Mace

Cybersecurity is national security: Rep. Mace



South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace provides insight into President Biden's memo on cybersecurity and calls for additional action on cybersecurity.

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Rep. Mace rips Biden over cybersecurity memo

Rep. Mace rips Biden over cybersecurity memo



South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace argues Biden's cybersecurity memo is 'a memo to himself' and weighs in on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

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Pfizer sees COVID-19 vaccine revenue rise, expects to deliver 2.1 billion doses in 2021

Pfizer sees COVID-19 vaccine revenue rise, expects to deliver 2.1 billion doses in 2021



Pfizer expects to deliver 2.1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, with plans to manufacture a total of 3 billion by the end of 2021.

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Rep. Salazar calls Biden’s continued silence on Cuba ‘unbelievable’; says US needs ‘leadership'

Rep. Salazar calls Biden’s continued silence on Cuba ‘unbelievable’; says US needs ‘leadership'



Rep. Maria Salazar, R-FL, calls on Biden to show leadership over Cuba’s ongoing anti-government protests, arguing he needs to ‘denounce' the Cuban regime.

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Schumer says Senate could vote to advance infrastructure bill tonight after reaching 'major' agreement

Schumer says Senate could vote to advance infrastructure bill tonight after reaching 'major' agreement



The Senate may vote to advance a bipartisan infrastructure package as early as Wednesday evening, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, after negotiators resolving major outstanding issues on the roughly $1.2 trillion deal.

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Bitcoin mining revives coal country for environmentally-friendly repurposing

Bitcoin mining revives coal country for environmentally-friendly repurposing



Profits from some Bitcoin investments are helping to revive and repurpose former coal mine locations. FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti with more.

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Google to require vaccinations, delay return to office until October

Google to require vaccinations, delay return to office until October



Google announced Wednesday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and that it plans to extend its work-from-home policy through mid-October as the delta variant becomes more prominent in communities across the United States.

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