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Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

Working in the interests of the Iranian government.
Joseph Menn, Christopher Bing, Raphael Satter and Jack St Apr 6 2020 6:59AM Benchmarking Change
EU justice chief urges US tech giants to halt virus clickbaits

EU justice chief urges US tech giants to halt virus clickbaits

Google and Facebook slammed for monetising fake news instead of stopping deluge.
Foo Yun Chee and Gabriela Baczynska Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Cloud
Two US state AGs seek info on Zoom's privacy practices

Two US state AGs seek info on Zoom's privacy practices

After multiple reports questioned the privacy and security of the video-conferencing app.
Amal S Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Networking
5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

After masts in several parts of the country were torched.
Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Security
Zoom meetings weakly encrypted and get keys from China

Zoom meetings weakly encrypted and get keys from China

Weak encryption and dubious key handling means Zoom is "Not suited for secrets".
Juha Saarinen Apr 5 2020 8:00PM Security
Google location data shows Australia grinding to halt

Google location data shows Australia grinding to halt

Are Canberrans still hitting supermarkets and heading outdoors?
Juha Saarinen Apr 4 2020 9:42PM Security
Musk's SpaceX bans Zoom over privacy and security concerns

Musk's SpaceX bans Zoom over privacy and security concerns

Zoom CEO promises to do better.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2020 1:05AM Security
Woolworths, Coles to raise tap-and-go limit to $200

Woolworths, Coles to raise tap-and-go limit to $200

In bid to halt COVID-19 spread from payment terminals.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 2 2020 6:56PM Financial Services
NBN Co records highest ever peak throughput of 13.8Tbps

NBN Co records highest ever peak throughput of 13.8Tbps

Starts publishing weekly numbers on network use.
Ry Crozier Apr 2 2020 4:14PM Telco/ISP
ASD issues warning over cheap and nasty video conferencing

ASD issues warning over cheap and nasty video conferencing

But carefully doesn't mention Zoom by name.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 2 2020 1:44PM Cloud
Meal delivery firms branch out into groceries during crisis

Meal delivery firms branch out into groceries during crisis

To customers stuck at home during lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus.
Sudip Kar-Gupta and Douglas Busvine Apr 2 2020 1:30PM Cloud
US officials agree on new ways to control high tech exports to China

US officials agree on new ways to control high tech exports to China

As US-China relations sour.
Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper Apr 2 2020 1:30PM Strategy
Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Donates 10 million masks.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2020 1:29PM Financial Services
Southern Cross Uni sees spike in enrolments after shift online

Southern Cross Uni sees spike in enrolments after shift online

Timeline for re-opening campuses still unclear.
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2020 1:29PM Training & Development
Infosec researchers at loggerheads as new Zoom zero-day goes public

Infosec researchers at loggerheads as new Zoom zero-day goes public

Googler vs Googler in rare disclosure dissension.
Juha Saarinen Apr 2 2020 1:28PM Security
Deakin Uni frees up course on switching to digital education

Deakin Uni frees up course on switching to digital education

As all levels of education move online.
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2020 7:28AM Training & Development
Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Boston Public Schools ordered 20,000 laptops and had them in hand in four days.
Paresh Dave Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Financial Services
Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack

Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack

Forcing shut as people were apply for benefits, head of the welfare agency said.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Security
1.5m Israelis using voluntary coronavirus monitoring app

1.5m Israelis using voluntary coronavirus monitoring app

Alerts users who have crossed paths with a coronavirus patient.
Tova Cohen Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Benchmarking Change
Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app

Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app

For people who have been ordered to stay home because of the outbreak.
Alexander Marrow and Vladimir Soldatkin Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Security

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