Coronavirus

Hacking against corporations surges as workers take computers home

Hacking against corporations surges as workers take computers home

Thieves take advantage of security weakened by pandemic work-from-home policies.
Joseph Menn Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Networking
ASD vetting code on Australia’s future COVID trace app

ASD vetting code on Australia’s future COVID trace app

Privacy impact assessment almost complete.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2020 2:23PM Strategy
Phone tracking reveals coronavirus hit to US economy

Phone tracking reveals coronavirus hit to US economy

Highlights impact of White House messaging.
Howard Schneider Apr 16 2020 12:36PM Financial Services
NSW coronavirus database tracks cases down postcode-by-postcode

NSW coronavirus database tracks cases down postcode-by-postcode

Offers glimpse of path to normality.
Matt Johnston Apr 16 2020 12:30PM Projects
Italian boy travels a mile for internet signal to study under tree

Italian boy travels a mile for internet signal to study under tree

Because phone company is taking so long to fix the line at home.
Matteo Berlenga Apr 16 2020 6:37AM Networking
Amazon fires employees critical of working conditions during pandemic

Amazon fires employees critical of working conditions during pandemic

Draws ire of US senators.
Staff Writer Apr 15 2020 12:50PM Training & Development
Amazon ordered to limit French trade to essential goods

Amazon ordered to limit French trade to essential goods

After court ruling on assessment of risk of coronavirus contagion at its warehouses.
Gwénaëlle Barzic and Sarah White Apr 15 2020 6:37AM Networking
Apple launches site to show how coronavirus lockdowns affect movement

Apple launches site to show how coronavirus lockdowns affect movement

Data could help inform authorities whether people are driving less during lockdown orders.
Staff Writer Apr 15 2020 6:37AM Benchmarking Change
UWA shifts 21k students, staff online in just two weeks

UWA shifts 21k students, staff online in just two weeks

Using Microsoft Azure Labs, Office 365.
Justin Hendry Apr 14 2020 1:08PM Strategy
Tech and science academies unite experts in COVID fight

Tech and science academies unite experts in COVID fight

Backed by chief scientist.
Matt Johnston Apr 14 2020 1:03PM Strategy
NSW builds automated SMS system to deliver negative COVID-19 results

NSW builds automated SMS system to deliver negative COVID-19 results

Teams up with AWS, Microsoft and Deloitte.
Justin Hendry Apr 14 2020 11:17AM Software
WA to electronically track COVID-19 patients who defy isolation orders

WA to electronically track COVID-19 patients who defy isolation orders

Police get $3m for GPS devices.
Justin Hendry Apr 9 2020 6:50AM Hardware
EU to adopt unified policy on coronavirus mobile apps

EU to adopt unified policy on coronavirus mobile apps

In part to address privacy concerns.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 9 2020 6:32AM Software
Taiwan tells agencies not to use Zoom on security grounds

Taiwan tells agencies not to use Zoom on security grounds

Education ministry bans use in schools.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2020 1:49PM Security
With Singapore lockdown underway, 'essential' chipmakers count on less disruption

With Singapore lockdown underway, 'essential' chipmakers count on less disruption

After vague lockdown rules hit supply chains.
Stephen Nellis Apr 8 2020 1:26PM Hardware
Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

Remote ceremonies let students control avatar robots while logged on at home.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2020 6:47AM Strategy
Russian space agency says Trump paving way to seize other planets

Russian space agency says Trump paving way to seize other planets

By signing an executive order outlining US policy on commercial mining in space.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2020 6:47AM Benchmarking Change
Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

As nations prioritise tracking over privacy.
Matt Johnston Apr 7 2020 2:07PM Training & Development
Facebook asks users about coronavirus symptoms, releases data to researchers

Facebook asks users about coronavirus symptoms, releases data to researchers

Google already surveying users for Carnegie Mellon project.
Katie Paul Apr 7 2020 12:58PM Strategy
EU privacy watchdog calls for pan-European mobile app for virus tracking

EU privacy watchdog calls for pan-European mobile app for virus tracking

Warns against current nation-based approach.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 7 2020 12:40PM Benchmarking Change

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