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Facebook slaps labels on 'state-controlled' media outlets
Social media platform has begun labelling media outlets it deems to be state-controlled, including China's Xinhua News and Russia's Sputnik, which it assesses based on various factors such as government influence and ownership.
Contact tracing: Italy's open-source app finally lands, taking the Google-Apple model
With half a million downloads and a controversy over its sexist icons, Italy's Immuni is out.
NZ government pumps NZ$401 million to keep R&D going post-COVID
The funding will come through the federal government's Budget 2020 and the COVID Response and Recovery Fund.
Zoom security: Here's how Germany got its wires crossed over video-chat privacy
Germany is notoriously picky about digital privacy, but official warnings over video meetings have just sown confusion.
DOD's third attempt to implement IPv6 isn't going well
First two attempts failed citing security concerns. This time, the DOD is woefully behind on its own implementation plan.
White House says security incidents at US federal agencies went down in 2019
US federal agencies reported 28,581 cyber-security incidents in 2019, down by 8% from 31,107 in 2018.
Contact-tracing: France gets ready to launch its own app, rejects Apple and Google option
StopCovid launches tomorrow, and it will not use the API put forward by Apple and Google.
Analysis: Trump order could turn social media platforms into publishers
Foremski's Take: An executive order from the White House challenges the legal protections for the content published by social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram
Contact-tracing app: How much difference will it really make?
After a much-hyped debut, the excitement around the UK's coronavirus contact-tracing app has dipped. What happened?
The world's first contact-tracing app using Google and Apple's API goes live
In Switzerland, the SwissCovid app has launched as a pilot to try and contain the spread of the virus.
Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil
Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.
Brazilian Senate overturns postponement of data protection regulations
New changes reinstate the original schedule with rules set to go live in August this year.
Brazil shifts public health websites to the cloud
The Ministry of Health portal and websites relating to the coronavirus pandemic have migrated to an environment operated by Embratel.
FBI criticizes Apple for not helping crack Pensacola shooter's iPhones
Apple said back in January that it helped within hours and handed over to the FBI gigabytes of information.
Microsoft: We were wrong about open source, but luckily you can change
Microsoft president Brad Smith talks open source, privacy, and coronavirus contact-tracing apps.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
The FBI's most wanted cybercriminals
For the past few years, the FBI has been keeping a separate list of the US' most wanted cybercriminals. Time to take a look at who's still on it -- in no particular order.
These are 2018's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of breaches, over a billion affected.
North Korea's history of bold cyber attacks
Many of the massive cyberattacks that have spread across the world in recent years were traced back or attributed to North Korea. Here are eleven examples.
These were 2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.
These were the biggest hacks, leaks and data breaches of 2016
Over two billion records were stolen in 2016 alone -- and the year isn't over yet.
The most epically bad tech product launches of all time
In "go big or go home" world of tech, these products went home.
The tech legacy of the Rio Olympics
From improved connectivity to skills creation, we look into some of the technology benefits that Games host city Rio de Janeiro - as well as all of Brazil - will retain after the sporting competitions end.
SpaceX successfully lands rocket in middle of ocean
After several failed attempts, SpaceX made a historic rocket landing in the middle of the ocean that could mean huge savings for commercial space travel.
Obama's gadgets: What tech does the president use?
Here's a look at some of the devices, platforms and technology US President Barack Obama uses to carry out his day-to-day presidential duties.
2016: Smartphones for President
We pick the high-tech handset each of the presidential candidates should own. We're making galleries great again. It's going to be GREAT. YUGE even.
Who's who in Australia's mandatory data-retention debate
There are a lot of players in the mandatory data-retention debate. We look at who is for the legislation, and who is opposing it.
2015: Six IT nightmares that will keep us all awake at night
2014 was a pretty rough year from a cybersecurity perspective. So that means that 2015 will be better, right? Right? Yeah, not so much. We'll tell you why.
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Connecting the unconnected in education
How the Internet of Everything will have an impact on education in the next years
Six clicks: Scariest government tech flops
You may think you know how scary government can get, but you ain't seen nothin' yet!
Internet companies seek law to prevent access to browsing data without warrant
Seven internet companies have asked the US House of Representatives to prohibit the warrantless collection of internet search and browsing history when it considers the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act.
Why the NHS snubbed Google and Apple's API for contact tracing
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains that the UK's health services is going solo to develop a coronavirus contact-tracing app. Here is why. Read more: https://zd.net/2ziaC8E
The NSA guide to choosing the safest collaboration tools
NSA publishes guidance on choosing a secure teleworking service. Assessed tools include Slack, Zoom, Signal, Skype, more.
The 2020 election and ransomware attacks
Wendi Whitmore, vice president of IBM X Force, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about the role basic cybersecurity training plays into preventing election ransomware attacks.
Coronavirus-tracking apps: Minding the devil and the details
COVID-19 apps that track individuals' movements and report them to a government server? What could possibly go wrong? Digital rights activists are starting to push back.
Disinformation as a weapon in cyberspace
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Charity Wright, cyber threat intelligence advisor at IntSights, about the growth in online disinformation campaigns.
Digital leap forward: COVID-19 speeds up launching of Greece's government portal
Greeks wowed as online service replaces 'come back Monday' bureaucracy.
Why this pandemic is particularly dangerous for tech startups
The global pandemic has hit all aspects of the economy, and early-stage companies might struggle to secure funds.
Google's Community Mobility reports help officials evaluate lockdown measures
Location data reveals impact on people's habits in your area.
Apple and Tesla repurpose production line toward COVID19 efforts
Apple puts its expertise into face shields, while Tesla engineers create a ventilator prototype using Tesla Model 3 parts.
How government and digital transformation intersect
Christiaan van Veen, director of the Digital Welfare State and Human Rights Project at the New York University School of Law, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about the intersection between government and digital transformation, how many individuals still don't have internet access, and what that means for digital transformation's progress.
Smartphone surveillance: Four different strategies to track COVID-19
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreads across the world, some governments are deploying or exploring the idea of deploying privacy-intrusive solutions for tracking the disease's spread.
Why adding futurists to government positions is crucial
Tonya Hall talks with Amy Webb, professor of strategic foresight at NY University's Stern School of Business, author, quantitative futurist, and founder of the Future Today Institute, to learn more about why she believes futurists should have roles within government positions and the part AI would play in those situations.
US bans federals funds from being used on Huawei and ZTE equipment
It will also create a reimbursement fund to pay those that rip out the prohibited equipment.
Are we entering a driverless car winter?
The future of mobility has long been pitched as one where autonomous cars roam the streets, but the technology is taking its time in delivering on its promises. Read more: https://zd.net/33hV53M
Vysk EP1 review: 'The anti-NSA' iPhone case delivers more privacy questions than answers
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
Office Mix, First Take: Create online lessons in PowerPoint
Microsoft is not known for educational computing tools, but with Office Mix it's turning PowerPoint into a tool for building online lessons.
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3
Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.
Corel WordPerfect Office 12.0
WordPerfect 12.0 features a core stable of productivity apps but suffers from its poor handling of Microsoft files.
Motorola MPx200
Heavyweights Motorola and Microsoft unite to produce the MPx200; a sleek, all-black clamshell smart phone. Read our Australian review.
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