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Brazil launches artificial intelligence center
The largest research facility in the country with focus on the technologies is run jointly by IBM and public sector bodies.
German authorities raid FinFisher offices
Raids took place last week at 15 locations in Germany and at a connected company in Romania.
Vote safely: How to find a trustworthy election ballot drop-off location
With all the FUD being generated about US election security, it's more important than ever to make sure your vote is actually counted.
Five Eyes governments, India, and Japan make new call for encryption backdoors
Another Five Eyes meeting, another call for encryption backdoors in modern tech.
ARM pledges to erect 'firewalls' against Nvidia meddling
Reuters reports that an ARM executive promised measures will be taken to make sure Nvidia ownership doesn't compromise AMR's relationship with customers.
Apple objects to Congressional accusations of abuse of App Store power
In a statement to the Web site MacRumors, the company refuted claims it wields its App Store as a weapon against competitors.
US House subcommittee proposes imposing structural requirements on Google, Amazon, and others over anti-trust concerns
A US House of Representatives subcommittee issued a mammoth report urging curbs to the structure of Google, Amazon and other giant tech firms.
Brazil advances in digital competitiveness ranking
Progress has been made progress in areas such as research and development productivity but the availability of skills is still an issue.
Best practices for tech transformation in government
As governments around the world deal with the global pandemic and economic challenges, the need for digital transformation and exceptional government customer experience (CX) has never been greater.
Brazilian government achieves multimillion-dollar savings with remote working
New rules for public sector workers have been introduced this month, where expenses relating to remote working are paid for by employees who choose to operate from home.
Singapore urges need for international organisations to 'reform' in digital age
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister calls for the United Nations and World Trade Organisation to be reformed, so international rules are in line with cybersecurity and other key digital developments.
Brazil investigates online voting
A demo in the upcoming elections will inform the potential future adoption of the remote model
TikTok removed 104M videos for guideline violations, majority from India and US
Chinese video app maker says it removed more than 104.54 million videos in the first half of 2020 for breaching its community guidelines or terms of service, with the largest volumes from India and the US at 37.68 million and 9.82 million, respectively.
Most tech pros believe Facebook should do more to stop election misinformation
If you are worried about misinformation swaying the upcoming US election, you are not alone
Brazil's data protection regulations sanctioned
But the country still lacks an agency to enforce the rules
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!
US mayors agree smart tech is key for pandemic recovery. But there’s a problem
Mayors' experiences are strikingly aligned in spite of deep divisions in the country.
GDPR: A basic introduction to EU’s digital privacy laws
General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is here. Here's what it means, how it impacts individuals and businesses - and how to ensure compliance.
Boosting voter confidence this November with cloud-based ballot tracking
ZDNet's Stephanie Condon talks to Karen Roby about the SaaS-based system election officials use to track mailed-in ballots. Read more: https://zd.net/2EhAUe2
Online security: Complete guide to staying safe
Simple steps can make the difference between losing your online accounts or maintaining what is now a precious commodity: Your privacy.
How bad data management botched the US COVID-19 financial assistance plan
According to the GAO, 1.1 million payments went to dead people to reach that $1.4 billion tally, but the crux of the issue is data management across the US government.
What does Trump's executive order mean for social media platforms?
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.
France develops its own contact-tracing app bypassing Apple and Google's protocol
StopCovid will not use the API put forward by Apple and Google.
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.
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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