Cybersecurity 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government
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Indian government issues take down order of critical COVID-19 tweets
The Indian government made an emergency request on Friday to block tweets that were critical of its COVID-19 handling.
Brazilian authorities urged to act on WhatsApp privacy update
Consumer protection body Idec notified several organizations with unanswered questions over privacy rights and data protection.
SolarWinds: US and UK blame Russian intelligence service hackers for major cyberattack
US agencies NSA, FBI and CISA, along with the UK's NCSC, accuse 'Cozy Bear' Russian APT group of campaigns against SolarWinds. Organisations are urged to patch the five VPN and cloud vulnerabilities being exploited in ongoing attacks.
Brazil completes first-ever video call on standalone 5G
The initiative is part of demonstrations to the government ahead of the upcoming fifth-generation spectrum auction
Brazil publishes national artificial intelligence strategy
The plan outlines the framework for fostering research and development in the field and driving AI innovation to solve the country's key challenges.
Brazilian government launches toolkit to support data protection compliance
The platform enables the assessment of potential security and privacy gaps and aims to educate professionals working with data processing.
Dear President Biden: Let Chinese phones compete fairly in the US
Chinese vendors like Oppo, Huawei, and Xiaomi are pushing the limits of what a smartphone can do. But thanks to hostile import policies and unfounded fears, US consumers are the big losers.
Oracle-Google: How open is your API, and did the Supreme Court just open it wider?
Justice Breyer writes that you can copy-and-paste someone else’s source code into your version of software, as long as that software has the greater needs of the people at heart. OK, that’s interesting.
Sale of Brazil's state-owned tech firms threatens citizen privacy and national sovereignty, study says
Research outlines the risks associated to the privatization of Dataprev and Serpro.
Tethered freefall: Will drones deliver stuff via long ropes?
A Go Go Gadget solution to getting packages from drones to doorsteps safely.
Your right to repair: COVID-19 is sending businesses, hospitals, and consumers to the breaking point
People are spending a lot more time at home, using their products, and stuff is breaking down.
Most Brazilian federal government bodies use Windows 7
Organizations will be able to upgrade their operational systems through a centralized purchasing model
The Hidden Power of Systems Thinking, book review: Reinventing governance
Tackling the climate emergency requires a fundamental change in the way governments think and operate, argue Ray Ison and Ed Straw.
Proving who you are online is still a mess. And it's not getting better
The UK government wants citizens to have digital identities. Whether the public will be on board is another question.
Brazilian government shuns Huawei for private network
The Chinese firm is not considered to be apt to supply equipment to the government's own set-up, to be built by the winners of the upcoming 5G auction.
10 steps to erase your digital footprint
How do you vanish online? Follow these 10 steps to get started.
The history of electronic voting in Brazil
Tomorrow, voting machines will be working at full steam as Brazilians go to the polls for the second round of the country's general elections. We take you though the main developments of e-voting in Brazil over the last 30 years.
Six clicks: How ed-tech is revolutionizing the classroom
In what ways can teachers use tech to enrich their lessons?
Tropical tech: IT challenges in remote communities
Operating and maintaining the sensitive IT equipment in Australia's tropical far north can be a challenging undertaking, but NEC Australia has worked out a way to keep things running for some of Australia's most remote communities.
Six clicks: Top free iOS, Android apps to learn how to program
No matter the age, learning a programming language is a marketable skill. Here are mobile apps to assist you.
Hands-on with iRobot's Android-based robot controller: pictures
ZDNet took iRobot's new Android-based robot controller for a spin at a briefing in New York City. (Spoiler alert: nothing broke.)
20 essential Android apps for college students
Out of the thousands on offer to make your life easier, here is a roundup of the most essential Android applications for students.
Top tech crowdfunding campaigns of the month: August 2014
What are some of the most innovative tech projects and ideas seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Indiegogo this month?
Back to school must-have laptops: 2014
A high-spec laptop for design, a budget laptop for reading or a decent all-rounder -- whatever your student needs going back to school, you can find it here.
Back to school must-have tablets: 2014
A high-spec tablet for media, a budget tablet for reading or a decent all-rounder -- whatever your student needs going back to school, you can find it here.
Back to school must-have tech and gadgets: 2014
From gaming headsets to budget tablets, here are some of the best back to school tech and gadgets on the market.
Six Clicks: The best Chromebooks for school
School will soon be in session and a Chromebook may be just what you need for the coming academic year.
The top tablets for kids: 2014 edition
You have one, your partner has one, and your child wants one. What are some of the best tablets and tips to keep them entertained, happy, and most importantly, safe?
Five Brazil World Cup stadium tech facts
As the World Cup kicks off, we list five technology projects rolled out across the venues that will be hosting the tournament in Brazil over the next month.
Six Clicks: Encryption for your webmail
Those who want maximum privacy for their email have a tough time using difficult software. Google is attempting to do better with Gmail, but there's already a decent webmail solution.
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
Will consumers be convinced to upgrade to 5G?
Although 5G has gone from hype to reality, the technology isn't close yet to taking over its predecessor. And 5G's biggest impact will be on business.
Ethical hacking is growing, and it's worth a lot of money
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains that organizations are increasingly keen to pay security researchers to uncover the flaws in their systems before malicious hackers do. Read more: https://zd.net/32GODDf
US election security survey: 41% of Americans fear voter registration tampering
A new survey about election security shows that Americans worry just as much about domestic interference as foreign. And that they'd prefer a tech company to oversee elections instead of the government.
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