google Google Removes Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Exposing Millions Google removes more than 500 data-stealing Chrome extensions from its Web Store after a security researcher uncovers a massive ad fraud network.
apple Apple and Google Join Forces to Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based contact tracing solution to help public health agencies slow the spread of COVID-19 while prioritizing user privacy.
apple Apple and Google Unveil Joint Contact Tracing Framework for Pandemic Response Tech giants Apple and Google partner to create a decentralized Bluetooth system for COVID-19 contact tracing. The joint initiative prioritizes user privacy while assisting public health authorities in tracking virus spread.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Bluetooth Contact Tracing Amid Privacy Concerns Apple and Google are collaborating to introduce COVID-19 contact tracing capabilities directly into iOS and Android operating systems. The unprecedented initiative relies on Bluetooth to anonymously track exposures, but its success ultimately depends on public trust.
apple Apple and Google Partner on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Amid Privacy Debates Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based system to help public health officials track coronavirus exposure through official apps. Privacy advocates are urging the tech giants to provide clear transparency regarding how user data is handled.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Cross-Platform COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google are collaborating on a decentralized contact tracing tool to help track COVID-19 exposure across iOS and Android devices. The initiative rolls out in two phases, starting with an API for public health apps before becoming a built-in, opt-in system.
apple Apple and Google Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing Into Mobile Phones Apple and Google create an ingenious Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for billions of phones, but it faces privacy concerns and cannot fix the flawed US testing infrastructure alone.
google Google Purges Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions from Web Store Google removes more than 500 Chrome extensions after security researchers discover they secretly redirect users to malicious ads. Millions of users are likely impacted by the hidden malware.
apple Apple and Google Partner on Decentralized COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to build a cross-platform, Bluetooth-based contact tracing tool to help track COVID-19 exposure. The joint project aims to solve interoperability issues while prioritizing user privacy through a decentralized, opt-in approach.
google Google Bans Employee Use of Zoom Over Security Vulnerabilities Google blocks its workforce from installing the Zoom desktop client on company devices due to unresolved security issues. The tech giant instead directs employees to use web or mobile versions for personal calls while relying on its own Google Meet for business.
google Google Bans Employee Use of Zoom Over Security Vulnerabilities Google blocks its workforce from using the Zoom desktop client due to ongoing security and privacy flaws. Employees still access Zoom through web browsers and mobile apps while the company promotes its own Meet platform.
apple Apple and Google Partner to Build Cross-Platform COVID-19 Contact Tracing System Apple and Google team up to create interoperable APIs that allow iOS and Android devices to track COVID-19 exposure through Bluetooth technology. The unprecedented partnership aims to help public health authorities automate contact tracing while prioritizing user privacy.
apple Apple and Google Team Up on Bluetooth Contact Tracing to Slow COVID-19 Apple and Google are partnering to build a cross-platform Bluetooth contact tracing system directly into iOS and Android to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
google Google Bans Zoom From Employee Laptops Over Security Concerns Google blocks its workforce from using the Zoom desktop app on company laptops, citing unresolved security vulnerabilities. The restriction comes as the video conferencing platform faces intense global scrutiny over privacy issues.
sonos Sonos Sues Google Over Stolen Speaker Tech and Data Collection Sonos files a federal lawsuit accusing Google of stealing wireless speaker technology and using it to harvest valuable consumer data. The legal action threatens to force Google to remove over a dozen products from the market.