zoom New York City Schools Ban Zoom Over Security Issues New York City public schools officially ban the use of Zoom for remote learning due to significant security and privacy concerns. The district directs students and teachers to transition to Microsoft Teams instead.
zoom Zoom Unveils Four-Phase End-to-End Encryption Plan for Enhanced Security Zoom publishes a draft design for end-to-end encryption on GitHub, aiming to protect users from outsiders and insiders through a structured four-phase approach.
zoom Zoom Outlines Complex Four-Phase Plan for True End-to-End Encryption Zoom releases a draft plan to implement end-to-end encryption in four stages, though the company faces significant technical hurdles and excludes certain endpoints. The move aims to restore trust after Zoom admits its previous encryption claims were inaccurate.
clearview ai Clearview AI Client List Exposed in Latest Data Breach Controversial facial recognition firm Clearview AI discloses a security breach that exposes its entire customer list and account details. The company claims its core servers remain uncompromised as it faces growing backlash over its data collection practices.
zoom Zoom Unveils Draft Design for Upcoming End-to-End Encryption Feature Zoom shares a preliminary technical design for its upcoming end-to-end encryption feature as part of its 90-day security plan. The draft outlines how the company plans to balance enhanced user privacy with broader platform safety.
twitter Twitter Tests Reply Restrictions to Curb Unwanted Conversations Twitter is experimenting with a new setting that allows users to restrict who can reply to their tweets to everyone, people they follow, or only mentioned users. The test aims to give users more control over their conversations without completely locking their accounts.
apple Apple and Google Release COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tech to 23 Countries Apple and Google are providing their joint Bluetooth exposure notification system to 23 countries and several US states to help track coronavirus infections. The partnership aims to solve the technical and privacy issues faced by nations developing their own tracing apps.
apple Apple and Google Release Official COVID-19 Exposure Notification API Apple and Google officially launch their exposure notification API, allowing public health agencies to build and release privacy-focused COVID-19 contact-tracing apps. Dozens of countries and US states already have access to the decentralized system.
zoom Zoom 5.0 Update Arrives with Enhanced Security Features Zoom releases its highly anticipated 5.0 update to combat recent security and privacy concerns. The new version introduces easier controls for hosts and better protection against meeting hijackers.
zoom Half a Million Hacked Zoom Accounts Flood Dark Web Markets Over 500,000 stolen Zoom credentials are circulating on hacker forums and the dark web, often sold for less than a penny each. These accounts are compromised through credential stuffing attacks using login details from older data breaches.
federal government Federal Officials Negotiate With Tech Firms Over Phone Location Data The federal government engages in discussions with technology industry groups regarding the potential use of smartphone location data. These talks focus on leveraging mobility information for public health and safety tracking efforts.
microsoft teams Microsoft Brings Back Controversial Wi-Fi Tracking in Teams Microsoft is reintroducing a Wi-Fi tracking feature into Teams that previously sparked significant privacy concerns among users. The functionality monitors network connections to help IT administrators troubleshoot issues, but critics worry about employee surveillance.
zoom Zoom Acquires Encryption Startup Keybase to Boost Security Zoom purchases Keybase to bring end-to-end encryption expertise in-house and address recent security concerns. The acquisition aims to build a more private platform for its rapidly growing user base.
google Google and Apple Unveil Decentralized COVID-19 Exposure Notification System Google and Apple release sample code and privacy guidelines for a new COVID-19 exposure notification system that relies on state-developed apps. The decentralized approach protects user privacy by avoiding location tracking and government data sharing.
zoom Zoom Acquires Keybase to Bolster End-to-End Encryption Capabilities Zoom purchases security startup Keybase in its first-ever acquisition to address recent privacy concerns. The deal brings advanced encryption technology to the video conferencing platform as part of a 90-day security overhaul.