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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 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 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.

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.

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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.

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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 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 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 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.

Apple and Google Share Developer Tools and Strict Rules for COVID-19 Alert Apps

Apple and Google provide sample code and user interface assets to help developers build COVID-19 exposure notification apps. The tech giants also enforce strict privacy policies, including a ban on location tracking and advertising data collection.

Apple and Google Share Sample Code for Coronavirus Contact Tracing System

Apple and Google release sample code and interface concepts to help health agencies build COVID-19 contact tracing apps. The tech giants provide an API framework rather than building the applications themselves.

LabCorp Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Concealed Data Breaches

A LabCorp shareholder files a derivative suit accusing the company's board of hiding two major data breaches from investors and the public. The legal action claims inadequate cybersecurity measures exposed millions of patient records.

Xiaomi Smartphones Secretly Record User Browsing and App Activity

Cybersecurity researchers discover that Xiaomi smartphones and browsers covertly track and transmit massive amounts of private user data to remote servers. The Chinese tech giant faces serious privacy accusations affecting millions of devices worldwide.

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Successful COVID-19 Contact Tracing Requires Five Key Steps

Effective contact tracing for COVID-19 demands coordination between states, medical workers, and tech giants like Apple and Google. However, this crucial public health strategy currently faces significant political pushback and widespread misinformation.