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.
clearview ai Controversial Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Used Widely by US Agencies and Retailers Clearview AI provides its controversial facial recognition software to over 2,200 organizations globally, including ICE, the FBI, and major retailers. The startup's massive scope raises significant privacy and oversight concerns.
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.
zoom Zoom Enlists Security Experts for 90-Day Privacy Overhaul Zoom launches a CISO Council and hires former Facebook security chief Alex Stamos to lead a comprehensive review of its platform. CEO Eric Yuan kicks off weekly webinars to address user concerns directly.
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.
zoom Zoom Faces Ongoing Security Scrutiny Despite Massive Pandemic Growth Zoom experiences intense security and privacy scrutiny after skyrocketing from 10 million to 300 million daily users in early 2020. While the company fixes most initial flaws like fake encryption and Zoom bombing, new issues continue to surface occasionally.
zoom Schools Abandon Zoom App Over Rising Privacy and Security Fears School districts across the country are dropping the Zoom video platform due to significant security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns. Educators are actively seeking safer alternative applications for remote learning during the pandemic.
zoom New York City Bans Zoom for Over a Million Students Over Security New York City officials prohibit public schools from using Zoom for remote learning due to rising privacy and security concerns, forcing a transition to Microsoft Teams.