Facebook said Thursday it will start charging for some of its WhatsApp for Business services. It’s a way for the encrypted messaging platform to generate meaningful revenue from WhatsApp. Facebook currently relies almost entirely on advertising on Facebook and Instagram
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Google hit by landmark competition lawsuit in US over search
The US government has filed charges against Google, accusing the company of violating competition law to preserve its monopoly over internet searches and online advertising. The lawsuit marks the biggest challenge brought by US regulators against a major tech company
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How to improve the cybersecurity of your remote workers
Cyberattacks against businesses have spiked since the shift to remote work began in early 2020, says Keeper Security. The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown forced organizations to make dramatic changes over a quick period of time. One of the biggest changes
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Use a GoPro as a webcam: Zoom calls aren’t going anywhere, so upgrade your setup
Easily turn your GoPro camera into a webcam for video chats and conferences on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and other platforms. Here’s how. Many of us are working and socializing from home for the long haul, as coronavirus cases continue
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How social networks are preparing for a potential October hack-and-leak
Four years ago, Russia’s hack-and-leak operation paved the way for QAnon’s rise. Social networks say they’re better prepared this time around. With less than a month before Election Day, cybersecurity officials and social networks are on the lookout for a
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Report: Despite more cyberthreats during COVID-19, most businesses are confident about cybersecurity
Remote working and phishing attacks spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, but organizations believe they’re on track with their cybersecurity plans, according to a new report from CompTIA. Seventy percent of major organizations were strategizing to pour more money into cybersecurity
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Working from home is now widely viewed as a positive
For many employees, this could be permanent, causing them to reconsider where they live, Netskope’s future of work survey reveals. By now, people have learned to adjust to working from home, and a newly released Future of Work survey reveals
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Google gives app makers a year to comply with its Play Store billing policy
The change comes as Google faces intense scrutiny from app developers. Google on Monday said it’s clarifying its policies for app makers on its Play Store marketplace, telling developers they have up to a year to get in compliance with
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Rishi Sunak: VAT cut to be extended for hospitality sector
The chancellor has announced the extension of a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors – some of the worst-hit by the pandemic. Rishi Sunak said that the temporary reduction of VAT rates from 20% to 5% would remain
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Dark Overlord hacker pleads guilty
A Northamptonshire man who was a member of a hacking group which stole hospital patients’ records and Netflix shows has been sentenced to five years in prison in the US. The Dark Overlord (TDO) hacking group stole data from a
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