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US, UK Officials Warn COVID-19 Researchers of Hacking Attempts

Cybersecurity officials say threat actors are targeting COVID-19 research in healthcare, pharmaceutical, education and local government.

May 6, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new advisory from U.S. and U.K. cybersecurity officials warns healthcare organizations that bad actors are trying to steal research related to COVID-19. The joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cyber Security Center says there are indications that Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors are targeting organizations involved in both […]

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Hackers Are Using Zoom Installers to Mine Cryptocurrency, Report Says

Hackers are taking notice of the demand for meeting platforms and are leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency miner, Trend Micro says.

May 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Hackers are finding all sorts of ways to compromise our systems while we work remotely, and much of that activity is coming through applications currently in demand, like videoconferencing and collaboration platforms. Zoom has become one of the more popular platforms and hackers are taking notice — including leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency […]

U.S. Cybersecurity Officials Warn of Attacks on Hastily Deployed Office 365 Solutions

The Department of Homeland Security says organizations may have deployed Office 365 applications for its remote workforce without considering cybersecurity.

April 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Organizations’ rush to build up remote work programs and deploy cloud-based collaboration solutions may have jeopardized their cybersecurity, says a new alert from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In an advisory through the department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, the government warns that quick rollouts of cloud services like Microsoft 365 – with applications like […]

Yes, Your Videoconferencing Solution is Secure, Mozilla says

Most popular videoconferencing platforms being used by organizations during the COVID-19 quarantine are secure, reports Mozilla.

April 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to research on the security features of videoconferencing and video chat solutions, the vast majority of popular platforms are secure. This research on videoconferencing security comes from Mozilla, producers of popular internet browser Firefox, which found that 12 of 15 products tested meet Mozilla’s Minimum Security Standards. Those that are up to snuff include […]

Mitigate COVID-19 Risk on Campus with Video Surveillance

Video surveillance systems can add a level of security and be an effective tool in your organization's fight against COVID-19.

April 24, 2020 Jason Burrows Leave a Comment

It’s becoming all the more clear with each passing day how deep and far-reaching the impact of the coronavirus crisis is and will likely continue to be. It has claimed too many lives already and taken a serious toll on just about all aspects of our collective, everyday lives. Physically and emotionally, COVID-19 has truly been an […]

Verizon to Acquire Videoconferencing Platform BlueJeans

Telecommunication giant Verizon is acquiring videoconferencing platform BlueJeans just as demand for remote communication use skyrockets due to COVID-19.

April 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Telecommunications giant Verizon announced Thursday that it is acquiring videoconferencing and collaboration platform BlueJeans Network. In a statement, Verizon said its Verizon Business subsidiary is gobbling up the platform to expand the company’s unified communications portfolio. The deal combines BlueJeans’ platform with Verizon’s unified communications as a service (UCaaS) business immediately, giving BlueJeans users enterprise-grade […]

LogMeIn Introduces GoToConnect Support Center

LogMeIn's GoToConnect Support Center is built within the GoToConnect platform and helps organizations transition support agents to remote work.

April 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

LogMeIn is bringing a new offering to its remote work capabilities, this time for contact centers that brings contact center capabilities to any business. In a Wednesday press release announcing GoToConnect Support Center, the company notes the increase in remote work due to COVID-19 and highlights how its new Contact-Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) offering can help organizations […]

Videoconferencing Security, Transparency Issues a Long Time Coming

It was just a matter of time before security and transparency issues with videoconferencing platforms came to light, says Wickr CEO.

April 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is now becoming familiar with videoconferencing and collaboration platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Slack and others thanks to COVID-19 and government-imposed restrictions on pubic gatherings. While the world learns how to set up a videoconferencing call and how to screen share, the world is also learning about the inherent security vulnerabilities with […]

Google Rebrands Meet, Expands Free Services as Use Surges

Google has rebrands Google Hangouts Meet to just Google Meet as it expands free access to advanced features until Sept. 30.

April 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google has rebranded its unified communications and collaboration platform Google Hangouts Meet to just Google Meet as it expands free access to advanced features until Sept. 30. The company announced last month its Google meet videoconferencing services would be available at no cost to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers. That is […]

Putting Real Measurements Behind Social Distancing: Are We Following Protocol?

Openpath Social Distancing Index reveals how different parts of the United States react to COVID-19 and social distancing protocols.

April 8, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Openpath has published its Social Distancing Index which reveals how different parts of the United States are reacting to COVID-19 and social distancing protocols. The company’s access control platform has visibility into the entry logs of over 1200 unique organizations spanning the country. The anonymized data has a wide range of industry segments including commercial […]