India’s nodal cyber security agency has warned users of video-conferencing app Zoom that it is prone to cyberattacks. This came following instances of leaked passwords and hackers hijacking video calls midway through conferences. “Insecure usage of the platform may allow cyber criminals to access sensitive information such as meeting details and conversations,” Indian Computer Emergency […]
Archives for April 2020
Zoom app vulnerable to cyber attacks, says CERT-In
The national cyber security agency on Thursday cautioned against the cyber vulnerability of the popular video conferencing app Zoom, used by tens of thousands of professionals who are working from home in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and issued an advisory outlining the safety measures for both the operator and the users. The […]
How smart devices will transform the next generation’s daily life
Intelligent living happens when smart devices, software and services work together seamlessly to form an ecosystem that surrounds us. Its aim, says Olivier Dobo, marketing director of HONOR UK, is to help people live life more efficiently and effectively, so that they can focus on what truly matters. Our new report, Intelligent Living in Europe, prepared with Canalys, forecasts that […]
Amazon India to clear backlog of essential items before taking new orders
Amazon India will fulfil existing orders of essentials before accepting new purchases, the online retailer’s country manager Amit Agarwal said on Twitter in a bid to placate consumers facing delays or cancellations of deliveries comprising essential items. The e-commerce company is working with local authorities to get clearances and curfew passes for on-ground workers, Agarwal […]
New Azure RTOS collaborations with leaders in the semiconductor industry
IoT is reaching mainstream adoption across businesses in all market segments. Our vision is to enable Azure to be the world’s computer, giving businesses real-time visibility into every aspect of their operations, assets, and products. Businesses are harnessing signals from IoT devices of all shapes and sizes, from the very smallest microcontroller units (MCUs) to […]
Announcing server-side encryption with customer-managed keys for Azure Managed Disks
Today, we’re announcing the general availability for server-side encryption (SSE) with customer-managed keys (CMK) for Azure Managed Disks. Azure customers already benefit from SSE with platform-managed keys for Managed Disks enabled by default. SSE with CMK improves on platform-managed keys by giving you control of the encryption keys to meet your compliance need. Today, customers can […]
ETtech Top 5: Startups turn to layoffs, pay cuts; healthtech firms speed up efforts to fight Covid-19 & more
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Startups turn to layoffs, salary cutsWhat’s the news? Startups have started laying off staff and, in some cases, asked employees to take pay cuts as they look for ways to weather the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Why it matters? In these unprecedented times, layoffs and pay cuts, according to companies, will […]
SoftBank won’t buy $3 billion in WeWork stock
By Peter EavisSoftBank has decided it will not buy $3 billion in WeWork stock from other shareholders, a board committee of the office space company said Wednesday night, dealing a blow to shareholders, including Adam Neumann, the company’s co-founder and former chief executive, who had hoped to sell their stock. SoftBank, a Japanese conglomerate and […]
Bigbasket, Flipkart look to hire cabs for deliveries
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi A driver from a cab aggregator might deliver your next grocery order from Flipkart or Bigbasket as the online retailers are in talks with the ride-hailing platform for deliveries of essentials amid the national lockdown. Flipkart has also sought government approval for the same as it is in advanced discussions with Uber, […]
FASB to discuss effective date deferral requests in response to pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, FASB will discuss at its April 8 meeting effective date deferral requests for significant accounting standards that are not yet effective. FASB said in a news release issued Wednesday evening that it shares global concerns about the impact of the coronavirus and is committed to supporting and assisting its […]