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• Passport info and healthcare data leaked from Indonesia's COVID-19 test-and-trace app for travelers

  30-08-2021 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  About 1.3 million people had their sensitive personal data, COVID-19 test results and more exposed on an open server.
  
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• Brazil postpones third phase of Open Banking roll-out

  30-08-2021 23:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The implementation stage relating to data sharing around credit and payment services has been moved to October 2021.
  
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• NBN forecasts slightly lower revenue and earnings for FY22

  30-08-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Another NBN corporate plan, another revision downwards for its finances.
  
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• Zoom crosses $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time

  30-08-2021 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The videoconferencing company beat top and bottom-line estimates in the second quarter with 54% growth in sales.
  
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• Zoom unveils first group of app investments as part of $100 million global venture fund

  30-08-2021 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom announced funding for more than a dozen apps that help with productivity, diversity and other issues.
  
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• Best Scanners of 2021: Fujitsu, Canon, Kodak, Epson, and more

  30-08-2021 17:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Scanners can be a huge help for getting and staying organized, for having access to all your important documents, for archiving your photos, and so much more. We help you choose the scanner that will best meet your needs.
  
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• Udemy acquires leadership development platform CorpU

  30-08-2021 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  CorpU is used by companies like CVS Health, BJ's Wholesale Club and Rite Aid to upskill their employees.
  
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• Cloudera product chief Murthy departs; Q2 revenue up 10%

  30-08-2021 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloudera also said Arun Murthy, chief product officer, will leave the company effective immediately.
  
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• Keychron Q1 QMK custom mechanical keyboard review: A premium, affordable experience built for you

  30-08-2021 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Keychron continues to release compelling keyboards and with remote or hybrid work remaining a popular option for the office, pounding away on a clicky keyboard won't annoy your cubicle friends.
  
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• Hybrid work here to stay: What does that mean for security?

  30-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A new survey from Palo Alto Networks shows the key challenges enterprises faced as they moved to remote work and they're doing next as hybrid work models gain more acceptance.
  
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• BlueJeans vs. Zoom: Video conferencing apps compared

  30-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Choppy video, poor audio, lost connections, and security risks can all wreak havoc on your business operations, which is why it is important to find the right software before your next big meeting.
  
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• Bangkok Airways apologizes for passport info breach as LockBit ransomware group threatens data leak

  30-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company said that it discovered a "cybersecurity attack which resulted in unauthorized and unlawful access to its information system" on August 23.
  
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• China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

  30-08-2021 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays
  
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• That Linux lawsuit: 20 years later, SCO vs IBM may finally be ending

  30-08-2021 12:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The SCO vs. IBM lawsuit that was once seen as an existential threat to Linux became a bad legal joke. Now the suit may finally be put to rest. Well, some of it anyway.
  
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• Singapore touts need for security, use cases as 5G rollouts gather steam

  30-08-2021 12:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Government urges need to ensure 5G networks remain secured and resilient, as Singtel says it has chalked up 180,000 5G subscribers and added new business use cases running on its 5G standalone network.
  
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• I accidentally snooped. Am I a bad person?

  30-08-2021 07:00
  
  By accident or design, it's easier than ever to invade someone else's privacy. The question is whether we allow our worst instincts to drive what we do next
  
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• Four privacy-first Google search alternatives you need to try

  30-08-2021 07:00
  
  Google’s search engine isn’t the only option
  
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• Review calls for single Aussie payments licencing system and more power for Treasury

  30-08-2021 04:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Among 15 recommendations to bring Australia's payments system into 2021 is the proposal for one licence that is scalable based on the payment function sought to be provided and a stronger role for government in setting the strategic direction of the overall system.
  
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• CoreSenses tailoring remote education platform for students with learning difficulties

  30-08-2021 04:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Since building its online learning platform, CoreSenses has double the size of its enrolment and is now able to reach students in rural Australia.
  
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• Facebook's Jin Zhang to keynote upcoming 'Extraordinary Women in Tech' conference

  30-08-2021 02:35 via zdnet.com
  
  There is a need for improving gender diversity within the senior ranks of tech industry management. Facebook's director of engineering is one of many successful senior female executives that will be featured at the conference.
  
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• Aussie Broadband ends bumper year with total customers up 53%

  30-08-2021 01:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Number of residential customers on Aussie Broadband lines now sits at 363,000, as business and wholesale almost doubled to 37,500.
  
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• Apple's iOS 15, iPad OS 15, and MacOS Monterey updates aim for businesses

  30-08-2021 00:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's 2021 iPhone refresh is on deck and so are a lot of business-friendly software updates.
  
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