IT must rise to the challenge of mandatory work from home policies.
| | | | | Zoom Removes Code That Sends Data to Facebook | | Vice | On Friday video-conferencing software Zoom issued an update to its iOS app which stops it sending certain pieces of data to Facebook. The move comes after a Motherboard analysis of the app found it sent information such as when a user opened the app, their timezone, city, and device details to the social network giant. | | Microsoft Teams Heading for Consumers, Office 365 Plans Rebranded as ‘Microsoft 365’ | | 9to5Mac | Microsoft held an event yesterday announcing a number of changes and upcoming launches. Two of the major pieces of news include a consumer version of its communication and collaboration software “Teams” coming this year and its Office 365 suite rebranded as “Microsoft 365” plans. | | Coronavirus Phishing Attacks up 667% Since February, Research Finds | | CIO Dive | Phishing schemes related to the novel coronavirus began appearing in January, but industry has seen the number of attacks grow from 1,188 in February, to 9,116 in March, a 667% increase, according to research from Barracuda Networks. | | iOS 14 Remains on Schedule Despite Developers Working from Home | | Cult of Mac | Apple employees required to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic supposedly aren’t letting iOS 14 fall behind schedule. The next version of the iPhone and iPad operating system is reportedly on track for release. |
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| | | 13 IT Restructuring Mistakes To Avoid | | Forbes | As more companies move toward digital transformation and implement more complex technology infrastructure, the onus is on IT leaders to restructure their departments to meet the demand. It’s a complicated process that requires a deep understanding of the needs and potential pitfalls. 13 experts from Forbes Technology Council examine common mistakes IT leaders should avoid when restructuring their teams. | | 3 Things I Bet You Didn’t Know About Multicloud Security | | InfoWorld | Security is security, right? Sorry, but multicloud requires learning different approaches and mechanisms than on-premises or native public cloud. |
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| | | Less Secure App Turn-off Suspended Until Further Notice | | G Suite Updates | Last December, Google announced that they’d be turning off less secure app (LSA) access to G Suite accounts, and that you should migrate to OAuth authentication instead. The first phase of the LSA turn-down was scheduled for June 15, 2020. As many organizations deal with the impact of COVID-19 and are now focused on supporting a remote workforce, Google wants to minimize potential disruptions for customers unable to complete migrations in this timeframe. As a result, they are suspending the LSA turn-off until further notice. All previously announced timeframes no longer apply. |
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