Technology
The Coronavirus CrisisFacebook Tech Support Contractors Sent Into Work Question “Essential” Designation
The contractors were given letters classifying them as providing “essential services” — setting up laptops for new hires and employees working from home.
Zoom’s Encryption Is “Not Suited for Secrets” and Has Surprising Links to China, Researchers Discover
Zoom rolled out its own encryption system and included an algorithm with known serious issues, say University of Toronto researchers.
The Coronavirus CrisisPrivacy Experts Say Responsible Coronavirus Surveillance Is Possible
Data collected to fight the pandemic should not be used for other purposes and should only be requested by health officials.
Zoom Meetings Aren’t End-to-End Encrypted, Despite Misleading Marketing
The video conferencing service can access conversations on its platform.
The Coronavirus CrisisFacebook’s $1,000 Coronavirus Bonus Doesn’t Apply to Its Most Vulnerable Workers
Facebook gave employees a $1,000 bonus to help deal with the coronavirus crisis — but left out its tens of thousands of full-time contractors.