[ad_1] Whatever the intentions, this may have been an avoidable breach. The intruders exploited a known security flaw in Citrix’s VPN software, and Germany’s cybersecurity authority said it warned of the vulnerability in January. It’s nothing new for institutions to fall short on security, but this misstep appears to have been deadly. If the investigation […]
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The EU is testing cross-border COVID-19 contact tracing
[ad_1] Deutsche Telekom and SAP developed the interoperability gateway service that allows for “a safe exchange of information between the backends of national contact tracing and warning apps,” according to the EC. The system will be run from the EC’s data centre in Luxembourg. If all goes well during the trial period, the gateway should […]
Germany investigating Amazon for policing prices during the pandemic
[ad_1] Germany has launched a probe into Amazon’s pricing policies with third-party stores on its site, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (paywall), via CNET. “We are currently investigating whether and how Amazon influences how traders set prices on the marketplace,” said Andreas Mundt, the president of the Federal Cartel Office. In the US, Amazon was […]
Intel’s Mobileye will test self-driving cars at up to 80 MPH in Germany
[ad_1] Intel recently purchased mobility startup Moovit for $900 million and intends to create an app-based ride-hailing service using Moovit and Mobileye technology. The company is already doing autonomous vehicle testing in Jerusalem, and plans to deploy self-driving fleets in Tel Aviv, Daegu City, South Korea and Paris by 2022. Mobileye is working on two […]
Amazon Prime now includes ‘free’ live TV in Germany
[ad_1] Amazon Prime customers in Germany now have access to live TV at no additional cost, Broadband TV News reports. Amazon has launched a linear TV package with 38 channels from public broadcasters, including 28 HD channels. Customers in Germany simply have to complete a free activation. The channels are then available via the Amazon […]
Google expands Play Pass to nine countries beyond the US
[ad_1] Almost a year after Google introduced Play Pass on Android, it’s expanding the game and app subscription service outside of the US. It’ll be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom this week. If you’re interested, you can check out Google Play Pass for free with […]
Google’s true wireless Pixel Buds are now available outside of the US
[ad_1] A few months after Google released its second-generation Pixel Buds in the US, they’re now on sale in some other countries. Folks in Canada, the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Singapore and Spain are among those who can get their hands on them from the Google Store. Color availability varies by territory for […]
Amazon workers in Germany plan two-day strike over COVID-19 infections
[ad_1] Amazon’s efforts to deal with COVID-19 at its warehouses haven’t been enough to sway at least some workers. The labor union Verdi has announced that staff at six sites in Germany will strike for a minimum of two days over a claimed lack of transparency regarding infections. There had been “at least 30 to […]
Germany’s updated hate speech law requires sites to report users to police
[ad_1] As you might imagine, privacy advocates aren’t thrilled with this latest revision, either. One concern is that it will force private companies to help police build a database of people’s personal information. Particularly worrisome is the fact the law obligates companies to transfer someone’s data before there’s suspicion of criminal wrongdoing. Another issue is […]
Germany’s voluntary contract tracing app is available to download
[ad_1] According to the Associated Press, the government spent €20 million (approximately $22.5 million) funding the development of the app. Moving forward, it expects to spend another €2.5 million to €3.5 million per month operating the software. As in other countries, the app is meant to complement conventional contract tracing efforts wherein medical professionals reach out […]