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DHS reportedly concerned Zoom may be vulnerable to foreign spies

The feds are concerned that Zoom’s security flaws could make the popular videoconferencing platform vulnerable to foreign spies, a new report says. An intelligence analysis from the Department of Homeland Security found that Zoom’s explosive growth and its well known security problems make it a “target-rich environment” for government spy services and other hackers, ABC... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://ift.tt/2KIYkJc

Sonarworks brings its SoundID audio customization to Mac and Windows

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With a mobile app, you create a personalized sound profile that fits your preferences based on a selection of audio clips. Once you’ve made your picks, SoundID creates a custom profile that’s unique to you — right down the pattern of icons inside the app. Today, Sonarworks revealed SoundID Listen on desktop, so the customization is actually useful for the first time. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2VIKKLU

Okta hires ex-Symantec executive as new chief security officer

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Identity giant Okta has hired its newest chief security officer, David Bradbury. Bradbury, a security veteran with more than two-decades of security experience who most recently served as chief security officer at Symantec, takes over from Yassir Abousselham, who departed for Splunk in February. Okta chief executive Todd McKinnon said his new direct report will "continue to drive our security strategy and further identity’s role in a zero-trust approach at scale, both here at Okta and for all of our customers." from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2W4m3c2

Hulu is choking for many iOS and Apple TV users

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Hulu users, primarily on Apple devices, are experiencing frequent app crashes and streaming problems. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2ScoDv9

'Valorant' update lets players disable its anti-cheat software

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Riot has made it easier to manage its anti-cheat client, Vanguard. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2W0qUuI

NBA 2K League starts May 5th with six weeks of remote matches

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While pro sports are still trying to figure out when they might be able to restart action, the NBA's esports league has set up a new schedule based around remote matches, which will start on May 5th. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/3eZygaw

The Morning After: 'The Last of Us Part II' leaks popped up

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Engadget's daily tech news bulletin. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2VJn6Px

LG confirms specs of its flagship Velvet phone ahead of launch

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LG has released official Velvet specs ahead of the phone's launch next week. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2y8HyQN

SkyCell raises $62M for smart containers and analytics to transport pharmaceuticals

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Today, a startup out of Switzerland that builds hardware and operates a logistics network designed to transport one item in particular -- pharmaceuticals -- is announcing a significant round to fuel its growth. SkyCell -- a designer of "smart containters" powered by software to maintain constant conditions for drugs that need to be kept at strict temperatures, humidity levels, and levels of vibration, which are in turn used to transport pharmaceuticals around the globe on behalf of drug companies -- is today announcing. This latest round is being led by healthcare investor MVM Partners, with participation also from family offices, a Swiss insurance company that declined to be named, as well as previous investors the Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund (managed by Credit Suisse and UBS), and the BCGE Bank’s growth fund. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/35clhO3

Pentagon officially releases UFO footage

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The officially-released videos show UFOs darting around US skies. from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2SgXNCh