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• Google fails to disclose microphone in Nest Secure

  Google has said it had made an "error" in not disclosing that its Nest Secure home security system had a built-in microphone in its devices.

• Microsoft warns of Strontium attacks on European political institutions

  Microsoft says it has discovered cyber attacks directed at democratic institutions, think tanks and non-profit organizations in Europe and would offer a cyber security service to several countries to close security gaps.

• Apple’s plan to integrate iOS, macOS apps could mean renewed focus on desktops

  Apple's move to enable the development of apps that run on iPhones, iPads and Macs could mean the company now sees more growth potential in desktops as the smartphone market becomes more saturated.

• IoT botnets target enterprise video conferencing systems

  WootCloud researchers discover an internet of things botnet based on Mirai that exploits Polycom video conferencing systems. Polycom has issued an advisory and best practices for mitigating the risk.

• VMware’s ongoing reinvention

  Virtualization mainstay VMware wants to build and manage multi-cloud infrastructures…and more.

• Formjacking’s popularity grows as profits from ransomware and cryptojacking drop

  Cyber security vendor Symantec says that ‘formjacking’ — which typically involves embedding malicious JavaScript in an online payment page — is becoming increasing prevalent.

• Google to buy data migration company Alooma

  Google has announced it will buy data migration company Alooma, as part of efforts to catch up with bigger cloud service rivals Amazon and Microsoft.

• LandMark White counts cost of data breach

  LandMark White is still working to assess the financial impact of a data breach that led to the information relating to clients posted on a darkweb forum.

• Microsoft delays Windows 7's update-signing deadline to July

  Microsoft has revised its schedule to dump support for an outdated cryptographic hash standard by postponing the deadline for Windows 7.

• Wi-Fi 6, 5G play big in Cisco’s mobile forecast

  Cisco: By 2022 mobile will represent nearly 20 percent of all global IP traffic, fueled in part by the internet of things

• NBN Co eyes new ways to fend off mobile challenge in apartment blocks

  NBN Co executives say they are examining ways to address challenges faced by short-term renters, including potentially introducing an arrangement for broadband services similar to that offered by utilities for electricity.

• Slack targets developers with Block Kit UI framework

  The team collaboration software maker says Block Kit will lead to apps that are more visually appealing and easy to use.

• 3 innovative training technologies that are boosting company learning

  Love them or hate them, few people come away from company training days having retained all the information that they were given. A common view is that they’re a distraction from a learner’s real work.

• Splunk pulls out of Russia

  Splunk has announced it will cease selling its platform to organisations in Russia. The decision also applies to subsidiaries whose parent companies are based in Russia and businesses that “would use the software or services within the territory”.

• Why 2019 should mark a levelled playing field for IT sector entrants

  Reports of an information technology (IT) and cybersecurity skills gap have fostered debate across media, business, and the IT industry itself.