Beverly Glen woman suspects hacker used Zoom to access computer, steal $64,000 from her bank account

A Beverly Glen woman suspects a hacker utilized the popular video conferencing app ‘Zoom’ to remotely access her computer and steal over $60,000 from her bank account. Now, LAPD and Zoom are investigating, and the company says that they have no evidence their software could be responsible. 

How one Long Island family is making sure the show goes on during lockdown

The Warren family are belting out a different tune from a Broadway classic to spread joy to people across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tech companies step up fight against bad coronavirus info

Potentially dangerous coronavirus misinformation has spread from continent to continent like the pandemic itself, forcing the world’s largest tech companies to take unprecedented action to protect public health.

High schoolers launch positive hotline for seniors

Students at a high school in Canada have launched a hotline aimed uplifting senior citizens who are alone during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking

Apple and Google have launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

NY teachers 3D print face shields for hospital workers

Nearly a dozen teachers have equipped their basements with 3D printers and laser cutters to manufacture face shields for health-care workers.

Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls

As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.

NYC DoE bans use of Zoom video conference software over cybersecurity issues
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The New York City Department of Education is banning the use of the video conference software Zoom over the sudden rise of "Zoombombing", the practice of participants unexpectedly appearing in conferences and sending pornography or other offensive material to other attendees.

Italian engineers help coronavirus patients by harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines

After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all sorts of calls from around the world.

Small business adjust models, reach out to customers online during coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.

Newly unemployed head to social media to crowdfund rent money

Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in March amid COVID-19 lockdowns have turned to social media to crowdfund financial support to pay their bills, a Storyful analysis has found.

Internet providers offering help to low-income families

Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.