Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/01 - The Zoom Privacy Storm
Apr 1, 2020
The transition from John Legere's leadership at T-Mobile signals new directions in telecom, especially with the rise of 5G. Meanwhile, Samsung’s shift away from LCD production highlights the tech industry's evolution. Comcast's data cap practices are scrutinized as profit-driven rather than necessary, raising questions about fairness. Security flaws in Zoom reveal concerning vulnerabilities affecting user privacy. Additionally, Amazon faces ethical dilemmas regarding its pandemic hiring practices, emphasizing the need for more humane treatment of employees.
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Data Caps Debunked
- Comcast waiving data caps during the pandemic had little impact on network speeds.
- This proves data caps were primarily a business decision, not a technical necessity.
Zoom Under Scrutiny
- Zoom's popularity has led to increased scrutiny of its security practices.
- Issues include UNC path injection vulnerabilities and shady macOS installation techniques.
Amazon's Packed Job Fairs
- Amazon held packed job fairs, ignoring social distancing guidelines, according to Bloomberg.
- An applicant who raised concerns was reportedly mocked by a manager.