Could contact tracing slow the spread of COVID-19?
Millions of people could soon be asked to use a contact tracing app to slow the spread of COVD-19. So, what is the app? Will […]
Month: April 2020
WhatsApp reports a drop in misinformation messages on platform
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a surge in the number of fake emails and texts. These include scams, as well as misinformation about […]
Why are some companies struggling to get insurance payouts for coronavirus?
So far, according to the ONS, 24% of businesses in the UK have temporarily closed or paused trading. And, in the entertainment and recreation sector, […]
A COVID-19 immunity passport secured by blockchain to enable deconfinement
As the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on the lives of citizens and the economies of more than 190 countries, one of the challenges for governments […]
How to deal with fake coronavirus emails and texts
In the current health pandemic, scammers are now finding new, creative ways to target consumers’ anxieties. Phishing is big business for online scammers. In fact, […]
Coronavirus: can you get a refund for cancelled events?
To stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has banned all gatherings of more than two people. The only exception is funerals. This means many […]
Is 5G a threat to public health?
We’ve all heard how 5G is, supposedly, the future. However, 5G has hit the news in the last week – and definitely not for the […]
How safe are Zoom and Houseparty video calling apps?
With over a third of the world’s population under some kind of social restrictions, keeping in touch is more important than ever. This means apps […]