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Month: April 2020

Could contact tracing slow the spread of COVID-19?

April 30, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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 […]

WhatsApp reports a drop in misinformation messages on platform

April 27, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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?

April 26, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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

April 23, 2020 Press Release 0

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

April 20, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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?

April 15, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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?

April 7, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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?

April 6, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

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 […]

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