Apple to allow challenges to App Store policies

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June 23, 2020

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US temporarily halts entry of foreign workers

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President Donald Trump has suspended US entry for a range of foreign workers, including highly skilled tech workers, managers being transferred within companies and seasonal workers. An administration official says the action creates job openings for 525,000 Americans, but business groups say the move hinders economic recovery.

Full Story: Reuters (6/23), San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (6/23)

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Technology & Trends

Apple to allow challenges to App Store policies

Apple will soon allow developers to appeal underlying rules that prompt rejections of apps, in addition to appealing the rejections themselves. Additionally, the company will no longer delay app updates intended to fix bugs, except for apps involved in legal issues.

Full Story: TechCrunch (tiered subscription model) (6/22)

Billions of records on internet users' activity left exposed

A server with billions of records of internet users' online activity and personal data -- including names, purchase history, home addresses, web browsing history, and hardware and operating system details -- was left unsecured by Oracle-owned BlueKai, which provides tracking data for marketers' use. BlueKai tracks many of the world's biggest websites, including Amazon, Forbes, ESPN, Glassdoor and The New York Times.

Full Story: TechCrunch (tiered subscription model) (6/19)

Apple confirms chip switch, offers details of iOS 14

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Apple has confirmed that it will switch to using its own chips, rather than Intel's, for Mac laptops and desktops, and it has unveiled details of its iOS 14 upgrade, including widgets on the home screen and an app for real-time translation. The update, which will work on iPhones going back to the 2016 iPhone SE and 2015 iPhone 6s Plus, will enter beta testing before it is introduced in the fall.

Full Story: CNBC (6/22), The Verge (6/22), BBC (6/22)

PayPal shows more signs of entering cryptoindustry

PayPal job postings for cryptocurrency and blockchain engineers are the latest indications that the company is moving toward developing crypto-related products. The job requirements include skills that tightly overlap with bitcoin development.

Full Story: ZDNet (6/23), Cointelegraph (6/22)

Latest Android Developer Challenge winners named
9to5Google (6/22)

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IT Channel

Microsoft seeks to boost Azure IoT with CyberX buy

Microsoft is buying security firm CyberX as part of a wider initiative to accelerate and secure deployment of internet of things devices. "CyberX will complement the existing Azure IoT security capabilities, and extends to existing devices including those used in industrial IoT, operational technology and infrastructure scenarios," Microsoft executives wrote in a blog post.

Full Story: CNBC (6/22)

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IT Workforce

Apps, cloud-based communications could replace email

As countries emerge from lockdown, companies might phase out the use of email for communication, shifting to app- and cloud-based chat platforms. Such methods are considered more efficient and secure.

Full Story: Infosecurity (U.K.) (6/22)

Tech startup Eskalera rolls out diversity index
Reuters (6/18)

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CompTIA News

Building a future-ready workforce

Americans want to get back to work -- and through smart policies and workforce programs, government and industry can partner to address this challenge and build the 21st-century workforce. On June 30, CompTIA will welcome experts from Capitol Hill, the White House and the technology industry for a discussion on how to best tackle today's workforce needs. Visit CompTIA Events to register for this free program.

Pivoting to new opportunities

The CompTIA Blog has the story of how a developer of blockchain and artificial intelligence applications quickly adapted an existing solution focused on the oil and gas industry to provide a much-needed solution for health care and other essential workers on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the CompTIA Blog for the complete story.

Welcome to the CompTIA ISAO

The CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) is dedicated to providing critical threat intelligence to technology vendors, managed service providers, technology solution providers, integrators, distributors, business technology consultants and their customers. To learn more about the benefits of joining this initiative, visit CompTIA ISAO.