No evidence wearing face masks creates a false sense of security

An evidence review concludes there is no data to suggest wearing a face mask reduces a person's other hygiene behaviors such as hand-washing or social distancing

A newly published review, by a trio of researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London, has concluded there is no evidence to suggest wearing a face mask leads to lower levels of compliance with other hygiene measures such as social distancing and hand washing.

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WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial after study finds no benefit for COVID-19

A major international study, published in the journal The Lancet, has concluded hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine treatment for COVID-19 is not safe or effective. The large-scale observational analysis encompassed nearly 100,000 subjects, finding the d… Continue reading WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial after study finds no benefit for COVID-19

Startups are transforming global trade in the COVID-19 era

The global trade crisis is a setback, but also an opportunity for logistics startups to show the value of digital platforms in an analog industry. Continue reading Startups are transforming global trade in the COVID-19 era

The COVID-19 vaccine: How do we immunize 7 billion people?

Hopes for a return to some kind of normalcy amidst the fog of a global pandemic rest on the development of some kind of COVID-19 vaccine. With over 100 different kinds of vaccines at various stages of development perhaps the most consistent message we … Continue reading The COVID-19 vaccine: How do we immunize 7 billion people?

WHO Admits to Leaked Credentials, Says Number of Cyber Attacks Increased Fivefold

The World Health Organization (WHO) admitted that around 450 active credentials were leaked online last week and noted that the number of cyberattacks directed at the organization increased fivefold, compared with the same period the previous year. The… Continue reading WHO Admits to Leaked Credentials, Says Number of Cyber Attacks Increased Fivefold

WHO, CDC and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Victims of Credential Dump, Report

Hackers have used credentials allegedly stolen from the WHO, CDC and other notable groups to spread coronavirus misinformation online. Continue reading WHO, CDC and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Victims of Credential Dump, Report

A Dozen Nation-Backed APTs Tap COVID-19 to Cover Spy Attacks

Iran’s Charming Kitten and other nation-state actors are using the coronavirus pandemic to their advantage, for espionage. Continue reading A Dozen Nation-Backed APTs Tap COVID-19 to Cover Spy Attacks

Spearphishing Campaign Exploits COVID-19 To Spread Lokibot Infostealer

The attack discovered uses World Health Organization trademark to lure users with info related to coronavirus. Continue reading Spearphishing Campaign Exploits COVID-19 To Spread Lokibot Infostealer

Top Email Protections Fail in Latest COVID-19 Phishing Campaign

An effective spoofing campaign promises users important information about new coronavirus cases in their local area, scooting past Proofpoint and Microsoft Office 356 ATPs. Continue reading Top Email Protections Fail in Latest COVID-19 Phishing Campaign