Slack Files Competition Complaint Against Microsoft in the EU

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Good morning! Yesterday, Slack filed a lawsuit against Microsoft for allegedly forcing Office 365 users to install Teams—and in the process, (illegally) making it a direct competitor. Plus, Apple started handing out iPhones to hackers in an effort to further secure iOS and new research shows exactly how cybercriminals have exploited the pandemic. Have questions or want to send us feedback? Reply directly to this email! What You Need To Know Today Slack Files Competition Complaint Against Microsoft in the EU ZDNet | Slack's primary grievance against Microsoft is related to bundling Teams into its 365 offering. Slack claims that this illegally tied Teams into its Office suite, which has suddenly made Microsoft a direct competitor just months after Stewart Butterfield claimed that wasn't the case. Banks Join IBM’s Financial Services Cloud As It Doubles Down on Security, Compliance CIO Dive | BNP Paribas was just one of several banks to sign up for IBM's cloud security offering. This is significant, considering that CIO Dive reports just 16% of financial service companies have adopted the cloud. Apple Starts Giving ‘Hacker-Friendly’ iPhones to Top Bug Hunters TechCrunch | The concept of hiring hackers to expose your security flaws isn't a new concept, but Apple tells TechCrunch that it hopes this will be more of a partnership than a "here you go, good luck" type of relationship. The company is giving hackers access to documentation and a dedicated forum to get feedback from Apple engineers. How Cybercriminals Have Exploited the Coronavirus Pandemic TechRepublic | There are a lot of really interesting takeaways in this report, but most striking is the fact that attacks on public entities in some countries have increased—even though travel restrictions are as tight as ever. Tips & Tricks for the Digital Workplace 7 Simple Tips to Help You Deal With a Work Crisis (and Keep Your Cool) The Next Web | Even though WFH is prevalent, workplace conflicts can still happen from home. Use this handy guide to navigate even the most complex situations with colleagues. How to Set Up Email Filters in Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook MakeUseOf | We all know we should organize our email inboxes, but it's usually easier said than done. Here's a helpful guide from MakeUseOf to, well, make sense of email filters in Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Mail. Simplify Management of Company-Owned iOS Devices With New Apple Business Manager Integration G Suite Updates | This update covers a lot of ground, but notably: admins can manage company-owned iOS devices directly from the Admin console and control a wider range of features including app installation, Apple app usage, authentication methods, and more. The Humble Telephone Was Our First Taste of Remote Learning 330 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001 Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward | View on the Web