SmartPhones stories - Page 78
Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The iPhone X's facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.
SOTI reports increased global revenue and partner growth
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The launch of the SOTI ONE platform in May saw the company grow the number of customer trials by 57% from the previous year.
US research team takes biometric scanning to heart
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.
Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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It's a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.
MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.
ManageEngine promises day one iOS 11 support
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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ManageEngine's Mobile Device Manager Plus now supports iOS 11 features, including QR code scanning and Classroom app enhancements.
Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.
ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.
Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Gemalto's biometric self-service technologies are now being used in ePassports in 30 countries around the world.
Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.
Are we letting the data race cloud our judgement?
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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It's a question that has been doing the rounds seemingly forever – how do we keep costs down while keeping our data secure?.
Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities.
Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.
Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.
IoT and BYOD still putting firms in the face of danger
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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As best practice security methods continue to evolve around the Internet of Things, so do the attacks on devices linked to corporate networks.
Gartner hype cycle outlines the technologies for workforce digital dexterity
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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data analytics
Augmented data discovery, personal analytics, conversational UI and virtual assistants - welcome to the digital workplace of the - near - future.
AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ESET's Mac Security and online child protection products have been officially certified by security software testers AV-Comparatives this week.
Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.
Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017
Sat, 5th Aug 2017
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Despite the turmoil within the market, 3 of the top 5 vendors actually managed to increase their shares of the market and grow on an annual basis.