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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gartner hype cycle outlines the technologies for workforce digital dexterity

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Augmented data discovery, personal analytics, conversational UI and virtual assistants - welcome to the digital workplace of the - near - future.
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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.
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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.
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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.