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Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.
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Raritan's Dominion SX II updates ramp up data center performance

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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Raritan announces new features for its Dominion SX II products, including Java-free access and control of remote devices.
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LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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power / energy
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healthtech
Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.
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It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
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Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
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The connected campus: Meeting students' #1 priority with edge solutions

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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edge computing
To stay alive, human beings need air, food and water. If you are college student, add to this list of vital resources Internet access.
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The need for internet security on your mobile

Mon, 29th May 2017
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email security
As hackers target mobile devices, it's imperative to ensure that you are aware of the threats that are out there, and that your phone is protected.
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The need for internet security on your devices

Mon, 29th May 2017
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
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NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'

Wed, 24th May 2017
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digital signage
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mfa
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iam
NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.
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Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Wed, 24th May 2017
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
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Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.
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Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries

Tue, 16th May 2017
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breach prevention
The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.
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Google committed to keeping ransomware away from Android

Tue, 9th May 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Google says that since 2015, fewer than 0.00001% of apps on the Google Play store and less than .01% of apps elsewhere were ransomware.
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How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Clearly the big trends which affect IT specifically and many vertical sectors generally, are also having an impact on the data center.
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From raw data to actionable intelligence: The art and science of endpoint security

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The endpoint is vulnerable. That's where many enterprise cyber breaches begin: An employee clicks on a phishing link and installs malware.
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Security, cloud spurring Windows 10 deployments; creating fastest OS adoption

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Security improvements and cloud capabilities are spurring Windows 10 deployments in enterprises, leading to the fastest OS upgrades seen says Gartner.
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Virtualization tech is paired up with 10G-EPON in new trail

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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virtualisation
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digital signage
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displays
Further trials are being planned in preparation for the full-scale application of vCPE to 10Gpbs Internet services.
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Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.
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Google's hacking contest 'Project Zero' was a flop: What went wrong?

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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google
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exploits
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technology gifts
Not a single person claimed Google's Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.