Which locks your phone best: Pins, Patterns or Passwords?
The popular pattern lock system used to secure millions of Android phones could be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack. With […]
Apps vs. Chatbots: The fight for the Supply Chain future
Apps mean a simpler Supply Chain; Bots mean a more personal one The user end of the supply chain has a huge effect on the whole thing. It’s for this […]
Report: 95% of businesses have migrated critical applications to the cloud
SolarWinds recently released its 2017 IT trends report, examining the effects of increasing cloud adoption on IT and the shift to a hybrid infrastructure. The SolarWinds IT Trends Report 2017: […]
Catastrophic blackout a real possibility unless critical infrastructure improvements are made…
The connected world in which we live could suffer a catastrophic blackout unless critical infrastructure is secured, warns Eugene Kaspersky founder and CEO, Kaspersky Lab. The ramifications of a blackout, […]
Why the humble router remains one of the most insecure devices in your home
For all the time that we spend thinking about the security of our phones and laptops — about encryption, strong passwords and two-factor authentication — comparatively little attention is paid […]
Facebook updates its platform policy to forbid using data for surveillance
Facebook today announced changes to its platform policy that forbid developers from using the company’s data for surveillance purposes. The changes include language “to more clearly explain that developers cannot […]
Hundreds of mobile websites and apps are found to leak personal info
Using apps and mobile websites is normal for smartphone users, but applications you trust could be leaking your personal information — and it can be surprisingly easy for a hacker […]
Verifone confirms corporate network was hacked
US stores hit. Global payments processor Verifone has confirmed its corporate network was hacked by unknown attackers targeting the company’s merchants. Verifone spokesperson Andy Payment told iTnews the “cyber incident” […]
WikiLeaks to help shield tech firms from CIA’s hacking tools
WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them against the CIA’s hacking tools, founder Julian Assange said Thursday. The move sets up a potential conflict between Silicon Valley […]
