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'We need new privacy laws,' urges Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook is urging government regulation to regulate shady data brokers and to protect user privacy.
Start-up Devvio claims its blockchain can handle 8M transactions a second
The new blockchain protocol, Devv, was demoed at CES; backers say it outperforms other distributed ledger technologies and traditional financial networks such as VisaNet. Analysts are skeptical.
How to create and open compressed files on iPhone, iPad
Many enterprises rely on zip files to exchange data, particularly confidential data. So, how can you move beyond the limits of iOS?
Enterprise iPhones will soon be able to use security dongles
It will be possible to enhance iPhone security with hardware-based physical authentication dongles.
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Keep Cyber Threats from Destroying Your Company
Every company is a target, no matter its size, function or annual revenue. Security risks come from very direction - malware, social networks and even employees. Every company has information worth protecting, and you owe it to your
Details, details
IT security team at this university gets a rude awakening: Somebody is using one of their servers to launch denial-of-service attacks -- and that's not the worst of it.
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Mingis on Tech: As blockchain hype cools, a 'trough of disillusionment' for 2019?
A year ago, blockchain aficionados were all but declaring the distributed ledger technology would be bigger than the internet. Maybe so, but not yet. So where does blockchain go from here?
Top 4 enterprise tech trends to watch in 2019
Security, AI, cloud computing and blockchain are all expected to see significant advances this year.
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In 2019, look for AI-enabled mobile devices – and a UEM push
As AI finds its way into mobile devices and virtual personal assistants proliferate in offices and boardrooms, IT admins will have to manage more – and more sophisticated – end points.
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Build or Buy? Answering the Eternal Technology Question
Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) are at that inflection point and security teams are asking themselves, "Should we build or buy a TIP?" However, the better question to ask is, "Just because we could build one, should we?
Apple wants to stop you from using dangerous USB-C devices
Friends don’t let friends connect cut-price or otherwise unverified USB-C cables to their devices.
New year, same old users
IT support pilot fish takes a call to help a user change a password on a webpage form -- and it reminds fish of just how much help-desk techs love password resets.
If the CTO says it's OK, what could go wrong?
Medical rehab facility uses ordinary Gmail, which doesn't meet HIPAA privacy regulations. Fortunately, that can be fixed -- but another problem probably can't be.
Q&A: Experian exec says biometrics won’t save you from mobile hacks
Experian's annual data breach forecast predicts that biometric hacking will continue to surge as more mobile devices use fingerprint scans and Face ID technology to protect corporate and consumer data. But there are ways to avoid...
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The Buyer’s Guide to Threat Intelligence Platforms
Selecting the right threat intelligence platform is important as it will serve as the foundation for your entire threat operations programs, allowing you to understand and act upon the highest priority threats you face, while enabling
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Tech luminaries we lost in 2018
Hailing from five different nations, the 13 remarkable women and men memorialized here had a lasting influence on technology and the world.
The top 10 stories of 2018: Blockchain rises, open source reigns, trust wanes
Optimists can look at 2018 and point to GDPR privacy protections, the launch of blockchain business apps and the creativity of the open-source community as signs technology can lead us to a safe and prosperous future. Meanwhile,...
Microsoft delivers emergency patch for under-attack IE
The company issued a rare emergency security update to fix a zero-day vulnerability – reported by a Google security engineer – in the still-supported IE9, IE10 and IE11.
How to protect Windows 10 PCs from ransomware
Ransomware is running rampant these days, but there are several ways Windows 10 users and admins can protect their PCs. Here’s what to do.
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IDG Access Paper: Why SDS is Essential for IT Transformation
This white paper, “Why SDS is Essential for IT Transformation,” helps you identify what to look for and what’s possible with SDS.
Android security audit: An easy-to-follow annual checklist
Android security doesn't have to be a source of stress. These level-headed steps are all you need to keep the boogeyman at bay.
Android security: Analysis, advice, and next-level knowledge
Expand your Android security knowledge with this comprehensive collection of level-headed resources.
Google Smart Lock: The complete guide
Google Smart Lock can simplify security and save you time on Android, Chrome OS, and even Mac and Windows. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?
And that was actually the CLEAN version!
This oilfield services company's new email filter flags language that's not considered business appropriate -- but it turns out that depends on what business you're in.
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