Metalogix launches real-time protection for SharePoint content
With security breaches becoming more common the need to secure all aspects of an organization’s data is greater than ever.
Microsoft's SharePoint is one of the most popular content collaboration tools and needs protecting just as much as anything else. Up to now, however, SharePoint security solutions have been passive, using a mix of permissions management and compliance-driven reporting functions.
ExtraHop brings the power of search to network data
IT teams are able to collect more real-time data than ever before, but there's a difference between gathering information and being able to do something useful with it.
Wire data analytics specialist ExtraHop is launching the fifth generation of its big data analytics platform, complete with a new search appliance aimed at giving businesses fast, reliable insights into their operations.
Mobile threats continue to grow with banking Trojans still a major concern
Security company Kaspersky Lab has released its latest quarterly threat evolution report for the third quarter of this year which shows over 300,000 new mobile malware programs detected, a 10.8 percent increase over Q2.
Displaying intrusive advertisements to consumers remained the main method of profiting from mobile threats. Mobile adware has continued to increase and accounts for more than half of all detected mobile threats in the quarter.
89 percent of Americans fail to recognize the threat posed by stolen health records
Most people worry about the risk of their financial information being stolen, but a new survey from data security platform supplier Vormetric reveals that many are unaware of their vulnerability to medical data theft.
Of over 1,000 US adults polled by Wakefield Research on behalf of Vormetric, only 11 percent included medical records in their top three selections for personal data they would be most concerned to have lost in a data breach.
Inateck BH1001 Wireless Sport Headset [Review]
Bluetooth headsets with Sport in the title usually feature a plastic band which goes around the back of your neck. This not only makes you look a bit strange it can also be uncomfortable.
Inateck's headset does away with this and just has a thin wire between the two earpieces. There's a control unit on the right-hand side to allow you to adjust the volume, accept calls, pair with your phone, etc, and this also houses the built-in mic.
2014 still leads the way for data breaches
There have been some significant data breaches in 2015, and with two months still to go there may yet be more to come, but so far the numbers of people and businesses affected haven't approached the scale of last year's attacks.
The Top Ten Reviews comparison service has been looking back at the major breaches that marked 2014.
Mobile threats are on the rise and more than 40 percent of devices are at risk
Mobile threat defense specialist Skycure has released its Mobile Threat Intelligence Report, which finds a frightening increase in threats to both enterprise and personal mobile devices.
Using analysis of worldwide mobile data from Skycure and outside sources, the report found 41 percent of mobile devices are at medium to high risk on the Skycure risk scale. Nearly two in every hundred are high risk devices that were already compromised or were under attack.
How your social media habits could be putting your security at risk
The biggest risk to your data or that of your company could stem from the way you use social media. Despite headline-hitting hacking attacks social media remains a favorite tool of cyber criminals.
Data protection specialist Digital Guardian has produced an infographic warning of the risks of over sharing on social media.
Major utilities leaving website vulnerabilities un-patched
Hard on the heels of last week's TalkTalk breach, another British utility company, British Gas, has contacted over 2,000 customers to warn them that their email addresses and passwords have been posted online.
Yet according to information security company High-Tech Bridge many large companies could be leaving customer data at risk via their websites.
Cloud-based app security – the consumer view
More than half of consumers don't believe that cloud-based apps and services are keeping their data secure, according to a new survey.
Cloud security specialist Radware has released the results of a study of over 2,000 people which reveals that consumer perceptions and expectations are dramatically shifting with frequently reported hacks, which will have a major impact on how businesses secure their services, communicate with consumers and go to market.
The secret life of lost smartphones
Have you ever lost a mobile phone and wondered where it went? Security company Avast had the same thought and deliberately 'lost' 20 phones to find out what happened to them.
Avast installed three security apps on all the phones, the free Avast Anti-Theft app, Lookout Mobile Security, and Clean Master. It then randomly placed 10 phones in San Francisco and 10 in New York. Each phone was marked with contact information on where to return the device if found.
77 percent of Brits think the internet is getting more dangerous
It may not be entirely surprising in the wake of recent high-profile attacks like that on TalkTalk, but a new survey of almost 3,500 users from UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie reveals that we're losing trust in the internet.
Among the findings are that 75 percent of Brits believe companies aren't doing enough to secure their personal data, and 15 percent said they had their personal data exposed by a leak or a hack.
New clothing company aims to make geeks chic
The popular image of male IT workers with pens in their top pockets or wearing crumpled T-shirts maybe about to change.
Seattle-based Ya Joe is launching a new online direct-to-consumer clothing line aimed specifically at tech guys. Its website explains why each item was created and how it can be worn in real-life situations, with realistic fitting guides that are true to size.
Half of IT security pros think their organizations are unlikely attack targets
According to a new study published by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by behavioral analytics specialist Prelert, half of IT security practitioners in the US view their organization as an unlikely target for attack.
The report also reveals a lack of cyber-preparedness with 61 percent of respondents admitting a lack of confidence in their organization's ability to detect advanced threats.
Killer smart devices and other cyber threats you'll face in 2016
The world of online security never stands still, and if the past year has shown us anything it's that you don't need sophisticated technology to launch a successful cyber attack.
Security company Trend Micro has released its annual security predictions report outlining the threats it expects to be facing next year. It forecasts continued growth in online extortion, hacktivism and mobile malware, as well as a shift towards an offensive cybersecurity posture for government entities and corporations.
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Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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