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Microsoft says it will stop spamming Android users with Office ads in the notification tray

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 11:32pm CEST par Mark Wilson

It feels like we complain about Microsoft a lot here. We do; in recent months there has been a lot to get upset about. There has been a lot of negativity surrounding Windows 10, so let's have a change of subject. Now Microsoft is spamming the Android notification tray with ads for Office. The notification tray in Android serves a very specific purpose. There's a clue in the name -- and it's nothing to do with advertising. Android user Thom Holwerda was upset this week when Microsoft Office for Android starting to spam him with ads for apps he already… [Continue Reading]
China complains about forced upgrades to Windows 10

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 10:49pm CEST par Mark Wilson

To say that Windows 10 has been controversial for Microsoft would be something of an understatement. The most recent cause for complaint has been a deceptive upgrade popup, described by many as a "nasty trick", which fooled users into installing the upgrade. The company has since said that it will change the behavior of the upgrade notification, but this is not enough to silence hundreds of thousands of users in China. Microsoft stands accused of abusing its market position to force unwanted upgrades on people. Speaking to the Xinhua news agency, Zhao Zhanling from the Internet Society of China said:… [Continue Reading]
Windows 7 and 8.1 users turning off critical updates to avoid Windows 10 'malware'

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 8:53pm CEST par Wayne Williams

When Windows 10 was first offered to users of Windows 7 and 8.1 it was via a pleasant upgrade tool that allowed users to 'reserve' their copy of the new OS. However, as time has gone by, Microsoft has employed more and more insidious methods to get people to upgrade, including tricking them into doing so. The sneaky behavior has gotten so bad, that growing numbers of users of the older operating systems have taken to disabling critical updates in order to completely avoid Windows 10. Microsoft has, in the past, explained away its aggressive upgrade strategy as a way… [Continue Reading]
Acer adds two netbooks, a business laptop, and a 4K display to its Windows 10 PC portfolio

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 7:00pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

As we approach the summer, back to school shopping becomes a focus for many parents and students. True, there is plenty of time to buy a laptop for the next school session, but it is never too early to begin your research. Now is the time when manufacturers begin unveiling their upcoming machines. Today, Acer announces three new laptops, with two of them being detachable variants. Quite frankly, those two are probably better categorized as netbooks. In addition, the company announces a beautiful new 4K display, perfect for both computing and media consumption. This 32-inch monitor could be a wise… [Continue Reading]
Debunking seven fundamental cyber-security myths

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 6:40pm CEST par Andy Taylor

If we look at the world of cyber security through the eyes of the media, it’s a pretty frightening view. We hear story after story of security breaches hitting major companies and the next data leaks that follows affecting thousands of people. It’s enough to fill any business with trepidation. With cyber security such a big talking point, we tend to see a lot of information floating around -- some of which is not in the least bit true. If a company wants to enhance its IT security it is imperative to be able to separate facts from fiction. It’s… [Continue Reading]
The need for change in combating ransomware and other threats [Q&A]

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 3:50pm CEST par Ian Barker

The security landscape is one that is constantly changing and old-style signature-based detection systems are struggling to keep up. But what are the main threats today and how can companies and individuals combat them? We spoke to Tomer Weingarten CEO of next-generation security specialist SentinelOne about ransomware and what the LinkedIn hack means for the future of password security. BN: Why is ransomware so hard to tackle? TW: It's one of the most common problems in security today, the main reason is not because it's complicated but mostly because it's lucrative to cyber criminals. Ransomware is a very effective mechanism to… [Continue Reading]
Samsung unveils Batman-themed Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 2:32pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

If you're a Batman fan and like the Galaxy S7 edge then you're in for a treat. In celebration of the third anniversary of the Injustice: Gods Among Us game, Samsung has teamed up with Warner Bros. to release a Batman-themed, limited-run version of its latest Android flagship phablet. Known as the Injustice Edition, it features a black Galaxy S7 edge with a gold Batman logo on the back and matching accents and a number of attractive extras which include a black Gear VR headset and what appears to be a gold-plated batarang. In the package, prospective customers can also expect to find a themed case… [Continue Reading]
Five most common myths about web security

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 2:15pm CEST par Ilia Kolocheno

Almost 3 terabytes of data stolen in the Panama Gate scandal will shortly become searchable online. Mossack Fonseca, the breached legal firm behind one of the largest data leaks in the history, had numerous high-risk vulnerabilities in its front-end web applications, including its Client Information Portal. Actually, few hacking groups would spend money on expensive zero-days and complicated APTs, when the information can be easily stolen via insecure web applications. Moreover, even if your corporate website doesn’t contain a single byte of sensitive data, it’s still a perfect foothold to get into your corporate network. Today many people, including cybersecurity professionals, underestimate the importance of… [Continue Reading]
Financial services believe blockchain is the biggest innovation since the Internet

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 2:01pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Blockchain is the most important innovation since the creation of the internet, almost two thirds (60 percent) of global financial services retailers with some knowledge of the technology said. That’s a bold claim. And that’s exactly why the fact that more than a third (35 percent) of all global respondents said they had never heard of the technology is even more scary. Among those that have heard of it, 23 percent said they had no understanding of what blockchain actually is. The study was conducted by Marketforce, on behalf of business applications provider Pegasystems and information technology provider Cognizant. It… [Continue Reading]
Best Windows apps this week

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 12:32pm CEST par Martin Brinkmann

One-hundred and eighty-two in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 8.x and Windows 10 in the past seven days. The Ready, Set, Summer sale has started. Brian has all the details for you, but if you are in a hurry, simply click on the following link to check out what is discounted. The sale includes Windows apps and games, movies, and music offers. As always, if I missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below… [Continue Reading]
Facebook introduces new cookies policy and allows users to opt out of tailored ads on non-Facebook sites

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 12:29pm CEST par Mark Wilson

When you hit Facebook today, you may well notice a new Cookies Policy warning at the top of the page. It states: "To help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience, we use cookies. By clicking or navigating the site, you agree to allow our collection of information on and off Facebook through cookies. Learn more, including about available controls: Cookies Policy". But what is it all about? Facebook hasn’t made a great deal of fuss about it, but the social network has introduced not only a new cookies policy, but also made changes to ads.… [Continue Reading]
Listary 5.0 is a massive update

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 12:23pm CEST par Mike Williams

The powerful search tool/ launcher Listary has hit version 5.0 with a huge list of major new features. You can now use Listary to run searches on your favorite websites, with the results opening in a new browser page. A smarter launcher is able to launch Windows 8/ 10 apps, and run desktop applications as an administrator, even when Listary is launched normally. Built-in custom commands include lock, shutdown and reboot, uninstall a program, launch PowerShell, open the Network Connections window or edit the Hosts file, and you can add as many others as you need. Handy new keyboard shortcuts… [Continue Reading]
Control of usage and costs is biggest challenge to public cloud

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 12:15pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new survey by cloud analytics company Cloud Cruiser and Dimensional Research shows that the top challenge with public cloud consumption is the ability to proactively manage usage and costs across the business. The survey among almost 200 professionals who attended the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Summit in April also reveals that nearly one third of organizations are doing nothing to track, manage and allocate cloud consumption costs. "The survey results show that, despite significant investment in public cloud, IT continues to struggle with technologies that will help them analyze public cloud usage," says David Gehringer, principal at Dimensional… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10's new Limited Periodic Scanning mode will keep your PC extra safe from malware -- here's how to use it

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 11:33am CEST par Wayne Williams

While there’s a lot of negativity surrounding Windows 10 at the moment, thanks mostly to Microsoft’s shady upgrade tactics, it is actually a very good operating system. The upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update, out at the end of July, improves the OS significantly, introducing a wealth of new features, and one of the latest inclusions to be made available for Windows Insiders to try is Limited Periodic Scanning. This sets Windows Defender to scan your PC at intervals, even if you have another anti-virus program installed. In other words, it uses Windows Defender as a second line of defense, without… [Continue Reading]
You could be held liable for cases of bank fraud if your online security isn’t up to scratch

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 11:29am CEST par Mark Wilson

If you need another reason to pay attention to online security, new measures under consideration by banks could sharpen your focus. At the moment, banks in the UK frequently shoulder the cost of online fraud when customers fall victim. But all this could be set to change. The plans being looked at by banks, GCHQ and the UK government could see people who haven’t taken care of their own online security being excluded from receiving compensation if their account is hacked. The Financial Times reports that the plans could see people with poor security in place find themselves "frozen out… [Continue Reading]
UK carrier Three will block ads for a day

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 10:35am CEST par Anthony Spadafora

In an attempt to improve the daily lives of its customers, Three is planning to block ads for all of the customers using its network in the UK. The company will block all mobile ads for its users for one day next month. The trial will last for 24 hours but if it is received successfully by Three customers, the company has hinted that it would be willing to expand its experiment. Three has decided to block the mobile ads that its customers see because it believes that the current ad model is broken. Before beginning the trial, the company… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14352 includes Cortana, Ink and Feedback hub improvements

Publié: mai 27, 2016, 1:24am CEST par Mark Wilson

Microsoft has pushed Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14352 to the Fast Ring. The latest build introduced a number of updates and bug fixes. One of the biggest changes is to Cortana which can now be used to control a Groove Music Catalog and set a timer. The recently-introduced Windows Ink gains improved Sticky Notes, and the ruler now benefits from the inclusion of a compass. Gamers can now enjoy the Windows Game bar at full-screen in more games, including World of Warcraft, Counterstrike: Global Offensive, and Diablo III. Important changes have also been made to the Feedback Hub. Just days after… [Continue Reading]