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Facebook Messenger for Android can now send SMS and MMS

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 10:49pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Facebook has upset a lot of people by effectively forcing its Messenger app onto people by removing the messaging option from the mobile website. Today, to help soften the blow a little, the social network announces that Android users will be able to use the app to not only chat with their Facebook friends, but also to send and receive SMS and MMS. It's a feature that has been available in the beta version of Facebook Messenger for a little while, but now it is rolling out to everyone. While it will help keen chatters to reduce the number of… [Continue Reading]
EMEA businesses too slow to detect a data breach

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 9:51pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

It takes businesses in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) three times longer than businesses elsewhere in the world to detect a breach, mostly because they’re forced to detect such hits themselves instead of relying on outside help. Those are the general conclusions of the first Mandiant M-Trends EMEA Report. The report, released by security experts FireEye, is based upon the statistics collected during investigations in the region, done by Mandiant’s leading consultants in 2015. The report says that EMEA businesses need, on average, 469 days to detect a breach. High number, knowing that globally it takes about 146… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft rolls out enterprise improvements to IE11 on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 9:44pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Since the launch of Microsoft Edge, numerous changes and updates have been made to Microsoft's latest web browser. The arrival of ad-blocking was a real crowd-pleaser, but Microsoft is mindful of the fact that many enterprise users are going to be sticking with Internet Explorer for some time yet. Today the company announces that some of the enterprise-specific enhancements and tweaks made to the Windows 10 version of IE11 will also be making their way to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. In fact, the improvements are rolling out to more Windows 10 users as well. Changes made to Internet Explorer… [Continue Reading]
UK businesses lose over £1 billion thanks to cybercrime

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 8:05pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

New figures released by Get Safe Online and Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting center, reveal the cybercrime cost for British businesses over in the last year. In total, businesses reported £1,079,447,765 in loses as a result of cybercrime, which is a 22 percent increase from the previous year. Each police force in the UK recorded around £19.5 million in losses but this number may in fact be slightly higher as some businesses may not have reported or disclosed the full extent of the losses they incurred to the authorities. Get Safe Online, the UK’s cyber… [Continue Reading]
Seven things I learned from Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 7:46pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Apple's annual developer conference is underway in San Francisco. Yesterday's opening keynote was the best since before cofounder Steve Jobs' death nearly 5 years ago. While pundits poo-poo what's missing (shiny gadgets), new and improved software and services matter more—and they showcase priorities properly placed. CEO Tim Cook kicked off the event, by asking attendees to stand and offer a moment of silence for the mass murder victims the previous day in Orlando, Fla. Forty-nine people are confirmed dead and as many hospitalized from the nightclub shooting. He then went on to lay out a clear agenda for the keynote… [Continue Reading]
Alienware chooses HyperX as exclusive memory brand for Aurora gaming desktop upgrades

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 7:00pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

When you build or upgrade a computer, you may be attracted to the low prices of cheap components. While getting a good deal is great, seasoned PC builders know that you should never go low-quality. This advice is not for any specific component, but for all of them. Understandably, you should stay within your budget, but make sure you target reputable brands for power supply units, memory, motherboards, and more. One such brand that I absolutely adore is HyperX. This is Kingston's gaming moniker for things like memory, solid state drives, and headsets. Its memory in particular is very dependable… [Continue Reading]
Symantec buys Blue Coat Systems

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 6:57pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

Symantec has decided to purchase Blue Coat Systems for $4.65 billion in a move that will allow it to more thoroughly protect its users from a variety of threats online. The deal will also see Blue Coat’s CEO, Greg Clark, become Symantec’s new CEO. This will help the company fill the role which has been vacant since its previous chief executive, Michael brown stepped down in April due to poor financial results. Symantec is widely known for its locally installed antivirus software whereas Blue Coat specializes in online security. Currently is used by over 15,000 companies to blacklist websites that… [Continue Reading]
IoT has too many devices and not enough security

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 5:33pm CEST par Ian Barker

As Internet of Things devices expand their reach into the enterprise, they make greater demands on security. New research from cyber security specialist ForeScout Technologies reveals that while IT professionals acknowledge the growing number of IoT devices on their networks, they are unaware of how to properly secure them. The survey indicates a lack of visibility into networks. 70 percent of survey respondents don’t have confidence in their ability to see connected devices as soon as they joined their networks, and almost a quarter say that they aren't confident at all. By leaving connected devices out of the security sphere,… [Continue Reading]
iHome announces new line of outdoor speakers

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 5:30pm CEST par Alan Buckingham

If you are looking for an outdoor speaker for this summer then you want something proven to withstand the elements. iHome is a premier maker of such devices and is now announcing a new line that it claims is perfect for outdoor use. The Weather Tough line is being called "military grade" portable Bluetooth speakers. They were announced back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, but are just hitting the market now. The company claims "Each iHome Weather Tough speaker will let users take their music where no other portable Bluetooth speakers dare go. Featuring a completely waterproof design (IP67-rated), and… [Continue Reading]
More than half of board members are willing to sack security execs for poor reporting

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 4:17pm CEST par Ian Barker

The decisions that board level executives make on cyber security are very dependent on the quality of the reports they receive from front line management. A new report from cyber risk analysis specialist Bay Dynamics, carried out in conjunction with Osterman Research, looks at how boards of directors see cyber security reports. Among its findings are that 59 percent of board members say that one or more IT security executives will lose their job as a result of failing to provide useful, actionable information. Cyber risks are a high priority among board members compared to other areas such as financial,… [Continue Reading]
Ransomware now targets your smart TV

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 4:12pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

While the ransomware threat is growing at an alarming rate, many consumers remain oblivious to the dangers posed by this form of malware. It is no wonder that infections are at a record level. And things will only get worse as ransomware creators target new types of devices. Security researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a new ransomware, referred to as FLocker, that targets Android-powered smart TVs. When activated, it locks the device and asks the user to pay "a fine" to enable full functionality again. Interestingly enough, it takes the ransom in iTunes gift cards, not Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. FLocker is not… [Continue Reading]
Apple doesn't seem to have decided which devices will support iOS 10

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 3:48pm CEST par Mark Wilson

When Apple announced iOS 10 yesterday, there was one question that people around the world were asking themselves: will my device run it? The company sent out rather confusing signals yesterday in answer to this question. Slides shown during the announcement presentation revealed the iPads, iPhones and iPods that will be able to upgrade to iOS 10. But the official iOS 10 preview page told a different story. Devices that were previously absent from the support list -- such as 3rd generation iPad -- were suddenly listed as supporting iOS 10. Now Apple has changed its mind again, and updated… [Continue Reading]
Portworx launches enterprise-class storage for containers

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 3:47pm CEST par Ian Barker

The use of containers has done much to transform the deployment of applications. However, storage hasn't kept pace as it's difficult to scale up to cope with increased workloads. Data storage specialist Portworx is launching new purpose-built, enterprise-class storage solution for containers. PX-Enterprise will enable IT to match the agility of application developers and deliver lower costs compared to legacy solutions. By taking a fundamentally distributed approach, Portworx turns commodity X86 hardware into a converged storage node that can be scaled across a cluster of nodes and automatically provisioned with any Docker-ready scheduler. PX-Enterprise ensures data persistence across nodes, and… [Continue Reading]
SailPoint extends open identity management platform

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 1:12pm CEST par Ian Barker

Since threats to enterprise systems often come from stolen or compromised credentials, managing user identity is a vital part of modern security. Access control specialist SailPoint is announcing a plugin framework for its SailPoint IdentityIQ platform that will allow customers and partners to develop extensions to the core product features, so they can move towards a more identity-aware organization. It's also unveiled a series of beta plugins, including a privileged account management (PAM) interface designed to extend integrations with leading PAM vendors, as well as plugins from other companies including ColumnIT, Identropy, KOGIT and Regatta. "Our vision for an open… [Continue Reading]
Internet of Things devices are NSA's latest target

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 11:10am CEST par Anthony Spadafora

The Internet of Things (IoT) may be the US National Security Agency’s next potential target for spying and collecting data according to a comment made by its deputy director at a recent military technology conference. During the conference, which was held in Washington DC on June 10, deputy director of the NSA Richard Ledgett said that the agency is considering potential ways it could collect data from internet-connected devices such as smart appliances and pacemakers. According to the Intercept, Ledgett said: "We’re looking at it sort of theoretically from a research point of view right now". IoT technology has yet to… [Continue Reading]
Flamory is a smart bookmark manager for web pages and local files

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 10:13am CEST par Mike Williams

Flamory is a free-for-personal-use research tool which allows recording and searching web pages and local files. This starts with a simple screenshot function. When you’re viewing an interesting website or document, press Ctrl+Alt+A to take a screenshot, and it’s saved locally. Open the viewer later and you’re able to browse captures and annotate them with a pen, shapes, pointers or text captions. This isn’t just about images. Flamory also saves the text content of the file or page, and a search tool enables finding any snapshot by words from its content. Once you’ve found what you need, you’re able to… [Continue Reading]
elementary OS 0.4 'Loki' Beta now available -- download the popular Linux distro here

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 3:51am CEST par Brian Fagioli

There are a lot of Linux-based desktop operating systems nowadays. Understandably, it can be hard to pick one. Many Linux users end up being distro-jumpers, constantly trying many, yet never settling. One popular Linux distro is vying for your attention, hopefully making you feel at home -- no jumping needed. Called elementary OS, it uses an Ubuntu base for stability and software compatibility. The developers put a high value on the user experience -- the interface is both gorgeous and intuitive. Today, the much anticipated 0.4 version -- code-named 'Loki' -- sees Beta release. "Loki is being built with the Ubuntu 16.04… [Continue Reading]
Encryption-focused Apple File System (APFS) replacing HFS+ on macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS

Publié: juin 14, 2016, 2:42am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Apple was quite boisterous at WWDC today regarding its operating systems and services. Quite frankly, I was blown away at all the ways the company is looking to improve its customers' lives, but some folks were apparently underwhelmed. Oh well, you can't please everyone, I suppose. For some reason, Apple was fairly quiet about one huge change -- it is replacing the HFS+ file system. Based on the more-than-30-year-old HFS, it is apparently time to move on. What is the upcoming file system called? The unimaginatively "Apple File System". The encryption-ready file system will be used on macOS, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS. "HFS+… [Continue Reading]