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Businesses find IoT devices hard to secure

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 9:32pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Internet of things (IoT) is expected to make an enormous impact on pretty much every industry in the upcoming months and years, but it seems as organizations don’t really know how to secure their devices. This is according to a new report by ForeScout Technologies, which surveyed 201 senior IT decision makers in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. First, the report says the threat surface is going to increase dramatically. An average business will operate 7,000 IoT devices in the next 18 months, which is "far more" than what the average company is used to securing and defending. Second,… [Continue Reading]
Watch Microsoft's big Windows 10 event here, live, on Wednesday October 26

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 7:31pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft is hosting an event this Wednesday, October 26, in which it intends to reveal what’s next for Windows 10. Titled "Imagine what you’ll do", the event is expected to reveal some new Windows hardware, although, from what we hear, not new versions of Surface or Surface Pro (although existing devices may get a processor bump). Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley says the software giant will reveal an all-in-one Surface PC codenamed "Cardinal" (which may or may not be called Surface Studio) and we expect to see new hardware from other partners too. We should also find out more about… [Continue Reading]
Master & Dynamic MW60 wireless headphones [Review]

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 7:17pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

For Christmas 2015, I bought myself a new pair of Bluetooth headphones. After trying several sets, I settled on Master & Dynamic MW60, which were a fantastic choice then and are still my top recommendation nearly a year later. The wireless cans replaced my beloved Grado RS1e -- no small feat. Read no further and buy the M&D cans, if wireless listening is priority -- and should be if using iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, which lack 3.5 mm jack. Authentic audio, spacious soundstage, and full fidelity (without over-punchy bass) make the MW60 the gold standard for Bluetooth cans. Nostalgic and… [Continue Reading]
Here's when you can buy Apple Watch Nike+

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 6:47pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Nike has long been a major player in all things sports. Its footwear and other apparel can often be found on the world's most popular athletes. True, the company pays those folks big bucks to wear the gear, but that does not detract from the fact that it is also quality stuff. Trust me, a comfortable pair of Nike sneakers is well worth the premium. Nike and Apple have long been in business together -- even before the iPhone -- with Nike+iPod. The collaboration between these two strong brands makes a lot of sense. This Friday, the Apple Watch Nike+ will… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about hybrid cloud

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 6:44pm CEST par Barclay Ballard, Ian Barker

In terms of industry buzz and discussion, it is unlikely you’ll find a technological concept that’s more popular at the moment than cloud computing. Since it burst on to the scene a few years ago, cloud computing has proven its utility within a huge range of business and consumer markets. With the flexibility, productivity and cost advantages being delivered by the cloud, it can truly claim to have had a profound impact on the way that we live our lives. However, although "cloud computing" is often spoken about in relatively generalized terminology, it is far from a homogeneous resource. Public,… [Continue Reading]
Samsung reveals Galaxy Note series will live on -- new flagship will launch in 2017

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 6:42pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

After the whole Galaxy Note7 fiasco, some folks believed that Samsung would put an end to the Galaxy Note series. The electronics giant has lost a lot of money thanks to a single faulty device, not to mention that the damage this has caused to its reputation will be very hard -- if not impossible -- to repair, so such a decision would make some sense. However, as it turns out, Samsung is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. The Galaxy Note series will live on, because the company just announced the introduction of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8… [Continue Reading]
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" with S Pen Android tablet comes to USA

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 6:06pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

The tablet market has gotten a bit stale lately. While Apple keeps chugging along with its innovative "Pro" iPad devices, the Android community hasn't seen much in the way of quality offerings. Sadly, many tablets running Google's mobile operating system are low-quality with scant support -- OS updates are often non-existent. If you do want a quality Android tablet, Samsung is still cranking them out, and today it announces a new such model for the US market. The 'Galaxy Tab A 10.1" with S Pen' -- yeah, that is actually the full name -- will be in stores later this week… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about big data

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 5:47pm CEST par Barclay Ballard

Big data is another technology buzzword that can sometimes be difficult to pin down. Data, of course, has been around for a long time, long before computers invaded our homes, offices and pockets, so what exactly differentiates ordinary data from big data? Broadly speaking, big data refers to datasets that can no longer be processed through traditional methods of analysis. This means that setting a minimum boundary for what constitutes big data is extremely difficult, as this value would likely change with each technological development. What is clear, however, is that big data is growing rapidly. The rise of digital… [Continue Reading]
Enterprises struggle to manage cloud complexity

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 4:06pm CEST par Ian Barker

Businesses are looking to transform their IT services by moving to the cloud, but a new report reveals that they’re increasingly struggling to manage its complexity. The study from cloud automation company Embotics and 451 Research surveyed 166 US-based enterprise IT organizations regarding their use of cloud infrastructure and the management and automation of the associated processes. It finds that more than 75 percent of enterprises are using multiple clouds, including public and private. In addition 65 percent of respondents with more than one cloud are using a cloud management platform and 54 percent are using tools from multiple providers. Meanwhile… [Continue Reading]
Stop ransomware infecting your MBR with MBRFilter

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 3:28pm CEST par Mike Williams

Cisco’s Talos Group has released MBRFilter, a Windows disk filter which prevents malware overwriting a drive’s Master Boot Record (MBR). This can stop some ransomware variants -- Petya, Satana -- from installing and taking full control of your PC. Installation is straightforward. Well, mostly. Download the 32 or 64-bit version as appropriate for your PC, unzip the file, right-click MBRFilter.inf and select Install. Reboot when you’re asked. This worked well in our first tests, preventing all automatic and manual write attempts. There’s no doubt it adds a useful layer of protection to your PC, but there are also some issues.… [Continue Reading]
Adding facial recognition to mobile helps reduce fraud

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 3:21pm CEST par Ian Barker

Doing more of our day to day transactions online increases the risk of falling victim to some kind of fraud. Increasingly therefore companies are turning towards biometrics to ensure users are who they say they are. Digital verification company Jumio is adding biometric facial recognition to its Netverify product to verify users on mobile devices. The use of biometrics aims to reduce fraud within the banking, finance, travel, and online gaming industries by ensuring a user is a live human rather that a photograph. Netverify performs a face match but also completes a 'liveness' check, which takes no more than… [Continue Reading]
New Sway Democracy app wants to help you choose between Trump and Clinton

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 2:58pm CEST par Mark Wilson

You've probably noticed that there's an election just around the corner. As Trump and Clinton battle it out there have been accusations that Russia is trying to interfere with the result, Julian Assange has been cut off from the internet to prevent him meddling, and Google has released a fact checker to help separate political fact from fiction. There's no denying that this is one of the most important US elections ever, and the balance of power could be tipped by an important demographic -- millennials. With this in mind, a new app aims to help educate younger voters so… [Continue Reading]
Lock down any PC with Simple Software Restriction Policy

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 2:55pm CEST par Mike Williams

Simple Software Restriction Policy (SSRP) is a free tool which gives complete control over the folders where software can be executed. Program Files, System and other folders are allowed by default. But commonly-exploited locations like your desktop and temporary folders are blocked, instantly protecting you from a host of potential threats. Windows has been able to do this for years, at least in theory, but with some problems. The standard policy editors aren’t available in the Home or most basic Windows versions, and even if you’ve got them, are awkward and inconvenient to use. Simple Software Restriction Policy runs on… [Continue Reading]
Children are at risk from online predators as UK government fails to implement sexual grooming laws

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 12:53pm CEST par Mark Wilson

The UK government has failed to implement promised laws that would help to protect vulnerable children from online predators in England and Wales. Back in 2014, the then-Prime Minister David Cameron said he would introduce a new criminal offense of sexual communication with a child, effectively ensnaring paedolphiles. The law would help to reduce the problem of "grooming", the practice of luring in a child and gaining their trust with a view to later abusing that trust. Cameron's announcement more than 18 months ago was welcomed as it eliminated a legal loophole, but now children's charities are unhappy that laws… [Continue Reading]
Few UK banks offer two factor authentication

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 10:58am CEST par Anthony Spadafora

According to new research from the consumers' association Which?, a number of major UK banks have failed to protect their customers online by not adopting two-factor security, which greatly protects against online banking fraud. The association tested the customer-side security of 11 banks, revealing that over half had failed to implement two-factor ID checks on customers when they logged into their accounts. Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Santander and TSB were the banks which scored the lowest on the tests conducted by Which?. To make matters worse, this is the fourth year in a row that these… [Continue Reading]
Google's updated privacy policy means personally identifiable ad tracking is now go, go, go!

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 10:24am CEST par Mark Wilson

That Google encroaches on user privacy is not a startling revelation by any stretch of the imagination. But a recent change to the company's Privacy Policy means that information from DoubleClick ads can now be used to identify individuals and track them online. The changes to the policy have not been hidden -- the details and alterations are visible in an archived copy of the document -- but it has not been advertised either. The implications of the change are huge. Since purchasing DoubleClick back in 2007, Google kept identifiable user data separate from anonymized ad tracking. This is no… [Continue Reading]
Falling pound forces Microsoft to raise software and cloud prices

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 9:30am CEST par Mark Wilson

The post-Brexit fallout continues. The UK has already seen price hikes from a number of countries across a range of sectors, and the latest announcement comes from Microsoft. The technology giant warns that starting in January 2017, prices of enterprise software and cloud services will rise for anyone paying in pounds sterling. The UK's decision to leave the EU has seen the value of the pound plummet, and Microsoft is going to increase prices by up to 22 percent to make up for this. The biggest price increases will be for cloud services, which Microsoft says will jump by 22… [Continue Reading]
Netrunner Core 16.09 'Avalon' Debian-based KDE Linux distro now available for download

Publié: octobre 24, 2016, 3:15am CEST par Brian Fagioli

The gift and curse of desktop Linux-based operating systems is the ability to change the desktop environment. On one hand, having the choice to pick your favorite user interface, such as Unity, GNOME, or KDE Plasma, can be a huge positive. On the other, this also creates fragmented experiences between Linux users. If you are a fan of KDE Plasma, there are plenty of quality distributions available. The overall best for home users, however, is the wonderful Netrunner. You'd be hard-pressed to find another KDE-focused distro with such care and focus on the user experience. Today, a specialized version of… [Continue Reading]