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Undetectable HiddenWasp backdoor malware hits Linux users, allowing for full control of infected systems

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 1:43pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Using code from the famous Mirai worm and the Azazel rootkit, HiddenWasp is a newly discovered malware strain targeting Linux systems. HiddenWasp is slightly unusual in having Linux in its sights, and the targeted remote control tool is able to avoid detection by all major antivirus software. The malware is described as "sophisticated" as it comprises a deployment script, a trojan and a rootkit. This an advanced backdoor attack tool that allows for complete remote control of a system. See also: openSUSE Leap 15.1 Windows Subsystem for Linux distro lands in the Microsoft Store Quake II RTX is coming to… [Continue Reading]

Still running Fedora 28 Linux distro? Well, you shouldn't be...

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 1:30pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Fedora is my personal favorite desktop operating system. I love it because it is fast, stable, and focuses on open source ideology. Not to mention, it uses the best desktop environment, GNOME, by default. Overall it is a great experience that I recommend to all. While I update to the newest version of Fedora as soon as it is available, obviously, some people do not. You know what? That's OK. Even if you are a version behind, as long as it is still supported, you are safe and sound. Once the version of Fedora you are running is listed as… [Continue Reading]

Staff break IT rules in order to do their jobs with management the worst offenders

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 12:51pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new survey of more than 3,000 people around the world finds 46 percent of employees access personal documents on their work device without the IT department's permission. The study from Snow Software also shows 41 percent of global employees are going behind IT's back to get professional software and applications. Interestingly management-level employees (manager, director, vice president or executive) are almost twice as likely to use unauthorized professional or personal software and applications. Vice presidents and C-level executives lead the way in using work apps (57 percent) and personal apps (51 percent) on their work devices without permission. Entry-level… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 11:26am CEST par Martin Brinkmann

Three-hundred-and-thirty-seven in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. The May 2019 Update for Windows 10 is available for select configurations but it is likely that it won't change the operating system's fragmentation. Latest Adguard stats suggest that most Windows 10 devices are still on the April 2018 version of the operating system. As always, if I've 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]

Why digital transformation must be optimized for speed and success [Q&A]

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 11:12am CEST par Ian Barker

Companies worldwide across all industries are enacting digital transformation (DX) initiatives -- and for good reason. If completed successfully, modern technology implementation drives competitive advantage and makes business operations much more real-time. However, the journey to the DX finish line is unfortunately sometimes much more of sprint than a marathon, as speed is the currency for organizations to complete the process. This begs the question, how can business leaders implement a swift digital transformation while reaping the success and benefits that these initiatives promise? We spoke with Jamshid Rezaei, CIO of business communications specialist Mitel, to get the answer to… [Continue Reading]

Leaked: take a look at Cloudflare's free VPN, Warp

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 8:24am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS switching tool has proved very popular with iOS and Android users looking to take control of their internet connections, and there was much excitement when the company announced that it would be releasing a free VPN tool called Warp. At the moment, there is a lengthy waiting list for the free VPN (I'm number 278100 on the list, for instance) but we've been given a sneak peak at what to expect. Leaked screenshots show off the free VPN, and a video gives you an idea of the sort of performance you can expect. See also: Cloudflare announces… [Continue Reading]

Google Maps 'Popular Dishes' feature gonna get gourmands, gastronomes, and gourmets giddy

Publié: mai 31, 2019, 2:35am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures. Whether it's a $1 hotdog or a $200 steak, enjoyment from food can be had with any budget. Hell, sometimes the food at a less expensive restaurant can be better than the fancy ones that charge a lot. Ultimately, it comes down to doing your homework on an eatery before going there -- reading online reviews, perusing the menu, and finding out which of its dishes are best. Today, Google announces an update to its wildly popular Maps service that should prove to be very helpful. Called "Popular Dishes," the search giant is… [Continue Reading]

Urban Armor Gear (UAG) unveils rugged Plasma Series case for OnePlus 7 Pro

Publié: mai 30, 2019, 7:34pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

OnePlus smartphones are very well received by those wanting a pure Android experience. They are also popular with budget shoppers, as they have historically been very affordable. Over time, however, OnePlus has been increasing prices, reducing the perceived value of these devices. With the OnePlus 7 Pro, for instance, the starting price is $700 -- a significant amount of money. With that said, it stills costs less than some flagship phones from other manufacturers, such as Samsung and Apple. If you do decide to drop a big chunk of change on the OnePlus 7 Pro, I hope you would protect it… [Continue Reading]

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New tool allows files to be encrypted and shared wherever they’re stored

Publié: mai 30, 2019, 3:04pm CEST par Ian Barker

One of the best ways of preventing sensitive files from falling into the wrong hands is to encrypt them, but the process of encrypting and decrypting can be a chore, especially if you want to share the information. VPN service NordVPN is set to launch its own NordLocker security tool, designed to safeguard files whether they are stored locally or in the public cloud, and make them easy to share. "We at NordVPN believe that the digital environment must be better than it is today. As a company, we strive to move towards becoming an all-around cybersecurity solution that people… [Continue Reading]

'Files' for Microsoft's Windows Lite OS looks amazing running on a foldable Surface

Publié: mai 30, 2019, 11:08am CEST par Wayne Williams

Back in 2015, Microsoft said that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. The software giant views its newest operating system as a service that’s continually updated. Although problems with both the October 2018 Update and May 2019 Update mean that’s not really true at the moment. Most Windows 10 users are still on the April 2018 Update. Device manufacturers are continuing to innovate, and Chromebooks are showing a very different future from the one Windows 10 is offering us. This is where the modern "Windows Lite" comes in. SEE ALSO: Microsoft drops some very big hints about… [Continue Reading]

Twitter looks into whether white nationalists and supremacists should be banned

Publié: mai 30, 2019, 11:04am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

In a world that appears to be lurching ever further to the right, it is perhaps little wonder that white nationalists, white supremacists and other extremists are becoming more prevalent online. Social media sites have a balancing act to perform -- not wanting to be seen to be advocating censorship, but also removing troublesome elements from their networks. And this is the problem that Twitter faces. The platform has long been home to a glut of racist content and users -- as well as other unsavoury material -- and now the site is conducting research to determine how best to… [Continue Reading]

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The iPhone-maker doth protest too much? Apple launches new site to wax lyrical about the App Store in the face of criticism

Publié: mai 30, 2019, 9:46am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Apple has become more familiar with controversy than it might be entirely comfortable with in recent times. Once a near-untouchable company that could, in many people's eyes, do no wrong, there have been numerous scandals over the last few years -- legal battles, problematic hardware, canceled products, and accusations of anticompetitive behavior. Faced with an antitrust legal battle after complaints of "monopolistic" practices in the App Store, Apple has launched a new site that appears to be a very public defense of what it stands accused of. The new "principles and practices" pages find Apple going out of its way,… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18908 with more features for Your Phone

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 10:55pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft has been teasing us with talk of a new "modern" operating system, but that doesn’t mean it’s forgotten about Windows 10. Today it releases a new Fast ring build on the 20H1 branch -- the feature update set to roll out to users a year from now -- and adds a wealth of new features to the Your Phone app. SEE ALSO: Most Windows 10 users are running the update from over a year ago Microsoft drops some very big hints about its modern 'Windows Lite' OS Here are all the features Microsoft removed or deprecated in Windows 10… [Continue Reading]

Amazon Echo Show 5 is a privacy-focused Alexa device

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 7:59pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Earlier this month, Google announced the Nest Hub Max -- voice assistant hardware with a camera and touch screen -- and I was instantly intrigued. At the same time, I was also very scared of it. After all, Google makes its money through tracking users' activity and by displaying advertising -- did I really want that company having a camera in my house? No, of course not. Despite the claims of hardware switches to disable the camera, I quickly made up my mind to not buy it when it goes on sale. Amazon has a similar device called Echo Show, and… [Continue Reading]

How AI is impacting security in 2019

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 7:26pm CEST par Marie Johnson

In 2019, cyber threats are occurring at a rapid pace. In fact, cyber attacks are the fastest growing crime globally and are continuously increasing in sophistication, size, and impact. At the same time, the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals is dwindling. In a recent blog post, Ann Johnson, the head of Microsoft’s cybersecurity solutions group, used estimated data from the research firm Cybersecurity Ventures to project a shortage of about 3.5 million qualified cybersecurity workers by 2022. Artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a helpful tool in cybersecurity. AI can help businesses of all sizes and across many industries better… [Continue Reading]

Most Windows 10 users are running the update from over a year ago

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 7:08pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft’s original grand plan for Windows 10 was an operating system that was always up-to-date. Updates were intended to be mandatory, and while you could delay them a bit, you couldn’t opt out of them entirely. And the software giant was committed to rolling out two major feature updates a year. Fast forward to now, and things are very different. You can delay, or avoid, most updates, including feature updates -- assuming you’re even offered them in the first place. SEE ALSO Microsoft drops some very big hints about its modern 'Windows Lite' OS Here are all the features Microsoft… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft drops some very big hints about its modern 'Windows Lite' OS

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 5:40pm CEST par Wayne Williams

It’s been hinted for a while that Microsoft is working on a new operating system for dual-screen and Chromebook-like PCs, and while the software giant has yet to confirm the existence of the rumored "Windows Lite" OS, Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President, Consumer and Device Sales, did drop some pretty big hints about it at Computex 2019 in Taipei. While on stage he referred continually to a modern operating system designed to run on "modern PCs and innovative devices" that offers seamless background updates and zero interruptions, greater security, and always on connectivity. In his Computex post about next generation… [Continue Reading]

More than 70 percent of consumers fear becoming ID theft victims

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 4:54pm CEST par Ian Barker

The more the internet has become essential to our daily lives, the more people are waking up to the threats that it poses to their safety. In a new study by F-Secure, 71 percent of respondents say they feel that they will become a victim of cybercrime or identity theft, while 73 percent express similar fears about their children. The survey finds that over half of the consumers have had a family member affected by some form cybercrime (51 percent). Malware or viruses are the most common threats encountered followed by credit card fraud and then SMS/call fraud. One out… [Continue Reading]

Identity and access management proving too difficult for many businesses

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 2:53pm CEST par Ian Barker

According to a new study, businesses find identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) among their most difficult operational tasks. The survey, by access management firm One Identity, of 200 attendees to the 2019 RSA Conference, finds that while a third of respondents say PAM is the most difficult operational task, only 16 percent of respondents cite implementing adequate IAM practices as a top-three concern when it comes to securing the cloud. In addition just 14 percent of survey respondents say better employee access control would have a significant impact on their cybersecurity. All of which suggests… [Continue Reading]

Digitally transform operations by optimizing legacy processes

Publié: mai 29, 2019, 2:20pm CEST par Malai & Sambasivam

Every company these days is on a path to digital transformation, using technology to rise above the competition and show customers it is modern, efficient and optimized for success. But as companies work through this transformation, they often uncover processes that have fallen behind the times and seem impossible to fix -- either because these processes are tightly interwoven with other core business processes, or because it’s not clear where to even begin. Despite a willingness to modernize legacy processes, many businesses struggle with: Getting all stakeholders on board with a vision or idea; Being so close to or used… [Continue Reading]

Surprise! Apple unveils a brand new iPod touch with AR and Group FaceTime

Publié: mai 28, 2019, 3:12pm CEST par Wayne Williams

It was the iPod touch that first turned me on to iOS. The gateway drug to getting an iPhone if you will. I had the second and third gen models before graduating to Apple’s smartphone (and the iPad), and if it wasn't for that, I'd probably be an Android user with a Samsung Galaxy S10. I wouldn’t buy an iPod touch now that I have an iPhone XS, but if you want to enjoy the delights offered by the App Store, without spending a fortune on a flagship phone, then it’s the perfect solution, and Apple has just introduced a… [Continue Reading]

Toshiba unveils XG6-P NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD

Publié: mai 28, 2019, 2:48pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Just yesterday, CORSAIR shocked the world with the PCIe 4.0 MP600 SSD. This new drive will offer insane read and write speeds. While this new CORSAIR drive is certainly exciting, the reality is, most consumers won’t have a PCIe 4.0 compatible computer anytime soon. I’m sure plenty of early adopters will buy an X570-based motherboard and 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processor, but the majority of machines will not have PCIe 4.0 for many years. With all of that said, NVMe solid state drives based on PCIe 3.0 will remain an attractive option for a while, and today, Toshiba announces an… [Continue Reading]

Apple agrees to warn users if iOS updates will slow down iPhones

Publié: mai 28, 2019, 9:40am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

An update to any operating system, be it mobile or desktop, is a mix-bag of positives and negatives. Exciting new features have deprecation as a counterpoint, and while there is always the hope that updates will improve things, there is always the danger that things will actually get worse. If you're concerned that updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS will result in a reduction in performance, there's some good news. Apple has agreed to warn people if an update is "expected to materially change the impact of performance management on their phones". See also: Teardown reveals just… [Continue Reading]

Windows 10 May 2019 Update causes Wi-Fi dropouts for some users

Publié: mai 28, 2019, 8:52am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

If you have a computer with a Qualcomm Wi-Fi adaptor, you could well find that you suffer from random connection dropouts after installing Windows 10 May 2019 Update. The problem stems from a problem with older Wi-Fi drivers, and to avoid problems for user Microsoft has chosen to halt the rollout of the update to systems that could be affected. In addition, the company has issued a warning against manually or forcibly installing the May 2019 Update. See also: Here are all the features Microsoft removed or deprecated in Windows 10 May 2019 Update Force Windows 10 to install the… [Continue Reading]

CORSAIR announces Force Series MP600 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD

Publié: mai 27, 2019, 5:07pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Storage drive speed has been greatly increasing over the past several years. It is remarkable to think how far we have come from slow mechanical hard drives thanks to the solid state drive revolution. We are at the point where SATA-based SSDs are considered "old hat" -- it is the faster NVMe PCI Express (PCIe) drives that are all the rage these days. Earlier today, AMD unveiled its new third generation Ryzen 3 processors, and with them, the brand new X570 chipset for socket AM4. The exciting aspect of this new chipset generation is the addition of PCIe 4.0. The fourth… [Continue Reading]

AMD unveils blazing fast 7nm 3rd Gen Ryzen processors and X570 AM4 chipset

Publié: mai 27, 2019, 1:22pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

AMD has been consistently releasing powerful processors that are also a great value. In other words, unlike Intel (which expects you to mortgage your house for one of its chips), AMD makes high performance affordable. I suppose you could say, AMD processors are for computer enthusiasts that don't have unlimited budgets. Today at Computex 2019, AMD unveils its blazing fast 3rd Gen Ryzen processors. These 7nm chips are based on Zen 2 architecture, and have up to 12 cores and a 4.6GHz boost frequency. Best of all, pricing starts below $200! Equally exciting is the new X570 chipset, which features PCIe 4.0… [Continue Reading]

Bittium announces the world's most secure smartphone: the Bittium Tough Mobile 2

Publié: mai 27, 2019, 12:21pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

In a world that is increasingly concerned about privacy and security, Bittium launches the Tough Mobile 2. Proudly billed as "the world's most secure smartphone" it takes a multilayered approach to security, combining both hardware and software solutions. More than just secure, the Bittium Tough Mobile 2 -- as the use of the word "tough" would imply -- is also a rugged phone (although it does not proclaim to be the toughest phone in world). Designed and manufactured in Finland, the phone is aimed at professionals, and boasts "ultra secure communications without compromising usability". Running Android 9 Pie, security for… [Continue Reading]

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Intel announces ultra-fast 8-core Special Edition Core i9 9900KS; AMD fights back with super-cheap 7nm 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X

Publié: mai 27, 2019, 11:07am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Today at Computex 2019, Intel and AMD have both unveiled their latest chips. Intel previewed its Special Edition Core i9 9900KS, an 8-core chip with the unique ability to run all of the cores at 5GHz simultaneously. The company also revealed details of Ice Lake, its 10nm mobile processors. At the same time, AMD has also announced the Ryzen 3000 range of CPUs. Included in this range is the Ryzen 9 3900X, a 12-core chip running at 4.6GHz -- for the bargain price of $499. See also: Compulab Airtop3 Linux Mint mini computer has fanless Intel Core i9 9900K and… [Continue Reading]

TV and gaming services you've probably never heard of are shutting down

Publié: mai 27, 2019, 10:08am CEST par Alan Buckingham

There’s a chance you might remember a gaming console startup named Ouya. Many of us bought in to it hoping for something that, while less than Xbox One and PS4, might at least be fun. We got the former, but not the latter. It lasted a few weeks in my home before being disconnected forever. Apparently at some point, after it was mostly just gathering dust, it gained a TV service named Razer Forge. There was probably an announcement, but I missed it. Now both services have announced an end in sight. In a brief email sent to customers everything is laid… [Continue Reading]

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Amazon Kindle now supports Traditional Chinese books 現在有傳統的中文書籍支持

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 7:33pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Amazon's e-ink Kindle-reader devices, Fire tablets, and the associated e-book service are wildly popular. Competitor devices, such as the Nook from Barnes and Noble, simply don't compare. Is it worrying that Amazon essentially has a stranglehold on the digital book market? I suppose, but look, no other company has truly put up a worthy alternative. Even Apple's Books service, while decent, doesn't have an e-ink reader -- reading on an iPad is not ideal. Sadly, Traditional Chinese readers were not able to properly take advantage of Amazon's Kindle. Thankfully, this has now changed. Yes, Amazon has brought support for Traditional Chinese books… [Continue Reading]

Teardown reveals just what Apple has done to improve the MacBook Pro 2019 keyboard

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 5:46pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Apple recently launched its fastest MacBook Pro ever, featuring a processor with up to eight cores. But as well as speed, improvements have also been made to the keyboard design, and the material used in it. Rather than waiting for Apple to reveal its secrets, iFixit decided to subject the MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2019 to one of its infamous teardowns to find out for itself. Scientific analysis of the material gives an insight into its composition. See also: Apple addresses Flexgate with MacBook Pro display backlight service program and expands keyboard repair program US Supreme Court rules antitrust… [Continue Reading]

Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders canceled by BestBuy

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 4:52pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold has been, er, problematic to say the least. After serious issues were discovered with the folding screen, the company first announced a postponement to the launch, and then told people who had placed pre-orders that their orders would be canceled. Now BestBuy has followed suit, announcing that it too is canceling pre-orders. The retailer says that Samsung has faced "a plethora of unforeseen hiccups", and because the company has failed to provide a new release date, BestBuy feels it is only fair to its customers to cancel the orders. See also: It's decision… [Continue Reading]

GDPR one year on -- what have we learned and what happens next?

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 3:11pm CEST par Ian Barker

This weekend marks exactly a year since the introduction of the EU's GDPR legislation shook up the world of data protection and sent businesses around the world into a flurry of compliance activity. So, what has the industry learned over the past year and what are the ongoing challenges we can expect to see? We've gathered the views of some industry experts. It's clear that the introduction of GDPR has led to greater awareness when it comes to protecting personal information. Dr Gero Decker, CEO and co-founder of business transformation specialists Signavio, says, "A year on, businesses now understand what… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 12:00pm CEST par Martin Brinkmann

Three-hundred-and-thirty-six in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. Microsoft released the May 2019 Update for Windows 10. Check out Wayne's article on the removed or deprecated features, and how to upgrade devices to the new version right now. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below or notify me via email. Discounts this week The following list is a… [Continue Reading]

How microsegmentation can deliver zero trust security [Q&A]

Publié: mai 24, 2019, 11:21am CEST par Ian Barker

With a never-ending supply of new security threats presenting themselves every day, it can be tough for IT departments to keep up. While perimeter security continues to be important, the sheer volume of novel attacks means that, eventually, an attack will bypass defenses and gain a foothold in the interior. To harden the network interior, best practice now calls for microsegmentation to achieve a zero trust environment, but that’s not easy to do. To get more information on today’s security landscape, we spoke with Peter Smith, the chief executive officer of Edgewise Networks, a security solution provider of zero trust… [Continue Reading]

Samsung T5 Portable SSD (USB-C) now available in Rose Gold and Metallic Red

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 8:22pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Samsung makes some of the best internal Solid State Drives -- they are fast and reliable. That is why many gamers and enthusiasts choose the company's SSDs for their computers. Samsung makes great portable SSDs too, including the popular T5, which uses USB-C. Now, the Samsung T5 is getting two new color options -- Rose Gold and Metallic Red. This is in addition to the existing Deep Black and Alluring Blue options. Both new colors can be had in two capacities -- 500GB and 1TB. Unfortunately, the 2TB capacity model remains black only. A 250GB model is available too, but only… [Continue Reading]

Do IoT devices really pose a security risk, or is it merely paranoia?

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 7:37pm CEST par Brian Laing

Market data firm Statista projects that by 2025, there will be 75 billion IoT devices in use. Smart devices are now found throughout most commercial offices, yet a lack of security could make them ticking time bombs. IoT devices often come with security shortcomings, and it can be difficult to detect when someone has exploited one of their vulnerabilities. Why are IoT devices dangerous? It's not a single issue; rather, it's intrinsic to the way that the technology itself works. IoT devices have been added to modern offices to improve both productivity and convenience. They include security sensors, equipment trackers,… [Continue Reading]

How GRC solutions help companies meet GDPR requirements

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 7:25pm CEST par Matt Kunkel

In May of 2018, companies raced to the finish line to accomplish GDPR compliance. Given that it was the first year of GDPR, many industry experts expected to not see any companies fined. That is all going to change in the year ahead. In January 2019, Google was hit with the first major GDPR fine of $57 million, putting an end to the unspoken grace period. Companies should recognize this as a warning: get compliant or risk massive fines. This is especially important as only 59 percent of organizations report meeting all or most GDPR requirements, 29 percent expect to… [Continue Reading]

Quality issues with training data are holding back AI projects

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 3:58pm CEST par Ian Barker

For many organizations, AI and machine learning are seen as a route to greater efficiency and competitive advantage. But according to a new study conducted by Dimensional Research for Alegion almost eight out of 10 enterprise organizations currently engaged in AI and ML report that projects have stalled, and 96 percent of these companies have run into problems with data quality, data labeling required to train AI, and building model confidence. "The single largest obstacle to implementing machine learning models into production is the volume and quality of the training data," says Nathaniel Gates, CEO and co-founder of Alegion, a… [Continue Reading]

Why change management is essential to digital transformation projects [Q&A]

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 3:10pm CEST par Ian Barker

Digital transformation is currently an attractive option for many businesses. But to make it work it needs to be effectively managed. We spoke to Nital Hooper, senior manager consulting at consultancy company Servita to find out about the importance of change management to successful digital transformation. BN: Can you achieve transformation without change management? NH: As Sinatra would say, 'you can't have one without the other'. Change management, often seen as the fluffy part of transformation, is the love to the marriage of vision, strategy and IT. Usually we see no investment in change management, or when we do, it’s… [Continue Reading]

72 percent of cyber security professionals have considered quitting over lack of resources

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 11:39am CEST par Ian Barker

A new study from Censornet into the challenges facing cyber security professionals shows that 79 percent think their companies are suffering from a lack of resources, both in terms of people and technology, and 72 percent have considered leaving their jobs for this reason. The survey also finds that security professionals are not being helped by their security solutions. 65 percent want more technology but the average number of security products used is already 33 and 57 percent report they are suffering from alert overload. What's more, ineffective cyber security technology is the joint second threat facing organizations, alongside unexpected… [Continue Reading]

Kali Linux 2019.2 released with updated kernel and Kali Linux NetHunter

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 11:25am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Three months after the last major release, it's time for the second Kali Linux release of the year. Kali Linux 2019.2 is here, and in addition to an updated kernel, there's also an updated version of Kali Linux NetHunter, complete with support for more Android devices. Offensive Security says that the Debian-based Kali Linux 2019.2 is primarily about tweaks and bug fixes, but there are still a number of updated tools included. See also: Yet another Linux distribution shuts down, and the Open Source community should be worried Kali Linux 2019.1 with Metasploit 5.0 available for download openSUSE Leap 15.1… [Continue Reading]

Here are all the features Microsoft removed or deprecated in Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 10:46am CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft began to roll out the latest big feature update for Windows 10 a couple of days ago, and you can get it via Windows Update, or force the update if it’s not yet showing up for you. With each new OS update, however, some existing features get dropped, or stop being actively developed. Here’s what’s missing in Windows 10 1903, the May 2019 Update.. SEE ALSO: Force Windows 10 to install the May 2019 Update NOW New version of Windows 95 runs faster on Windows 10, macOS and Linux How to download the Windows 10 May 2019 Update and… [Continue Reading]

Should I build a new media PC?

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 10:17am CEST par Alan Buckingham

Eight years ago, approximately, I built my last media center computer. My family and I used it a lot, but it was in the era when set-top boxes were still mostly in their infancy. I did it fairly simply. I bought a used desktop model (a tower wouldn’t fit on a shelf in my cabinet) and began a partial remodel. I tried to do it fairly cheap. I opened up the case and replaced the RAM with more, swapped the hard drive for a higher capacity one, and replaced the video card with one that had component out and the… [Continue Reading]

Yet another Linux distribution shuts down, and the Open Source community should be worried

Publié: mai 23, 2019, 3:00am CEST par Brian Fagioli

More and more people are trying Linux-based operating systems these days, and with Windows 10 being so hated, that should not be a surprise. Sadly, while the Linux community should be thriving from Microsoft's missteps with Windows, it feels like the opposite is happening. The Linux Mint development team is experiencing turmoil, for instance, while Scientific Linux has shut down entirely. Unfortunately, things are getting even more dire, as yet another Linux distribution has shut down. This time, the operating system is the Arch-based Antergos. "Today, we are announcing the end of this project. As many of you probably noticed… [Continue Reading]

The changing landscape of cybersecurity

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 8:37pm CEST par Gene Yoo

Bad actors have been seeking opportunities to take advantage of unsophisticated netizens or unprotected organizations since the dawn of the World Wide Web, but today’s bad actors are in a class by themselves. Nation-state actors, often operating through a vast network of well-funded proxies, strive to exert influence, threaten stability, and sow discord through the mechanisms of cyberspace. Hacktivist organizations seek to undermine, damage or discredit organizations whose agendas and politics they oppose. They may not be as well funded as nation-state actors, but they are populated by technically sophisticated people who have bought into a cause -- and when… [Continue Reading]

openSUSE Leap 15.1 Linux-based operating system available for download

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 7:58pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

openSUSE Leap fans, prepare to be excited -- the latest version of your favorite Linux distribution is here! Yes, openSUSE Leap 15.1 can now be downloaded. The YaST configuration tool is one of the most significant aspects of openSUSE, and with Leap 15.1, it is getting several improvements. Firewalld gets a new user interface, which will be appreciated by many users, I'm sure. When you need to divvy up the storage space on your hard drive or solid state drive, you will be treated to an enhanced Partitioner tool. YaST will even look prettier on HiDPI screens with this update. There are plenty of… [Continue Reading]

Force Windows 10 to install the May 2019 Update NOW

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 7:16pm CEST par Wayne Williams

After an extended period of testing in the Release Preview ring, Microsoft has finally started rolling out the May 2019 Update to Windows 10 users, albeit in a "measured and throttled" way. You might be able to get it now by going through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update or, failing that, via the Media Creation tool. There is a very simple way to force Windows 10 to start the upgrade process immediately however. If the new feature update is not currently showing up in Windows Update, then go to the Download Windows 10 page, and click on… [Continue Reading]

Media server Serviio 2.0 adds multi-user streaming

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 6:34pm CEST par Chris Wiles

When we think about streaming a movie, our first thought is Apple iTunes, Netflix or Amazon Prime. We rush to sign up to these services, pay our monthly fee, and then search through old movies to keep ourselves entertained on a rainy public holiday. But what did you do with all those old DVDs you had (or have) lying around? One solution would be to set up your own network-based media server, rip your old discs and watch on demand. Better still, as DVDs are increasingly unpopular, even movies released a few months ago are available at seriously discounted prices,… [Continue Reading]

Exploit developer SandboxEscaper reveals Windows 10 Task Scheduler zero-day -- and says there are more to come

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 11:44am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Well-known security researcher and revealer of exploits SandboxEscaper has released details of a Windows 10 zero-day that affects Task Scheduler. This is far from being the first time we've heard from SandboxEscaper, and this time around the exploit could enable an attacker to gain full control of Windows 10 or Windows Server files. The researcher has previously revealed details of numerous other security vulnerabilities in Windows, and promises: "I have four more unpatched bugs where that one came from". Furthermore, she says: "I'm donating all my work to enemies of the US". SandboxEscaper shared her most recent findings on GitHub… [Continue Reading]

The Sims 4 is FREE for a limited time on Microsoft Windows 10 and Apple macOS

Publié: mai 22, 2019, 3:16am CEST par Brian Fagioli

People sometimes forget, but The Sims was a revolutionary game when it was first released. The innovative game essentially allowed you to play God, controlling characters on the screen. It was really unique -- almost like Sim City, but instead of a city, you simulated humans/life. Hardcore gamers often turned their noses up at the game, while many casual gamers enjoyed it immensely. In fact, over 100 million copies of games from the franchise have been sold since the initial release in the year 2000. The fourth (and most recent) major version of the game, The Sims 4, remains wildly… [Continue Reading]

How to download the Windows 10 May 2019 Update and create your own installation USB flash drive or DVD

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 8:03pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now rolling out to users with compatible systems. If you can’t wait to try the new features, the good news is Microsoft has updated its Media Creation tool to include the update and you can use this to download Windows 10 now and create your own installation media on either a USB flash drive or DVD. This is particularly handy if you want to perform a clean install, or update multiple computers in quick succession. SEE ALSO: Windows 10 May 2019 Update now available -- Here's how to get it Windows 10 May 2019… [Continue Reading]

Google Assistant comes to Bose speakers (along with privacy concerns)

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 7:50pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Believe it or not, Bose speakers are a bit controversial. While many consumers (including yours truly) enjoy the sound quality of Bose products, many self-proclaimed "audiophiles" tend to speak badly of the brand. The reality is, if you enjoy Bose speakers, that's all that matters -- ignore the haters. Today, some existing Bose speakers are arguably getting even better. If you own a Bose Home Speaker 500, Bose Soundbar 500, or Bose Soundbar 700, you will get the always-listening Google Assistant functionality through a free automatic update. In addition, Bose will be launching the small Home Speaker 300 (seen above) this… [Continue Reading]

Windows 10 May 2019 Update now available -- Here's how to get it

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 7:33pm CEST par Wayne Williams

After the mess that was the October 2018 Update, Microsoft has been a lot more cautious with the follow up, giving it an extended period of testing in the Release Preview ring. Today, the software giant declares the May 2019 Update stable enough to begin making it available to non-Insiders, although it says it will still be taking a "measured and throttled" approach to availability. To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the update appears, select Download and install now. If it’s not there, you’ll have to… [Continue Reading]

Windows 10 May 2019 Update rolling out now -- Here's how to get it

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 7:33pm CEST par Wayne Williams

DDoS attacks increase 84 percent in three months

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 4:46pm CEST par Ian Barker

The number of DDoS attacks during the first quarter of 2019 increased by 84 percent compared with the previous quarter according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. This reverses last year's trend of declining DDoS attacks as attackers shifted their attention to other sources of income, such as crypto-mining. As well as increasing in number attacks are also getting longer. The number of DDoS attacks that lasted for more than an hour doubled in quantity, and their average length increased by 487 percent. These statistics confirm Kaspersky Lab experts’ hypothesis that hackers are evolving their techniques and are now… [Continue Reading]

A traditional approach to security harms digital transformation efforts

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 3:54pm CEST par Ian Barker

Half of security professionals who adopt a more traditional or reactive approach to their data protection and security don't believe they will reach their digital transformation goals in the next five years. This is among the findings of a report from data protection company TITUS which conversely finds that nine out of 10 security professionals deploying a strategic approach believe their current efforts will address digital transformation needs within five years and that their organization would achieve its digital transformation goals in the same timescale. "In speaking with organizations of all sizes, it's clear there are two approaches to security --… [Continue Reading]

PDF Shaper 9 gains a new interface and a wealth of improvements

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 2:57pm CEST par Wayne Williams

There are plenty of applications you can use to view and print PDF files, including Microsoft Edge. Some of them offer editing features, but they are usually a bit limited. PDF Shaper is a collection of tools which will let you merge and split PDF files, rotate and crop pages, extract text and images, edit metadata, add a page number watermark, and convert PDFs to images (and vice versa) or to text. Just open one or more PDFs, and select the option you require. You can get information on the PDF (such as the application used to create it), and… [Continue Reading]

Enterprises struggle with providing secure hybrid access

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 2:53pm CEST par Ian Barker

As businesses move towards hybrid IT environments they increasingly face threats, gaps and investment challenges to keep their systems secure. The study from secure access specialist Pulse Secure surveyed enterprises with 1000+ employees in the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland and finds that while they are taking advantage of cloud computing, all enterprises have on-going data center dependencies. The most severe incidents come from a lack of user and device access visibility and lax endpoint, authentication and authorization access controls. Over the last 18 months, half of all companies surveyed dealt with malware, unauthorized/vulnerable endpoint use, and mobile or web… [Continue Reading]

Firefox Quantum 67 delivers better performance, protection and smattering of new features

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 12:38pm CEST par Nick Peers

Mozilla has released Firefox Quantum 67.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux, along with Firefox for Android 67.0. The new release is a major one, boasting several performance improvements, a significant number of new features and tighter security and privacy with the ability to block both cryptominers and fingerprinters Firefox 67 opens with the promise of better performance, achieved mainly through tweaking existing technologies: unused tabs are now automatically suspended, while the setTimeout priority has been lowered while painting takes place sooner, but occurs less often, during page loading. Finally, component initialization has also been delayed until after startup. Hidden away… [Continue Reading]

Most enterprises now run containers in production

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 12:12pm CEST par Ian Barker

New research from storage and data management company Portworx shows 87 percent of IT professionals are now running container technologies, with 90 percent of those running in production. In addition seven out of 10 are running at least 40 percent of their application portfolio in containers -- an increase from two years ago, when just 67 percent of teams were running container technologies in production. Yet despite their pervasiveness, containers aren't without issues. When asked to name their top challenges to container adoption, respondents most frequently cited security (51 percent), data management (40 percent) and cross-cloud/multiple cloud support (36 percent).… [Continue Reading]

UK age verification rules could put users at risk

Publié: mai 21, 2019, 11:11am CEST par Ian Barker

With age verification checks for users of adult sites in the UK set to come into force this summer, cyber security company F-Secure says that the new rules could increase the risk of identity theft and other cyber crimes. Under the new laws, British internet users will be required to verify their age in order to access adult content websites. This could be by sharing personal information such as passport, driving license, phone number or credit card details with third-party age verification platforms, or by buying a 'porn pass' at a store. "Preventing kids from accessing certain types of online… [Continue Reading]

Game of Thrones' divisive finale sure has people talking...

Publié: mai 20, 2019, 8:51pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Game of Thrones has never been a show to play things safe. Every time viewers thought they knew where things were going, the series would usually prove them wrong -- often with an unexpected death, or a twist hardly anyone saw coming. The eighth and final season has just ended, and it’s fair to say -- like much of the eighth season (episode five, The Bells, in particular) -- the finale left viewers divided. I personally loved it (albeit not unreservedly), while my colleague Brian Fagioli hated it. Either way, people have been talking about it. SEE ALSO: Game of… [Continue Reading]

The first Microsoft Edge preview build arrives for macOS -- this is why you should care

Publié: mai 20, 2019, 7:52pm CEST par Wayne Williams

If you’re a Windows 10 user then you might be interested in -- or even excited for -- the next generation of Microsoft’s Edge browser which is being built around Chromium. If you’re a Mac user, then you likely couldn’t care less about it. Still, Microsoft is hoping it can change your mind and today it introduces the first preview build for macOS. SEE ALSO: First official builds of Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser now available to test Chromium-based Microsoft Edge pretends to be different browsers by switching user agent How to enable dark mode in new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Microsoft… [Continue Reading]

Kingston launches KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption

Publié: mai 20, 2019, 7:51pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Kingston has long been a popular brand with enthusiasts, as its flash memory products are often high quality and reliable without breaking the bank. This isn't just its USB flash drives and RAM, but its solid state drives too. Today, it launches its newest such SSD. Called "KC2000," it is an NVMe PCIe variant, meaning it will be blazing fast. Pricing is pretty reasonable too, as it starts at just $62.40. ALSO READ: Micron unveils 2200 PCIe NVMe SSD "Kingston’s KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers powerful performance using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. Offering… [Continue Reading]

Linux kernel RDS flaw affects Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE

Publié: mai 20, 2019, 11:25am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

If you're not in the habit of keeping up to date with the latest version of the Linux kernel, now might be a good time to think about doing so. Systems based on versions of the kernel older than 5.0.8 suffer from a severe flaw in the implementation of RDS over TCP. Left unpatched, the flaw could enable an attacker to compromise a system. The National Vulnerability Database entry says: "There is a race condition leading to a use-after-free, related to net namespace cleanup". Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE are all affected by the flaw, and security advisories have… [Continue Reading]

South Korea will ditch Microsoft Windows for Linux

Publié: mai 18, 2019, 5:36pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Windows 7 support will end in January of next year, and that is a huge problem for both business and home users that are still running the aging operating system. Can't these people just upgrade to Windows 10? Well, yeah, but many just don't want to. Windows 10 has extreme telemetry that many people consider to be spying. As a result, they simply don't trust Microsoft's latest operating system. Not to mention, for businesses and organizations with many computers, the upgrade to Windows 10 could prove to be a costly affair. And now, as a result of the upcoming death… [Continue Reading]

Google is using Gmail to track your purchases

Publié: mai 18, 2019, 9:51am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Google's business relies on gathering information about its users and customers, so the company take every opportunity it can to reap as much data as possible. As such, it should surprise no one to learn that Google has been using Gmail to keep a record of things you have bought -- both online and offline. A little-known page (it's not exactly secret, but nor is it made particularly obvious) of your Google account reveals years of purchases. Google insists that the data on the Purchases page can only be seen by individuals, and is not used to tailor ads, but… [Continue Reading]

Peppermint 10 Ubuntu-based Linux distribution available for download

Publié: mai 18, 2019, 4:02am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Ubuntu is a great operating system; that's why so many other Linux distributions are based on it. Hell, even Microsoft seems to be enamored with Ubuntu these days. What makes Ubuntu so good? The Linux distro is rock solid, has tons of compatible packages, and its online community can be very helpful (unlike snooty Arch users). Today, a lesser-known (but very good) Ubuntu-based operating system reaches a new milestone. Called "Peppermint," version 10 is now available. Peppermint 10 should be particularly good for those with modest hardware, thanks to its use of the fairly lightweight Xfce desktop environment and available… [Continue Reading]

RIP Grumpy Cat: The meme and internet phenomenon is dead

Publié: mai 17, 2019, 5:47pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Grumpy Cat, the feline subject of many memes, has died at the age of 7. The internet celebrity rose to fame because of her delightfully dour demeanour and a sour face that made the online world smile. An internet celebrity for seven years, Grumpy Cat (aka Tardar Sauce) shuffled off this mortal coil this week, leaving the web a sadder place. Grumpy Cat's owners confirmed that the feline died on Tuesday this week, saying: "Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy experienced complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too… [Continue Reading]

New self-service platform helps developers apply AI at the edge

Publié: mai 17, 2019, 2:44pm CEST par Ian Barker

In the past AI has mostly depended on expensive solutions running in the cloud, restricting its use to a relatively small number of companies. But with the growth of the IoT and ever greater volumes of information that need to be processed fast, there's more demand for AI at the edge. Xnor is launching a new self-service platform called AI2GO, that enables developers, device creators and companies to build smart, edge-based solutions without needing training or background in AI. The platform offers hundreds of fully-trained edge AI models, so developers no longer need to worry about data collection, annotation, training,… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft now lets you install Ubuntu Linux in Windows 10 using the Hyper-V Manager

Publié: mai 17, 2019, 2:05pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Microsoft has been gradually hugging Linux closer to its heart, making it ever easier to install Linux-based operating systems within Windows 10. Now Ubuntu fans have a new option when it comes to installing their favorite distro. It is now possible to install either Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or 19.04 using Windows 10's Hyper-V Manager -- the admin tool designed to make it easy to manage virtual machines. See also: How to check if your Windows or Linux system is vulnerable to Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) attacks BTW I use Arch Linux... on Windows 10 Google says all new Chromebooks will… [Continue Reading]

Banned from social media? Feeling persecuted and censored? Report it to Donald Trump!

Publié: mai 17, 2019, 12:05pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The White House has launched a new tool that enables people to report the fact that they have been kicked off the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The tool is aimed at people who have had their social media presence curtailed and "suspect political bias" is involved. Anyone who feels aggrieved is invited to "share your story with President Trump". See also: New York attorney general to investigate Facebook for scraping 1.5 million users' email contacts How to delete the contacts that Facebook may have scraped from you Privacy: Facebook 'unintentionally' scraped and uploaded 1.5 million users' email… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Publié: mai 17, 2019, 11:58am CEST par Martin Brinkmann

Three-hundred-and-thirty-five in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. The next Windows 10 feature update is just around the corner. It includes important new features such as Windows Sandbox to run applications in a sandboxed environment. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below or notify me via email. Discounts this week The following list is a selection of the best… [Continue Reading]

MSN Messenger 2019 Edition is the messaging app you didn't know you needed

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 9:05pm CEST par Wayne Williams

These days, if you want to chat with friends and family you probably do so through one of the many mobile messaging choices -- such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Snapchat. Before mobile communications really took off, Microsoft’s cross-platform MSN Messenger (later rebranded Windows Live Messenger) was the chat tool. At its peak, some 330 million users a month were logging into the instant messaging client. MSN Messenger was discontinued in 2014, with Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype from eBay largely to blame for its demise, but if you’ve ever wondered what the chat tool might look like if it was… [Continue Reading]

The invisible programmer: A coder's domain is bigger than you might think

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 8:28pm CEST par Joseph Perry

When you imagine the role of a coder there’s a good chance that what comes to mind are pop culture tropes; the eccentric loner, the rogue prodigy, or the cloistered IT guru who saves the company with a brilliant solution hatched from behind a stack of pizza boxes in some windowless basement office. The reality is that coders represent a much more ubiquitous, everyday-problem-solving task force deployed throughout organizations and their skills are increasingly being utilized across many industries to address a variety of business challenges within their organizations. The Reality Behind the Mythmaking Let’s move beyond the stereotypes and… [Continue Reading]

Amazon Fire 7 (2019) Android tablet has improved specs and same low price

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 8:02pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

For the most part, Android tablets have proven to be a massive failure. What looked like a promising market has devolved into a collection of low-quality tablets from no-name manufacturers. Sure, companies like Huawei and Samsung are still producing solid Android tablets, but consumers largely don't care. If it isn't an iPad, the tablet won't get much attention. There is one big exception to this, however -- Amazon Fire. Yes, the book-seller's affordable media consumption tablets -- which do run a variation of Android -- are extremely popular with consumers. Despite not having access to Google's Play Store, Fire tablets… [Continue Reading]

Application development industry faces major challenges

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 4:02pm CEST par Ian Barker

Demand for application development is soaring, but the industry faces some major challenges according to a new report. The study from OutSystems shows the number of applications slated for delivery in 2019 has increased by 60 percent, and 38 percent of respondents plan to deliver 25 or more apps this year. But with this demand come problems, 46 percent of respondents say the average time to deliver a web or mobile application is five months or more. Not surprising then that 64 percent of IT professionals say they have an app dev backlog, and only 39 percent say their backlog… [Continue Reading]

Half of companies missed GDPR compliance deadline

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 3:09pm CEST par Ian Barker

Only half of companies achieved compliance with GDPR before the May 25, 2018 deadline, and most companies took seven months or longer to achieve readiness. This is among the findings of a new report from privacy management platform DataGrail which also reveals that two-thirds of companies assigned dozens, or even hundreds, of employees to manage GDPR compliance. Based on survey results, it's likely the average organization spent 2000 to 4000 hours in meetings preparing for GDPR, while half of privacy management decision makers spent at least 80 hours personally preparing for GDPR, and another 80 hours to sustain compliance "Businesses… [Continue Reading]

UK consumers want businesses to do more to protect their data

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 12:49pm CEST par Ian Barker

Protecting your digital footprint is growing more important and the results from a survey of 2,000 UK adults by Kaspersky Lab finds that people believe there is not enough business or state protection currently in place to defend it. The study finds 41 percent of UK respondents think that businesses should do more to protect their personal data, including passwords, addresses and bank account details, from hacking. More than a quarter think there is not enough state support with regards to data security and cyber-protection and 12 percent have been so concerned by a high-profile data breach that they have… [Continue Reading]

Google recalls Bluetooth version of Titan Security Key after discovering hacking vulnerability

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 11:05am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Google is recalling the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) version of its Titan Security Key, and is offering free replacements to owners. The recall comes after the company became aware of a security issue which could allow a nearby hacker to hijack the security device. Google says that the security issue only affects the Bluetooth versions of the 2FA device sold in the US. In a blog post, Google Cloud product manager Christiaan Brand explains that the vulnerability stems from a misconfiguration in the Titan Security Keys' Bluetooth pairing protocols. This not only makes it possible to communicate with the key… [Continue Reading]

Trump invokes National Emergencies Act effectively banning Huawei from US

Publié: mai 16, 2019, 10:42am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to fight "foreign adversaries" which he says are "increasingly creating and exploiting vulnerabilities in information and communications technology". An executive order means that US companies are banned from buying and using foreign telecoms equipment which is deemed to be a threat to national security. Huawei and 70 affiliates have also been added to the US Commerce Department’s "Entity List" meaning that special approval would be needed to purchase such equipment, and also for companies deemed to pose a threat to buy US-made hardware. The move comes at a time when tensions run high… [Continue Reading]

Satechi launches Aluminum M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse with USB-C

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 8:02pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Satechi is a company that makes really great products that are also affordable. While many of its offerings are Apple-focused, they usually work fine with all things. For instance, it manufactures USB-C dongles that use colors to match MacBook laptops, but color aside, they are totally Windows compatible too. Today, Satechi launches a new elegantly designed Bluetooth 4.0 mouse that is clearly aimed at macOS users, but it will of course work with both Windows and Linux too. Called "M1," it features a premium aluminum body and scroll wheel. Sadly, there are no side thumb buttons -- likely a deal-breaker… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18898 with Task Manager improvements

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 7:47pm CEST par Wayne Williams

The May 2019 Update is still undergoing testing in the Release Preview ring, but Microsoft is busy working on builds from the 20H1 branch, the feature update set to be released in the first half of next year. We’re starting to see new features arriving on that branch, and today’s flight, Build 18898, adds a useful addition to the Task Manager. SEE ALSO: Microsoft issues new patch for Windows XP to fight a dangerous 'wormable' vulnerability Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18895 -- fixes Your Phone app PowerToys are back! Microsoft reboots the utilities as an open source project… [Continue Reading]

Four out of five people expect Facebook to have another data privacy issue this year

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 4:28pm CEST par Ian Barker

People are becoming more aware of the need to protect their data online, not just because of the rate of cybercriminal activity, but also because large organizations are frequently being careless with the data they hold. A new survey of 1,000 people from OpenVPN reveals that four out of five people are expecting Facebook to face at least one more data privacy issue in the next year. In addition 71 percent say recent scandals have somewhat or severely negatively affected their view on Facebook, while 37 percent trust tech giants less now because they don’t think the companies have properly… [Continue Reading]

New tool helps protect sensitive data on Oracle databases

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 3:15pm CEST par Ian Barker

With GDPR in effect and privacy regulations being planned in other parts of the world, many organizations are looking at their database management to ensure stored data is complaint and doesn’t threaten the business. For Oracle users, Quest Software is launching its Toad for Oracle -- Sensitive Data Protection (SDP) Module. This allows database admins to to detect and receive notification of personally identifiable information (PII) data residing in databases, select encryption and redaction options immediately after detection, and perform ongoing monitoring "Manual methods to identify personal data are ineffective and put companies at risk. When non-compliance penalties for GDPR… [Continue Reading]

Perception vs reality in web security

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 1:44pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new study from Harris Poll, commissioned by Google shows that while more people than ever are using the internet -- with 1.4 billion expected to be online by 2022 -- there's a gap between perception and reality in regard to online safety. In the study 55 percent of Americans aged 16 or over gave themselves an A or B in online safety and security, but the results don't back this up. 70 percent wrongly identified what a safe URL should look like and 97 percent got at least one question wrong on a basic six-question security test. Among 16-24 year… [Continue Reading]

How to check if your Windows or Linux system is vulnerable to Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) attacks

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 9:21am CEST par Wayne Williams

Intel yesterday disclosed a new group of Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) hardware vulnerabilities that affect its CPUs. Rogue In-Flight Data Load (RIDL), Fallout, and ZombieLoad speculative execution attacks are related to Spectre and Meltdown which were discovered last year, and allow attackers to leak in-flight data from CPU-internal buffers (Line Fill Buffers, Load Ports, Store Buffers), including data never stored in CPU caches. SEE ALSO: Microsoft issues new patch for Windows XP to fight a dangerous 'wormable' vulnerability You can find out more about the various vulnerabilities at CPU.fail. The problem affects all modern Intel CPUs across servers, desktops and… [Continue Reading]

TRENDnet unveils USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Ethernet adapters

Publié: mai 15, 2019, 2:40am CEST par Brian Fagioli

For most consumers, Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbit/s) is more than enough. After all, they likely only use a hardwired network connection when accessing the internet, which typically won't even fully saturate the connection. Hell, many don't even do that -- some households strictly have Wi-Fi devices, with the only use of a cable being the connection from their router to the modem. Some enthusiasts and business users don't only use Ethernet for getting on the internet -- they may have high-speed internal networks where they are moving files between various hardwired computers and network-attached storage devices. And sometimes Gigabit speeds… [Continue Reading]

Providing guardrails for developers to innovate while staying secure in the cloud

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 10:02pm CEST par Chris DeRamus

Enterprise cloud adoption has largely been driven by developers eager to take advantage of its agility. These developers are often moving very quickly and are under pressure to bring new products to market that provide competitive advantages. The speed of development combined with a lack of cloud security expertise often results in engineers and developers bypassing certain security and compliance policies. The result is a chaotic, "Wild, Wild West" cloud environment. Alongside innovative apps and services, a common byproduct of this "free for all" mentality is data breaches, thanks to misconfigurations and other security glitches. This article shares advice on… [Continue Reading]

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59% of adults experience stress in the workplace -- could business technology provide a means to help reduce this figure?

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 9:48pm CEST par Natasha Bougourd

The combination of technology and mental health can often have negative connotations. There is plenty of media attention surrounding the negative impact the former can have on the latter. In fact, there is research identifying that social media and too much screen time can increase the risk of depression and anxiety, which can lead to hampered sleep and increased stress levels. A recipe for disaster? Looking at the other side of the coin, technology can also work to improve mental health and stress levels. In recent years, technology has brought about hugely beneficial health apps like Headspace, Calm and Stop,… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft issues new patch for Windows XP to fight a dangerous 'wormable' vulnerability

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 9:29pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP back into 2014, but took the 'highly unusual' step of releasing a patch for the ancient OS two years ago in a bid to fightback against the WannaCry ransomware, and then included XP in that June’s Patch Tuesday updates. You’d be forgiven for thinking that that would be the very last time Microsoft patched XP, but no. The software giant has included Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (also no longer supported) in today’s Patch Tuesday fixes. SEE ALSO: Windows XP 2018 Edition is the operating system Microsoft should be making How to get regular… [Continue Reading]

Privacy: Microsoft is tracking your search activity for Bing Maps

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 8:15pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Everyone knows Google tracks its users. When you use a "free" service, such as the many the search giant offers, you essentially end up being the product. In other words, your personal data is the true cost. Unfortunately, Google is not the only company spying on its users. Microsoft is also guilty of this, especially with its overreaching telemetry in Windows 10. That isn't Microsoft's only product that is anti-privacy, however. The company is now trying to spy with Office, and as you can imagine, its Bing search engine is tracking user activity too. Today, the Windows-maker openly brags about… [Continue Reading]

Here is the OnePlus 7 Pro (oh, and the OnePlus 7)

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 7:42pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

True to form, the launch of the latest OnePlus handsets have been preceded by numerous leaks, rumors and teasers. As such, today's launch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro contained few surprises, but the phones are now here and the launch confirms and clarifies many details. The OnePlus 7 Pro is at the top of the range. Boasting a 90Hz QHD+ Display, Snapdragon 855 and the option of up to 12GB of RAM. Then, of course, there are the cameras. The controversial pop-up design of the selfie camera isn't going to be to everyone's liking, but the specs… [Continue Reading]

Why it might be time to ditch WhatsApp for Signal or Telegram

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 5:42pm CEST par Nick Peers

By now you’ve heard the news: WhatsApp is currently rolling out an urgent update to all app users to close a major vulnerability that leaves unpatched phones at risk of being targeted by hackers. WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, and if you plan to stick with the platform, don’t wait for an update notification: access your phone’s app store now to force install the update. Except maybe now is the time to go one step further: perhaps it’s the perfect opportunity to switch to a different messaging platform. One that’s not owned by one of the major tech companies, is… [Continue Reading]

How open source is helping removing data silos in the enterprise [Q&A]

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 5:31pm CEST par Ian Barker

Historically data has been stored in silos in order to deliver a quick solution. But in the longer term silos can slow down decision making, make modifying systems harder, and hinder compliance with regulations. One of the ways to break down barriers between silos is to allow data to be freely shared between them and open source has a big part to play in this. We spoke to Mandy Chessell, distinguished engineer at IBM Cognitive Applications, and recently elected leader of the Technical Steering Committee of the ODPi, to learn more. BN: The current mindset seems to be that all… [Continue Reading]

How open source is helping remove data silos in the enterprise [Q&A]

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 5:31pm CEST par Ian Barker

46 percent of organizations consider taking personal data out of the cloud

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 4:09pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new study finds that 46 percent of organizations which store customer personally identifiable information (PII) in the cloud are considering moving it back on premises due to data security concerns. The research from information security software company Netwrix also shows that of the 50 percent of organizations that store customer data in the cloud, 39 percent had security incidents in the past year and more than 50 percent of those couldn’t diagnose the problem. Among other findings are that although 50 percent of respondents store PII of customers and employees in the cloud, far fewer are willing to store… [Continue Reading]

AI-driven platform brings automation to field service organizations

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 3:17pm CEST par Ian Barker

As technology becomes increasingly complex and more devices are connected to the IoT, so the volume and complexity of field service requests increases too. To help deal with this, automation company Zinier is launching its new Intelligent Service Automation and Control (ISAC) platform, an AI-driven solution enabling field service organizations to operate more efficiently. The ISAC platform uses machine learning to analyze data and provide real-time insights, driving productivity and enabling customers to inject automation into the service delivery chain. By comparing a constant flow of field data against historical trends, ISAC can recommend the best course of action at… [Continue Reading]

Privacy: Twitter 'inadvertently' collected and shared location data of some users

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 9:25am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Social media services are hardly regarded as bastions of privacy, and the latest slip-up by Twitter goes some way to showing why. Twitter has revealed that it "may have accidentally collected location data" about users, that this data was shared with one of its "trusted partners". Twitter blames the "inadvertent" data collection on a bug, and says that the issue affects some iOS users. It also says that precise location data was not collected or shared, but zip code or city-level only. See also: Privacy: Microsoft wants to (sneakily) collect more data from users via Office Privacy: HMRC forced to… [Continue Reading]

WhatsApp users urged to install app update to patch serious spyware vulnerability

Publié: mai 14, 2019, 9:01am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Users of WhatsApp could be infected by dangerous spyware just by receiving a call. The spyware, which is thought to originate from Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group, can be installed just by calling a target -- there is no need for the call to be answered. A security advisory on the Facebook website does not go into much detail about the exploit, which takes advantage of a buffer overflow vulnerability. WhatsApp says it was discovered earlier this month, and with 1.5 billion users, there are a huge number of people that are potentially affected. See also: New York attorney… [Continue Reading]

Lenovo unveils ThinkBook

Publié: mai 13, 2019, 7:55pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Lenovo is very well known for manufacturing high quality business laptops. Its ThinkPad line, for instance, which it inherited from IBM, is considered by many to be the best. Of course, there are others who prefer Dell, HP, or another maker. Today, Lenovo launches a new line of Windows 10 laptops aimed at small businesses in particular. Called "ThinkBook," there are two models from which to choose -- the 13s and the 14s -- both of which have a screen size that match the model name. There is just one resolution for both -- 1080p. Each model will have an… [Continue Reading]

US Supreme Court rules antitrust case can proceed against Apple's 'monopolistic' App Store practices

Publié: mai 13, 2019, 7:32pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The US Supreme Court has said that consumers can sue Apple for allegedly violating antitrust laws with its App Store. A group of iPhone owners were seeking to bring a class action lawsuit against the company, and now Justice Brett Kavanaugh has said they can do so. The group says that in charging a 30 percent commission, Apple was making users overpay for apps, and that the requirement for apps to be sold through the App Store was unfair. See also: EU said to be ready to investigate Apple following complaint from Spotify Apple significantly overstates iPhone battery life Apple… [Continue Reading]

Website attacks turn to stealth to boost their success

Publié: mai 13, 2019, 5:15pm CEST par Ian Barker

The story of website attacks in 2018 was one of high profile cybercrime, targeted at cryptocurrency, business, elections and more. A new report from website security specialist SiteLock reveals that attackers are now taking a stealthier approach. Websites experienced 62 attacks per day on average in 2018 from more than 330 bots. Despite the high volume of attacks though the number of infected websites remained constant at one percent throughout 2018, equating to 17.6 million websites worldwide at any given time. How likely a site is to be compromised is down to its risk factors. SiteLock uses a proprietary Risk Assessment,… [Continue Reading]

TP-Link launches very affordable Deco W2400 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System

Publié: mai 13, 2019, 2:00pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

If you have a large home, it can be difficult to blanket it entirely with Wi-Fi. Sadly, many folks experience dead spots, meaning some locations in the house either have no Wi-Fi or an exremely low signal. Speaking frankly, this situation sucks. Sure, you can potentially remedy it with a range extender, and that can be a great solution, but it isn't as elegant as mesh. Unfortunately, a mesh Wi-Fi system with multiple access points can be a pricey affair. While they have been coming down in price, these mesh systems are still largely too much money for many consumers.… [Continue Reading]

This little piece of tech can turn your old alarm into a home automation system

Publié: mai 13, 2019, 1:44pm CEST par Kayla Matthews

When people decide to install home automation systems and also have security alarms they installed several years ago, it's highly likely the new tech and old gadgets won't be compatible. Similarly, if they have a security system that doesn't work with a smartphone app, they typically have to invest in new hardware and deal with lengthy installations and high bills. The global home security market is growing, and analysts project the total worth will reach $74.75 billion by 2023, up from $45.58 billion in 2018. Another report shows the worldwide smart home market worth $151.4 billion by 2024, up from… [Continue Reading]

BTW I use Arch Linux... on Windows 10

Publié: mai 12, 2019, 5:38pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Ahh, Arch Linux; the distribution with the most pretentious user base. If you aren't familiar with Arch, please know it is a very good operating system that is unnecessarily difficult to set up. As a result, the ones who are successful, and end up using the distro, are often quite full of themselves. Many Arch users seem to look down on those using a different distro, such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint. This is what has lead to the infamous "BTW I use Arch" meme. No, not all Arch users are insufferable, but many are. True story. And now, thanks… [Continue Reading]

GitHub Package Registry launches in beta

Publié: mai 12, 2019, 11:44am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

GitHub has launched the GitHub Package Registry, its new package management service. Starting out as a limited beta, teh GitHub Package Registry gives developers, coders and organizations an easy way to publish public or private packages next to source code. For now, there is support for the likes of JavaScript (npm), Java (Maven), Ruby (RubyGems), .NET (NuGet), and Docker images, with the promise of more to come. Announcing the new service, GitHub says: "GitHub Package Registry is fully integrated with GitHub, so you can use the same search, browsing, and management tools to find and publish packages as you do for… [Continue Reading]

Google says all new Chromebooks will be Linux-ready

Publié: mai 12, 2019, 11:20am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

One of the biggest announcements from this year's Google I/O related to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, but this was far from being all there was to get excited about. Microsoft may be increasingly embracing Linux in Windows 10, and Google is doing the same with Linux on Chromebooks. Support for Linux apps on Chromebook is nothing new, but Google has now announced that all Chromebooks that launch from this point forward will be fully functional Linux laptops, regardless of whether they are ARM or Intel devices. See also: Chrome OS 75 has full USB support in Linux… [Continue Reading]

Privacy: Microsoft wants to (sneakily) collect more data from users via Office

Publié: mai 12, 2019, 10:49am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Launch Word, Excel, PowerPoint or some other Microsoft Office app on your computer, and you'll be greeted by a dialog entitled "Your data, controlled by you". You'll then be invited to review your privacy settings to determine how much telemetry data Microsoft is able to collect through Office. Earlier this month, Microsoft made reference to privacy and user feedback in its office suite, saying that "Office is built on trust". Now, the company is using a popup dialog to give users a chance to control the data they share; or, looked more cynically, to trick them into agreeing to share… [Continue Reading]

Urban Armor Gear (UAG) 'Scout Series' is a rugged case for Apple iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard Folio

Publié: mai 11, 2019, 2:51pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Apple's iPad Pro is the best tablet on the market, and believe it or not, it can be a fairly useful "laptop" when paired with the Smart Keyboard Folio. Microsoft is simply wrong in its claims about Apple's tablet. You can even expand iPad Pro functionality with USB-C dongles. Without mouse or trackpad support, however, iOS will never be a proper desktop operating system, but I am hopeful that will be added eventually. If you are someone who owns both the Apple iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard Folio, Urban Armor Gear has a really cool new rugged case you should… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18895 -- fixes Your Phone app

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 7:40pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Development is proceeding well on Windows 10 20H1, even though that feature update isn’t set to be released until the first half of next year. Microsoft rolled out Build 18894 two days ago, with File Explorer and Accessibility improvements, and today it releases build 18895 with an important fix -- although this flight isn’t available to everyone. SEE ALSO: Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18894 with File Explorer and Accessibility improvements PowerToys are back! Microsoft reboots the utilities as an open source project for Windows 10 Windows Terminal is a new Linux-inspired command line app for Windows 10 Is… [Continue Reading]

Rock Jaw T5 Ultra Connect wireless earphones [Review]

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 4:03pm CEST par Ian Barker

Previously when we've reviewed earphones from Rock Jaw we've found them to be a good compromise between affordability and performance. The T5 Ultra Connect is the first wireless product we've seen from the firm, so we were keen to find out how they measure up. As always with this brand the packaging makes you feel you're buying a quality product. In the box you get the earphones themselves, three sets of different sized rubber tips, plus three sets of 'Comply' noise isolating memory foam tips, a mesh pouch, a USB cable and -- as with other Rock Jaw products we've… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 3:25pm CEST par Martin Brinkmann

Three-hundred-and-thirty-four in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. Will Microsoft retire the Store in the near future? Wayne asked that question recently. I think the Store is here to stay, but Microsoft changed the focus from all-in on UWP to a new strategy that tries to get Win32 developers on-board as well. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments… [Continue Reading]

Is latency the cloud's Achilles heel? [Q&A]

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 11:10am CEST par Ian Barker

The cloud is arguably the most transformative enterprise technology in the past two decades. Yet, as powerful as it is, it faces a huge latency problem -- and the big public cloud providers know it. Their data centers can't be everywhere and close to every end-user, so the big distances created result in unavoidable latency. On its own, the public cloud can't power smart cities, autonomous vehicles, primary storage or any other application that requires a predictable, high-speed response for large data sets that reside in many locations. A self-driving car can't wait seconds for data it sends to the… [Continue Reading]

Photo storage app Ever is using millions of users' photos to build a facial recognition system

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 10:51am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

An investigation by NBC News has found that photo memories app Ever has been using billions of images uploaded by people to develop a facial recognition system without making it obvious to users. Ever is a photo storage app that offers "free, unlimited private backup of all your life's memories". It's not until you delve into the company's privacy policy that you learn that in using the service, users are agreeing not only to have their photos used in facial recognition training, but also for Ever to sell the resulting technology to private companies, law enforcement agencies and the military.… [Continue Reading]

Mozilla promises to delete private data collected by Firefox fix and apologizes for add-on outage

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 9:45am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

A slip-up by Mozilla stopped Firefox add-ons from working last weekend, and the company issued a fix followed by an update to the browser to get things back to normal. Mozilla has now issued an apology, a detailed explanation about what happened, and made a promise to delete the private data collected by those who used the first fix. The initial fix that was issued via Firefox's Studies system required users to enable telemetry. Many people have such data-collection options disabled for privacy reasons, and Mozilla says that it will delete any data that it collected for its entire user… [Continue Reading]

The 'invisible' USB-C BoltHub adds 3.5mm audio, 4K HDMI, microSD, SD, and USB-A to Apple iPad Pro

Publié: mai 10, 2019, 4:11am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Apple's iPad devices are the best tablets on the market -- better than Microsoft's Surface line or any Android tablet. In other words, since the first iPad was released in 2010, no manufacturer has figured out how to best it. Nowadays, Apple has the iPad Pro as well, and the newest versions even have USB Type-C. So yes, you can even add USB-C docks, dongles, and hubs to the latest iPad Pro tablet, enabling it to have increased functionality, such as HDMI or an SD card reader. Unfortunately, adding such a dongle or multi-purpose hub is not an elegant affair.… [Continue Reading]

New privacy regulations mean your company needs better data management now

Publié: mai 9, 2019, 8:34pm CEST par Erik Archer Smith

Do you know how every company you interact with uses your private data? Consider this: In December 2018, The New York Times revealed that tech and marketing companies use seemingly innocuous apps to gain access to users’ locations -- sometimes up to 14,000 times each day. For example, the Weather Channel app funneled users’ location data to an IBM subsidiary, while Reveal Mobile, a location-based marketing firm, harvested users’ location data from code planted in more than 500 other apps. It’s safe to say that most people trusted the Weather Channel app to make daily decisions about what to wear… [Continue Reading]

How the smartest companies use Slack today

Publié: mai 9, 2019, 8:05pm CEST par Jennifer Thomas

When Slack first arrived on the scene in 2013, it was meant to be an amped-up social messaging app that would improve workplace communication and cut down on email. It’s still serving that purpose, but these days it’s also a tool for interacting with customers, simplifying project management workflow, and integrating just about every app known to man in one place. Slack now has 10 million users and those getting the most out of the app are those turning Slack into major command centers. Slack is the hub through which all their notifications, calendar reminders, project updates, and files flow. Slack integrates… [Continue Reading]

Uncovering the everyday frustrations of cybersecurity professionals

Publié: mai 9, 2019, 4:26pm CEST par Ian Barker

Anyone who has worked in IT knows that it can be a frustrating experience at times. A new survey carried out by network security provider Lastline at RSAC 2019 set out to discover security professionals' attitudes and frustrations towards their jobs. These come from a number of places, including resources, management and other workers. We all know that there's a skills shortage in security, but funding is often an issue too. Only two percent of those surveyed say they already have adequate funding. However, over a quarter of those surveyed (28 percent) think it wouldn't take much to get additional… [Continue Reading]

Google announces 'pending transactions' so you can buy apps and games using cash

Publié: mai 9, 2019, 9:14am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

For the sake of ease, the Google Play store supports the purchase of apps and games using a variety of credit and debit cards, PayPal and other payment options. Now Google has announced a new option -- pending transactions. This is an option designed for people who don't have cards, or just don't want to use them. It allows Android apps and games -- as well as in-app purchases -- to be paid for using cash, and is ideal for emerging markets See also: Google unveils the mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL -- same powerful camera, much more… [Continue Reading]

Amazon unveils affordable Blink XT2 security camera with Alexa support

Publié: mai 9, 2019, 2:37am CEST par Brian Fagioli

One of the best investments you can make for your home is an internet connected camera. Even if you don’t feel comfortable having them indoors, outdoor variants can be essential for protecting your house. Whether you are home or away, it is nice to know you can always pull out your phone and monitor the perimeter of your property. Today, Amazon announces the second generation Blink XT camera, which is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Called “Blink XT2,” it is very affordable, starting at less than $100. Believe it or not, the budget friendly camera features 1080p video,… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18894 with File Explorer and Accessibility improvements

Publié: mai 8, 2019, 8:29pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Windows 10 19H1 -- aka the May 2019 Update -- is currently undergoing testing in the Release Preview ring, with the aim being to start rolling it out to all by the end of the month. In the meantime, the software giant is working on builds from the 20H1 branch, the feature update set to be released a whole year from now. SEE ALSO: PowerToys are back! Microsoft reboots the utilities as an open source project for Windows 10 Windows Terminal is a new Linux-inspired command line app for Windows 10 Is it game over for the Microsoft Store? (And… [Continue Reading]

Americans are overconfident about cybersecurity

Publié: mai 8, 2019, 12:21pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new study from Webroot that examines the cyber hygiene habits of 10,000 Americans, 200 in each state, reveals that 88 percent feel they take the right steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks. However, just 10 percent scored 90 percent or higher on a cyber hygiene test, with the average respondent getting only 60 percent. Digging deeper into the findings, 79 percent of Americans say they have heard of malware, but only 28 percent could explain what it is. Similarly 70 percent have heard of phishing, but only 33 percent could explain what it is, and 49 percent have heard… [Continue Reading]

Hackers steal $40 million of Bitcoin from crypto exchange Binance

Publié: mai 8, 2019, 11:25am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been struck by hackers who were able to make off with $40 million worth of Bitcoin. The exchange suffered what it describes as a "large scale security breach" in which attackers were able to obtain "a large number of user API keys, 2FA codes, and potentially other info". CEO Zhao Changpeng says that 7,000 BTC were withdrawn in a single transaction and the attack which was perpetrated using a variety of methods. Binance says: "The hackers used a variety of techniques, including phishing, viruses and other attacks. We are still concluding all possible methods used. There… [Continue Reading]

PowerToys are back! Microsoft reboots the utilities as an open source project for Windows 10

Publié: mai 8, 2019, 10:46am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Microsoft is bringing back PowerToys for Windows 10 -- and this time it is open source. If the name doesn't mean anything to you, you probably weren't a Windows 95 user, but if this was your computing era, you'll remember tinkering with the likes of TweakUI, Send to X, QuickRes and numerous other delightful utilities. Now the collection of utilities is back, rebooted for Windows 10 and due to be released as an open source project. At the moment, there are two tools being worked on -- Maximize to new desktop widget, and the Windows key shortcut guide -- but… [Continue Reading]

Google Nest Hub Max both excites and terrifies me

Publié: mai 8, 2019, 2:54am CEST par Brian Fagioli

When it comes to the smart home, I consider myself "all in." I have smart lights, a smart sprinkler system, a Nest thermostat, and a few audio-only Amazon Echo devices. The outside of my house is monitored by internet-connected cameras too. Despite all of that, I don't feel comfortable having cameras inside my home as part of a hardware assistant. For example, I would never buy a Facebook Portal or Amazon Echo Show for my home. Earlier today at its I/O 2019 conference, Google unveiled its all-new Nest Hub Max (under the new Google Nest branding), and I find myself intrigued.… [Continue Reading]

.NET Framework is dead -- long live .NET 5

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 10:14pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Microsoft may not have said it out loud, but it's become increasingly clear over the past couple of years that .NET Framework is on its way out. With the software giant focusing most of its attention of making .NET Core faster and beefier, its longstanding predecessor has been slowly neglected, receiving only smaller changes every now and then. While some have argued that .NET Framework is not dead, being the only framework in Microsoft's .NET family to support desktop applications, it was only a matter of time before its younger brother would be ready to replace it. And it looks… [Continue Reading]

Google unveils the mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL -- same powerful camera, much more affordable price

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 9:22pm CEST par Wayne Williams

It’s getting increasingly difficult for hardware companies to keep their new smartphones under wraps. Leaks prior to the official announcement mean we often know all about a new device well in advance. We already knew a lot about the new Pixel phones that Google revealed today at its I/O conference, but it’s good to have everything confirmed. If you've always fancied a Pixel smartphone but couldn't justify the asking price, then the new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL could well provide the perfect solution. The two devices are mid-range smartphones that keep the flagship’s superb 12.2 megapixel rear-facing camera… [Continue Reading]

Plugable launches 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 cable with 40Gbps and 100W charging

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 8:01pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Thunderbolt 3 is excellent technology -- it is fast and allows laptop users to expand the capabilities of their computers. For instance, you could add a TB3 docking station to gain additional ports, or an external GPU enclosure to add a desktop-class graphics card. So, yeah, Thunderbolt 3 rules. Unfortunately, to get the full performance of Thunderbolt 3, it usually means using a very short cable, like 0.5m. While longer cables are available, they often provide slower transfer speeds (20Gbps) rather than the faster 40Gbps that TB3 can theoretically achieve. Not to mention, longer cables usually provide lesser charging power.… [Continue Reading]

Shining a light onto the dark web

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 5:23pm CEST par Ian Barker

The dark web is, by its very nature something of an object of mystery. It's easy to think of it as a huge, closed community hidden from the world in dusty corners of the internet. But what's the reality? Threat intelligence specialist Recorded Future has done some research to try to understand the dark web's true nature. The company spidered around 260,000 onion pages to approximate the full reachable Tor network from a starting set of onion sites that it pulled from public lists and its own content. What it found is that the dark web is in fact rather… [Continue Reading]

New risk assessment capabilities help secure containers

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 4:08pm CEST par Ian Barker

Container security company NeuVector is releasing new security risk assessment capabilities for enterprises using Kubernetes in production environments. The features, added to its existing container security offering, include new dashboard widgets and downloadable reports to provide security risk scores for the most critical run-time attack risks, network-based attacks and vulnerability exploits in containers. An overall risk score summarizes all available risk factors and provides advice on how to lower the threat of attack -- thus improving the score. A service connection risk score shows how likely it is for attackers to move laterally to probe containers that are not segmented… [Continue Reading]

Companies continue to struggle with privileged access management

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 3:20pm CEST par Ian Barker

Privileged accounts can be a headache for organizations so you'd expect managing them to be a high priority for security teams. However, a new report from Thycotic reveals that 85 percent fail to achieve even basic privileged security hygiene. In addition 55 percent have no idea how many privileged accounts they have or where they’re located, while over 50 percent of their privileged accounts never expire or get deprovisioned. Of the 450 organizations surveyed at the 2019 RSA conference, just 18 percent are storing all their privileged accounts in a secure privileged access management (PAM) vault or password manager. Among… [Continue Reading]

97 percent of companies now use agile development methods

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 1:40pm CEST par Ian Barker

Agile is clearly becoming the norm in the development community according to the findings of a new report from CollabNet VersionOne which has been charting the agile landscape for 13 years. The report shows 97 percent of organizations now practicing agile development methods. That's not to say its use is universal, however, only 22 percent of respondents report that all their teams are agile, 26 percent more than half and 48 percent less than half. Accelerating software delivery is given as the top reason for adoption (cited by 74 percent of respondents), but other reasons include improving team morale (34… [Continue Reading]

Reported data breaches up more than 56 percent

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 11:41am CEST par Ian Barker

According to the latest Data Breach Report from Risk Based Security the number of reported data breaches was up 56.4 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year. The increase in reporting could be a result of new legislation like GDPR that obliges businesses to be more open about security issues. The number of exposed records was also up by 28.9 percent. Already in 2019, there have been three breaches exposing 100 million or more records. The report shows 1,903 breaches were reported through March 31, in total exposing approximately 1.9 billion records. For… [Continue Reading]

It's decision time: Samsung tells buyers it will cancel their Galaxy Fold pre-orders unless told not to

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 10:53am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold is probably going to go down as one of the most problematic phone launches ever. After review handsets were found to have serious problems with the folding screen, Samsung decided to postpone the release for an unspecified length of time. With this being one of the first foldable phones, there was obviously a great deal of interest in it, and many people placed pre-orders in spite of the high price. Now the company is giving buyers the chance to back out of their purchase, saying it is "making progress in enhancing" the phone… [Continue Reading]

VisionTek launches VT4500 Dual 4K USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 3:03am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Thunderbolt 3 docking stations, such as this great one from IOGEAR, can be a great way to transform your laptop into a makeshift desktop. The problem? Most computers don't have TB3. While that speedy interface is starting to show up on more affordable laptops, it is still, for the most part, reserved for premium machines. Thankfully, USB-C docking stations exist, allowing more consumers to take advantage of the single-cable dock experience. There are plenty of USB docks on the market, so it can be hard to stand out, but today, VisionTek has done exactly that. Called "VT4500," it is a… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft's core platform isn't software, it's trust

Publié: mai 7, 2019, 1:04am CEST par Joe Wilcox

For the first time in a half-decade, I watched a Microsoft Build keynote this morning. Time gives fresh perspective, looking at where the company was compared to where it is today. Listening to CEO Satya Nadella and other Softies, I repeatedly found myself reminded of Isaac Asimov's three laws or Robotics and how they might realistically be applied in the 21st Century. The rules, whether wise or not, set to ensure that humans could safely interact with complex, thinking machines. In Asimov's science fiction stories, the laws were core components of the automaton's brain—baked in, so to speak, and thus… [Continue Reading]

Open source champion Microsoft announces Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) at Build 2019

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 7:49pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

It used to be, Microsoft was seen as the enemy of Linux. For some folks in the Linux community, that is still the case -- even though that viewpoint is totally wrong. Look, under the leadership of Satya Nadella, Microsoft has transformed itself, becoming a genuine champion of Linux and other open source projects. Anyone that doubts Microsoft's newfound Linux love should look no further than Windows 10 to see it is the real deal. You see, the latest version of Windows contains the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) -- a compatibility layer for developers and others, allowing them to stay within Windows… [Continue Reading]

Windows Terminal is a new Linux-inspired command line app for Windows 10

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 6:37pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft’s developer conference Build 2019 is underway, and one of the things that the software giant announced today is a new app for command-line users. The Windows Terminal is an update of the existing Command Prompt/PowerShell apps and is expected to arrive in the middle of June. SEE ALSO: Microsoft announces Internet Explorer mode for Edge to aid enterprise compatibility The app, which offers multiple tabs, tear away windows, shortcuts, GPU-powered text rendering, and emoji, is where you’ll access Command Prompt, PowerShell and also the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Developers will be able to customize the new app in… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft announces Internet Explorer mode for Edge to aid enterprise compatibility

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 6:20pm CEST par Ian Barker

As part of this week's Build 2019 Microsoft is announcing a number of enhancements to the Edge browser including an Internet Explorer mode for enterprises. This is aimed at cutting the need for IT staff to manage multiple solutions. Allowing legacy IE-only content -- such as intranet sites -- to be opened in Edge without the need to change any settings or launch a different browser. "We hear from our customers that most enterprises rely on a multiple-browser solution today, and we hear from our customers and partners that this experience is disjointed and confusing," says Kyle Pflug, senior PM… [Continue Reading]

Why firewalls still matter [Q&A]

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 5:29pm CEST par Ian Barker

Firewalls have been used to protect networks and endpoints from the very early days of the web. In recent years many people have been predicting its demise, yet the firewall is still with us. Why is this and how has the firewall evolved to protect enterprises in the 21st century? We spoke to Ruvi Kitov, founder and CEO of network security specialist Tufin to find out. BN: Why has the firewall defied expectations to remain a key part of network security? RK: I understand why some people think this -- the idea that the perimeter is dead has taken root… [Continue Reading]

Watch Microsoft's Build 2019 keynote here

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 5:20pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Today is a big day for Microsoft as Build 2019 kicks off with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella. There likely won’t be too much to excite consumers, as the event is aimed squarely at developers, but as usual there will be some interesting news coming out of the event in Seattle, including more information about the next version of Microsoft Edge. Once thing we already know about Edge is the new Collections feature which uses cloud-powered intelligence and an intuitive interface to help you collect, organize, and share content across the web. There are also new privacy tools to… [Continue Reading]

Physical threats rank alongside cybersecurity for many US businesses

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 4:07pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new study into the threats faced by US businesses produced by Securitas Security Services reveals that in many sectors businesses are concerned as much or more with physical threats such as shootings than they are with cyber security. It also shows rising concern about the threats posed to organizations by insiders, of the 27 threat categories security executives consider to be a concern, 21 may be caused or carried out by an insider. Looking at the top threats of last year, while cyber and internet security still comes out on top overall, threats from shootings or assaults are now… [Continue Reading]

IBM uses technology to help hurricane-hit communities

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 12:16pm CEST par Ian Barker

To mark the start of US National Hurricane Preparedness Week this week, The Weather Company, an IBM Business, is releasing not just its 2019 hurricane forecast, but also analytic data that looks at how weather affects preparedness, emotion and consumer habits. In addition, through its Code and Response deployment initiative which aims to put open source technologies to use for social good, IBM is taking action to help save the lives of people in communities that are vulnerable to natural disasters. Among the findings are that severe weather conditions make 55 percent of Americans more anxious or stressed. The chances… [Continue Reading]

Is it game over for the Microsoft Store? (And if not, why not?)

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 12:07pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Microsoft’s app store came into being at the same time as Windows 8. It was, as I said at the time, part of an attempt to copy Apple's successful model. I think most people expected the Store to be a bit rubbish, but it turned out to be even worse than that. Seven years on and it’s wasteland full of knock offs and junk apps. It hasn’t fallen on hard times, it’s always been that bad. Part of the problem is there’s no longer a need for the Store, or the apps that it offers. If you want a piece… [Continue Reading]

EU said to be ready to investigate Apple following complaint from Spotify

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 10:25am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

A new report says that the EU is ready to launch an antitrust investigation into Apple. The report says that the European Commission will begin a probe into the company after Spotify complained that Apple was using the App Store to stifle competition. The investigation is said to be due to begin "in the next few weeks". It will look at Spotify's complaint that Apple is "monopolistic" and abuses the App Store to "deliberately disadvantage other app developers". See also: Spotify lashes out at 'monopolist' Apple in escalating war of words Apple bites back at Spotify's damning claims against it… [Continue Reading]

Mozilla issues new Firefox update to fix add-ons problems and warns users not to try dubious workarounds

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 9:17am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Mozilla has pushed out Firefox 66.0.4, properly addressing a problem that prevented add-ons from working in the web browser. On Friday, an expired security certificate caused frustration and confusion for Firefox users as extensions were disabled and rendered unusable. Having delivered a patch through its Studies system (which did not work for everyone), Mozilla has now issued a browser update which it says will fix the problem for more people, although it warns that "there are remaining issues that we are actively working to resolve". See also: Mozilla explains why Firefox add-ons stopped working... and how to fix the problem… [Continue Reading]

IOGEAR Quantum Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station Pro 85 (GTD735) for Windows 10 and macOS [Review]

Publié: mai 6, 2019, 12:37am CEST par Brian Fagioli

As the owner of a 2016 MacBook Pro, I was forced to tolerate dongles at first, but over time, I have actually come to like using them. Do I wish my Apple laptop had additional ports, such as USB-A, Ethernet, and an SD Card reader? I suppose, but to be honest, I find myself needing those connection types less and less these days -- especially on the go. I'd rather a thin and minimalist approach. When at home, however, I do like having those ports as an option, so I typically use a Thunderbolt 3 docking station -- it's a… [Continue Reading]

Update your Dell computer now to avoid RCE security vulnerability in SupportAssist tool

Publié: mai 5, 2019, 5:12pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

As owners of Dell computers will be only too aware, the company is no stranger to stuffing systems with bloatware. This is in itself is irritating, but when this bloatware includes a security vulnerability that could be exploited by hackers, the irritation becomes rather more serious. The SupportAssist tool is supposed to provide an easy way to update drivers on Dell computers and laptops, as well as deleting unnecessary files and the like. However, it poses a security risk if you don't install the latest update from Dell to plug a vulnerability. The flaw (CVE-2019-3719) has been assigned a high… [Continue Reading]

Privacy: HMRC forced to delete 5 million unauthorized voice recordings of UK taxpayers

Publié: mai 4, 2019, 7:06pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has been forced to deleted voice recording of five million taxpayers. The recordings were made without consent, which the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said constituted a "significant" breach of data and privacy rules. Before being allowed to access HMRC services, callers were required to repeat the phrase "My voice is my password". This recording was fed into the authority's biometric voice ID database, and violated GDPR rules. The privacy concerns stemmed from the fact that people were not given the ability to opt out of using the system and having their… [Continue Reading]

Mozilla explains why Firefox add-ons stopped working... and how to fix the problem

Publié: mai 4, 2019, 6:23pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Since late last night, Firefox users have been plagued with a problem that meant no add-ons were working. Extensions were disabled and users were unable to re-enable them, causing confusion and frustrationaround the world. It turns out that that the reason Firefox add-ons stopped working is that a signing certificate expired. Having determined the cause of the problem, Mozilla has developed a fix for users of the desktop version of Firefox on the Release, Beta and Nightly channels. See also: Mozilla bans Firefox add-ons with obfuscated code Mozilla criticizes Apple's iPhone privacy claims, launches online petition Mozilla is launching curated… [Continue Reading]

Apple significantly overstates iPhone battery life

Publié: mai 4, 2019, 1:04am CEST par Wayne Williams

Modern smartphones are fantastic, but they burn through battery life like no-one’s business. Most of us charge our devices overnight, but if you’ve used your phone a lot in the day, there’s a good chance you’ll have needed to top up the battery at least once at some point -- especially if your handset is getting on a bit. Few people choose a smartphone based solely on its battery life (as the abject failure of the 18,000mAh battery-toting Energizer P18K shows) but it is still an important consideration. If you’ve found you’re not getting as much life from your phone… [Continue Reading]

Prioritize InfoSec by prioritizing AI data-monitoring

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 9:29pm CEST par Terry Ray

In a survey of IT professionals, 55 percent of respondents reported that their enterprises receive at least 10,000 security alerts every day; of that group, 49 percent receive more than 1,000,000 security alerts each day. And, more to the point, 96 percent of respondents reported that their security teams feel stressed or frustrated over the volume of security alerts that come in. It's more than mere humans can bear. The Trouble with Antimalware Basic tools like antimalware -- as essential as they may be -- are not solving this problem. Antimalware typically works by rote, operating under a negative security… [Continue Reading]

Show mommy you love her this Mother's Day with discounted golden Satechi products

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 8:13pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Want to make your mommy as excited as the lady in the picture above? Well, if you do, you should get her a very special gift this Mother's Day. Many women like gold, but sadly, the precious metal is quite expensive at over $1,000 an ounce! Don't get discouraged though, as Satechi is launching a very special sale that should enable you to buy a golden present. No, Satechi hasn't gotten into the jewelry business. Actually, the accessory maker is offering a huge discount on its gold and rose gold colored technology products. By using a special coupon code, you… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 2:35pm CEST par Martin Brinkmann

Three-hundred-and-thirty-three in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Windows Store in the past seven days. The next feature update for Windows 10, the May 2019 Update, is less than a month away. While that is the case, the last Windows 10 feature update, Windows 10 version 1809, is not performing particularly well in regards to adoption rates. Some upgrade blocks are in place currently that prevent machines from getting the May 2019 Update. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released… [Continue Reading]

It is getting harder than ever for VPNs to break through the Great Firewall of China

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 10:04am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The censorial Great Firewall of China is famed throughout the world for the restrictions it places on Chinese citizens. Internet users play a game of cat and mouse, seeking tools and methods for slipping through the censoring and spying that the government enforces. But it is getting harder and harder to evade the Great Firewall. VPNs that once allowed unfettered access to the greater internet are quickly stomped on by the Chinese government, just as happens in Russia. At the end of March, a new update to the firewall blacklisted hundreds of VPN servers and now fewer VPN tools than… [Continue Reading]

Confirmed: YouTube Originals content will be free

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 9:15am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl has confirmed that all of the company's Originals content will be made available free of charge. Currently locked behind a paywall, Originals will become free and ad-supported. At the moment, it is not clear exactly when the change will happen, but it is certainly in the cards, meaning shows like Cobra Kai should reach a larger audience. Speaking at the annual advertiser-focused Brandcast event, Kyncl said that all Originals content will have an ad-supported option. While he did not elaborate on this, it seems as though YouTube is not completely abandoning the idea of paid subscriptions,… [Continue Reading]

Dell Precision 3540 and 3541 'Developer Edition' mobile workstations come with Ubuntu Linux

Publié: mai 3, 2019, 3:56am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Dell has been manufacturing excellent value-focused computers for years. Back in the day I was a computer salesman at a now-defunct brick and mortar CompUSA. People would often walk into the store, look at what we charge, ask if we could match Dell's price for a similarly configured machine, we would say no, and they would leave. It was virtually impossible to compete with Dell's high-volume online business model from a cost perspective. Back in those days, Dell was in a monogamous relationship with Microsoft, but in modern times, the computer-maker is no longer exclusive with Windows. Actually, with its… [Continue Reading]

Three options companies should consider for backup & storage in 2019

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 9:01pm CEST par Tiffany Bloomer

While data backup and storage probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when looking at your IT strategy for 2019, business owners should understand that they are part of your technology foundation and could be key to your success this year. Storage, for example, is the vital base for your cloud and data center, and backup capabilities are a requirement in today’s interconnected world. We read about it nearly every day: Cyber attacks against businesses of all sizes are on the rise and doing more damage than ever. But there are also physical threats your data faces, too.… [Continue Reading]

4 essential elements of ongoing privileged access management -- Why they are important and how to get them right

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 8:51pm CEST par Cathy Hall

Privileged access management (PAM) delivers the greatest benefits when it is implemented as a mission rather than to satisfy a limited, one-time mandate. Achieving more complete and proactive protection for privileged accounts requires an ongoing program to add more platforms and accounts and to share more security data with other systems over time. It also requires paying as much, if not more, attention to how PAM affects people and processes as to technology issues. Without proper ongoing governance, a PAM program can give an organization a false sense of security regardless of their investment in their initial PAM rollout. Here… [Continue Reading]

Enter to win a 55-inch 4K smart television and Roku TV Wireless Speakers

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 8:03pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Need a TV? You should definitely buy a 4K model. Even if you don't have any UHD content now, it makes sense to "future-proof" at this point as pricing has gotten quite low. If you are adverse to spending money, I have good news -- Roku is giving away a 55-inch 4K Westinghouse TV. This smart TV has an integrated Roku, making it easy to stream content. The model of TV is "WR55UE4019," which I have been unable to find for sale online. That's not all, however -- the company is also including its Roku TV Wireless Speakers for a superior audio experience.… [Continue Reading]

Mozilla bans Firefox add-ons with obfuscated code

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 6:34pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

As Mozilla continues to try to make it safer than ever to use Firefox, the organization has updated its Add-on Policy so that any updates that include obfuscated code are explicitly banned. Mozilla has also set out in plain terms its blocking process for add-ons and extensions. While there is nothing surprising here, the clarification should mean that there are fewer causes for disputes when an add-on is blocklisted. See also: Mozilla is launching curated Recommended Extensions program this summer Mozilla criticizes Apple's iPhone privacy claims, launches online petition The updated Add-on policy comes into force on June 10, so… [Continue Reading]

Data breaches spark increased interest in password managers

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 5:30pm CEST par Ian Barker

People have been predicting the death of the password for some time, but it's still the case that most online accounts rely on them, even if supplemented by another feature like 2FA. A new report from Avira to coincide with World Password Day shows that so far in 2019, there have been at least four major data breaches, each impacting more than 200 million records. This has led to many sets of credentials and passwords like Collection #1 being made available on the dark web. The more accounts you have the greater your chance of being hacked. Those with six… [Continue Reading]

Social media phishing attacks up more than 70 percent

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 3:19pm CEST par Ian Barker

Social media phishing, primarily on Facebook and Instagram, has seen a 74.7 percent increase in the first quarter of 2019. A new report on the current phishing landscape from predictive email defense company Vade Secure also shows that Microsoft has retained its spot as the most impersonated brand for four straight quarters, due to the potentially lucrative returns to be gained from Office 365 credentials. It also reveals increasing sophistication in attacks. For example with Office 365 phishing attacks, cybercriminals will often mirror the actual Office 365 login page, pulling JavaScript and CSS directly from the legitimate website and inserting… [Continue Reading]

Lack of security and operations basics leave businesses unprepared for breaches

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 12:54pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new report from endpoint management specialist 1E reveals 77 percent of IT decision makers polled believe that they are not well prepared to react to a serious data breach and 60 percent have experienced a security breach in the past two years. The study conducted by Vanson Bourne polled 300 decision makers from from IT operations and 300 from IT security, and finds 80 percent say digital transformation increases cyber risk. Only 23 percent believe that the IT operations and IT security teams work together extremely well to secure the business. Nearly all (97 percent) believe that their organization… [Continue Reading]

US companies waste over two months a year resetting passwords

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 11:58am CEST par Ian Barker

To mark today's World Password Day, access and identity management company OneLogin has released a report that shows IT professionals at US companies waste 2.5 months a year resetting internal passwords. It also finds that almost half of US businesses (44 percent) take up to a month or more to deprovision ex-employees, while 28 percent take a full working week. OneLogin surveyed 300 IT decision makers across the US to discover their attitudes towards password hygiene. Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents don't check employee passwords against common password lists and more than three-quarters (76 percent) don't check employee passwords… [Continue Reading]

Putin signs law to create 'sovereign internet' for Russia

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 10:39am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

President Putin has signed into law a bill that will give Russia a "sovereign internet" -- one which could be disconnected from the global web if the Kremlin decided to do so. It is being sold as a way to "ensure the safe and sustainable functioning" of Russia's internet should the country's enemies try to block access. But there are fears that the law -- which will require ISPs to route traffic through government-controlled servers -- amounts to the creation of a Russian version of the Great Firewall of China and will lead to severe online censorship. The law is… [Continue Reading]

Patriot Memory launches surprisingly affordable Signature Premium DDR4 RAM

Publié: mai 2, 2019, 3:11am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Patriot is a company that makes many flash memory products, such as USB flash drives, solid state drives, and storage cards to name a few. System builders are probably most familiar with its RAM products, however. Along with companies like Corsair, Kensington, and G.SKILL, Patriot's sticks of RAM are very much respected. This includes Viper, which is Patriot's gaming brand. Today, Patriot launches a new line of DDR4 RAM. Called "Signature Premium," you'd expect the memory to be expensive, but actually, it is surprisingly affordable. Capacities range from 4GB to 32GB, while there are two speeds from which to choose… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18890 to the Fast ring

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 8:21pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Windows 10 19H1 -- the May 2019 Update -- is currently undergoing additional testing in the Release Preview ring to try and solve a number of upgrade blocks, including one which prevents the update from installing if you have a USB drive or SD card plugged in. Microsoft is still working on future releases though, and today pushes out Build 18890 to Insiders on the Fast ring (and those who had previously opted to Skip Ahead). This build comes from the 20H1 branch -- which isn’t due to see the light of day for a year -- so as you’d… [Continue Reading]

Forget Avengers: Endgame or Game of Thrones -- watch 'Clippy: The Unauthorized Biography' instead

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 7:23pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Steven Sinofsky was a senior executive at Microsoft who is perhaps best known for presiding over the creation of Windows 8 and RT. However, he also had a key role in the development of Microsoft Office back in the 1990s. This was a time when users feared to attempt to write a letter in Word because just starting it could well summon up Clippy -- the Candyman of productivity software -- who would attempt to help, but was rarely of any real use. Clippy might have been retired for 15 years now, but to mark the Office assistant’s 25th anniversary,… [Continue Reading]

Google to roll out auto-delete controls for location history and activity data

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 7:00pm CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Google has announced that it is giving users greater control over how long the company holds on to location history and activity data. A new time-limiting feature makes it possible to have information such as account activity and location data automatically deleted after a period of time. The privacy-focused move comes after feedback to Google which found users wanted the company to provide simpler ways to manage or delete the private data it holds. Google says that it does what it can to keep data private and secure, but it hears that users want greater control. The new auto-delete controls… [Continue Reading]

TechSmith releases Camtasia 2019 with automatic audio leveling

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 5:42pm CEST par Chris Wiles

We’ve given up on people reading through instructions supplied with their order. You can write important points in bold and people still ignore what’s supplied. Rather than replying to everyone individually, we’ve found it easier simply record a live demonstration of how to solve a particular issue and send them a video of the results. You need a quality screen recording tool to produce a video which is professional enough to reflect your business. We recently wrote about Captura 8, which is an excellent freeware screen recording tool, but you’ll want to step up a level or two if you’re… [Continue Reading]

Windows 7 users not rushing to upgrade to Windows 10

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 5:10pm CEST par Wayne Williams

It took a very long time for Windows 10 to finally overtake Windows 7, but the new OS finally achieved that feat four months ago, according to figures from NetMarketShare. In March, Windows 10 made large share gains, while Windows 7 declined significantly, and that is a picture one would have expected to see continue in April, especially now that Microsoft has started alerting Windows 7 users to the impending end of life of their chosen OS. However, that has proven not to be the case. Despite the warning, it seems Windows 7 users aren’t in a rush to upgrade… [Continue Reading]

AIOps tools successful in delivering value for 87 percent of organizations

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 4:29pm CEST par Ian Barker

Artificial Intelligence Operations (AIOps) tools are delivering value through proactive IT operations and improved hybrid infrastructure resilience in 87 percent of implementations, according to a new report. The study from OpsRamp reveals the three biggest benefits of AIOps tools as productivity gains from the elimination of low-value, repetitive tasks across the incident lifecycle (85 percent), rapid issue remediation with faster root cause analysis (80 percent), and better infrastructure performance through noise reduction (77 percent). Concerns surrounding AIOps deployments are, data accuracy/trust in the reliability of AIOps tool recommendations (67 percent), lack of skilled employees with data science and machine learning… [Continue Reading]

These are the current upgrade blocks for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 3:37pm CEST par Wayne Williams

After the disaster that was the buggy October 2018 Update, which most Windows 10 users have avoided like the plague, Microsoft has taken the wise step of introducing additional testing. The next big feature update is expected to roll out to all by the end of May, but for the moment it’s undergoing extended analysis in the Release Preview ring. So far, Microsoft has identified three big issues which prevent the update being installed on certain systems. These upgrade blocks are: If you have an external USB device or SD memory card is attached to your PC, you will be… [Continue Reading]

Digital transformation is putting government data at risk

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 3:36pm CEST par Ian Barker

The push towards digital transformation in the US government is putting sensitive data at risk, according to a new report from data protection specialist Thales. Almost all (98 percent) of respondents from federal agencies report that they are using sensitive data within digital transformation technology environments. Yet, less than a third of respondents are using data encryption within these environments. The report finds that agencies continue to move to multi-cloud environments as part of their digital transformation efforts with 78 percent of respondents using sensitive data in the cloud. Specifically, 66 percent of respondents have 26 or more Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)… [Continue Reading]

New Arcserve release helps protect hybrid environments

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 3:00pm CEST par Ian Barker

With the launch of its latest Unified Data Protection (UDP) product, backup specialist Arcserve is aiming to remove the multiple points of failure typically introduced into IT environments through a piecemeal, 'do-it-yourself' approach to data backup and disaster recovery. Using an image-based technology, the new Arcserve UDP extends proven backup and DR technologies to protect every type of workload, including Nutanix AHV and Microsoft Office 365. It offers a 'done-for-you' method to achieve seamless business continuity and disaster recovery and cut recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery points objectives (RPOs) to minutes and seconds. In addition to support for Microsoft… [Continue Reading]

What is fueling container and multicloud adoption? [Q&A]

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 10:57am CEST par Ian Barker

Containers and cloud native applications are transforming how quickly and reliably organizations can bring ideas to market, while also providing the key building blocks for multicloud strategies. But for all the speed, agility, and elasticity these technologies promise, they also create a complexity tipping point. Across industries, IT staff looking to deliver on the benefits of container and multicloud strategies -- without being overwhelmed by complexity -- are increasingly turning towards workload automation. To give us more insight on the rise of containers and multicloud adoption, we spoke with senior product marketing manager, Asena Hertz at Turbonomic, one of the… [Continue Reading]

UK government launches five-week consultation into IoT security

Publié: mai 1, 2019, 10:26am CEST par Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

The UK government is looking to ensure the security of the Internet of Things as they become more prevalent in the home, possibly through the use of legislation. The government says that it wants IoT devices to be secure by design and, having already published a code of practice paper, is now embarking on a five-week security consultation during which the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will consider regulatory proposals. See also: IoT devices put healthcare networks at risk Security, connectivity and data analysis are top IoT developer concerns IoT attacks increase but rely on the same… [Continue Reading]

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