Opinion stories - Page 128
Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
Paying for what you use – too much to expect from SaaS?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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saas
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iaas
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opinion
In an era where more organisations have SaaS enterprise contracts due for renewal, a degree of dissatisfaction with SaaS commercials is emerging.
How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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opinion
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rimini street
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axis
Successful CIOs are changing business models in their organisation – they are becoming Disruptors. But what does that mean exactly?.
Welivesecurity reveals the eight things you should know about spyware
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Spyware is widely spread across the web, and is ever present on today's mobile and desktop devices. You should be security-conscious at all times.
The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
We're at a huge moment in time for the digital and technology world. With new ideas testing the boundaries, we're entering an exciting new phase.
Tips for tech providers - benefits and value statements aren't the same thing
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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opinion
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analyst report
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automotive
Competing in today's tech market means understanding the value your product delivers to customers, not just its features.
Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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google
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cloud services
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opinion
It is not a direct replacement for the sunsetting Google Search Appliance, but rather new search functionality for G-Suite.
What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix unveils trailblazing tech for lovestruck souls to forge connections and cure the sting of 'what could have been' this Valentine's Day.
Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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opinion
Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.
How cool & innovative are your BI and analytics capabilities?
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner are in the throws of identifying 'cool' vendors this year - here are some approaches to take to get on the board.
Entrust your cyber security secrets to a safe pair of hands
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Imagine, if you will, that your security is flawless, and not a single other person can access your sensitive accounts or information.
The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.
Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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opinion
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channel infrastructure
Vendor comparison tables erode trust by presenting biased views favouring their own products. An open approach could foster credibility.
Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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apps
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ovum
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opinion
It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.
With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Hackers are like burglars targeting vulnerable homes: they look for easy access and attack the least protected targets first. #cybersecurity.
Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Take ransomware. What does it entail? Does it even matter – will it ever actually affect you? It'll vanish as quickly as it appeared, right? Wrong.
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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ddos
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iot
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iiot
From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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workplace
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opinion
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analyst report
Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.
RoT: The all-powerful Ransomware of Things
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Infected IoT devices may extort commercial websites by threatening a DDoS attack, or locking IoT devices in order to charge a ransom aka Jackware.
Beware the blind spot in phishing education
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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phishing
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email security
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carbon black
A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.