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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
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Paying for what you use – too much to expect from SaaS?

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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In an era where more organisations have SaaS enterprise contracts due for renewal, a degree of dissatisfaction with SaaS commercials is emerging.
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How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Successful CIOs are changing business models in their organisation – they are becoming Disruptors. But what does that mean exactly?.
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Welivesecurity reveals the eight things you should know about spyware

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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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.
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The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year

Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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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.
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Tips for tech providers - benefits and value statements aren't the same thing

Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Competing in today's tech market means understanding the value your product delivers to customers, not just its features.
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Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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It is not a direct replacement for the sunsetting Google Search Appliance, but rather new search functionality for G-Suite.
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What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Equinix unveils trailblazing tech for lovestruck souls to forge connections and cure the sting of 'what could have been' this Valentine's Day.
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Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.
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How cool & innovative are your BI and analytics capabilities?

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Gartner are in the throws of identifying 'cool' vendors this year - here are some approaches to take to get on the board.
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Entrust your cyber security secrets to a safe pair of hands

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Imagine, if you will, that your security is flawless, and not a single other person can access your sensitive accounts or information.
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The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.
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Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Vendor comparison tables erode trust by presenting biased views favouring their own products. An open approach could foster credibility.
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Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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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.
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With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Hackers are like burglars targeting vulnerable homes: they look for easy access and attack the least protected targets first. #cybersecurity.
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Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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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.
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Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
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Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.
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RoT: The all-powerful Ransomware of Things

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Infected IoT devices may extort commercial websites by threatening a DDoS attack, or locking IoT devices in order to charge a ransom aka Jackware.
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Beware the blind spot in phishing education

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.