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How to prevent ransomware devastation
Malware

How to prevent ransomware devastation

The devastating effects of ransomware have grown over the past two decades from opportunistic to carefully orchestrated attacks.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem
Supply Chain

Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem

Getac launches OEMConfig app for its new range of rugged tablets, expanding its dedication to the Android system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security
Malware

A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security

UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.

By Nick FitzGerald • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Apple

Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable

Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Cybersecurity

iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Symantec

Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016

Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Malware

ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers
Unified Communications

Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers

4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One
Gaming

Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One

Xbox One's major update to revolutionise multiplayer and party experiences, promising simpler chat and better friend integration by March.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Microsoft

Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded

Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010