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Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web

Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Misconfigured email servers open the door to spoofed emails from top domains

Less than half of the top 500 Alexa sites have configured email authentication correctly, leaving users at risk of receiving false emails.

By Linus Särud • 10 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Microsoft

The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks

Rivals brace as Microsoft's LinkedIn buy raises stakes in social network integration, questioning the future harmony of tech's biggest players.

By Carl J. Mazzanti • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Facebook introduces 360 photos

This medium enables new opportunities for creativity, and we're excited to see what kinds of 360 photos get shared on Facebook.

By Andy Huang • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Digital Transformation

The connection between business and technology – digital transformation

Technology exists to enable, to improve and to streamline. When you really break it down, it's as simple as that.

By Tabitha Flack • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Virtualisation

5 key benefits of SDN in the data centre

With almost any program available at our fingertips, it is undeniable software continues to impact businesses across the board.

By Damien Spillane • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Cybersecurity

Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Marketing Technologies

I'm feeling yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google

You woke up today with a headache. It's been getting worse all day, and you aren't sure if you should be worried or not. So what do you do? Google.

By Veronica Pinchin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Malware

Do you know if your child is being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

ESET has put together a list of indicators that help parents recognise whether their offspring are being cyberbullied.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Digital Transformation

Design thinking lies at the corner of risk management and innovation

Right now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are struggling to find the next disruptive, digital idea that will lead to exponential growth & profits.

By John Wheeler • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Microsoft

Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Software-as-a-Service

Why cloud mobile strategies will beat apps

With worldwide sales of mobile phones still surging, organisations that don't have a mobile & cloud strategy will be left behind.

By Paul James • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Partner Programmes

How you can help your CIO adjust for inattentional blindness

Businesses beware: Inattentional blindness can be costly. Learn how to help your CIO spot the 'invisible gorillas' that hinder success.

By Michael Maoz • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Data Protection

Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one

T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.

By An Analyst • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Malware

Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?

Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.

By Cassius Puodzious • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Identity and Access Management

How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services

University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.

By Weijin Lee • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Partner Programmes

Expert advice: Vision vs Strategy

Marketing plans often mistake visions for strategies. True strategies require in-depth planning and alignment with the overall business goals to be effective.

By David Yockelson • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016