Google: Pandemic is causing bot attacks to increase
As more companies move online as a result of COVID-19, bot attacks are becoming more common.
Google is warning that bots are causing more problems for business. They also point out that many companies are failing to take bots seriously, and only focus on the most obvious types of attacks.
The...
EU working on certification for 5G security
Enisa, the cybersecurity agency of the European Union, has announced that it is working on a cybersecurity verification scheme for 5G. It should help the EU to secure mobile networks against possible threats.
Telecompaper writes that Enisa is working on a certification process for 5G equipment, ...
Data is a superpower, but can also be super vulnerable
These days, companies deal with more data than ever. This data has become a superpower, as it comes with many opportunities. At the same time, it comes with new major security risks. By having a clear picture of what you can do about it and what will happen in the coming months, your company become...
Sophos sees a golden future in Managed Services model
Sophos is repositioning itself in today's cybersecurity landscape. The company sees a greater role for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), to reach the desired level of security at organisations. The choice for a stronger focus on Managed Services is delivering, according to Channel Account Executive...
Microsoft Edge boosts online user security with Password Monitor
The latest version of Microsoft's web browser has new encryption technology to protect users online.
This week Microsoft has released its Edge 88 browser into the Stable Channel after spending 8 weeks in Beta. In addition to the new Stable browser version, the company also announced a series of ...
How video platform Zoom got its security in check
As the video conferencing platform offers convenient features for working from home, Zoom went through a large growth in popularity in 2020. However, Zoom was not only the center of attention because of its handy features: it also suffered from major security issues. The company is still working on...
Report: IT pros confident in public cloud despite security concerns
A global survey has revealed that attitudes about cloud networking are indeed evolving.
Barracuda, a provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, today released key findings from a report entitled Cloud networks: Shifting into hyperdrive.
The company commissioned the survey to asses...
MobileIron protects ‘every endpoint, wherever it is’
Within enterprises, thousands of endpoints often are active at once. Many times, these devices are not identical and are located everywhere. Properly securing all of these devices could be complex. Security provider MobileIron, however, responds to these issues. With its products, it wants to help ...
Trend Micro issues Cybersecurity threat predictions for 2021
Forecast indicates that remote and cloud-based systems will be aggressively targeted in the coming year
Trend Micro this week issued its predictions for cybersecurity trends in 2021. In its forecast, the company predicts that cybercriminals will target home networks, remote working software and ...
Dell protects hardware against tampering during shipping
Dell has added several security measures to its offering to prevent malicious parties from tampering with computers and servers before they arrive at the customer's premises.
The new services consist of several steps to prevent tampering with hardware. This is to prevent the a chance that someon...
Google will roll out end-to-end encryption for Android Messages
For the past 18 months, Google has been rolling out the next-gen messaging app for Android users. It will replace old, insecure, and clunky SMS messaging apps. The company now says that the rollout is complete, with the next plan being to bring end-to-end encryption to the app in 2021.
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Mac certificate check prompts privacy fears among App users
How much does Apple know about our use of Apps?
Last week Mac users started to complain about a slowdown in performance. Users began noticing that included apps were sometimes taking minutes to launch, and elsewhere there was non-responsiveness and other problems throughout macOS.
The issues ...