One of the world’s leading online security and privacy experts has warned that unprotected remote working and social media use can pose significant risks to both individuals and businesses across the Middle East.
Oracle adds long-awaited whitelisting capabilities to Java
Oracle added a feature in Java that lets companies control what specific Java applets are allowed to run on their endpoint computers, which could help them better manage Java security risks.
Firefox OS likely to face HTML5, Boot-to-Gecko process attacks
The Firefox OS, a new contender in mobile operating systems, will likely see HTML5-related attacks and assaults on a crucial …
IPhone jailbreakers begin cracking their knuckles over iOS 7
Apple’s latest operating system iOS 7, due to be released Sept. 18, is already under the microscope of independent security …
Apple supplier of iPhone criticized for labour violations in China
A labor watchdog group is slamming one of Apple’s suppliers for allegedly exploiting its Chinese workers to build the upcoming budget iPhone.
Privacy groups ask FTC to oppose Facebook's policy changes
Six privacy groups have asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to strike down proposed changes to Facebook’s policies, as they …
EMC goes all flash with storage updates
EMC today announced advances in its VNX line of midrange storage, which will now be built for flash first, and …
SANS Gulf Region 2013 to focus on critical core InfoSec skills
SANS Gulf Region 2013, one of the region’s largest InfoSec training events, will play host to a quartet of courses aimed at providing InfoSec professionals with the core set of skills to meet growing demand from across the region.
Cisco fixes critical remote command execution vulnerability in Secure Access Control Server
Cisco Systems released security patches for Secure Access Control Server (Secure ACS) for Windows to address a critical vulnerability that …
Hacker points Syrian telecom website to AT&T, T-Mobile
The website of a Syrian telecommunications provider redirected to AT&T’s website and then T-Mobile’s on Wednesday, an apparent prank by …
Half of organizations targets of cyberattack in last year
About half of global organizations have suffered a cyberattack in the last year, said a report released on Tuesday by the Information Security Media Group and Bit9.
How to take screenshots on your android phone
You just made it to the top of the leaderboards in your favorite game and want to show off to …
Judge approves $20 million Facebook fund to settle advertising suit
A U.S. judge has put a stamp of approval on a US$20 million fund for Facebook to settle a class-action advertising suit, despite objections from groups representing minors on the site.
Unified communications: chances for channel?
The opportunities in unified communications for vendors and end-users are obvious, but how can the channel cash in on this snowballing technology?
Next Microsoft CEO faces rocky road in easing NSA-fueled privacy worries
When Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer steps down in the next 12 months, his successor will be left with the …
Hackers steal millions after US banks cyberattack
At least three U.S. banks have lost millions of dollars after fraudsters gained control of payment applications that control wire transfers.
Cisco patches serious vulnerabilities in Unified Communications Manager
Cisco Systems has released new security patches for several versions of Unified Communications Manager (UCM) to address vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, modify system data or disrupt services.
Windows 8 Update: Microsoft dumps ad agency touting Windows 8, Surface
As Windows 8 struggles to take off, Microsoft has decided to hire a new ad agency to handle the digital promotion of both the operating system and Microsoft Surface tablets.
Security expert kicks off crowd-sourced fund to pay Facebook bug finder a $10K bounty
After a Palestinian researcher was denied a bug bounty by Facebook, Marc Maiffret, CTO of BeyondTrust, kicked off a crowd-sourced fund yesterday to come up with a reward.
Self-service BI isn't self-enabled
For many companies, the self-service business intelligence (BI) experience is similar to the early days of agile development. Back then, companies flocked to agile methodologies, drawn by the promise of faster delivery cycles, improved business-IT relations and expedited delivery.