Internet freedom advocates are finding creative ways to get their message out to the masses. The latest unique effort comes …
Windows Vista infection rates climb, says Microsoft
A skew toward more exploits on Windows Vista can be attributed to the demise of support for the operating system’s …
Desktop-as-a-Service
Desktop-as-a-Service is an interesting way for IT execs to provide cloud-based Windows desktop sessions, as well as shared resources such as storage.
Focus on research
EBTIC is working to create a self-sustained ICT community in the UAE by encouraging a focus on research and innovation. …
Data in the cloud
Cloud and big data are two big trends influencing the current business landscape. However, they have yet to have been …
The future of security
Last month, I’d the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion at our Security Strategist event. The panel comprised chief security …
Mac Flashback flaw re-used by new malware campaign
Malware criminals are on the hunt for Mac victims again, repurposing the Java-based vulnerability used by the Flashback bot to …
Facebook teams up with security vendors, offers free antivirus software
Facebook has teamed up with five security vendors to offer a range of free and subscription-based antivirus packages. Microsoft, McAfee, …
Conficker worm still the top corporate network threat: Microsoft
Companies are still plagued by the Conficker worm, used to create botnets and spread other forms of malware, according to the …
Making it work
Storage systems can prove to be challenging to deploy and use within organisations. Vendors suggest choosing the latest in technologies …
Mobile OSes impede adoption of BYOD trend: Ovum
Mobile operating systems (OSes) are impeding the adoption of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, according to research agency Ovum. “Businesses moving …
HP says commercial software vulnerabilities down almost 20% across industry
A study done by HP shows that reported vulnerabilities in commercial software applications dropped dramatically last year compared with 2010 – but …
Website vulnerabilities fall, but hackers become more skilled
The number of coding mistakes on websites continues to fall but companies are slow to fix issues that could be …
Big data is for everyone, not just large enterprises, says Oracle
Companies should not make the careless mistake of assuming they do not have big data out there to take advantage …
Oracle CSO slates PCI rules
Oracle chief security officer Mary Ann Davidson has called on vendors of payment application software to join her company in …
Secure future
The year 2012 is dominated by three key trends – cloud, virtualisation and big data. These may be revolutionising the …
Mac users ‘just as easily duped by cybercriminals’ as Windows users
In the face of new threats aimed at OS X, a security expert has warned that Mac users may be …
The faster new world of healthcare
The healthcare industry is on the brink of unprecedented change.
Soon after release, latest iPad model is jailbroken
Hackers claimed to have figured out a way to bypass Apple’s technical restrictions and install unauthorized applications on the company’s …
Microsoft blames security info-sharing program for attack code leak
Microsoft has confirmed that sample attack code created by the company had likely leaked to hackers from a program it …