There have been predictions that password use would decline thanks to alternative methods of authentication, yet the need to register for countless websites and online services means that we are actually employing more of them than ever.
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EU to force tech giants to hand over “terror” data
Technology companies could be ordered to release vital electronic data, such as emails and text messages, to law enforcement agencies in as little as six hours under proposed European Union law. 0 1627
Abu Dhabi smart solutions authority boost digital strategies
The Smart Solutions & Services Authority (SSSA) and Algorythma have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to collaborate on digital and technology transformation initiatives and strategies.
Cybersecurity is a continuous battle: Bulwark
Jose Menacherry, managing director, Bulwark Distribution on how customers should consider safeguarding from cybersecurity threats as a “continuous battle”. At …
Saudi Arabia leads GCC’s concern for data security in cloud
A recent study commissioned by F5 Networks, and conducted by research agency Think Positive, revealed that the biggest cloud concern …
Will the end of net neutrality be a security nightmare?
The effects of the net neutrality repeal are hard to predict, but there could be additional costs for using endpoint security tools if data rates rise.
Facebook launches Messenger Kids
The new application, according to the firm, is aimed at ensuring that kids under 12 years old can connect with others under parental supervision.
Facebook speeds up removal of terror-related content with AI tech
According to Facebook, this is primarily done through the use of automated systems like photo and video matching and text-based machine learning.
Gemalto: 47% of ME consumers feel businesses don’t take data security seriously
Over half (51 percent) of consumers in the Middle East would stop doing business with a company if it experienced a data breach, according Gemalto.
Uber concealed massive data breach, paid hackers $100,000
Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed in a statement that towards late 2016 hackers had stolen personal data of 57 million …
AWS debuts data security tool Amazon Macie
Amazon Macie recognises sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII) or intellectual property, and provides customers with dashboards and alerts that give visibility into how this data is being accessed or moved.