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Failed backups endanger revenue and productivity

SMBs are losing critical business information as a result of failed backups, and have suffered significant impacts as a result, according to GFI Software. Many IT …

Oracle releases critical security updates for Java

Oracle released 40 new Java security fixes. 37 of the vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication. This was described as the possibility of being …

How to detect hidden administrator apps on Android

Following the discovery of a new Android Trojan that uses several errors and vulnerabilities in the Android OS to make analysis harder for researchers and to remain hidden …

CyanogenMod founder aims to thwart data-grabbing apps

There’s some very good news for users of CyanogenMod, one of the most popular modified Android firmware on the market: its founder and main developer Steve Kondik (aka …

Bill aims to regulate email privacy in the cloud

Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed and thusly put into effect HB 2268, a bill that legislates that law enforcement agents must get a search warrant to access …

Businesses not fully implementing infosec programs

Many U.S. small businesses are taking a passive approach when it comes to protecting their data leaving themselves vulnerable to data loss and possible financial and …

The security of WordPress plugins

Checkmarx’s research lab identified that more than 20% of the 50 most popular WordPress plugins are vulnerable to common Web attacks, such as SQL Injection. Furthermore, …

Free anti-spam software for the Mac

Cloudmark announced the latest version of Cloudmark DesktopOne for Mac, an anti-spam solution that users can use to filter email to eliminate messaging threats, protecting …

Microsoft releases Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 4.0

Microsoft has announced the release of version 4.0 of its popular Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET), a free utility that helps prevent memory corruption …

Is accessing work apps on the move destructive?

There’s a lack of mobile working policies can lead to destructive consequences for businesses, according to Ping Identity. On a regular basis, 44% of employees access up …

New regulation for ENISA, the EU cybersecurity agency

EU cybersecurity agency ENISA has received a new Regulation, granting it a seven year mandate with an expanded set of duties. ENISA’s Executive Director, Professor Udo …

Key obstacles to effective IT security strategies

Drawing on data gathered from a total of 3,037 individuals – 1,944 technicians and 1,093 executives – in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, …

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