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Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware
Malware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. This time, it has changed the payload served to its victims – it's not ransomware.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Symantec

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

By Satnam Narang • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
Malware

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.

By An Editor • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Web filtering for business: Keep your secrets safe, and keep your employees happy
Malware

Web filtering for business: Keep your secrets safe, and keep your employees happy

Bottom line: The open internet sounds wonderful, but there is content that simply should be blocked by every organisation for its own protection.

By Alan Zeichick • 10 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
In the hyper-convergence gold rush, choose your provider carefully
Storage

In the hyper-convergence gold rush, choose your provider carefully

Gold rushes happen because there is value to be had. The latest rush doesn't require a pick, shovel or pan, however - just a keen sense of vision.

By Matt Oostveen • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market
Data Analytics

Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market

Vendors need to take a bi-modal approach to how you build your product portfolio as well as how you go-to-market.

By Jim Hare • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Three ways to tell between enterprise and consumer clouds
Data Protection

Three ways to tell between enterprise and consumer clouds

Cloud computing is spreading with a vengeance - for businesses and consumers alike as it becomes the new digital norm.

By Mike Lord • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Facebook goes “video first” in search of TV ad dollars
Marketing Technologies

Facebook goes “video first” in search of TV ad dollars

Facebook's move towards video poses challenges and opportunities for the social media giant in terms of generating revenue.

By Nick Thomas • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Planning for DevOps? Here are 5 key traits your team will need to succeed
DevOps

Planning for DevOps? Here are 5 key traits your team will need to succeed

DevOps is on the rise, yet success hinges on more than tech skills - communication, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and enthusiasm are vital.

By Ash Ashutosh • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850
Internet of Things

Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850

IoT is proving a minefield of security hazards. Trustwave researcher Jeff Kitson finds a problem with TRANE's Comfortlink XL850 thermostat.

By Jeff Kitson • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
How to staff your team across the security kill chain
Cybersecurity

How to staff your team across the security kill chain

Effective digital security needs people as well as technology. Most organisations are aware of the need to staff up to improve their security.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
At last – data storage as easy as turning on the tap!
Storage

At last – data storage as easy as turning on the tap!

Data storage should be just like the plumbing in a house or office. Want water, turn on the tap. Want colder or hotter water, adjust the tap.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
CEOs and CIOs are seeking digital risk leaders
Risk & Compliance

CEOs and CIOs are seeking digital risk leaders

Gartner predicts job growth for digital risk managers will exceed 40% in the next five years, according to a new research note.

By John A. Wheeler • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

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Digital Realty talks software-defined networking: Opportunities for the data center
Hyperscale

Digital Realty talks software-defined networking: Opportunities for the data center

For years, networking within data centers could not be accomplished without iron, components and switches that make PoP hardware.

By Damien Spillane • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: Dynamics Day 2016 - not one to miss
Digital Transformation

YOU'RE INVITED: Dynamics Day 2016 - not one to miss

Dynamics Day 2016 is your chance to spend a day amongst business experts and peers and consider how technology can drive your business goals.

By James Page • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016