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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
6:08 PM
The true cost of a data breach
From the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in May, which fundamentally changed the rulebook for storing data of EU citizens at least to the Butlin’s hack, 2018 has been a very significant year for cybersecurity.
One of the biggest changes centred around transparency, specifically businesses being forced to reveal within 72 hours if they have suffered a breach....
5:48 PM
Plusnet's amazing new broadband deal comes with a £75 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card
There are so many broadband deals out there promising different incentives and freebies and it can be really hard to know which ones are worth it. But Plusnet has a new broadband deal with a perk you will really want to get your hands on.
Until Wednesday November 7 Plusnet is offering a £75 Amazon.co.uk...
4:03 PM
From a start-up to a multinational - make the right business decision by moving to the cloud
Until some years ago it happened that the majority of companies had to create their own IT based up on their own small on-site data center, and not because it was the best solution, but because it was the only available one. It was due to several reasons, from the low level of the broadband connection to the traditionalism of the technical practice, from the lack of technical standards in the market...
4:03 PM
Cybersecurity: The latest news and statistics
In our increasingly digital world, cyberattacks are a daily risk for businesses and consumers alike.
While installing an antivirus is an essential first step for staying safe online in 2018, being informed regarding the latest cyberattacks will ensure that you’re prepared for when not if the next...
3:13 PM
With a new branding, 1&1 IONOS wants to be more than just a hosting provider
1&1 recently announced that it would be joining forces with ProfitBricks, the German specialist for cloud infrastructure solutions, to form a new united brand called 1&1 IONOS.
The change is meant to accelerate the firm's ambitions to move beyond just web hosting and it will give customers the opportunity to use a personal consultant free of charge as their central contact person for...
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
10:33 PM
Best shared web hosting of 2018
10:03 PM
Third of US data breaches happen in hospitals
After a recent series of aggressive phishing attacks on NHSmail, cyber security provider Cofense has compiled a new report using shared US client data to reveal how much of a danger future phishing attacks could become in the UK.
The report, entitled Say Ah: A Closer Look at Phishing in the Healthcare Industry, compares the resilience of the healthcare sector to phishing attacks with other industries...
9:23 PM
Data in the cloud is more exposed than organisations think
Data stored in the cloud is not nearly as secure as companies think according to new research from cybersecurity firm McAfee.
The company's recently released Cloud Adoption and Risk Report analysed billions of events from customers production cloud use to better assess the current state of cloud deployments and risks.
McAfee's report shed light on the fact that nearly a quarter of the data stored...
8:13 PM
Hackers target UK cybersecurity universities
Iranian cybercriminals attempted to hack into UK universities offering government-certified cybersecurity courses, new research has claimed.
The group behind the attacks targeted at least 18 British universities over a period of several months, according to researchers. The list of targets includes some high-profile institutions as well as some lesser known universities certified by the National Cyber...
7:28 PM
Google is making CAPTCHA less annoying
Websites have been using CAPTCHAs as a means to differentiate between actual users and bots since the early days of the Internet and now Google has introduced reCAPTCHA v3 with the aim of reducing the number of challenges to users.
The company has continually updated its reCAPTCHA API as more sophisticated bots have come closer to passing as actual humans. The first tests had users type in distorted...
5:28 PM
Skype for Web gets HD video calls and much more
If you use the web version of Skype, then you’ll doubtless be interested to learn that Microsoft has brought all the latest features to the web-based spin of its messaging service – or at least to the preview version.
As spotted by MS Power User, a big update to the Skype for Web preview (which you can access here – providing you’re running Chrome or Microsoft’s Edge browser) brings with it all the...
3:58 PM
Google releases frightfully addictive multiplayer Doodle game for Halloween
If you've ever played a Google Doodle game, you'll know how fun (and addictive) they can be - and now for the first time ever, you can play along with other people in Great Ghoul Duel.
The Halloween-themed multiplayer game allows you to invite up to seven friends via a custom link, or play along with randomly selected strangers across the world. To play, simply head to the Google homepage and...
3:58 PM
Taking care of business: ransomware adopts a new model
Ransomware was rampant in 2017, and ill prepared users were caught off-guard. This spiralled into widespread panic as victims scrambled to safeguard valuable data, often succumbing to criminal demands to pay increasingly expensive ransoms via cryptocurrency, which skyrocketed in value itself. Unfortunately, meeting these demands did not guarantee files would be returned undamaged, if at all, making...
Monday, October 29, 2018
11:13 PM
Plusnet's £65 cashback offer makes this the cheapest broadband deal around
Hunting for new broadband can be difficult with so many different deals and freebies to choose from, but Plusnet has come out with a cheap broadband deal that cannot be ignored.
This limited time deal ends at midnight on Tuesday and will give you unlimited broadband at average speeds of 10Mb for...
9:43 PM
Europeans "have lost control" of their personal data
Kaspersky Lab has discovered that Europeans have lost control of their personal data online with 64 per cent of those surveyed not knowing all the places where their personal data is stored across the web.
The security firm surveyed over 7,000 consumers across Europe to learn more about this issue ahead of its Kaspersky Next conference where it will be discussed in even greater detail.
Kaspersky Lab's...
8:03 PM
Microsoft topples Amazon as second-biggest US company
Microsoft was able to once again regain its spot as the second most valuable company in the US after a disappointing quarterly report from Amazon lowered its market capitalization by $65bn.
Apple still holds the top spot at over $1tn after it crossed the trillion dollar threshold back in September but Microsoft and Amazon are still competing for second place. Before the dot-com bubble burst in the...
7:28 PM
Create new documents instantly with Google's .new domain
Google recently announced a new time-saving feature for Docs and its other productivity tools including Sheets, Slides, Sites and Forms via Twitter that allows users to create new documents instantly.
Previously users had to go to Google Drive or to the site of any one of the company's productivity tools to create a new project. Now though, with the introduction of Google's .new domain, users can...
5:38 PM
Reputation in the era of phishing and Facebook
Rarely out of the spotlight these days, Facebook’s most recent scandal saw information on 30 million users stolen at the hands of hackers. With public opinion of Facebook continuing to flux, we took the opportunity to poll businesses at the IP Expo earlier this month on the state of their cyber defences in the wake of this latest high profile attack.
When we last spoke to the tech industry, at Cloud...
Saturday, October 27, 2018
2:41 PM
What does Facebook know about you?
Social media remains a popular internet application, and is a powerful platform for connecting with family and friends, as well as finding like minded individuals across many topics. Dating back over a decade to 2004, Facebook remains the leader in social media, with 2.23 billion users worldwide, and...
Friday, October 26, 2018
9:36 PM
1&1 launches new web hosting service
The largest hosting provider in Europe, 1&1, has announced that it is joining forces with cloud infrastructure specialists ProfitBricks to form 1&1 IONOS.
The new united brand will give customers the opportunity to use a personal consultant free of charge as their central contact person for all questions related to products, their contract and how to become successful online.
We've also highlighted...
9:31 PM
Why your web host matters: building a better site
For a busy business owner, your website is critical. Often, it’s the first interaction that most people have with your business. If you’re a digital operation, it’s often the only interaction that someone will have with you. So, making sure your site is up and running is critical.
Unfortunately, managing that also takes time and requires the completion of a lot of menial tasks. That’s time you...
8:26 PM
Sophos Project Darwin is security survival of the fittest
With security threats becoming smarter and more evolved by the day, the need for intelligent protection is greater than ever.
Fortunately Sophos thinks it has found the answer, with its latest launches looking to harness the power of AI and machine learning to help detect and conquer new threats to...
7:46 PM
Royal Mint shutters plans for gold-based blockchain
The UK Royal Mint has shuttered its long-running plans to create a digital gold crypto token.
Reuters reports that the Royal Mint had frozen its plans to issue Royal Mint Gold (RMG) tokens after its partnership with the CME Group fell through and the the UK government vetoed a plan to have tokens trade on a cryptocurrency exchange.
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6:21 PM
Cyber strategy: why the best defence is a good offence
There’s no doubt that cyber security is increasingly important for business leaders, and is rapidly climbing up the board agenda. Yet data from Vodafone’s latest research, the Cyber Security Barometer, suggests that business leaders often still have a traditional defence-first mind-set when it comes to tackling cyber threats effectively. Perhaps as a consequence of this, it’s clear many have yet to...
4:51 PM
Microsoft quizzes Windows 10 users on why they use Chrome (rather than Edge)
We know that the Edge browser is struggling – more on that later – but it seems that Microsoft is resorting to fresh tactics to boost user numbers, by (indirectly) checking up on why folks prefer the most-used browser, Google’s Chrome, rather than Windows 10’s own integrated effort.
As spotted by Italian tech site HTNovo, the Feedback Hub app – which is built into Windows 10 to elicit feedback from...
10:46 AM
Best NBN & broadband plans in Australia compared: Updated October 2018
With so many options available, it can be a bit of a headache choosing the right broadband or NBN connection for your home. There's plenty to consider: whether the NBN is actually available to you or not, if you think a cable connection is going to be your best bet, or if ADSL is sufficient for your needs. Regardless your situation, we're hoping our comparison will help you out.
It's important to...
Thursday, October 25, 2018
11:38 PM
Android apps used in multimillion dollar ad fraud scheme
A recent investigation by BuzzFeed News has revealed that more than 125 Android apps were used by cybercriminals in an ad fraud scheme that earned millions of dollars by replicating the behaviour of actual users.
The site found that a company called We Purchase Apps had bought legitimate Android apps from developers to use in the largest advertising fraud scheme to date.
Once the apps were purchased...