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Biggest limiting factors to universal adoption of connected devices
After surveying 250 respondents at CES 2017, the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) concluded that more than 60 percent of respondents consider standardization and …
Cloud-based databases need new approaches to ensure data security
Interest and adoption of cloud-based databases is ramping up as more companies see the value of moving from traditional on-premise IT infrastructures to off-premise cloud …
The devastating impact of healthcare data breaches
One in four U.S. consumers have had their personal medical information stolen from technology systems, according to Accenture. The findings show that half of those who …
Key obstacles to digital transformation and data privacy compliance
To stay relevant in an increasingly digital world, companies are either starting to or are currently in the process of transforming their digital environment to improve …
Adobe unveils cloud-based digital signature built on an open standard
With more than seven billion mobile devices in the world and cyber-threats at an all-time high, demand has surged for simple and secure ways to sign and manage documents on …
How people-based actions put critical data at risk
While 80 percent of respondents believe it’s important to understand the behaviors of people as they interact with intellectual property and other critical business …
Advanced Windows botnet spreads Mirai malware
Kaspersky Lab experts are analyzing the first Windows-based spreader for the Mirai malware as part of a concerted effort to close down Mirai botnets in the wild. The Windows …
Ransomware attacks growing rapidly, organizations are struggling
The percentage of ransomware attacks increased from 5.5%, to 10.5% of all recognized malware attacks from July to December 2016, according to Check Point. Check Point …
Is healthcare industry’s security spending focused on the wrong technologies?
Global healthcare IT professionals are confronting a rapidly changing, challenging landscape, with 66% experiencing a data breach and 88% feeling vulnerable as a result. In …
Insider threat vs. inside threat: Redefining the term
The traditional meaning of “insider threat” is: a current employee or contractor who, intentionally or accidentally, misuses his or her authorized access to a secure network …
Public cloud services spending to reach $122.5 billion in 2017
Worldwide spending on public cloud services and infrastructure will reach $122.5 billion in 2017, an increase of 24.4% over 2016. Over the 2015-2020 forecast period, overall …
The time to fortify your organization against CNP fraud is now
When it comes to EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) security chip adoption, the United States is the clear laggard. According to EMVCo, only 7.2% of “card present” …
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