Number of connected devices reached 22 billion, where is the revenue?
The number of devices connected to the internet reached 22 billion worldwide at the end of 2018, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. Enterprise IoT …
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Employees are aware of USB drive security risks, but don’t follow best practices
Employees are aware of the risks associated with inadequate USB drive security – yet their employers aren’t mandating following best practices, according to a report by …
The perimeter is vanishing, how will you secure your network?
There’s a new reality to network security, driven by the fact that the perimeter is vanishing. The concept of a network being fully enclosed within a building or virtual …
Employee cybersecurity essentials part 2: Lost devices and unsafe connections
Security is only as strong as its weakest link, and as we have seen, that includes your employees. Faulting workers for behavior they’ve become accustomed to in their private …
The surveillance economy has set its sights on smartphone sensors
The most successful companies of our time are those who’ve mastered user data – collecting it, analyzing it and profiting from it – typically at the expense of user privacy. …
Vulnerability found in Guard Provider, Xiaomi’s pre-installed security app
Check Point Research discovered a vulnerability in one of the preinstalled apps on devices manufactured by one of the world’s biggest mobile vendors, Xiaomi. The vulnerability …
Cost of telecommunications fraud estimated at €29 billion a year
As our society evolves, so does our reliance on telecommunications technology. Cybercriminals prey on our daily use of electronic devices and continuously seek out new ways to …
Android Q will come with improved privacy protections
Android Q, the newest iteration of Google’s popular mobile OS, is scheduled to be made available to end users at the end of August. While we still don’t know what …
Businesses believe they should be patching their Android devices more frequently
The use of Android tablets and handhelds are on the rise in business but security remains a concern. On average, 72% of tablets and handheld devices in businesses (excluding …
Formjacking is the new get rich quick scheme for cybercriminals
Faced with diminishing returns from ransomware and cryptojacking, cybercriminals are doubling down on alternative methods, such as formjacking, to make money according to …
Global mobile networks to support 12.3 billion devices and IoT connections by 2022
There has been a worldwide rise in mobile access for consumers and business users. The expanded reach and quality of mobile broadband has fostered a seemingly insatiable …
The importance of consumer trust in the second-hand mobile market
58 percent of global consumers have yet to trade in an old mobile device, though almost two-thirds (64%) globally reported they would be willing to do so if more stringent …