Now that we’ve taken stock of the year we’re leaving behind, it’s time to establish some resolutions for the year that lies ahead. As in any other field, there’s always something to do when it comes to cybersecurity. The latest report from Accenture, “The State of Cybersecurity and Digital Trust 2016” revealed that 69% of […]

This Tuesday, the Italian state police dismantled a cyber-espionage ring spearheaded by a brother and sister that sought to exert control over public institutions and administrations, professional studios, employers, and politicians. The network was able to access confidential information by installing a virus on victims’ computers, stealing information sensitive to financial institutions and state security. […]

Are you aware of the dangers of sharing your internet mobile connection? Most smartphones have a built-in function that allows you to share the mobile internet connection with other people nearby. Acting very much like a traditional WiFi hotspot, mobile internet connection sharing turns your phone into a hub – authorised devices can then connect […]

UK to create new porn filter – but is it enough to protect your kids? The UK government has recently announced a range of new measures intended to help “police” the internet, identifying and prosecuting cybercriminals and terrorists for instance. In among the proposals of the digital economy bill are plans to restrict access to […]

If your employees are like most users, they most likely postpone updates for their OS. In other words, your company’s mobile fleet could be at risk. This is especially true if they are using Android devices. When the famous little green robot gives a notification of the update, a good deal of people wait for […]

Data theft is steadily refashioning itself as a political weapon. This past December, Barack Obama took advantage of his final days in office to take retaliatory measures against Russia. The Obama administration attributes to its Muscovite counterpart the cyberattacks carried out over the course of the recent presidential elections whose goal it was to tip […]

John E Dunn takes a look at at the security of some of the ‘smart’ devices clamoring for attention at the huge Las Vegas tech show Source: Sophos

Your daily round-up of some of the other stories in the news Source: Sophos

Don’t benchmark yourself against others in your sector, warns Gartner: make sure you’re spending your budget on the right things Source: Sophos