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Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:47:42 +0000

By now, many enterprise decision-makers are familiar with the concept of digital extortion, particularly in the form of ransomware. These encryption-based attacks lock users out of their sensitive and valuable data, applications and operating systems. Attackers demand a ransom in the form of untraceable digital currency for the decryption key – which may or may…

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August 22, 2018 admin

Back to Basics: Why We Need to Encourage More Secure IoT Development

Credit to Author: Mike Gibson| Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:05:33 +0000

The Internet of Things (IoT) is radically reshaping the way we live and work. Before our very eyes, organizations are becoming more agile, efficient and cost effective to run, all while consumers marvel at the wonders of the smart home, fitness trackers and connected cars. There’s just one major problem: Much of this new infrastructure…

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August 20, 2018 admin

How Do I Make My Windows 10 Computer Run Faster? (Part 2)

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:00:21 +0000

Nobody wants to endure the frustration of a poorly performing laptop or desktop. People just want their machines to work as intended, whenever they switch on or log-in. So whether your home PC is used for shopping, social media, storing important family photos and documents, remote working, or all of the above, our handy two-part…

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August 17, 2018 admin

This Week in Security News: Banks and Botnets

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:29:54 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, the FBI warned U.S. banks of a wide-scale cybercrime campaign called “ATM cash-out,” in which hackers use cloned ATM cards for fraudulent withdrawals. Also, a botnet called…

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August 16, 2018 admin

AV-Comparatives: Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android Provides 100% Malware Protection for Mobile Users

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:13:17 +0000

With the introduction of Android v8.0 (Android Oreo) in August of 2017, among other OS improvements Google introduced its built-in malware protection for Android call Play Protect (dependent on Google Play Services 11 or later). Play Protect checks apps and APK files downloaded from Google Play or third-party sources, using real-time and on-demand scanners, while…

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August 15, 2018 admin

Carrier Grade Security Means … Using Carrier Grade Security

Credit to Author: Greg Young (Vice President for Cybersecurity)| Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:05:57 +0000

It’s a common mistake in enterprises to copy-paste security solutions from a peer. Strategies can be recycled, but sadly with even very similar businesses almost always have radically different IT and security requirements. I recall one hospital that looked at a nearly identical peer hospital that was only a few miles away. Much of the…

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August 14, 2018 admin

AV-Comparatives: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Provides 100% Malware Protection for Mac Users

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:00:43 +0000

Despite popular opinion otherwise, the days have long since passed when Mac users can venture forth on the Internet without having to worry about viruses or ransomware, phishing attacks or dangerous URLs. Though the number of attacks on the Mac are fewer than those on Windows machines (because there are fewer Macs, of course, making…

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August 13, 2018 admin

How Do I Make My Windows 10 Computer Run Faster? (Part 1)

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:40:16 +0000

We’ve all been there. You get your shiny home PC or laptop back from the store and unboxed and everything is perfect. It runs like a dream: starting up quickly, speeding you through internet searches and web browsing, and applications open in the blink of an eye. But then over the following months, gradually things…

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