Monthly Archives: February 2016
IRS Confirms It Was a Victim of an Automated Attack
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is gearing up for another busy tax season, and it appears that hackers are getting ready, too. On...
10 Things Employees Can Do to Improve IT Security in 2016
10 Things Employees Can Do to Improve IT Security in 2016
The line between personal and business use of apps and devices continues to blur...
GSMA Opens Up the Tank on Connected Cars
By Michael MooreGlobal mobile watchdog GSMA has unveiled its Embedded SIM Specification, which it says will help accelerate the growth of the connected car...
Hackers Claiming Support for Islamic State Breach DOJ Network
Today's topics include a data breach resulting from a hack of the U.S. Department of Justice's network, Apple's advice to iPhone owners that are...
Trifacta Lands $35 Million in VC for Big Data Optimization
Big data optimizer Trifacta scored a major victory for its burgeoning market Feb. 9, landing $35 million in growth-stage financing from existing investors Accel...
Apple Music Now on Sonos Speaker Systems Following Beta Tests
Sonos wireless speaker systems can now stream Apple Music any time following a two-month beta program that previewed the streaming music service for some...
Microsoft Revamps Office 365 Client App Update Model
Hoping to add clarity to the Office client app update model, Microsoft introduced a new Deferred Channel build Feb. 9."The Deferred Channel allows organizations...
Why the White House Wants to Spend $19 Billion on Cyber-Security
Why the White House Wants to Spend $19 Billion on Cyber-Security
President Obama has earmarked $19 billion to fund his Cybersecurity National Action Plan to...
Financial Services Firms Shellshocked, Under Dyre Attack in 2015
Hackers going after banks is not a new trend, but according to a new report from the IBM, financial services attackers are using different...
Vidyo Updates Video Platform for Easier, More Secure Enterprise Use
Vidyo officials are unveiling enhancements to the company's software-based video conferencing platform that they say will make it easier and less expensive for enterprises...