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Device security stories

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses
Data Protection

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses

Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018
Malware

The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018

Phishing is expected to drive bigger breaches in 2018 as mobile scams, cloud attacks and ransomware spread beyond email filters.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jan 2018
Wrong email attachments a thing of the past
Data Protection

Wrong email attachments a thing of the past

Mistaken file sharing could become less risky after a messaging update lets users delete sent attachments from both devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Sending an attachment to the wrong person history
Data Protection

Sending an attachment to the wrong person history

A new delete feature lets SafeSwiss users erase mis-sent files from both devices, reducing the risk of leaked business information.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Data Protection

CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg

Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Device security stories

The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware
Malware

The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware

The long-tail of COVID-19 means security teams are having to deal with user sprawl and device sprawl, causing big headaches in 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Dec 2021
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Mobile Device Management

Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices

Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Trend Micro bolsters security offering with complete device and identity protection
Mobile Device Management

Trend Micro bolsters security offering with complete device and identity protection

The solution brings together identity theft and dark web monitoring, WiFi protection, password manager and parental controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile
Mobile Device Management

Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile

Apple has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
E-waste becoming a massive issue for businesses, so what can be done?
Unified Communications

E-waste becoming a massive issue for businesses, so what can be done?

COVID-19 has led to a surge in e-waste and data security concerns as employees use more devices, according to a study by Blancco Technology Group. .

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Nokia phones lead trust rankings finds Counterpoint research
Mobile Device Management

Nokia phones lead trust rankings finds Counterpoint research

Nokia phones are leading the Android ecosystem in providing the fastest software and security updates across the entire portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
CIOs and mobility: Stop reacting, start doing
Mobile Device Management

CIOs and mobility: Stop reacting, start doing

Organisations unsure how to approach end user computing and manage device security, says 2015 Mobile Workforce Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones
Mobile Device Management

Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones

​By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world's population will be using smartphones.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Threats? Manage with tech and policy.
Data Protection

Threats? Manage with tech and policy.

Whether a small business or an enterprise, when business information is on the line the organisation is at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Symantec unveils new company branding
Mobile Device Management

Symantec unveils new company branding

Symantec reveals its new logo, merging its brand with VeriSign's iconic check mark, aiming to symbolise confidence and secure, simple information access.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2010
The mobile enemy
Mobile Device Management

The mobile enemy

As companies embrace ultra-mobile tech, the risk of data breaches skyrockets. USB drives and smartphones could be ticking time bombs for corporate security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
End to end protection
Mobile Device Management

End to end protection

Amid escalating cyber threats, Scott McKinnel highlights the need for robust endpoint security to protect data across mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009