According to a new survey from Fortinet, a majority of younger BYOD employees are more than willing to ignore security policies if they don’t agree with them.
Spectra Logic unveils ‘industry-leading’ tape storage solution
Storage vendor Spectra Logic has unveiled its new BlackPearl deep storage appliance.
NSA spied on 35 world leaders according to leaked document
The US monitored the phone conversations of 35 world leaders, according to a National Security Agency document provided by its former contractor, Edward Snowden, according to The Guardian newspaper.
LinkedIn’s Intro tool for iPhones could be a juicy target for attackers
Some people think a lot can go wrong if you have your emails pass through LinkedIn’s servers with the company’s new Intro technology.
Protesters call for an end to NSA mass surveillance
A crowd of about 5,000 people marched through Washington DC Saturday to protest the US National Security Agency’s mass surveillance programmes unveiled in press reports this year.
Buffer encrypts access tokens after spammer hack
Buffer, a service for scheduling social media posts, said Sunday it has strengthened its security after spammers gained access to its network.
ATM malware may spread from Mexico to English-speaking world
A malicious software program found in ATMs in Mexico has been improved and translated into English, which suggests it may be used elsewhere, according to security vendor Symantec.
BlackBerry focus on BB 10
BlackBerry displayed its range of devices that uses BB10 at the recently concluded GITEX 2013.
Cryptolocker: how to avoid the toxic ransomware and what to do if you get infected
There’s a big threat wiling around on the Internet right now: a particularly nasty piece of ransomware called Cryptolocker.
Targeted attacks pose greatest risk to Middle East, says Trend Micro
The biggest cyber-threats facing Middle Eastern businesses today come in the form of targeted attacks, Trend Micro’s Vice President for the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa regions said today.
Fortinet unveils ‘world’s fastest’ firewall appliance, teases large partnership news
Network security specialist Fortinet this week used GITEX to regionally launch its new FortiGate-3700D solution, which the vendor claimed is the world’s fastest data centre firewall appliance.
BeyondTrust gets serious about the Middle East
BeyondTrust is using GITEX to make its mark on the Middle East, having proclaimed that it is ready to do serious business within the region.
Region’s tech leaders celebrated at ICT Achievement Awards
The Middle East’s technology leaders were celebrated last night at a glittering ceremony, the CNME ICT Achievement Awards, held at the Emirates Towers Godolphin Ballroom.
SafeNet to exhibit world’s first Crypto Hypervisor
Safenet claims to have invented the world’s first Crypto Hypervisor, and it will unveil the technology at next week’s GITEX trade show as part of its “secure breach” strategy.
Prologix signs Dell KACE reseller deal
It was recently announced that Prologix Distribution has signed a reseller agreement with Dell KACE, a provider of system management …
Trend Micro gears up for GITEX 2013
Trend Micro will release its findings on the greatest IT security threats to business in the MENA region at GITEX 2013, the company said Sunday.
MI5 head says Prism scandal is handing advantage to terrorists
The head of MI5 has said that the Prism data leaks scandal has damaged the UK’s efforts to counter terrorism.
After leak, HP says revenue will dip slightly next year
It doesn’t take much to please Hewlett-Packard’s investors these days. HP confirmed Wednesday that its revenue will decline slightly next year, but the mention of “pockets of growth” sent hearts aflutter.
Network Solutions investigating DNS hijack
Network Solutions is investigating an attack by a pro-Palestinian hacking group that redirected websites belonging to several companies.
Intel chases Internet of things with new chips, software
Intel has begun chasing the market for the so-called “Internet of things” with new low-power chips and software for connected devices and data-gathering instruments.