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People most fearful of this authentication feature

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 enews

With many people debating whether new technologies, such as tracking apps, are a breach of privacy, it’s certain these technologies will find their way into society one way or another. With that in mind, the security experts at Specops Software were curious to find out public opinion on a feature we use daily, which is authentication. Whether that is unlocking our phones or logging into our online bank accounts. People prefer traditional authentication methods over biometric authentications, with 78% saying they feel most comfortable using traditional passwords. People are most…

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SCADAfence Experiences More Than 300% Growth Year over Year

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 enews

SCADAfence, the technology leader in providing cybersecurity and visibility solutions for Operational Technology (OT) security, announces the appointments of Elad Ben-Meir as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Darrell Stein to the Advisory Board. Tel Aviv, February 27, 2019 –SCADAfence, which was recently named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 IoT Startups to WatchIn 2019, has grown its headcount by more than 200% since this time last year. The company, which has seen a 300% increase in revenue growth in Q4 2018 vis-a-vis Q4 2017, continues to see…

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Three Providers of Mobile App Security Testing Named IDC Innovators

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 enews

International Data Corporation (IDC) today published an IDC Innovators report profiling three companies that offer compelling and differentiated mobile app security testing solutions. The three companies named IDC Innovators are High-Tech Bridge, Kryptowire, and NowSecure. Enterprises around the globe are developing and deploying mobile applications that have code, back-end integration flaws, and other built-in aspects that make the people and companies using these apps vulnerable to data theft or misuse. Manual inspection of the code, firmware, devices, and so forth is too time intensive for many organizations and is prone…

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TIGO selects Ericsson to upgrade its network in Paraguay and Honduras

December 7, 2018 enews

Ericsson has been selected by Millicom’s TIGO to modernize its radio access network (RAN) across Paraguay and Honduras in a multi-year deal involving the rollout of Ericsson Radio System. Under this deal, Ericsson will implement the Ericsson Radio System portfolio into approximately 1,000 of TIGO’s sites with the first phase taking place in Paraguay and Honduras in 2018. Spending earmarked for this important network modernization project was already contemplated in Millicom’s existing investment plans. The rollout will provide Radio 2219 as well as Radio 4415, enabling full 4×4 MIMO capabilities.…

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CE China 2018 successfully started, powered by IFA Retail University briefings about latest innovations and Chinese market insights

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 enews

CE China 2018, a global IFA brand, successfully started today with trade visitors and consumers experiencing international as well as Chinese brands showcasing their latest products and innovations at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Shenzhen/Berlin, 3 May 2018 – A major element on day one was the premier of IFA Retail University, jointly hosted by Chinese retail giant Suning. While attracting specialized retailers and experts, it provided deep insights from leading global brands into their newest developments, strategies and market stats. Eleven companies in total performed on stage, including GfK,…

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Digital transformation creates competitive advantage and new revenue streams for smart machines

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 enews

New industrial technologies in the form of smart machines, smart factories, cloud-based services and advanced data analytics have begun to transform machine shops and factory landscapes across the globe. The early payback from implementing such systems has primarily been in the form of increased efficiencies. However, improved efficiencies do not necessarily translate into competitive advantage. If a one-dimensional view of potential benefits is adopted, the long-term opportunities for strategic differentiation will be relatively small. After all, competitors also evolve while a particular company improves its efficiency through deployment of one or…

A New IoT Botnet Storm is Coming

October 26, 2017 enews

New cyber-storm clouds are gathering. Check Point Researchers have discovered of a brand new Botnet evolving and recruiting IoT devices at a far greater pace and with more potential damage than the Mirai botnet of 2016. IoT Botnets are Internet connected smart devices which have been infected by the same malware and are controlled by a threat actor from a remote location. They have been behind some of the most damaging cyberattacks against organizations worldwide, including hospitals, national transport links, communication companies and political movements. While some technical aspects lead…

Anthropics Technology launches PortraitPro 17 with new background editing tools, Snapshots and more.

October 11, 2017 enews

Anthropics Technology Ltd has today announced the launch of PortraitPro 17 – the latest release of their intuitive portrait retouching software. London, UK, October 11, 2017- With new tools such as Background Editing, Snapshots, advanced Preset controls, and Vignette, PortraitPro 17 looks set to be the most popular version to date. With over 600,000 users, PortraitPro is changing the way photographers, both professional and amateur, approach portrait retouching. PortraitPro 17 offers a host of advancements to bring professional retouching within reach of all photographers, regardless of previous experience. From natural skin-smoothing…

ICANN is Changing the Keys for the Internet’s Addressing System

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 enews

For the first time ever, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is about to change the cryptographic keys that help secure the Internet’s Domain Name System (DNS). “It is critical that Internet Service Providers and network operators around the world make certain they are ready for this change as failure to do so can result in their users being unable to look up domain names and thus be unable to reach any site on the Internet” said David Conrad, ICANN’s Chief Technology Officer. Conrad added, “Network operators…

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FIREBALL – The Chinese Malware of 250 Million Computers Infected

June 5, 2017 enews

Check Point Threat Intelligence and research teams recently discovered a high volume Chinese threat operation which has infected over 250 million computers worldwide. The installed malware, Fireball, takes over target browsers and turns them into zombies. Fireball has two main functionalities: the ability of running any code on victim computers–downloading any file or malware, and hijacking and manipulating infected users’ web-traffic to generate ad-revenue. Currently, Fireball installs plug-ins and additional configurations to boost its advertisements, but just as easily it can turn into a prominent distributor for any additional malware.…