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Risks that pose to people running outdated or unpatched software. F-Secure warns of the ongoing risks associated with exploits, which are attacks that take advantage of software vulnerabilities to compromise systems and provide criminals with an entry point for crimeware. Researchers from the security firm say that exploit kits are a constant threat due to a steady supply of vulnerabilities …

Global Survey Highlights Disconnect Between Employee Awareness of Cyber Threats and Their Actions Blue Coat Systems revealed the results of a global research study of 1580 respondents across 11 countries that highlighted a global trend of employees ignoring cyber risks while at work. Results from the survey found that universally, workers visit inappropriate websites while at work despite typically being …

HP vs. EMC When businesses   grow, they create data – which needs to be protected and stored.  Buying and managing storage hardware and software can be huge challenge.  Virtualization, file sharing data protection and email are four features of storage solutions.  This analytical feature reviews solutions from HP and EMC on these aspects.  There are other solutions like IBM, NetApps, Dell …

Security examination of a working city video surveillance system by Kaspersky Lab has revealed that networks designed to help protect people from criminals and terrorists could be misused by a third party exploiting system configuration flaws. It is no secret that police departments and governments have been monitoring city streets for years, with security cameras proving invaluable in crime investigation …

Securing Smart Cities, a new not-for-profit global initiative, is being launched today, backed by leading IT security researchers, companies and organizations, including IOActive, Kaspersky Lab, Bastille, and the Cloud Security Alliance. The initiative aims to solve the cybersecurity challenges smart cities face through collaboration and information sharing. The group will serve as a communications node for companies, governments, media outlets, …

Microsoft, in collaboration with Vadodara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI), announced the opening of a Digital Experience Center in the city.  Managed by Microsoft’s distributor Ingram Micro, the center will help businesses, institutions, partners and individuals gain a first-hand experience of modern technologies on devices running Microsoft software, including Windows apps and Office 365. Microsoft and VCCI also launched …

From current size of less than Rs1 lakh crore it will grow to over Rs6 lakh crore in the next ten years It may sound as a distant dream but it will be a reality. Within ten years, the size of the e-commerce market including e-tail will grow more than six times. One of the fastest growing e-commerce solution company, …

Based on the recommendations of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in its Meeting held on 9th April 2015, the Central Government has approved four proposals of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) out of 19 proposals amounting to Rs. 2165.04 crore approximately. According to PIB release, proposals of Mylan Laboratories Limited, Par Formulations Private Limited (PFPL), BioMerieux India Private Limited and Curatio …

The elegantly designed smartwatch from LG is the first new android wear device to feature latest OS LG announces the launch of its much awaited smartwatch, the LG Watch Urbane in India. LG Watch Urbane is the first new smartwatch powered by the latest version of Android Wear which works seamlessly with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above. The LG …

Enterprise Mobile Security is gaining significance for companies, because smart devices are now the universal way of accessing information.  With the combined power of productivity, collaboration and mobility, the option of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is an inevitable progression.  This article analyses the latest challenges around for Enterprises and Enterprise Mobile Service providers. Most IT security managers in enterprises …