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Technology Gifts stories - Page 46

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
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Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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As the holiday season begins, Ixia warns that remote workers must not overlook mobile device security to avoid cyber threats.
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Android's poor system update process is putting devices at risk

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Singh says that even one year after Android 7.0 Nougat was released, only 17% of devices run the operating system. The statistics are poorer for 7.1.
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Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
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Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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EMM platforms have evolved from being just tactical device management tools, with the market more competitive than ever. So who's leading the race?.
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Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.
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New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'

Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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In addition to its almost infinite opportunities, BlackBerry asserts the Enterprise of Things (EoT) comes with a host of security risks.
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Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
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DoubleLocker ransomware encrypts Android files and changes your PIN

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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New Android ransomware DoubleLocker hijacks PINs and encrypts data, posing serious threats to mobile security.
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Blackberry ramps up Indian enterprise push with six new partners

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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BlackBerry has expanded its Indian channel, appointing six new partners as the Canadian vendor looks to increase its enterprise business.
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Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.
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Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
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Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The iPhone X's facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.
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Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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It's a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.
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MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.
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ManageEngine promises day one iOS 11 support

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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ManageEngine's Mobile Device Manager Plus now supports iOS 11 features, including QR code scanning and Classroom app enhancements.
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Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.
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ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.
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Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.