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Cybersecurity companies to watch

CBInsights names the up and coming start-ups, called ‘Cyber Defenders'

By Ryan Francis

Apr 19, 2017 9 mins

Analytics Internet of Things Mobile Security

What home products are most susceptible to cyber burglars?

As the Dyn attacks showed, even the common DVR is susceptible to attack.

By Ryan Francis

Apr 5, 2017 5 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Security Security

10 things you need to know about the security risks of wearables

Fitness trackers may not present a huge security risk, but any connected device can be hacked. Here’s what you need to know to minimize those security and privacy threats.

By James Martin

Mar 29, 2017 9 mins

Consumer Electronics Cybercrime Mobile Security

9 biggest information security threats through 2019

Each year, the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues, releases its 'Threat Horizon' report to provide a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-yea

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 28, 2017 18 mins

Cloud Security Mobile Security Technology Industry

Malware infection rate of smartphones is soaring – Android devices often the target

Windows PCs over mobile networks are a surprising second, Nokia report says

Mar 28, 2017 2 mins

Android Mobile Security Nokia

Study finds devices are not wiped properly

Smartphones and tablets among those found on second-hand market with Personally Identifiable Information.

By Ryan Francis

Mar 28, 2017 4 mins

Backup and Recovery Disaster Recovery Mobile Security

Most Android devices lack latest security patches

There is plenty of blame to go around, from wireless carriers to users

By Matt Hamblen

Mar 24, 2017 6 mins

Android Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

Enterprises misaligning security budget, priorities

Some companies continue to spend on older technology, leaving gaping holes in their network.

By Ryan Francis

Mar 23, 2017 23 mins

Careers IT Leadership Mobile Security

Acoustic attack lets hackers control smartphone sensor

The acoustic injection attack takes advantage of a newfound vulnerability in smartphones and lets hackers remotely control the devices

By Patrick Nelson

Mar 21, 2017 3 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones

BlackBerry readies a more secure version of the Samsung Galaxy S7

SecuSuite for Samsung Knox is a new version of BlackBerry's established security platform tailored for Samsung Electronics' high-end smartphones

Mar 19, 2017 4 mins

Android Mobile Security Small and Medium Business