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What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity
Internet of Things

What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity

Telecom regulators to focus more on network quality in 2017, predicts Procera Networks VP of Global Marketing. IoT security issues to continue.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments
Internet of Things

Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments

UK firms embrace practical IoT solutions, with 90% planning to up spending despite ROI and security concerns, a 451 Research survey reveals.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Ransomware to dominate cyber security landscape
Malware

Ransomware to dominate cyber security landscape

ESET report predicts a surge in ransomware targeting businesses and consumers into 2017, highlighting a looming threat to IoT devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake

A city built around trillions of 0s and 1s rather than physical infrastructure is a foreign concept, so naturally several questions spring to mind.

By Matt Zwolenski • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated

Sleek, smooth and powerful, the Sony Xperia XZ is understated and the best smartphone camera I've seen to date. It's definitely on my Xmas wishlist.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017
Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch
Distributed Denial of Service

Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Xplore XSLATE R12 - hard to kill, hard to beat
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xplore XSLATE R12 - hard to kill, hard to beat

​Xplore recently launched their latest detachable rugged tablet PC – the XSLATE R12, a truly next generation device.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts
Digital Entertainment

Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?
Digital Signage

Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?

They've come such a long way in a short amount of time. They mightn't have the same brand recognition as Apple or Samsung, but they've been busy.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New verticals offering high growth for Sektor and its resellers
Wireless Networks

New verticals offering high growth for Sektor and its resellers

An expansion in the verticals it focuses on is reaping returns for distributor Sektor - and its local resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?
Distributed Denial of Service

Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?

Here's the lesson for everyone: pay attention to what's happening in the real world. Keep an eye on the news for geopolitical events.

By Scott Crane • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain
Cloud Access Security Broker

Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain

Vincent Weafer of McAfee Labs warns of the need to secure the cyber supply chain, as attackers target weak links for exploitation.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet
Distributed Denial of Service

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
What you need to know about the Mirai botnet behind recent major DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

What you need to know about the Mirai botnet behind recent major DDoS attacks

A DDoS on DNS provider Dyn last week managed to disrupt an array of the internet's biggest websites, including Paypal. Here's what you need to know.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Hands on: D-Link DCS2630L 180 degree HD Wi-Fi camera
D-Link

Hands on: D-Link DCS2630L 180 degree HD Wi-Fi camera

D-Link's DCS2630L Wi-Fi camera impresses with 180-degree HD view, catering to blind spots in home surveillance.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9
Huawei

The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9

Like a decent chef's knife, the Mate 9 is well balanced and sits comfortably in the hand thanks to clever design tweaks.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016