We’re all used to creating and remember passwords when working with sensitive data, but could Google make the password a thing of the past? Passwords are essential when it comes to working with PCs due to the amount of confidential data that they may contain and...
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How Important is Cloud Security for Small Businesses?
Cloud computing allows you to run programs and store data on the internet and is a world away from the traditional method of physical installs and servers. It offers flexibility, enhances collaboration and reduces overheads, but many businesses are wary of cloud...
Old Server Brings Paris Airport to a Halt
Chaos reigned supreme at Orly airport, Paris recently thanks to a technical fault on an old server running the ancient operating system Windows 3.1. Yes, you read that correctly, the server was running on Windows 3.1 which is an operating system (OS) launched in 1992...
5 Email Security Tips for Small Businesses
Email security is a crucial focus for your business, but as it offers a gateway into your systems you need to understand how to keep it secure. If your email security is below standard then you’re opening up your network and sensitive data to the mercy of malicious...
Intel’s 72 Core Processor: Knights Landing
Intel is constantly striving to push the capabilities of desktop computers and their 72 core processor promises to deliver amazing performance. This chip – known as Knights Landing – is part of Intel’s Xeon Phi processor family and will start being shipped with select...
The Hidden Dangers of the GlassRAT Trojan
We all know that trojan viruses are the masters of stealth when infecting systems, but the GlassRAT Trojan may just be the stealthiest trojan yet. We’re constantly advised to be on our guard against ‘zero day vulnerabilities’ which are brand new viruses that attack...
San Jose to Welcome Google Fiber into California
Google Fiber promises super fast broadband, but it remains out of reach for many people. However, it now looks as though it will shortly debut in San Jose. The days of conducting business over a 56k dial up modem seem like a lifetime ago and in the last decade the...
Malware Helps Protect Infected Routers
Malware is generally viewed as a nasty virus which causes nothing but chaos. However, a new piece of malware called Linux.Wifatch seems to improve security. Usually the preserve of security breaches and data privacy concerns, malware is mostly in the news for...
Microsoft Downloading Windows 10 To Your Machine Anyway
By now you will have seen the ‘Get Windows 10’ popup on your PC, but did you know that it’s being downloaded to your system even if you haven’t opted in? Microsoft has decided to start installing Window 10 on systems and this, of course, is eating into people’s...
More Pre-Loaded Lenovo Spyware
Several weeks ago, Lenovo was found to be preloading spyware onto their laptops; now it’s been discovered they’re loading spyware onto their Thinkpads. Yes, Lenovo has certainly disgruntled a whole new sector of customers. And what with the Thinkpad range being...