Digital transformation has become a primary open source use case
For the majority of IT leaders, digital transformation is an important use case for enterprise open source software, a new report from Red Hat has shown. The company had polled 1,250 IT leaders worldwide in search of trends surrounding enterprise open source, and found digital transformation to be a growing use case (up 11 percent year-on-year). Digital transformation was also …
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Hackers have turned to ‘fast flux’ techniques to evade security solutions
When law enforcement agencies take down a botnet or a major spam or phishing operation, it usually involves disabling servers and hosting services. To counter these measures, criminals have started turning towards a new technique called “fast flux”. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Unit 42, which explains that fast flux increases criminal infrastructure resilience by …
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Why businesses lacking IT flexibility risk being left behind
The pace of technological change in IT systems has increased exponentially over time and has transformed the structure of the modern corporation. A revealing example is the frequent updates to operating systems. While before it would have been the case that major patches or new versions were introduced every 3-5 years, this is increasingly becoming a yearly occurrence or more …
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Many businesses are choosing refurbished devices when upgrading
In a bid to preserve both budget and the environment, many UK organizations are opting for refurbished instead of new hardware when it comes time to upgrade. According to a new report from information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider Stone Group, more than half (59 percent) of UK firms now choose refurbished hardware when possible. A quarter purchase refurbished …
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Spectre returns as exploits for Windows and Linux devices found
Remember Spectre, the infamous vulnerability that had all major chip manufacturers scrambling for a fix? Three years after its initial emergence, two new working exploits have been identified. According to a report from Bleeping Computer, security researcher Julien Voisin has discovered a pair of exploits targeting unpatched Linux and Windows systems, on the VirusTotal platform. VirusTotal gathers all antivirus scans …
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Healthcare firms saw a rise in ransomware attacks last year
Healthcare firms had a nightmare of a year in 2020, not just as a result of the pandemic, but also due to an increasing volume of cyberattacks, ransomware campaigns and data theft. A new report from cybersecurity vendor Netwrix claims healthcare organizations were targeted most frequently by phishing in the cloud (44 percent), ransomware (39 percent) and insider data theft …
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Many businesses facing new security challenges after pandemic
Since the pandemic forced everyone indoors, businesses have had to adapt by deploying new IT solutions that facilitate remote working. With new tools and ways of working, however, came a range of new cybersecurity threats. This is according to a new report from security firm Tanium, based on a poll of 500 senior level IT decision-makers, which states that new …
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UK set to shake up tech visa rules
The UK is working on a fast-track visa program for home-grown tech companies, designed to protect their ability to attract global talent. According to a report from City AM, the program was triggered by a report from the former Worldpay boss Ron Kalifa. International workers make up almost half (42 percent) of the UK’s tech workforce, the Kalifa review states. …
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Microsoft, NSA advocate zero trust cybersecurity model
Microsoft and the US National Security Agency (NSA) have advised public and private sector organizations to follow a zero-trust approach to cybersecurity. The zero trust approach, which operates under the assumption that the network has already been breached and that every device and app needs authorization, is said to be the most efficient way to tackle advanced cybersecurity threats. As …
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Many healthcare apps have serious security flaws
Ever since the start of the pandemic, healthcare organizations have suffered a barrage of cyberattacks designed to capitalize on the strain the industry has been placed under. Both cybercriminals and nation-state actors have targeted the sector, with the goal of extorting healthcare firms for financial gain, but also stealing vital patient data relating to Covid-19 vaccine research. In most cases, …
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