A recently released report by a leading research and advisory company, sheds light on why many companies are having a difficult time implementing remote work programs for their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stamford, Connecticut based Gartner, notes that over the past 20 years, enterprises relied on Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies to enable remote […]
As the country finds new ways of communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to online conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay in touch with family and friends, as well as colleagues at remote work locations, while sheltering in place. Zoom Bombing Zoom claims 200 million daily users worldwide, but according to the […]
How long do Android smartphones and tablets continue to receive security updates after they’re purchased? The answer: two years. And that’s assuming the device was purchased when it was first released. Even security updates for Google’s own Pixel devices max out at three years. Since many users hang on to their Android devices for much […]
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its year-end 2019 Internet Crime Report, which includes information from 467,361 complaints of suspected Internet crime, with reported losses in excess of $3.5 billion. Among the most common crime types reported by victims in 2019 were Business Email Compromise (BEC), Tech Support Fraud, and extortion via […]
The strategic consulting firm Accenture predicts that cybercrime will remain a large-scale concern for years to come. From 2019 to 2023, over $5 trillion in cumulative global value is expected to be at risk from cyber attacks, creating an ongoing challenge for businesses and the security professionals charged with protecting them. This situation is putting […]
Facial recognition is a technology that attempts to verify the identity of a selected individual by comparing his or her facial features with digital images of faces stored in a comprehensive database. The technology is already in widespread use by companies, intelligence agencies and police departments, allowing them to identify virtually anyone within a matter […]
In this age of diminished attention spans, most Internet users are loathe to linger on any website for too long. The good news is that many are still willing to take the time to view relevant content displayed in a visually compelling way. In an environment where everyone is competing for a sliver of attention, […]
Google is experimenting with different options for its Chrome browser that will display a notification badge when users encounter a website that loads slowly. The intent of the badge is to provide performance metrics to visitors so they can decide beforehand whether to continue navigating through the website. Calling out poor performing websites in this […]
One of the world’s most comprehensive privacy laws is set to go into effect in January, eclipsing the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in terms of data gathering and usage restrictions imposed on businesses. On January 1, 2020 under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), companies must be transparent about the type of […]
Mozilla has launched the beta version of its privacy-focused VPN service, called Firefox Private Network. It runs as a browser extension to encrypt your online activity. When turned on, your data is routed through a secure connection that helps minimize privacy risks as you browse the web, making it more difficult for online trackers and […]
