In a global online survey of 800 enterprises conducted by IDC for AT&T, 60% said they had a security breach in 2015. Of that group, 42% said the breach had a significant negative impact on the business.
Matt Hamblen | 14 Jun | Read more
The two carriers are directly affected by any outcome affecting encryption policy that could come from the nation's courts or Congress.
Matt Hamblen | 04 Mar | Read more
BlackBerry announced a new 60-person cybersecurity consulting service, which will include staff from its recent acquisition of UK-based Encription Limited.
Matt Hamblen | 25 Feb | Read more
Bipartisan congressional legislation is on the way that would create a national commission on security and technology to addresses the growing debate over encryption technology used by terrorists.
Matt Hamblen | 20 Jan | Read more
But he also discussed the obstacles in doing so, in an era of encrypted smartphone apps and private social networking chats.
Matt Hamblen | 19 Dec | Read more
Other approaches might also work. By studying a suspicious person’s handset behaviors, credit card purchases and other electronic footprints -- and even voice calls -- investigators can glean a lot about a suspicious person without access to encrypted files, a Gartner analyst says.
Matt Hamblen | 18 Dec | Read more
Sen. Rand Paul disputed Donald Trump's view, saying Trump had argued to "close the Internet."
Matt Hamblen | 16 Dec | Read more
“The government doesn’t want a back door,” FBI director James Comey told a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Matt Hamblen | 10 Dec | Read more
Telegram reacts to abuse reports sent in by its customers.
Matt Hamblen | 19 Nov | Read more
One concern: Whether the personal data acquired by a smartwatch or other wearable that’s associated with a Social Security number or name is secure over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Matt Hamblen | 13 Oct | Read more
Growing interest in smartwatches has sparked user privacy concerns as companies find ways to collect and use personal health, location and purchasing data found on the wearable devices of their customers and workers.
Matt Hamblen | 27 May | Read more
The biggest smartphone security threats to companies caused by workers come from males under age 35 who earn more than $60,000 a year.
Matt Hamblen | 14 Apr | Read more
An open industry alliance of 150 members that includes many of the world's biggest vendors -- but notably, not Apple -- released specifications Tuesday that promise to secure online communications without using passwords.
Matt Hamblen | 10 Dec | Read more
Samsung on Thursday announced price reductions and updates for its Knox security and management software for IT shops and a free My Knox service that is directly available to professionals using ActiveSync.
Matt Hamblen | 19 Sep | Read more
Samsung is using the stage at this week's Super Mobility conference to promote its upcoming Galaxy Tab Active rugged tablet, its Knox security and management software, and even its Gear VR headset to enterprise users.
Matt Hamblen | 12 Sep | Read more