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Western Digital unveils advanced QLC SSD with next-gen performance
Notebook

Western Digital unveils advanced QLC SSD with next-gen performance

Western Digital raises the data storage bar with the release of its advanced PC SN5000S NVMe SSD, merging next-gen QLC performance with affordability for the explosive digital sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software
Microsoft

Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software

Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities
Data Analytics

Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities

In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Canonical and Intel partner for secure computing in Ubuntu OS
Public Cloud

Canonical and Intel partner for secure computing in Ubuntu OS

Intel and Canonical join forces to strengthen data security in the Ubuntu OS, using Intel's Trust Domain Extensions technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature
Semiconductors

TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature

TrustInSoft has upgraded its software analyser with a pioneering memory mapping feature, increasing precision in hardware analysis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
NetRise launches Trace: Revolutionising XIoT security with AI-powered search
Internet of Things

NetRise launches Trace: Revolutionising XIoT security with AI-powered search

NetRise unveils Trace, a revolutionary AI-powered search tool for identifying compromised assets in Extended IoT security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security
DataCentre infrastructure

Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security

Eclypsium launches the industry's first solution to measure IT infrastructure risk in the digital supply chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Absolute Software launches application health feature for robust cyber security
Network Infrastructure

Absolute Software launches application health feature for robust cyber security

Absolute Software unveils Absolute Application Health, enhancing cyber resilience by robustly monitoring app health.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Absolute Software expands application resilience ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

Absolute Software expands application resilience ecosystem

This expansion will empower joint customers to strengthen cyber resiliency and fortify over 80 mission-critical security and business tools.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Absolute's Persistence tech in Insyde's Snapdragon platforms
Internet of Things

Absolute's Persistence tech in Insyde's Snapdragon platforms

Insyde extends Absolute's secure device management and self-healing endpoint capabilities to a broader range of enterprise-ready devices.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Absolute Software extends persistence technology to Trellix
Malware

Absolute Software extends persistence technology to Trellix

Customers can benefit from Absolute's firmware-embedded connection, ensuring that Trellix's endpoint protection solution remains effective and healthy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
Firmware attacks significant threat in age of hybrid work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Firmware attacks significant threat in age of hybrid work

Changing workforce dynamics are creating new challenges for IT teams around firmware security, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
How to prevent ransomware devastation
Malware

How to prevent ransomware devastation

The devastating effects of ransomware have grown over the past two decades from opportunistic to carefully orchestrated attacks.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem
Supply Chain

Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem

Getac launches OEMConfig app for its new range of rugged tablets, expanding its dedication to the Android system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security
Malware

A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security

UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.

By Nick FitzGerald • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Apple

Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable

Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Cybersecurity

iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Symantec

Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016

Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Malware

ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016