Security News

Pen Testing By Numbers: Tracking Pen Testing Trends and Challenges
2021-01-24 23:48

Over the years, penetration testing has had to change and adapt alongside the IT environments and technology that need to be assessed. We can see whether the effects that recent trends have on pen testing are long term, or simply a temporary shift, and how they affect the continuing evolution of penetration testing.

Iridium Edge Solar: A solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device
2021-01-07 01:30

Iridium announced commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar - a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device. With over-the-air configuration capabilities, the Iridium Edge Solar is ideal for Vessel Monitoring Systems, fisheries management, tracking of freight shipping containers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition applications, monitoring of oil and gas pipelines and heavy equipment telematics data reporting.

Safari for iOS 14 and Big Sur: How to prevent websites from tracking your moves online
2020-11-30 19:51

Apple has new features in iOS 14 and macOS 11 Safari that disable trackers from learning which websites you visit to protect your privacy. Apple has introduced a new privacy tracking feature in Safari in iOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur that will let you know which websites are tracking you and display the trackers that Safari has blocked.

Marketers for an Open Web ask UK competition watchdog to block launch of Google's anti-tracking Privacy Sandbox
2020-11-24 07:28

Google's Privacy Sandbox took another knock today as Marketers for an Open Web wrote to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority requesting a block on the technology's launch. Google is walking a tightrope with its Privacy Sandbox project.

FileCloud 20.2: Protecting, tracking and controlling sensitive documents after distribution
2020-11-20 01:45

That's why FileCloud put security at the forefront of FileCloud 20.2, the latest version of its enterprise product. FileCloud builds in security for remote workers from the beginning.

Austria Privacy NGO Takes on Apple Over 'Tracking Code'
2020-11-16 19:16

An Austrian online privacy NGO said on Monday it was lodging complaints against Apple in two countries over the use of a code on its phones that allows tracking of user behavior. The NOYB group said it was filing complaints with data protection authorities in Germany and Spain over Apple's use of a so-called IDFA which NOYB says are used on phones "Without user's knowledge or consent".

Privacy Activists in EU File Complaints Over iPhone Tracking
2020-11-16 11:43

European privacy activists have filed complaints against Apple over its use of software to track the behavior of iPhone users. NOYB says the iOS operating system creates unique codes for each iPhone that allow Apple and other third parties to "Identify users across applications and even connect online and mobile behaviour."

Wipro AWS Business Group: Fast-tracking customers’ cloud transformation journey on AWS
2020-11-03 01:30

Wipro announced the launch of its dedicated Wipro AWS Business Group, a unit designed to help customers fast-track their cloud transformation journey on AWS. WABG merges Wipro's diverse industry experience and comprehensive portfolio of services with AWS's industry-leading cloud platforms to help organizations worldwide drive business acceleration, enhance customer experience, and leverage connected insights. The Wipro AWS Business Group will house more than 10,000 AWS-certified consultants, along with specialized teams focusing on business development, talent creation, solution development, and delivery execution.

Tracking Users on Waze
2020-10-29 14:52

What I found is that I can ask Waze API for data on a location by sending my latitude and longitude coordinates. Except the essential traffic information, Waze also sends me coordinates of other drivers who are nearby.

Microsoft Defender ATP adds vulnerable Windows device tracking
2020-10-28 16:11

The Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection endpoint security platform now provides users with a new report designed to help them keep track of vulnerable Windows and macOS devices within their organization's environment. The vulnerable devices report displays graphs with statistics and details on currently vulnerable device trends with the end goal of making it easier for IT administrators to grasp the scope and breadth of device exposure within the organization.