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Gov’t Requests for Google-User Data Doubled Since 2009

Google’s latest transparency report spotlights the U.S. government's refusal to let the search giant detail many of the demands for data it receives.

15 Nov 2013 2 mins
Internet Privacy
news analysis

NSA Spying Will Impact Cloud Providers and Customers

With the U.S. Congress unlikely to take action on NSA surveillance programs, U.S. cloud service providers could take a hit.

15 Nov 2013 6 mins
Government Legal Outsourcing
news

Mobile Tech’s Bright Future Has a Dark Side

Experts at the Open Mobile Summit discuss the future of mobility, some have a rosy view, some a darker perspective. Perhaps mobile innovation can make life easier, but what will it cost you in terms of privacy?

13 Nov 2013 4 mins
Data and Information Security Privacy Small and Medium Business
news analysis

Will You Star in the Next Google or Facebook Ad?

Recent updates to Google and Facebook privacy policies give the companies permission to use your photos in commercial content such as ads. Users aren't pleased -- but, at the moment at least, they are almost powerless to stop it.

12 Nov 2013 5 mins
Facebook Internet Privacy
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Security Threat Means It’s Finally Time to Say Goodbye to Windows XP

Backup as a service can simplify data protection and neutralize malware and ransomware threats to ensure that your data is rapidly recoverable and always secure.

28 Apr 2022
Data and Information Security IT Leadership Storage Security
opinion

Security Threat Means It’s Finally Time to Say Goodbye to Windows XP

Microsoft is pulling the plug on support for Windows XP and that means hackers will have an easy time infecting machines that run it.

7 Nov 2013 3 mins
Security Small and Medium Business Windows
feature

National Geographic’s IT Team Turns the Page on Mobile Apps

The venerable publication has adapted as the publishing industry has changed, and its IT department is also adjusting to the times. National Geographic's IT leaders now allow employees to use any apps they choose and rely on business unit manage

7 Nov 2013 5 mins
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how-to

Set Up Your Small Business Server Room Right the First Time

Security concerns are driving many small businesses to set up on-premises server rooms in lieu of cloud services. If you're one of those companies, follow these pointers and you'll get everything set up the right way the first time.

7 Nov 2013 7 mins
Green IT Physical Security Servers
news

Digital Advertising Alliance Argues Online Privacy Is All About Choice

New polling from the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) highlights the importance of guidelines to limit Web companies' online tracking.

5 Nov 2013 5 mins
Internet Marketing Privacy
opinion

Google DOES Care About Chrome Password Security…Sort of (Maybe)

A new feature in the latest build of the Chrome browser for Mac lets users protect saved passwords, which suggests Google may have reversed its position on a previously-identified Chrome security risk.

4 Nov 2013 2 mins
Chrome OS Operating Systems Security
news

In Wake of BlackBerry’s Demise, CIOs Look to Samsung, Apple and Microsoft

BlackBerry's fall means CIOs must quickly develop a new mobile strategy. The big three of enterprise mobility are familiar names -- Apple, Samsung and Microsoft. Who will win out?

4 Nov 2013 5 mins
CIO Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business