What the new Yahoo breach numbers mean for you
Earlier this week, Yahoo announced that the data breach reported earlier this year did not impact 200+ million users as originally thought. The reality is that up to three billion accounts may be compromised --which is essentially Yahoo's entire customer base. What does this news change? How does it impact you? What should you do now? Let's walk through the answers to those questions.
What changed: In July 2016, Yahoo officially released information about a data breach that it believed involved the personal information on 200-400 million users, or more. This week, it notified the world that its original estimate was incorrect. In reality, up to three billion users were in the data files that the attackers have stolen, which means that nearly everyone who's used Yahoo services is going to be impacted by this situation.
IT spend will reach $3.7 trillion in 2018
Global spending on IT is expected to grow 4.3 percent next year, according to new estimates from market analyst Gartner.
Gartner says spending is expected to hit $3.7 trillion next year, up from $3.5 trillion. The growth will be fueled mostly by communications services, followed by software spending which will see an increase of 9.4 percent next year, to a total of $387 billion.
Human-driven AI can improve threat detection
Hackers and criminal syndicates are attacking enterprises with increasingly stealthy and sophisticated techniques. In response, companies are deploying a new generation of firewalls, IDS appliances, and Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) servers to detect suspicious activity as quickly as possible.
Two problems are undermining these recent investments in IT security.
Oracle announces blockchain-based enterprise service
During the Oracle OpenWorld event, Oracle announced its entry into the world of blockchain with a new enterprise-oriented service. It is fully-managed, and built on the open-source Hyperledger Fabric project.
Prior to announcing the project, Oracle joined forces with IBM in building a blockchain service.
UK communications watchdog slams carriers over 5G legal battles
The head of the Ofcom watchdog has called for co-operation from the UK's main telecoms networks in order to facilitate the spread of 5G networks.
In a letter to the Financial Times published today, Ofcom chief executive Sharon White said that commercial interests must not affect the "golden opportunity" 5G offers to the country.
Equifax was aware of vulnerabilities prior to data breach
The total number of people affected by the recent Equifax breach has risen after more details came to light.
According to new reports, the number of affected customers has now hit 148 million -- meaning that an additional 2.5 million people have been impacted.
Oracle to add AI capabilities to cloud apps
Following the introduction of "adaptive intelligence" earlier this year, designed to improve customer experience (CX), Oracle has now introduced a new offering that builds on that idea.
During the Oracle OpenWorld event, the company announced that it will be adding its AI-powered capabilities to the bulk of its cloud applications, including Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud, Human Capital Management Cloud, Supply Chain Management Cloud, as well as the Oracle Customer Experience Cloud applications.
Adobe releases Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2018
Adobe has released Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 and Adobe Premiere Elements 2018, brand new versions of its consumer-level photo-editing and video-editing suites.
The 2018 versions remain standalone tools -- allowing users to purchase them outright -- and come with a number of new and improved features to build on previous updates.
What Alexa and iCloud teach us about the power of a hub
Hubs are familiar in some contexts: the center that makes order out of chaos and that serves as the connector orchestrating multiple moving parts. A hub is where "it" all happens.
We have strategically located airline hubs for major airlines in major cities, or networking hubs that connect all computers in a given network. We have the city center farmer’s market as a physical manifestation of a commerce hub, the stock exchange as a hub for global financial transactions, and even Comic-Con serving the needs of all comic book fans in one central location. But there’s a new type of digital hub that has emerged in the Subscription Economy. This new hub is about services, the cloud and, most importantly, subscribers.
HPE gave Russia access to Pentagon security software
HPE has come under fire over claims that it gave Russian defense forces access to review software it sold to the Pentagon to supposedly protect the agency's networks.
According to regulatory records seen by Reuters, HPE gave Russian defense agencies access to its ArcSight software as part of a bid to gain the certification needed to sell its software to the Russian public sector.
What is Huawei's boundless computing concept about?
In a world where more and more things are becoming smarter and more connected, the need for solid, reliable infrastructure to support this has become paramount. The HPC (high-powered computing) industry will play a vital role in providing this support, supplying the hardware needed to ensure that all the world’s vital systems remain online, all the time.
Huawei has been investing heavily in the HPC market in recent months, with the company’s standalone cloud computing division growing rapidly since its launch in 2015. However the company is now looking forward to the next step beyond, and has coined a new term to cover this -- what it calls "boundless computing."
5 big reveals from Microsoft Ignite 2017
Thousands of Microsoft professionals took over Orlando, Florida recently to attend Microsoft Ignite -- the Comic Con for those making a living in the IT sector. While the event is a fantastic networking and relationship-building opportunity for those working with Microsoft technology, it is also an excellent platform for important announcements and new product launches from the software giant itself. This year was no exception.
Here we have compiled some of the most interesting announcements from the event, including some fascinating insights into the future of cloud services; both the technology soon to become available, and the people who are set to use it.
Equifax data breach may be state-sponsored
The Equifax hack that saw data of millions of Americans compromised might as well have been state-sponsored, new media reports have claimed .
As the investigation unfolds, reports have started coming out that some elements of the attack point to a state-sponsored play, although nobody is pointing any fingers.
SEC goes after two ICOs over fraud
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be set to face more scrutiny from law authorities following a landmark case in the US.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised its first ICO-related lawsuit, charging businessman Maksim Zaslavskiy with fraudulently running two initial coin offerings (ICOs).
10 tips to minimize data loss after a storm
As tech users, our primary concern is the durability of our devices and their longevity. With the hurricane season continuing its wrath, I have provided ten quick recommendations to minimize data loss on damaged storage devices after a storm. This can be anything from mobile phones and tablets to computer equipment.
In addition, as business professionals, educating employees ahead of time on preparation and best practices for data will significantly improve the possibility for a successful data recovery. It is imperative that preparation is a top priority for businesses and employees. Investing in a strong business continuity program will benefit you and your employees, particularly when it comes to data recovery. Some might be surprised by the fact that data loss is mostly caused by incorrect precautions taken rather than the actual damaged devices themselves.
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