This beautiful Android 12 design could lure me away from the iPhone

I’ve switched between owning an iPhone and various Android handsets over the years, but for me iOS remains easily the best mobile operating system (and iPhone 12 Pro the best smartphone). It would take something very special to tempt me back to Android. Something like this stylish vision of Android 12. Each update to Google’s mobile OS tends to fairly minor, but maybe next year with Android 12 Google should step things up. SEE ALSO: This Windows 10/macOS combination is the perfect desktop operating system Redesigned Windows 10 with blur effects looks incredible! Windows 7 returns with the stunning 2020… [Continue Reading]

Employees' home networks could lead to SMEs failing security assessments

With the pandemic forcing more people to work from home, businesses in the UK -- particularly smaller ones -- may not have considered the fact that their employees' home networks now fall under the scope of regulatory and certification requirements. According to a report from support solutions company A&O IT Group, if an individual works from home more than half of their time, their network must be compliant with current regulations. The only exception would be if they have an always on VPN which all traffic passes through, which is highly unlikely, especially for SMEs. Previously, UK organizations could undergo… [Continue Reading]

How the banking sector is adapting to security and regulatory requirements [Q&A]

Banks and other financial services institutions have been moving more and more towards digital in order to streamline processes and improve customer service. The pandemic has accelerated this process but has also brought a rise in cyberattacks. Regulators have also begun to take more notice of security practices surrounding accounts. We spoke to Michael Magrath, director of global standards and regulations at authentication and fraud prevention specialist OneSpan, to discover more. BN: Has the 'dash for digital' and increased remote access been moving ahead of systems security? MM: Certainly on the mobile app side I would say yes, and that's… [Continue Reading]

If you're still using Windows 7, you need to install this important, free 0-day patch

Windows 7 may be rather long in the tooth, but there are still millions of people using it globally. And just because the operating system has been around for years, that does not mean all of the bugs and security issues have been ironed out; far from it, in fact. Earlier this month a security researcher discovered a local privilege escalation vulnerability in both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. There's no indication that Microsoft will issue a patch even for organizations the paid for extended support, but the vast majority of Windows 7 users will be left vulnerable.… [Continue Reading]

Pirated data risks: Remote teams need to become a first line of defense

The increasing number of news headlines that mention data piracy, theft and database hacking makes it clear that businesses need to treat data as a valuable asset. This is especially true of businesses with teams that work remotely, as these set-ups usually have fewer security protocols. Most remote workers are working from their homes, and unless those team members are conscious of cybersecurity, they’re not likely to have intrusion detection systems and firewalls on their personal networks. That doesn’t mean it’s a hopeless situation, though. Through understanding the risks of data piracy and measures that can be taken to protect… [Continue Reading]

How to get a new tech job during a pandemic

Earlier this month, we took a look at how COVID-19 is impacting the technology job market, with a focus on precarious tech positions. In this piece, we want to explore a related question: if you are a tech worker who has recently been laid off or lost your job, which steps can you take right now to stay competitive in a tight job market? Here are three tips for tech workers seeking jobs who want to set themselves apart from the pack. Be willing to take all-remote jobs (and get comfortable with video interviews) Finding a solid tech job might… [Continue Reading]

You can make unlimited Zoom calls for free this Thanksgiving

Like many things happening in 2020, Coronavirus means that Thanksgiving is going to be very different to previous years. While friends and family would normally gather together, COVID means that more of this year's celebrations will be held remotely. And with this in mind, Zoom is here to help. Over the Thanksgiving period, the company is lifting its 40-minute limit on calls and will let everyone -- all over the world -- make calls of unlimited length for free. The company announced its plans to give users with free accounts the ability to make longer calls a couple of weeks… [Continue Reading]