Need some numbers to scare you into investing in security and secure programming? This infographic delivers. Companies will be targeted, data will be targeted, the on-going costs of a breach, and popular security vectors that allow a breach, all are covered in this infographic. It is better to be hearing these numbers now than after a breach. (Credit: Veracode) … [Read more...]

For a little while there, mobile apps seemed to be a gold rush with tons of people looking for a way to make money by coding apps. At the same time smartphones and tablets have increased in popularity and become common-place in many households, the risk from those apps have also grown. Because of a phones use for two-factor authentication or even being used in mobile banking … [Read more...]

Malwarebytes suggests a four-step "CPR" from being a victim of a cybercrime. Their CPR stands for Cybercrime Prevention and Recovery. The four steps include blocking your bank and credit cards, changing your passwords, informing your friends and relatives, and analyzing how it happened so you can avoid it in the future. (Credit: Malwarebytes) … [Read more...]

Windows 8, Xbox One, TechNet ending, NSA backdoors, and Steve Ballmer retiring. Do you see any relation in those Microsoft controversies and parting ways with their current CEO? The company has done a lot of backpedaling lately from Windows 8.1 bringing back a Start button to the Xbox One losing its 'always on' requirement. Despite that, the company is still moving forward and … [Read more...]

Back-to-school is a big spending period. I didn't believe how big until I saw this infographic. It covers online shopping, using tech to shop and compare prices, and use of social media. I wonder how much money is spent on just tech for back to school. I'm sure laptops and smartphones are big for back-to-college. (Credit: Ceros) … [Read more...]