Archive for March, 2016
FCC votes for strict new broadband privacy rules
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken a major step toward new regulations requiring ISPs to get customer permission before using or sharing their Web-surfing history and other personal information. The FCC voted 3-2 Thursday to approve a notice of…
SearchCap: Travel & retail report, first page bids & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Travel & retail report, first page bids & more appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit…
5 things you should know about two-factor authentication
One of the best pieces of security advice any computer expert can give you is to enable two-factor authentication for websites that support it. With password breaches so common nowadays, it could be the one thing that keeps hackers from…
Third-party Web UI for Docker has major security flaws
DockerUI, a third-party Web interface for the popular software containerization system, has “multiple persistent [security] vulnerabilities,” according to research conducted by Vulnerability Lab. Vulnerability Lab reported two separate issues in the most recent build of DockerUI, 0.10.0. Although still in beta, it…
From waste to win: watch how a simple change affects AdWords performance
Wasted ad spend can indicate issues with your AdWords account. Fortunately, as Jacob Baadsgaard reminds us, it’s also under your control. The post From waste to win: watch how a simple change affects AdWords performance appeared first on Search Engine…
Microsoft details changes to the schedule for Office updates
Earlier this week, Microsoft made an official announcement that Office patches — previously released on Patch Tuesday — would henceforth appear in two groups. Non-security patches would released be on the first Tuesday of the month, security patches would appear…
Network World Explains: All about HaLow
Confused about the new HaLow wireless standard proposed by the Wi-Fi Alliance? Worry no more! Network World explains what this is all about in this handy animated video. Network World Explains: All about HaLow Source: Internet {$excerpt:n} Network World Explains:…
With all eyes on security, talent shortage sends salaries sky high
Jason Hoffman started his career as an internal auditor, but after seven years he was ready to leave the job he was “really good at” and try something different. The transition to security more than 18 years ago “was probably…
Microsoft UWP boosts security for Windows apps
Microsoft’s renewed focus on Universal Windows Platform (UWP) is about more than an improved user experience or an attempt to get additional apps into the Windows Store. UWP moves Windows application development closer to a more secure ecosystem where Windows…
5 dev tools for better code security
5 dev tools for securing your code Image by geralt via pixabay Information security is of paramount importance these days, and there is no better place to start securing systems and data than in the software development process itself. To…