Archive for November, 2015
Warning: Internet security turbulence ahead
A little more than a year ago, I urged manufacturing companies testing the IoT waters to leave the work of bringing Internet connectivity to their traditionally unconnected products to those who understand what’s at stake. I’m not alone in my concerns…
Beware the holiday scams coming to your email inbox
Ho-ho oh no Image by AndYaDontStop Just like Santa, cyber-criminals are busy making their toys. It’s a great time for IT to remind employees the poisonous gifts that were given last year. It’s likely you’ll see them (or some form…
Why Everyone Should Be Moving To HTTP/2
A Google spokesperson recently revealed that GoogleBot will soon support HTTP/2. Columnist Patrick Stox explains what this is and what it means for SEOs. The post Why Everyone Should Be Moving To HTTP/2 appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please…
Search In Pics: GoogleBot In Snow, Google Pet Toys & John Mueller In Star Wars
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. World’s…
Thanksgiving Google Doodle Features “Three Sisters” Of North American Crops: Corn, Beans & Squash
Google shared initial sketches of today’s Thanksgiving Day logo created by guest Doodler Julia Cone. The post Thanksgiving Google Doodle Features “Three Sisters” Of North American Crops: Corn, Beans & Squash appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search…
Node.js discloses two critical security vulnerabilities
Node.js is facing two security vulnerabilities, including a potentially major denial-of-service issue, with patches for the problems not available for a week. Releases of Node.js ranging from 0.12 to version 5 are vulnerable to one or both issues. A bulletin…
SearchCap: Google Store Data, AdWords Shopping Ads & Semantic Search
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google Store Data, AdWords Shopping Ads & Semantic Search appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit…
Dell debacle reveals widespread ignorance on security certificates
Dell pre-installing a default root certificate on new machines is a serious security faux pas, and the PC giant is deep in damage control mode. An eDellRoot removal utility is now available, but what’s getting buried in the uproar is…
3 Google Patents You Need To Know About In 2016
Columnist Pratik Dholakiya outlines three patents that Google is applying for and explains how they could affect search results for you and your clients. The post 3 Google Patents You Need To Know About In 2016 appeared first on Search…
How Trust & Unique Identification Impact Semantic Search
Is your content trustworthy, and does that matter? Columnist Barbara Starr explores how Google might be using trust as a signal when displaying search results. The post How Trust & Unique Identification Impact Semantic Search appeared first on Search Engine…