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Instantly linking employee security training to real-time, blocked cyber threats boosts learner engagement, increases training relevancy and aids information retention. Event-Activated Learning takes advantage of the inherent threat intelligence of EPPs like Symantec to automatically and continually deliver just-in-time training reminders to learners who: Attempt to download malware Fall for phishing Run hostile browser add-ons Open macro- or malware-embedded attachments Fall victim to any other EPP-monitored security event Since Event-Activated Learning takes less than a minute to complete and is personalized to match the end-user’s involvement in a related security event, training becomes more “sticky”....

Indeed. Information technology gets more complex every day, and there is no shortage of demand for monitoring and automation capabilities the build and manage systems. Cloud-native platforms are seen as remedies for not only improved maintenance, monitoring, and automation, but also for modernizing infrastructure, and achieving faster time to market. At the same time, skills and security of cloud-native systems remain overriding concerns. These points were confirmed in a survey of more than 1,300 global respondents from Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu....

In his column blog lawfare, the expert writes that companies that provide basic Internet infrastructure have recently seen an increase in denial of service attacks (DDoS), which start at a certain level, then intensify before stopping. A week later renewed the level reached and continue. “And so, similarly to if the attacker was looking for a weak point exactly,” he said. Attacks are configured to show you all the defences of the attacked company....

The two flagship phones that Sony announced at the beginning of this year, the Xperia Z and ZL, shipped with Android 4.1, and were upgraded to Android 4.2 last month. Unfortunately, that update was pretty buggy. Luckily, another update is currently being pushed out that fixes most of the problems. Here’s the full change log, courtesy of GSM Arena. Smoother Boot animation Efficient RAM management Home launcher is smoother, no more lag Update Center has new UI 3G Signal strength improved Improved touch response Faster sleep and wake Low-light image quality improved Changes in car mode app High resolution image snapping while recording a non-HDR video No screen flickering No unusual battery reading bug...

Two important companies are going to be holding press conferences on September 4th in Berlin: Samsung and Sony. We know Samsung is going to announce a 5.7 inch smartphone and a watch during their event, but what about the Japanese consumer electronics giant? The Z1, better known by its codename, Honami, has been leaked to high heaven during the past few months, but today’s leak tops them all. Someone in China has managed to get their hands on an Xperia Z1 dummy unit, and they shot the device from every angle under the sun....

Sony today announced its new global flagship handset — the Xperia Z3+ and the Xperia Z3+ Dual. The handsets are a re-branded version of the Xperia Z4 that was unveiled by Sony in Japan last month. The Z3+ builds on its predecessor — the Xperia Z3 — and features a lighter (144g vs. 152g) and slimmer (6.9mm vs. 7.3mm) design. The Z3+ features an IP65/68 certification like the Z3, but its microUSB port is not covered by any kind of flap....

How Big Of a Problem is Email Spam? Research by Spam Laws indicates that spam accounts for 45 percent of emails sent, or about 14.5 billion messages a day in the U.S. Globally, research suggests the figure could be as high as 73 percent. According to Spam Laws, scams and fraud comprise about 2.5% of all spam email, and phishing comprises 73% of that 2.5%, or 1.8% of all spam email....

is actually putting the choir on display in Tokyo on Tuesdays Thursdays for anyone that wants to see it in person. For the rest of us, check out the YouTube video. It’s adorable. The story behind the story: This neat trick is part of Android’s “Be together, not the same” marketing campaign. Others may call it fragmentation, of course, but instead wants you to think about all the freedom or choice you have with various device types, sizes, features....

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Well, I am sure it still is – brand identity and recall and that – but you know what? Anyone – and I mean ANYONE – can predict what a flagship phone will now have. Irrespective of the brand. Does that sound ridiculous? Well, let me tell you. Fill in the blanks with any brand you want and I can bet its 2018 flagship will have the following: An 18:9 aspect ratio display (size between 5....

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) calendars keep track of significant days, weeks, and months to promote recognition of different peoples, communities, and cultures. We hope the calendar below helps you be mindful of opportunities to celebrate diversity every day — not just one day or one month out of the year. This article was reviewed by Laila Abdalla, Ph.D. Laila Abdalla obtained her Ph.D. in English from McGill University in Montreal, Canada....

Touchscreen phones, minus stylus! No, the iPhone did not herald the touchscreen era in smartphones. Palm, Microsoft and even Nokia had touch-friendly UIs before the iPhone came along, but none of them worked as smoothly and speedily as the iPhone’s did. In fact, almost all of its competitors were designed to work with a stylus – something that Jobs mocked famously in his iPhone presentation. The iPhone was the first touchscreen phone that anyone could use with minimum fuss, and without ever having to lug a stylus along....

There is also 2% back when you make purchases at restaurants, gas stations, and drugstores, plus 1% back on utilities, rideshare services, and all other purchases you make. Some products give 10% back or more. When it comes time to pay, there is the option of either a 0% APR for six to 18 months when you spend $50 or more. You will need a Prime membership to benefit from this rewards card, but for many, it is well worth it given the rewards rates....

It all depends on what you are looking for. That’s where we can help. Based on our exhaustive study, these are the best iPad keyboard cases you can buy. Don’t need a keyboard? Check out our picks for the best iPad Air case! If you are in need of a new device, check out our expert picks for the best laptops, the best computers, and the best tablets! The Logitech Combo Touch is our pick for the overall best iPad keyboard case....

Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal has posted a detailed report on the new features that the Samsung Galaxy S7 will come with. The report claims that Samsung will be offering the Galaxy S7 in a premium curved-variant version dubbed the Galaxy S7 edge just like it did with the Galaxy S6. The new Galaxies, however, will be “less striking” than their predecessor and retain largely the same design as them....

At its developer conference in San Francisco where Samsung unveiled its first foldable smartphone and One UI, the company also confirmed that it will release the Pie update for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 in January 2019. The company will also launch an open beta program for Pie for the Galaxy S9 later this month. The open beta Pie program for the Galaxy S9 will first launch in the United States, South Korea, and Germany before it expands to other Asian countries....

The malicious actions were very similar to RuMMS campaign which was aimed at the Russian segment. Unlike RuMMS, described in 3 campaigns which were using the user’s screen spoofing technique. Attackers display the fake user interface of the application instead of the bank and intercepted credentials for accessing online banking. Attackers initially organize the work of C & C servers and sites that to distribute malware, and then send out the victims of SMS messages containing a link to the malicious software....

The LG G3 was announced almost two weeks ago with plenty of hypebeasting prior to the launch. And if you missed some of the software features shown off by the company during the launch event, you can now get a detailed look at them, courtesy of LG. A total of six videos have been posted on YouTube by the Korean manufacturer, explaining features like Knock Code, Smart Notice, Dual Window as well as the Smart Keyboard that debuted with the smartphone....

Samsung’s woes with the Note 3 continue to grow with every passing day. If the region locking fiasco was not enough, Galaxy Note 3 owners on XDA forums are reporting that their device randomly enters a boot loop. This boot loop can then be only solved by manually pulling out the battery from the device. There is no fix available for this problem right now, and even factory reseting the device is not going to help....

According to a new report from Ookla, a network intelligence firm, Starlink’s speeds decreased across the globe in the second quarter of 2022 in correspondence with more users signing up for the service. In fact, Starlink speeds decreased in every country Ookla surveyed, across Europe, Oceania, North America and South America. Median download speeds for Starlink fell across Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, and the US, dropping between 9% and 54% from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022....