European Union (EU) stories - Page 17

We sometimes hear of instances where organisations pay ransomware even though they do have backups because it's the cheaper option.

Malaysia's IT spending is set to rise by 6.5% in 2016, reaching nearly RM68 billion, sharply contrasting with stagnant global IT expenditure.

Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.

Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.

Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.

A dip in enterprise security spend growth is forecast for 2016 - thanks in part to a lack of high profile breaches last year.

ESET has bolstered its encryption abilities with the acquisition of award winning encryption company, DESlock+ as demand for the technology soars.

New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.

UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.

New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.

Wall Street fall amid concern Apple is facing headwinds, fanning concern that other companies might struggle with demand for their products and services too.

UK court orders Apple to pay all legal fees after a false and misleading apology in Samsung patent case further fuels tech rivalry.

Gartner unveils IT predictions, spotlighting economic risks and tech trends set to reshape business-driven solutions and CIO priorities beyond 2013.

The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.

Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.

A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.

Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.

EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.