Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories
One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
Stryker probes global cyber attack via MDM systems
Yesterday
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Stryker says a cyber attack disrupted internal systems, with investigators examining mobile device tools as experts warn of rising state-linked threats.
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
Is the USB making a comeback?
3 days ago
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Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.
GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare
4 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
GenAI use in healthcare is fuelling patient data policy breaches, with regulated records making up 89% of AI-linked violations, research shows.
Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
Hexnode launches device-aware IdP, fusing identity, UEM and real-time compliance checks to tighten access control and endpoint security.
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
Last week
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endpoint protection
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mfa
New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
Last week
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network security
Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.
Wordly boosts mobile translation tools for live events
Last month
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Wordly upgrades its Translation App with mobile-first tools to keep live event translations running smoothly in the background all day.
AI & endpoints reshape global information governance
Last month
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AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Last month
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Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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mdm
Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.
Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
Four in ten data professionals rely on unapproved AI tools at work, prompting fresh fears over data security, privacy and skills gaps.
Generative AI drives surge in workplace data breaches
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Generative AI tools drive a surge in workplace data breaches, with monthly policy violations more than doubling as shadow AI use persists.
Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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e-learning
UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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data protection
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
SquareX wins top browser security solution award for 2025
Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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SquareX has won the 2025 Browser Security Solution of the Year award for its innovative platform that protects enterprises from complex browser threats.