The latest edition of the annual TRUSTe Consumer Confidence Index shows that online privacy is a significant concern in Britain with 92 percent of Internet users worried about their privacy when using the internet and 1 in 3 (33 percent) more concerned than a year ago.
In a detailed report on the Internet of Things, released today, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission recommend a series of concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security, as Americans start to reap the benefits from a growing world of Internet-connected devices.
Earlier this month, Samsung launched the Z1, it’s first Tizen OS smartphone in India. Today, Intel Security has announced it has partnered with Samsung to pre-install its McAfee Mobile Security software in Samsung Tizen OS smartphones, including the Samsung Z1.
Following confirmation this morning (Friday) that Telefonica UK - the owners of O2 - is in exclusive sale talks with Hutchinson Whampoa - the owners of 3 mobile - the Communication Workers Union (CWU) is seeking assurances over job security for the company's UK employees.
As part of his plans for new surveillance powers, announced in the wake of the recent shootings in Paris, David Cameron wants to block WhatsApp, iMessage, Snapchat and other encrypted messaging apps if he wins the next election.
Verifone has announced a new device and operating system - independent mobile point of sale (mPOS) payment terminal that gives larger retailers more flexibility and choice in how they deploy mobile throughout their stores.
Qualcomm Technologies developed its new Qualcomm SafeSwitchâ„¢ technology - to address the mobile security threat with a superior kill switch solution.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices pose huge risks to privacy and security, allowing a "deeply personal" picture of every consumer to be grabbed by futuristic smart gadgets.
Smartphone app developer, Confide, launched an ad campaign on Tuesday, offering the business version of its self-destruct tool to entertainment studios, networks and labels for free, in perpetuity.
BlackBerry is teaming up with Boeing on a secretive, self-destructing smartphone developed for use by U.S. defence and homeland security employees and contractors.
BlackBerry today launched the BlackBerry Classic in Hong Kong. The smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical keyboard.
A federal jury decided Tuesday that Apple didn’t compete unfairly when it sold music players and songs with copy-protection software that was incompatible with rival devices and music from competing online stores.
