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FTC Warns Apps Over Secret Microphone Tracking

Have you ever wondered why some apps ask for access to the microphone on your phone? Be careful: In some cases, the only reason is because the app wants to collect marketing data about your media habits. On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to a...

Hybrid cloud aids competitive advantage

Definition: Hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment which uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between the two platforms. Two-thirds of organizations implementing hybrid cloud report they’re already...

Smartphones lead the pack in malware

Smartphones have pulled ahead of Windows-based computers and laptops, now accounting for 60% of the malware activity observed. A Nokia Threat Intelligence Report released yesterday reveals an increase in iOS-based malware, growing sophistication of Android malware and...