How to extend the life of an old PC

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | February 02, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How to extend the life of an old PC Are we trusting social networks too much? Trump's cyber security executive order delayed Looming cloud security threats: How attacks will follow your data Recent ransomware attacks: Data shows 50% growth in 2016 NEWS Trump's cyber security executive order delayed It is not yet clear when US president Donald Trump will sign an eagerly-awaited executive order on cyber security that was scheduled to take pace on 31 January 2017   EXPERT ADVICE How to extend the life of an old PC Some employees might use old PCs that could use replacing. But if a hardware refresh isn't in your budget, there are some steps you can take to lengthen laptop and desktop lifespans.   Are we trusting social networks too much? This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series sheds an often uncomfortable light on the privacy risks people incur by using social media, and offers advice on how to minimise those risks.   Looming cloud security threats: How attacks will follow your data You can move your data to cloud-based systems and web services, but you can't hide it there. Hackers and predators have more ways to find it.   Recent ransomware attacks: Data shows 50% growth in 2016 With high sums paid, ransomware gets all the attention. But malware is not the only way that criminals gained control of enterprise systems, a new report shows.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.