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Infographic: People vs. Sharks

The practice of killing sharks and using their fins to make soups and other culinary delights is something I've had the chance to write about several times before. Note: by “write about,” I mean “criticize.” Anyway, here is one infographic that will really put things into perspective....

3 May 2013
14:11 GMT

Fraud Scenarios Associated with Accessing Sensitive Info via Public Wi-Fi – Infographic

Experts have often warned about the risks associated with performing sensitive online transactions via public Wi-Fi at coffee shops or other public places. Today, security firm ThreatMetrix has published an interesting infographic to detail possible attack scenarios. In one scenario described by the company, the att...

29 April 2013
18:11 GMT

Impressive Mass Effect 3 Stats Now Available via Infographic

BioWare, the developer of Mass Effect 3, has just posted a very special infographic that highlights some of the most impressive statistics regarding the game that came out last year. Mass Effect 3 came out more than a year ago and has entertained millions of fans from around the world with a top-notch story as well ...

25 March 2013
06:08 GMT

Password Security: Russians Most Cautious, Mexicans Least Concerned – Infographic

Security solutions provider Kaspersky Lab has compiled an infographic called “People and Passwords” based on the answers provided by 11,000 Facebook users from 33 countries and regions. The results show that when it comes to being security savvy, Russians top the chart with only 12% of internauts using t...

21 March 2013
15:21 GMT

94% of Healthcare Organizations Were Breached in the Last 2 Years – Infographic

Backgroundcheck.org has released an interesting infographic to highlight the privacy and data security threats healthcare organizations are confronted with. The figures show that 94% of healthcare organizations suffered at least one data breach in the past two years. In the course of three years, around 21 million ...

19 March 2013
19:41 GMT

Mass Effect 3 One-Year Anniversary Celebrated with Extensive Infographic

The development team at BioWare is celebrating one year since the launch of Mass Effect 3 via a new infographic which shows players how the wider community has experienced the final chapter in the saga of Commander Shepard. It’s interesting to note how various players approached the shared experience, and I ne...

8 March 2013
10:14 GMT

Microsoft Rolls Out Anti-Google Infographic

If you think that placing an anti-Gmail billboard next to Google’s headquarters is Microsoft’s latest strike against the Mountain View-based search giant, you’re wrong. The company has recently rolled out an infographic to show everyone that Google is actually playing dirty when it displays ads in ...

25 February 2013
02:01 GMT

Online Dating Scams Cost Victims Tens of Millions of Dollars Each Year – Infographic

As Valentine’s Day approaches, security solutions providers rush to issue all sorts of advisories to help Internet users protect themselves against the threats that make the rounds during this time of year.  Bitdefender told us about the spam emails we should keep an eye out for, and McAfee revealed some ...

7 February 2013
15:01 GMT

Call Off the Wedding and I’ll Publish Your Private Photos Online – Infographic

Security firm McAfee has published a study called “Love, Relationships, and Technology: When Private Data Gets Stuck in the Middle of a Breakup.” The company highlights that chances are high that your ex will publish your private data in case something “goes wrong.” The study has found that 5...

6 February 2013
11:01 GMT

All You Need to Know About Managing Your Mobile Privacy – Infographic

Mobile users should not be concerned only about pieces of malware designed to target their devices. They should also think about ensuring that the data they store on their mobile gadgets is properly protected. Many users believe that only malware is capable of stealing their contacts and other private information. ...

31 January 2013
16:41 GMT

What Can Happen When Automated Homes of the Future Get Hacked – Infographic

The latest Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Vegas clearly shows that more and more devices are being connected to the Internet. However, Internet-enabled devices can always attract the attention of cybercriminals. In a recently-published infographic, Trend Micro explains how vulnerable the automated home of tomo...

12 January 2013
10:11 GMT

CES 2013: More Than One Attendee Will Likely Leave Without Their Mobile Device

Everyone is carefully following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas these days to see what’s new on the tech scene. However, according to experts, it’s likely that more than one CES attendee will leave Vegas without their mobile device. An infographic released by Novell reveals that with ove...

8 January 2013
07:33 GMT

Here’s the Whole Microsoft Empire in Just a Single Photo

It’s a well-known fact that Microsoft is one of the largest tech companies in the entire world, with a lot of divisions developing an astonishing number of products. Getting to know Microsoft and all its divisions is somewhat difficult and it definitely takes a lot of time, but this infographic makes things a ...

5 January 2013
12:31 GMT

Security Features in Windows 8 Will Be Mostly Enjoyed by Consumers – Infographic

Windows Defender, Smart Screen filter, Secure Boot, Early Launch Antimalware (ELAM), and the fact that Windows Store apps are tested before being offered to customers make the new Microsoft Windows 8 operating systems highly secure. Trend Micro experts believe that all these new security features will really offer a...

27 December 2012
10:52 GMT

88% of Companies Don’t Protect Their Databases Against Threats – Infographic

A recent study performed by GreenSQL reveals that 88% of organizations still fail to protect their databases against both internal and external threats. The figures show that when asked about how they protected their data against SQL Injection attacks, 52% of respondents said they improved code practices, 18% used a...

27 December 2012
09:11 GMT

Infographic: Social Media and Viral Marketing Are Saving the Film Industry

Promo campaigns like the one “Cloverfield” or “The Devil Inside” got are confirmation that, when it comes to pushing a movie, word of mouth usually beats expensive media campaigns, translating into guaranteed box office success. Even though the movie industry is in decline (because of piracy a...

24 December 2012
11:01 GMT

Infographic: Top Christmas Films Since 1980

Perhaps your ideal Christmas includes a movie night with the family after the traditional dinner and / or exchange of presents. If that be the case, a recent infographic from Confused.com should help you pick the best movie for this special occasion. Of all the Christmas-themed movies coming out these past several y...

23 December 2012
06:21 GMT

Infographic: Gangnam Style vs. Justin Bieber for Internet Supremacy

The other day, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” broke yet another record, hitting the 1 billion mark on YouTube, precisely on what was supposed to be Earth’s last day. Fortunately, the Apocalypse didn’t hit, but the end for Justin Bieber’s supremacy online has come. The infographic above (c...

22 December 2012
03:46 GMT

Sum-Up of Cyberattacks Aimed at Organizations – Infographic

Panda Security’s anti-malware laboratory, PandaLabs, has released a clever infographic to sum up the cyberattacks aimed at organizations, and their effects. Experts highlight the fact that the most recent attacks have targeted major companies such as Dropbox, Reuters, Blizzard, Adobe and KT Corp. However, som...

21 December 2012
15:51 GMT

Infographic: The Hobbit – Unexpected Cruelty

It has not been very long since the news that as many as 27 animals died during the shooting of The Hobbit as a result of human negligence made headlines. However, green-oriented group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) feels that neither Peter Jackson, nor Warner Bros., nor New Line Cinema has come...

20 December 2012
16:11 GMT

Malware Never Dies, It Morphs and Reappears – Infographic

Security firm AlienVault has released a highly interesting infographic called “The eternal life of malware.” Based on recent major cyber security events, experts have determined that modern malware never dies. Instead, it simply morphs and reappears. For instance, Stuxnet, which was first detected back...

13 December 2012
07:35 GMT

How Online Bank Robberies Work – Infographic

Experts from security firm F-Secure have published a highly interesting infographic to show less techie users how cybercriminals manage to gain access to our bank accounts and steal our money. Cyber bank robberies affect all of us and anyone can become a victim of such crimes. In 2010, the US FBI investigated a tota...

7 December 2012
13:11 GMT

Trusteer Forecasts Malware Trends for 2013 – Infographic

Security firm Trusteer has released an interesting infographic that details the malware trends for 2013. According to experts, in 2013 we’ll see an emergence of malware – such as Citadel and ZeuS – targeting the Google Chrome browser. Since Chrome is no longer immune to man-in-the-browser attacks,...

6 December 2012
04:36 GMT

10 Tips for Keeping Your Website Secure This Holiday Season – Infographic

Securing a website is no easy task, but for businesses it should be a priority, especially during the holiday season when they could lose a lot of customers if their sites were to be compromised by hackers. Symantec experts have released an interesting infographic which provides 10 tips to keep a business website s...

20 November 2012
18:01 GMT

Smartphone Loss and Theft: Experts Name Worst US Cities – Infographic

Gadget insurance company Protect Your Bubble has released a clever infographic to detail the worst US cities when it comes to loss and theft of smartphones. It turns out that you’ll most likely lose your phone – by misplacing it or by being stolen by thieves – in Philadelphia. The city is followed ...

9 November 2012
04:51 GMT

How and Why We’re Tracked Online – Infographic

Security solutions provider Veracode has released a clever infographic to detail how and why our every move is tracked online. Experts highlight that many of the security and privacy issues stem from the fact that users don’t know what information they’re unwittingly handing over when surfing the web. ...

8 November 2012
05:38 GMT

Infographic: James Bond Is the Ultimate Traveler

Previous James Bond infographics have shown us how he’s the most dangerous and suave man alive, while also establishing which was the Bondiest of all Bonds ever. The one above is more practical, if you will. Coming from MyDestination, the infographic above (click on the image to see it in full) names Bond th...

26 October 2012
15:11 GMT

Panda Security Tells You All You Need to Know About Trojan Horses [Infographic]

Pieces of malware known as Trojan Horses are a major player in the current cyber threat landscape – actually they represent the most common type of malware – and that’s why experts from Panda Security have decided to issue an infographic to educate users. Trojans are pieces of malicious software de...

26 October 2012
08:30 GMT

50 Years of James Bond: Martinis, Conquests, Kills – Infographic

James Bond, the film franchise, has recently turned 50, thus providing the perfect opportunity for fans and the media to stop and have a look back, in the hope of determining which was the Bondiest James Bond of all. Much like the infographic I was telling you about a few days ago, the one above (coming straight fr...

19 October 2012
15:31 GMT

25,000 Pieces of Android Malware Found in Q2 2012 (Infographic)

Trend Micro researchers have issued an infographic to detail not only the present status of Android malware and malicious apps, but also some predictions for the upcoming quarters of 2012. So, at the end of 2011 there were 1,000 pieces of malware targeting Android devices. In the first quarter of 2012, the number gr...

17 July 2012
05:10 GMT

Nintendo Wii U’s Features Get Showcased in New Infographic

Nintendo is trying through a variety of ways to show off its upcoming Wii U and now, the company’s European branch has posted a special infographic, revealing the different features of the home console. Nintendo showed off the Wii U last week at E3 2012 and, even if we heard a lot about its different specifica...

12 June 2012
18:41 GMT

Apple Inc. and Apples Have More Stuff in Common than You Thought

Ever wonder how the world’s most popular brand and fruit stack up against each other? In 2009 Apple created $32 billion worth of iPads. The fruit market saw an almost identical cash flow from sales of apples. The similarities don’t stop here, as shown in a nifty infographic by Mbaonline.com. Mbaonline ai...

15 January 2012
08:49 GMT

Twitter Is Destroying the Forest, Making Us Fat (Infographic)

Infographics are great. Everyone likes looking at colorful graphics and who wants to read hundreds of words just to find out some facts anyway? Infographics get to the point fast and they do it in the most pleasant way possible. What's more, they can shine light on important issues and raise awareness of the ma...

29 December 2011
11:21 GMT

Battlefield 3 Open Beta Stats Revealed in Infographic

After the Battlefield 3 open beta stage closed its doors at the beginning of the month, Electronic Arts and DICE have published a handy infographic detailing some of the most impressive numbers gathered from the test stage and highlighting that more than 8 million users joined it across the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox...

19 October 2011
05:29 GMT

Sony Brags About PlayStation 3 3D Offers in 2011 with Infographic

After bragging about its PlayStation Move motion detection peripheral last year through an impressive infographic, Sony is now back, showcasing the 3D capabilities of its PlayStation 3 console. Sony has been avidly marketing the 3D capabilities of its PlayStation 3 console for quite some time, but only now has the...

24 March 2011
03:30 GMT

Foursquare Check-ins Grew 3400 Percent in 2010

Despite the launch of an obvious competitor as the Facebook Places, Foursquare seems to be set to become more popular as days and weeks go by, having recently reached the 6 million users milestone. In a quite brief, yet highly informative post on their blog, Foursquare announced that they grew 3400% during 2010, ...

25 January 2011
00:49 GMT


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