Over the weekend, a ransomware-like program infected more than 10,000 laptops in 112 countries. The initial ransomware, called WannaCry, affects Microsoft devices using Windows 10. While a researcher created one solution for the initial malware, more than 450 of its variants are still circulating the internet. Here are three tips for protecting your device and…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 5/8-5/12 Keylogger-like feature found on HP enterprise laptops A researcher for Swiss security firm Modzero reports a program with keylogger-like features has been recording keystrokes on several HP laptops. The keylogger activity documented user keystrokes, then entered the information into a log file.…
A researcher for Swiss security firm Modzero reports a program with keylogger-like features has been recording keystrokes on several HP laptops. The keylogger activity documented user keystrokes, then entered the information into a log file. Modzero found keylogger activity in the Conexant HD audio driver package found on multiple HP business and enterprise laptop devices,…
A new report indicates the global cloud security market will grow substantially. Research and Markets estimates the market will exceed $12 billion within the next five years, growing at a CAGR of 25.5 percent from $4.09 billion in 2017 to $12.73 billion in 2022. Cloud-based applications and security are a popular option for both enterprises…
A report from Research and Markets indicates the electronics recycling market will exceed $30 billion within the next five years. The firm reports overall electronics recycling revenue will reach $32.4 billion by 2022. When a new electronic device is introduced to the market, an older electronic device is no longer needed. With the number of…
The International Association of IT Asset Management’s (IAITAM) annual Spring ACE conference concluded last Thursday. HOBI International, Inc. president Craig Boswell spoke about the future of ITAM during a session last Wednesday afternoon. Boswell’s session, called Chasing ROI and Efficiency in a Rapidly Changing ITAM World, examined the future of ITAM, data security, and the…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 4/24-4/28 Craig Boswell to speak at 2017 IAITAM Spring ACE Craig Boswell, president of HOBI International, Inc., will speak at IAITAM’s 2017 Spring ACE conference May 1-4 in Henderson, NV. Boswell’s presentation, Chasing ROI and Efficiency in a Rapidly Changing ITAM World, begins…
Craig Boswell, president of HOBI International, Inc., will speak at IAITAM’s 2017 Spring ACE conference May 1-4 in Henderson, NV. Boswell’s presentation, Chasing ROI and Efficiency in a Rapidly Changing ITAM World, begins at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, in Molise 1 of the M Resort. Each year, new technology with more advanced capabilities is…
The number of connected things, from smart cars to household items, is projected to reach 50.1 billion by the year 2020, growing at an overall CAGR of 23.1 percent. Connected device adoption is not only growing among consumers, but in the enterprise as well. More enterprise IT leaders are choosing to incorporate IoT in the…
Last week, Microsoft launched a new IoT service offering for enterprises. The product, called IoT Central, is a solution designed to manage cloud-based IoT device deployment. The new IoT suite focuses on managing the devices infrastructure and implementation so customers can focus on the data the connected devices deliver. The IoT service offering also includes…
Craig Boswell, president of HOBI International, Inc., is contributing to the 2017 ISRI Convention Spotlight on Electronics: The Internet of Things – Mobile Computing panel tomorrow afternoon in New Orleans. Scrap processors are receiving more mobile devices than ever due rapidly increasing adoption of smartphones and tablets as primary computing devices. The increased number of…
Saturday marks the 47th annual Earth Day. Many communities host a variety of Earth Day activities to encourage environmental well-being and education. One way to get involved in the Earth Day celebrations is recycling old electronics that are no longer in use. There are more than 130 million electronic devices discarded annually and only 14…
(DALLAS, Texas) – In recognition of the 47th Earth Day today, HOBI International, Inc. is joining individuals and organizations around the world in celebration of the earth and what can be done to preserve the planet. Earth Day, started in 1970, takes place every April 22 in a worldwide effort to save and nurture the…
Reuters reports Apple is coordinating a team to design a new iPhone battery management chip. This news follows Apple’s announcement of plans to design a graphics chip for the iPhone. Designing its own battery management chip could increase iPhone power efficiency and prolong battery usage. A power chip manufactured by Apple could possibly put iPhones…
Malware, ransomware and other viruses are no longer a concern reserved only for desktop and laptop devices. Smartphones and tablets are quickly becoming the main computing device choice among technology users, and malicious sources are targeting these devices to compromise the owner’s personal information. A virus can be downloaded unknowingly from email, unsecure websites, text…