Cybercriminals are increasingly using the “Blackshades” malware program whose source code was leaked three years ago, according to an analysis by Symantec.
The worse for malware
Through the advent of mobility, smartphones and tablets are now more dangerous devices to enterprises than laptops and PCs.
Mobile malware continues to proliferate, and at the same time employees are insisting on bringing their personal devices to work.
IBM acquires Fiberlink as mobile-security strategy lynchpin
IBM yesterday announced an agreement to acquire Fiberlink Communications, saying the purchase is a key part of a broader mobile-security strategy to provide assurance in transactions conducted via devices such as iPhones and Android smartphones.
Acer CEO resigns, company plans layoffs after losses
Acer CEO J.T. Wang is resigning from his post at the Taiwanese PC maker and will be replaced by president Jim Wong as part of a corporate restructuring that will try to revitalize the company’s lagging fortunes.
Bugs & Fixes: A roundup of Mavericks troubleshooting tips
Apple’s latest operating system update, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, is out. If you own a Mac that supports the OS update, you should get it. Now. You certainly can’t beat the price: free!
Google escalates offensive against Office with Android ‘KitKat’
Google last week again turned the screws on Microsoft and its Office franchise, this time by including Quickoffice with its newest Android mobile operating system, version 4.4 and dubbed “KitKat.”
OS X Mavericks: Different name, looks the same
It doesn’t represent the UI overhaul that iOS 7 did on the mobile side, but it continues to refine OS X, applying polish where needed.
Lenovo shows Android laptop in leaked user manuals
Accidentally leaked user manuals from PC maker Lenovo show that the company is preparing a new laptop that runs Android instead of Windows.
Thinking the unthinkable: Why Bill Gates needs to go
A Microsoft without Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer? Unimaginable. Unthinkable. But ultimately undeniable.
Bluetooth Smart going into wireless device chargers
Mobile devices will be able to talk to wireless charging platforms through a partnership between the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the backers of Bluetooth.
How to remove iOS 7 and install iOS 6
According to new poll conducted on MacWorld, 64% of readers think that iOS 7 is great. However, there are some people who are not so keen.
Micrografx targets Google, Motorola and Samsung with vector graphics patent suit
Graphics software company Micrografx sued Google, its subsidiary Motorola Mobility, and Samsung Electronics for infringing three graphic patents by running Google Maps and Chrome Browser on their Android devices.
Intel President James on wearable tech, Microsoft partnership
After calculators, PCs and mobile phones, Intel is now jumping into wearable devices with an extremely low-power chip called Quark, …
Blunders lead to Ballmer's demise
The heap of blunders that piled up at Microsoft under Steve Ballmer’s leadership may have hit a tipping point this year, leading to last month’s earthshaking announcement that Bill Gates’ former right-hand man and heir, as well as Microsoft’s fiercest cheerleader, will step down as CEO within a year.
Intel emphasizes on power-efficient processors for mobile and tablet devices
Intel’s dominance of the chip market is starting to wane as PC shipments slump and smartphone and tablet adoption grows.
Review: Acer's DA241HL all-in-one Android desktop
Acer has chosen a different approach to the all-in-one PC, installing Android instead of Windows on its upcoming DA241HL, but the problem is that Google’s operating systems isn’t a desktop OS.
Lenovo's new Yoga hybrids strike a lighter, sleeker pose
Lenovo introduced a new wave of Yoga hybrids, shaving off size and weight so the devices are lighter when used as tablets, and faster in laptop mode.
Nokia is dead, Newkia is born
“The acquisition of Nokia’s phone business by Microsoft has deeply affected the psyche of the Finnish people,” said Singapore-based executive …
Hands on Samsung's Galaxy Note 3
It’s the IFA electronics show in Berlin so that means it’s time for Samsung to launch a new Note, one of its large-screened smartphones.
VMware: Win7 can cost more than twice as much on PCs as on virtual desktops
VMware says enterprises migrating to Microsoft Windows 7 can save a bundle by using virtual-desktop infrastructure technology rather than standalone PCs.