2017-04-10 22:42
Latest Shadow Brokers exploit dump poses little threat
A group of hackers that has been trying to sell exploits and malware allegedly used by the U.S. National Security Agency decided to make the data available for free over the weekend.
2017-04-10 21:45
AMD to cut wires from VR headsets with Nitero acquisition
In AMD's world, a virtual reality headset that wires you to a PC isn't fun.
2017-04-10 21:06
US FCC kills plan to allow mobile phone conversations on flights
Imagine a fellow airplane passenger sitting next to you and yelling into his mobile phone for six hours during a cross-country flight.
2017-04-10 20:25
Foxconn said to offer $27B for Toshiba's memory chip business
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer best known as the maker of iPhones and iPads for Apple, is said to be preparing a US$27 billion bid to acquire Toshiba's computer chip assets.
2017-04-10 20:09
Windows 10 beta testing resumes after briefest break yet
Microsoft last week restarted deliveries of Windows 10 to beta testers, weeks sooner than it has resumed previews in the past.
2017-04-10 19:37
Microsoft acquires Deis to boost its Kubernetes chops
Microsoft is acquiring Deis, a company that makes tools to work with the Kubernetes open-source container orchestration system. The deal, announced Monday, marks Microsoft’s continued interest in container orchestration.
2017-04-10 19:36
Suspected CIA spying tools linked to hacks in 16 countries
The suspected CIA spying tools exposed by WikiLeaks have been linked to hacking attempts on at least 40 targets in 16 countries, according to security firm Symantec.
2017-04-10 19:16
The ability to make audio calls in Duo is rolling out worldwide
Back in March, Google unveiled audio-calling in Duo but limited it to users in Brazil. At the time of the announcement it promised to bring the feature to the rest of the world “in the coming days,†but the global rollout took a little longer than
2017-04-10 18:39
Hack of Dallas emergency sirens prompts more warnings to bolster cybersecurity
Dallas emergency management officials continue to investigate a hack that activated all 156 emergency tornado sirens citywide for about 90 minutes early Saturday.
2017-04-10 16:26
Email-based attacks exploit unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Word
Attackers have been exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Word for the past few months to compromise computers and infect them with malware.