2017-04-06 22:43
Apache Struts 2 exploit used to install ransomware on servers
Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability patched last month in the Apache Struts web development framework to install ransomware on servers.
2017-04-06 22:16
Facebook's M assistant launches in US, will offer chat suggestions
More than a year after introducing a virtual assistant in its Messenger app, Facebook is launching M to the masses. While it was originally conceived as a bot that users would chat with, M now only offers a set of suggestions that are supposed to help
2017-04-06 21:58
Apple breaks with secrecy to rebut negative narrative
In a very unusual move, Apple this week renounced its usual secrecy about future products to counter questions about its commitment to the Mac, analysts said today.
2017-04-06 21:36
U.S. seeks curbs on use of entry-level H-1B programmers
The U.S. government is taking action that will likely increase the visa denial rates of H-1B programmers, a move that could help U.S. nationals, both in terms of wages and jobs.
2017-04-06 21:20
Expect prices for PCs and mobile devices to rise this year
If you plan to buy a new PC or mobile device this year, you'll likely be shelling out more cash than in previous years. Prices are going up, and expensive devices are in demand.
2017-04-06 20:05
Nginx creates certified third-party module program
Nginx has begun certifying third-party modules for use with its commercially supported, enterprise-level web server and load balancer. The modules add capabilities like security, device detection, and application serving.
2017-04-06 19:27
WD unveils its first portable SSD with internal drive speeds
Western Digital today introduced its first portable SSD, the My Passport SSD.
2017-04-06 19:13
US trade lobbying group attacked by suspected Chinese hackers
A group of what appears to be Chinese hackers infiltrated a U.S. trade-focused lobbying group as the two countries wrestle with how they treat imports of each other's goods and services.
2017-04-06 19:00
Tableau switches to subscription pricing for its BI products
Tableau is making a big change in the way it sells its business intelligence products. The company announced Thursday that all of its software will be available as a subscription, rather than a single license plus a service fee.
2017-04-06 18:01
Gboard update brings text selection mode and resizing to Android keyboard app
It might have taken longer than we would have liked for the Gboard keyboard to make it to Android, but Google hasn’t rested on its laurels. Since its release in December, Google has steadily added new features and interface tweaks to Gboard on Androi