Monthly Archives: April 2016
Python-Based Malware Infects European Companies
By Matthew BroersmaIT security researchers have discovered an unusual family of malicious code written entirely in the Python programming language, making it easy to...
Wasp Barcode Technologies Launches AssetCloud
Data capture and tracking systems specialist Wasp Barcode Technologies announced the release of AssetCloud, a cloud and subscription-based software that helps organizations track, maintain...
ThreatMetrix Updates Smart Analytics Platform
Security specialist ThreatMetrix announced the availability of its Spring 2016 technology release, which introduces deeper decision analytics, an enhancement to mobile offerings and stronger...
Samsam Server-Side Ransomware Targets K-12 Schools, Hospitals
Criminals have started targeting hospitals and schools with ransomware, using vulnerabilities in popular application servers to infiltrate organizations' networks and to insert backdoors to...
Intel Tightening Budgets Despite Solid Quarterly Financials
Intel and its relatively new CEO Brian Krzanich are having to make some tough choices as markets change and its business evolves. The company...
Gates Calls for Greater Investment in Energy, Health Innovation
WASHINGTON—Bill Gates came to the nation's capital to prod elected officials into doing more to support technological innovation, but he also took the opportunity...
Attackers Using New Tool to Exploit Reporters, Rights Workers in Asia
Attackers are likely using a new tool to build phishing malware campaigns against reporters and human rights activities across Asia, according to security firm...
Yahoo Earnings Stumble, More Pressure On to Sell Assets
Yahoo's financial news simply doesn't show improvement, no matter how hard the company works and how many people it lays off to stay in...
YouTube Now Offers 360-Degree Live Streaming and Spatial Audio
YouTube has bolstered its 360-degree video offerings with its latest technical addition—live streaming capabilities and spatial audio.The new features were unveiled in an April...
Microsoft Shows Off Its Green Side on a New Website
With days to spare before Earth Day arrives this year on April 22, Microsoft has launched a new Website that showcases the progress the...