In canvassing the security industry, CBInsights came up with a list of startups with early-to mid-stage high-momentum that have pioneering technology with the potential to transform cybersecurity. They split the companies into the following categories: Quantum Encryption, Predictive Intelligence, Deception Security, Autonomous Systems, IoT Security, Mobile Security, Automobile Security, Critical Infrastructure Security, and Cyber Insurance. To
Read MoreOn Jan. 6, weeks before he was due to become president, Donald Trump sat down with U.S. intelligence officials for a two-hour briefing at Trump Tower on cyberattacks conducted during the U.S. election. The meeting resulted in a pledge: a plan to counter cyberattacks against the U.S. within 90 days of taking office. On Wednesday,
Read MoreWhen security experts pored over the latest cache of stolen NSA tools, they saw a catastrophe. The Shadow Brokers had included compiled binaries exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7 and 8, and Windows 2012. “This isn’t a data dump, this is a damn Microsoft apocalypse,” Michael
Read MoreThe company’s Project Apollo will get autonomous cars driving in “simple urban conditions” by July. Source: CNet
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Read MoreCommentary: Using facial recognition software, a laser and a pizza box, a university student creates something that is, hopefully, one of a kind. Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can now play classic Mac versions of Airborne and Lode Runner in your browser. Yes, even on a PC. Source: CNet
Read MoreFinding a particular NASA image used to mean digging around a bunch of separate websites. Not anymore! Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Florida-based online pet supplies retailer has attracted 3 million customers since its founding in 2011. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis Swedish photographer’s fascination with shapes, angles and buildings is eye-catching and makes this Instagram account stand out. Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter helping create the Android OS, Andy Rubin is creating an Android phone of his own. Source: CNet
Read MoreBest Buy and Target, exclusive retailers for the 3D Blu-ray release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” have apparently sold through their stock of discs. Source: CNet
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Read MoreCybercriminals have another easy-to-use ransomware kit to add to their arsenals, thanks to a new variant called Karmen that hackers can buy on the black market for $175. A Russian-speaking user called DevBitox has been advertising the ransomware in underground forums, security firm Recorded Future said in a blog post on Tuesday. [ Expand
Read MoreThe social network kicks off its annual F8 developer conference with a heavy focus on augmented reality and virtual reality. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe bots have invaded Facebook’s chat app. Now there are 100,000 of them waiting to book you a table or surface headlines at your beck and call. Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ll be able to hang out with friends in 3D with the social media giant’s new VR platform, released to software developers Tuesday at the F8 conference. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe same technology that made Pokemon Go so successful has a central role in the social network’s vision for the future. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is working to add a new battery-saving feature to Windows 10 ‘Redstone 3’, and it has begun testing it on machines with Intel sixth-generation and beyond Core processors. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreYour phone will blend the digital and physical worlds with technology Facebook is testing this year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says at the F8 conference. Source: CNet
Read MoreCEO Mark Zuckerberg addresses Cleveland murder video and sends condolences to the victim’s family during the opening remarks of the company’s developer conference. Source: CNet
Read MoreSoon, you’ll be able to get back into accounts on multiple sites using Facebook instead of email for recovery. Facebook releases the tool at its F8 event. Source: CNet
Read MoreWith updates to Facebook Login, the social network hopes to ease the hassle associated with forgotten passwords. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network wants to help people interested in computer programming — and teach them how to use Facebook’s tools in the process. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Hajime worm appears to be the work of a white hat hacker attempting to wrestle control of IoT devices from Mirai and other malicious threats. Publish to Facebook: No Twitter Card Style: summary A battle is raging for control of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. There are many contenders, but two families stand out:
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