The fast-growing Cerber ransomware earned nearly $200,000 in July despite a payment rate of just 0.3 percent as a result of its affiliate distribution model, according to a new report by Check Point and IntSights Cyber Intelligence. That puts it on track to make $2.3 million this year, said Maya Horowitz, group manager of threat
Read MoreRemember when Apple debuted the Touch ID fingerprint reader in the iPhone 5s in fall 2013? Many in IT pooh-poohed it as a fad that couldn’t really be secure, and security consultancies raced to find outlandish — and very-hard-to-repeat — ways to break the fingerprint protection (for example: heating a cut-off finger to body temperature).
Read MoreThe vacuum-sealed technology, popularised by Tesla’s Elon Musk, is being investigated by port-terminal operator DP World. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Intel Developer Forum kicks off today at 9 a.m. PT with a keynote from CEO Brian Krzanich. Here’s how to follow along, and what to expect. Source: CNet
Read MoreToday’s financial technology startups (fintech for short) are taking on some of today’s greatest security challenges. Armed with drive and a need for innovation, these companies have created new services and security approaches that are changing the financial industry. Here’s how three such companies are competing based on security. To read this article in full or
Read MoreVR fans in Europe and Canada will be able to get their mitts on the long-awaited Oculus Rift headset in just over a month. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time to celebrate our hard-won computer security defense advancements. Given the endless stream of news about embarrassing hacks and data breaches, I can see why you might be skeptical. The fact is tens of millions of computers are currently exploited, nearly every company is owned, and those that
Read MoreResearchers have developed an eight-rotor aerial vehicle that has six controllable degrees of freedom. Source: CNet
Read MoreA survey of the world’s leading atmospheric scientists has revealed an overwhelming consensus that so-called “chemtrails” don’t exist. Source: CNet
Read MoreLast month was the warmest month since the late 19th century, according to data from NASA and the Japan Meteorological Agency. Source: CNet
Read MoreWith the new laptop-ready GeForce GTX 1060, 1070 and 1080 GPUs, Nvidia erases the line between mobile and desktop graphics. Source: CNet
Read MoreThey might look like they fit in at a music festival like Coachella, but these temporary tattoos have secret superpowers. Source: CNet
Read MoreDefcon is one of the world’s premiere hacking conferences, yet few women attend. Complaints about sexist behavior offer a window into the culture its organizers downplay as harmless fun. Source: CNet
Read MoreA fan of the hit Netflix horror series makes a mock-up of a retro-looking game. Now if only someone would make the game in real life. Source: CNet
Read MoreSquare Enix officially confirms the delay. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe web giant is migrating users of its group video chat feature to its YouTube Live offering. Source: CNet
Read MoreNiantic is reportedly taking action against the creators and users of prohibited Pokemon Go bots. Source: CNet
Read MoreSometimes humans just want to break things. And did you know that sliced-open bowling balls look a lot like gumballs? Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft will begin delivering patches for Windows 7, 8.1, Windows Server 2008 and Server 2012 as single rollups starting this October. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreThe new Microsoft Surface Type Cover is available for all 32 NFL teams and costs $160. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe crew of research vessel Nautilus thinks this little guy is adorable, but the cutie-pie cuttlefish relative is having none of it. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe mobile workstation market has evolved significantly over the last decade as computer parts have become more commoditised and consumer components turned out to be as powerful and feature-laden as their professional counterparts. This explains why the likes of SGI, DEC and Sun Microsystems faltered and eventually disappeared completely. It also explains recent developments in
Read MoreThe Citrix replacement for Microsoft’s Azure RemoteApp service will be available in technical preview before the end of this year and generally available next year. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreThe streaming music service adds curated playlists with voice prompts from celebrities that encourage parents to interact with their kids. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile most automakers are content to offer 5/100 warranties for the powertrain, Nissan’s expanding those terms to include the bumper-to-bumper warranty, as well. Source: CNet
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