Often, new technologies raise security concerns. However, two reports claim it's safer to run applications inside containers than outside of them.
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2016
Apple iPhone 7 Is Set For 7 September Launch
The iPhone 7 rumour mill goes into overdrive as Apple invites the media to an event on 7 September
Iran Removes Malware From Petrochemical Plants – Report
Iran takes 'necessary defensive measures' after malware is discovered at two of its petrochemical plants
Facebook Changes Trending Topics After Bias Row
Less human input after accusation that Facebook hid conservative opinions in its Trending news feed
Kim Dotcom Begins Appeal Against Extradition Ruling
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom wants New Zealand court appeal against extradition to be live streamed
Tales In Tech History: Linux Celebrates 25th Birthday
A humble open source software project from Finland has thrived for 25 years despite decades of competition from rival proprietary operating systems
The Essential Download: Android N, iOS 7.3.5, Opera VPN
The essential apps and updates for your iOS and Android device. This week sees operating system upgrades, free VPNs and Deus Ex Go
Intel 3D NAND SSDs Target Consumer, Business And Data Centre
New more affordable SSDs launched that promise more performance in a smaller footprint
Rackspace Goes Private In £3.25bn Takeover
So the rumours were true. Cloud hosting firm Rackspace is taken over by private equity firm Apollo Global Management
Cross Channel: IBM Seeks EMC Customers And G-Cloud Concerns For SMBs
The latest news from the world of the IT channel. This week sees IBM making a flash storage push, a G-Cloud supplier express concerns and NHS contract win
Apple Patches iPhone Spyware Vulnerabilities With iOS 9.3.5
I spy with my little iPhone! Apple rushes out iPhone patch after discovery of government spying hack
Why WD Is Moving from Hard Driver To DC Equipment Maker
ANALYSIS: The AI/machine learning era is the next arms race for companies looking to compete in the global market and exist in the next 25 years
CityFibre And Pure Broadband Boost Connectivity Choice For Hull Businesses
Pure Broadband will deliver 1Gbps broadband to businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire using Cityfibre FTTP network, offering choice to KCOM
EE Offers Free Apple Music To 4G Subscribers
EE agrees another content deal to ensure it maintains 4G lead, while Apple Music gets chance to expand reach in the UK
MIT Reseachers Propose Faster Wi-Fi With MegaMIMO
Bandwidth breakthrough? Boffins in the US reckon new tech can increase wireless data-transfer speed by 330 percent
Linus Torvalds Gives GPL Credit for Linux’s Success
On the 25th anniversary of Linux, its creator details Linux's history to date and why he credits the GPL for the operating system's success
Researchers Warn Of ‘Epidemic’ Money-Flipping Malware On Instagram
Bank followers on Instagram beware of money-flipping 'epidemic', but photo-sharing platform says scams are "low volume"
WhatsApp Changes Privacy Policy To Let Businesses Send Messages
WhatsApp changes terms and conditions to allow businesses to send users messages and to give Facebook more information for ad targeting
Tech Quiz Of The Week: Linux At 25
How well do you know Linux, the open source operating system?
Google Hits Back At ‘Intrusive’ Pop-Up Ads
New algorithm will demote mobile websites using interstitial adverts from January 2017
HP Profit Falls Despite Strong Laptop Sales
Sales of laptops helped bolster results at HP, but a “challenged” market for printers and businesses remains an issue
HP Unveils Laptops With Integrated Privacy Screen
Stop visual hackers and shoulder snoopers in their tracks with HP's 3M-collaborated built-in privacy screen
Universities Plagued By Ransomware Attacks
Yet only one university contacted the police about their attack, as criminals demand as much as £2,200
Security Researchers Discover First Twitter-Controlled Botnet
Twitoor, uncovered by ESET, can plague Android devices with malicious malware
Parisian Nuclear Shelter Converted Into Data Centre
Nuclear fallout shelter 26 metres underground is now an archiving and long-term storage hub for Online.net
Report: Dropbox Mulls Possible Public Listing
Cloud storage provider calls in advisers to discuss possible IPO, despite not making a profit
Amazon Offers ‘Unlimited’ Consumer Cloud Storage For £55 A Year
Amazon targets consumers with unlimited storage but personal market has impact on enterprise sector too
Microsoft Readies Patch For Surface Pro 3 Battery Problem
Limited battery life with Surface Pro 3 is down to a software problem, Microsoft confirms as it readies patch
Samsung Z2 Is A £52 4G-Enabled Tizen Smartphone
IN PICTURES: Samsung targets Indian market with content, connectivity and affordability with Z2 Tizen smartphone
Red Hat CEO Tells LinuxCon Crowd What Makes Linux Stand Out
Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, explains at LinuxCon how the open-source management style works