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Quantum Computing Poses Risks To Cryptography And Bitcoin
The coming era of quantum computing will require new technologies and approaches to keep cryptography secure
Why GSMA is Launching ‘Case for Change’ Mobile Campaign
ANALYSIS: The idea is to counteract issues such as addiction to mobile devices by spotlighting the U.N.'s sustainability requirements
iPhone 8 Presents A Less Costly Option For Business Handset Buyers
ANALYSIS: The iPhone X is getting all the attention, but Apple also introduced the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, which might be better options for most business uses
Linus Torvalds Wants Attackers To Join Linux Kernel Development
Speaking at the Open Source Summit in L.A., the Linux creator said he wants hackers to join Linux before they turn to the dark side
Microsoft, Facebook Partner On AI Framework Interoperability
The new open-source ONNX format will help developers move between AI frameworks with greater ease
Red Hat Launches Open-Source Ansible Tower AWX Automation Project
Nearly two years after Red Hat acquired Ansible, the flagship Ansible Tower technology is going open source
Microsoft Shrinks Size Of Windows Nano Server Container Images
Final preview of Windows Server sports smaller Nano Server images and improved support for container orchestration tools
Linux 4.13 Kernel Launches With Accelerated Security Feature
Fourth new Linux kernel milestone of 2017 is now available, providing improved performance and security features including Kernel Transport Layer Security
Why New CEO Will Keep COBOL A Key Focus of Micro Focus
INTERVIEW: As HPE merger takes effect, MicroFocus remains ground zero for COBOL, which still runs most major at-scale transaction systems
Federighi Assignment Shows Apple Knows It Must Modernize Siri Soon
ANALYSIS: Craig Federighi, Apple's head of software engineering has taken over development of the Siri with plans to improve integration with iOS
CloudBees Updates Jenkins Enterprise Edition To Boost Productivity
The latest release of CloudBees Jenkins improves the continuous software delivery platform by making it easier for DevOps teams to integrate a wide variety of software tools
VMware Launches AppDefense To Secure Virtual Machines And The Cloud
After two years of effort, VMware's Project Goldilocks reaches generally availability, providing a new way to secure virtual applications
The True Cost of Ransomware Is Much More Than Just the Ransom
ANALYSIS: While the FBI has one set of numbers for the financial impact of ransomware, new figures shows the impact to be significantly higher
States, Cities To Rely On GIS To Handle Crowds Of Eclipse Viewers
ANALYSIS: The solar eclipse on Aug. 21 is generating enough interest that huge crowds are expected, prompting governments to use geospatial technology
Charlottesville Violence Shows How The Web Takes Revenge On Extremists
ANALYSIS: The “Unite the Right” rally that turned violent in a small Virginia city was enabled by the internet, but then the internet got its revenge
Amazon Web Services Joins Cloud Native Computing Foundation
ANALYSIS: AWS is now a member of the open-source effort that is building Kubernetes, but that doesn't mean it will launch its own Kubernetes service
Fired Google Engineer Clearly Knows Little About Women in Technology
ANALYSIS: A Google engineer’s assertion that women aren’t suited for tech jobs because of biological differences isn't just offensive, it's incorrect
What Samsung Must Do Right With Upcoming Galaxy Note 8 Smartphone
ANALYSIS: When the new Note 8 is unveiled later this month as expected, it will supersede the troubled Note7 smartphone from 2016
Why GE Digital Believes All Machines Should Have A ‘Digital Twin’
GE Digital CEO and Chief Digital Officer Bill Ruh sits down to explain the development of Predix and how the company is using it in industrial IoT
CableTap Vulnerabilities Detailed At DefCon Expose ISP Gateway Risks
Security researchers detailed a set of 26 different vulnerabilities that impact millions of wireless gateways set up by internet service providers
Facebook AI Experiment Shutdown Holds Lessons For IT Industry
Facebook's reasons for shutting down an AI-based chatbot were more mundane than it first appeared
New U.S. Cyber-Security Legislation May Help Reassert Fourth Amendment
New federal legislation could restrict the use of warrantless searches to seize personal data and communications stored on the nation's computers
Antivirus Software Cloud Use Exposes Customers To Data Exfiltration
Research at Black Hat contends that at least four antivirus companies’ products use cloud sandboxes that could be exploited by malware
Retiring Adobe Flash Will Make the Web More Secure—Eventually
ANALYSIS: Adobe’s decision to retire Flash will bring complications for businesses that haven’t already upgraded but it will also make the web more secure
Black Hat, DefCon 2017 Security Conferences To Reveal New Threats
Annual week of security conferences in Las Vegas gets underway as researchers prepare to detail all manner of threats that put the connected world at risk
Why Paint, PowerShell 2.0 Are On Their Way Out Of Windows 10 Update
ANALYSIS: Some well-known features in Windows are on their way out as Microsoft cleans out obsolete code and features to make way for new ones
Lyft Takes High Road In Race To Develop Autonomous Cars
ANALYSIS: No. 2 ride-hailing company announces an ambitious plan to begin offering rides in self-driving cars by the end of this year
Apple Updates iOS And macOS Security Ahead Of Black Hat
Among the updates issued by Apple this month is one for the Broadpwn bug that was already patched by Google in the July Android update
FBI Warns About Security Risks From IoT-Connected Toys In Your Home
ANALYSIS: As more toys and recreational devices are directly or indirection connected to the internet of things, security threats rise, FBI warns