The 'Backoff' malware used in retail data breaches is spreading

Follow:   10.24.2014  View in a Browser The 'Backoff' malware used in retail data breaches is spreading 10.24.2014 4:37 AM A rising number of devices are connecting to Backoff-related infrastructure, Damballa says. Surface tablets nearly hit $1 billion as Microsoft revenues jump 25 percent 10.23.2014 2:02 PM Microsoft's revenue climbs on the strength of its consumer businesses, although profits fall following the Nokia acquisition. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   This is what Microsoft's Nokia-less Lumia phones will look like 10.24.2014 6:33 AM Say goodbye to Nokia Lumia phones and say hello to Microsoft Lumia handsets. Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs because the Steve Jobs bio-pics must never end 10.23.2014 12:19 PM But, hey, at least Christian Bale is a very good actor. Stealthy startup Soft Machines launches virtual CPU cores that trounce traditional processors 10.23.2014 12:02 PM Backed by a who's who list of big names in the chip industry, startup Soft Machines is launching a chip that spreads workloads out over a CPU's cores. The top 10 keyboard shortcuts in Word and Excel that help you work faster 10.24.2014 3:30 AM From formatting to editing, these combo-key wonders will save time and tedium every workday. Three can't-miss deals on Intel 'Haswell' PCs 10.23.2014 3:24 PM As the holiday season approaches, PC makers are starting to clear their shelves. Here are three must-see deals on PCs you can score if you act fast. Nokia name will live on in Microsoft's entry-level phones 10.24.2014 4:21 AM A company executive said the first 'Microsoft Lumia' device will be announced soon. Rite Aid stores block Apple Pay, Google Wallet payments 10.24.2014 8:36 AM Payments were accepted at Apple Pay's launch on Monday, but appear to have been blocked by the retailer. 15 terrifying PC horror games to play with the lights off 10.24.2014 3:00 AM Don't be ashamed to curl up in a ball in the corner. These PC horror games will scare the pants off of even hardened gamers. Senator wants anonymous app Whisper to explain how it tracks users, shares their data 10.24.2014 8:21 AM Reports saying the supposedly anonymous social media app is sharing user information leads to questions from Senator Rockefeller. Facebook hopes to get people talking -- using whatever name -- with Rooms app 10.23.2014 12:00 PM People also do not need a Facebook account       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107