Saturday 21 December 2013

Target breach likely involved inside knowledge, experts say

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Target breach likely involved inside knowledge, experts say

12.21.2013 7:21 AM

How did what is likely to be one of the largest data breaches in history occur? Some speculate it was only possible with insider knowledge.

google-privacy

Google fined $1.2 million by Spain over privacy practices

12.21.2013 3:27 AM

The fine is part of action by six European countries over changes in Google's privacy policy.

 

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Windows 8.1 Preview will die soon, Microsoft warns

12.21.2013 8:10 AM

The free trial version expires in January, and users may not be able to access some data unless they license the paid version.

In 2014, more retailers may analyze how you shop

12.20.2013 12:10 PM

Technologies like video analyzers and Wi-Fi trackers could find increased usage in stores.

NSA defends foreign surveillance after new reports of targets

12.20.2013 12:20 PM

The NSA and GCHQ have targeted an Israeli leader and the vice president of the European Commission, according to a report.

ZeroAccess takedown leads hackers to abandon bot

12.21.2013 6:03 AM

Microsoft and its partners apparently persuaded the ZeroAccess bot-herders to abandon their click-fraud network.

Legal ruling

DOJ releases Megaupload discussions about mass infringement

12.20.2013 12:43 PM

Megaupload's lawyer says the conversations show the company's struggle with infringing materials stored there.

google-privacy

AT&T to report government requests for user data

12.20.2013 5:10 PM

The carrier's announcement of disclosure follows a similar one by Verizon on Thursday.

tablets

Tablets face a turning point

12.21.2013 9:53 AM

The PC industry takes "glimmers of hope" from market interest in more capable talents, analyst notes; but 2014 may be a pivotal year.

PCWorld News

Alcatel sells federal technology unit for $200 million

12.20.2013 4:20 PM

As a partner company under private owners, the former Bell Labs team says it will be able to go after more markets.

PCWorld News

Wall Street Beat: Economic growth, software news and BlackBerry deal boost tech stocks

12.20.2013 1:50 PM

Oracle results offered some bright spots, and BlackBerry's step away from hardware cheers investors

U.S., China lead in e-waste, forecast to grow 33% by 2017

12.21.2013 9:00 AM

Annual e-waste production over the next five years is expected to be to weigh the same as almost 200 Empire State Buildings.

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