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7 cool internet of things companies to watch

IoT development tools, security products and remote asset management services among hot areas for investment

Aug 17, 2016 5 mins

Internet Internet of Things Small and Medium Business

Trump’s ‘extreme’ anti-terrorism vetting may be H-1B nightmare

Many people from 'dangerous and volatile regions' work in the U.S. on H-1B visas, and Trump's plan would penalize these workers because of birthplace

Aug 17, 2016 4 mins

Careers Security

Maker of web monitoring software can be sued, says court

The WebWatcher lawsuit may have broader implications for employee monitoring and software as a service

Aug 17, 2016 4 mins

Security

Microsoft to end decades-old pick-a-patch practice in Windows 7

As of October, Microsoft's switching older editions to the update model pioneered by Windows 10, and slammed by some customers

Aug 17, 2016 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Microsoft Security

Suspected spycraft, not hacktivism, swirls around alleged NSA hack

Security experts point to the timing of the new attack and the recent DNC hack

Aug 16, 2016 4 mins

Security

US senators want airline IT meltdowns to end

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward J. Markey this week sent a letter to 13 airline CEOs looking for answers to the IT problems that devastate travel

Aug 16, 2016 3 mins

Data Center Mobile Small and Medium Business

Prize competitions for tough IT, high-tech problems all the rage

From problem space e-mail systems and voice recognition advances, crowdsourcing a challenge can save money too

Aug 16, 2016 6 mins

Careers Data Center Government

Cerber ransomware earns $2.3mil with 0.3% response rate

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

Aug 16, 2016 3 mins

Cybercrime Security

Cerber ransomware rakes in cash by recruiting unskilled hackers

Cerber's creators take 35 percent of the profit, and the rest goes to partners

Aug 16, 2016 3 mins

Security

Microsoft’s .Net Framework will get its own Patch Tuesday

Starting in October, the .Net Framework Monthly Rollup will provide regular security and quality updates

Aug 16, 2016 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows