Security

Mexico condemns NSA’s alleged hacking of president’s email

The NSA reportedly hacked into an email server used by the Mexican presidency in 2010

China Mobile posts rare profit decline of 8.8 percent in Q3

Chinese Internet services are taking away potential revenue from the carrier

Why green IT is good for business

As these companies have discovered, when IT projects focus on operational efficiency, sustainability benefits usually follow.

How to keep your new IT hires from jumping ship

IT-specific onboarding programs help savvy companies bring new hires into the fold and keep them there. Here are their best practices.

Ballmer touts ‘value’ in final shareholder letter

How to balance maintenance and IT innovation

Unix: Where shutdowns are not disasters

Unlike federal shutdowns, Unix shutdowns (and reboots) are generally smooth and easy, don't cost $24B and leave the system in better shape.

An open letter on user account security to Condé Nast, AT&T, and…well, lots of companies

Account security isn't that hard so why do you guys make it over-complicated?

Jury still out on FISA court

Critics say latest claims that court is tougher than thought on NSA and FBI requests lack key data

VMware identifies vulnerabilities for ESX, vCenter, vSphere, issues patches

Vulnerability could lead to denials of service