Michael Hatamoto
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- 2,008 news posts
- 7 articles
- since December 2013
December 2014
- NewsSouth Korean users downloading 'The Interview' face malware threat
- NewsFBI still blames North Korea behind crippling attack of Sony Pictures
- NewsEmail security becomes a priority after Sony Pictures breach
- NewsH4LT group releases Microsoft Xbox One SDK online
- NewsFBI investigating GOP cyber threats against media organizations
- NewsWordPress-based websites still vulnerable to cyberattacks
- NewsGOP hackers reportedly received Sony login data from Lizard Squad
- NewsUK Lizard Squad member arrested for computer misuse abuses
- NewsCyberespionage efforts will only accelerate in 2015 and beyond
- NewsNASA creates ape-like robot for enhanced disaster response
- NewsKorean nuclear operator removes low-risk worm from its servers
- NewsFBI confirms it is investigating Lizard Squad for DDoS attacks
- NewsFollowing data breach, Sony Pictures embraced BlackBerry devices
- NewsEA investigating Origin fraudulent purchases, says accounts are safe
- NewsExperts: Insider attack may have played major role in Sony breach
- NewsWho got a new iPhone or iPad for Christmas? Tons of people, apparently
- NewsConnected technology expected to invade the market in 2015
- NewsState hacking operation used commercial software to compromise targets
- NewsMobile shopping increasing, but some retailers, companies face issues
- NewsSouth Korea nuclear facilities still under cyberattack, officials say
- NewsDemand for 'The Interview' reportedly increasing in North Korea
- NewsCan you log onto Xbox Live? Connectivity issues seemingly reappear
- NewsNorth Korea describes Pres. Obama as 'a monkey' in latest tirade
- NewsNorth Korean Internet infrastructure suffers another outage
- NewsXbox Live, PlayStation Network regaining stability after DDoS attack
- NewsUS government warns Sony breach tactics could be used in other attacks
- NewsIran plans to expand its 'smart filtering' for Internet users
- NewsDespite Kim Dotcom intervention, gaming networks still struggling
- NewsReport: North Korea's Bureau 121 scarier than previously thought
- NewsUS Postal Service interested in embracing e-commerce to revolutionize
- NewsJapanese banks being targeted by Chinese hackers, tension growing
- NewsHackers cause damage at German factory with malware attack
- NewsHackers take credit for downing Xbox Live, PlayStation Network
- NewsJapan working to improve cybersecurity after Sony Pictures attack
- NewsSouth Korea wants China's cooperation into nuclear hack attack
- NewsWant a job? Sony hiring cybersecurity director to work in Washington
- NewsUK movie theater calls police on kids due to iPhone piracy risk
- NewsCompanies should learn from Sony hack, work to improve cybersecurity
- NewsTop congressional Democrat Elijah Cummings calls out Sony
- NewsDARPA wants to develop agile UAV for use in urban environments
- NewsSony Pictures announces 'The Interview' will have limited release
- NewsTaser betting big on becoming body camera industry leader
- NewsSony Pictures was ravaged, but other cybersecurity questions remain
- NewsReport: South Korea nuclear facilities targeted in cyberattack
- NewsChinese hackers aiming to compromise Afghan government website
- NewsMadonna is paranoid about piracy, songs still leaked online
- NewsInternet in North Korea bounced offline due to suspected DDoS
- NewsSony's decision to rely on Mandiant helping FireEye's stock value
- NewsAnonymous could release 'The Interview' for Internet users
- NewsChina opposes cyberattack against Sony Pictures, don't place blame
- NewsYounger drivers more skilled at texting and driving than others
- NewsSony attorney says 'The Interview' will be released, maybe via Crackle
- NewsPres. Obama says United States not in cyberwar with North Korea
- NewsStaples announces 1.6 million cards affected in previous data breach
- NewsApple hits back at BBC report disclosing poor working conditions
- NewsNorth Korea not surprisingly shielding citizens from 'The Interview'
- NewsFacebook again dropping in popularity among teenagers, study indicates
- NewsMiyamoto says Nintendo currently working on new consoles for gamers
- NewsCybersecurity expert warns against retaliating against North Korea
- NewsMcAfee says cyber espionage attacks will only increase in 2015
- NewsBlackBerry's revenue drops 34%, ending the year on a bad note
- NewsSony admits US console fight growing as Xbox One price cuts working
- NewsObama: Sony 'made a mistake' in its decision to pull 'The Interview'
- NewsISIS allies reportedly stepping up cyberattacks against media, rivals
- NewsChristmas lights are so bright, NASA can see them from space
- NewsSurvey: Company malware breaches not exactly uncommon these days
- NewsPoll reveals most Americans doubtful of commercial drone use
- NewsSony says demand for PlayStation 4 boomed in Europe
- NewsSony's cyberattack likely to become most expensive for a U.S. company
- NewsNorth Korean hackers might set sights on US telecom, infrastructure
- NewsNASA's Kepler spacecraft finds HIP 116454b alien exoplanet
- NewsTSA nabs passenger trying to smuggle handgun in PlayStation 2 console
- NewsGoogle wants to take its Android platform into connected cars in 2015
- NewsBBC details Apple 'failing to protect' workers in Chinese factories
- NewsLenovo will call upon Intel to power two 4G smartphones in early 2015
- NewsICANN hit by spear phishing attack, employee credentials compromised
- NewsCoolpad builds Android backdoor into devices sold in China
- NewsAdditional retailers, companies adopting Apple Pay mobile pay system
- NewsTime is the first major publisher to begin accepting bitcoin payments
- NewsSony allowing movie theaters to pull 'The Interview' before release
- NewsXiaomi will be allowed to sell Qualcomm-based smartphones until Jan. 8
- NewsTAG Heuer plans to compete in smartwatch market, create partnerships
- NewsSony hackers threaten terror attacks against movie theaters in US
- NewsStanford University will study effects of artificial intelligence
- NewsCybercriminals with bulk stolen data finding new ways to cash out
- NewsSony Pictures CEO says employees shouldn't be worried about the future
- NewsMark Cuban warns that emails can become part of a data breach
- NewsAnonymous targeting Swedish government for sinking The Pirate Bay
- NewsGoogle Android continues to dominate smartphone OS market share
- NewsGartner: 3 of top 5 smartphone manufacturers are Chinese companies
- NewsCybercriminals turning their attention to attacks on PoS vendors
- NewsStudy indicates addictive social media use linked to substance abuse
- NewsLG plans to show off 55-inch 8K display at CES 2015 next month
- NewsBaidu chooses Nokia Here for maps outside of China
- NewsSony hackers pledge to withhold stolen employee data
- NewsSPE attorneys want media to destroy received materials from breach
- NewsiOS users care more about security, privacy than Android users
- NewsSony warned before hack that its networks were vulnerable to attack
- NewsReport: Windows 10 will include Xbox app, Cortana integration
- NewsCompanies hiring hackers to test Internet of Things security efforts
- NewsJapanese firm shows off GPS-guided robotic lawn mower for golf courses
- NewsUS Navy creating Silent Nemo robotic fish for surveillance, defense
- NewsHollywood can learn from Sony's mistakes, show caution while chatting
- NewsChinese cybercriminals continue to ravage critical infrastructure
- NewsGuardians of Peace threaten Sony, saying a 'Christmas gift' is coming
- NewsNASA's OPALS system provides broadband Internet in space
- NewsSony enjoying PlayStation 4 success, looks ahead to cloud gaming
- NewsFacebook drops Microsoft's Bing search, will unveil its own tool
- NewsThe Pirate Bay have been taken down, but didn't drop piracy levels
- NewsFBI warns US companies to be aware of potential cyberattacks from Iran
- NewsNASA being given extra funds in 2015, as space research accelerates
- NewsApple OS X users in the United States faced largest number of attacks
- NewsFBI says cyberattack that hit Sony would have worked against others
- NewsYoshi's Wooly World will launch for Nintendo Wii U in early 2015
- NewsNASA developing new biodegradable drone, helps the environment
- NewsAmazon denies Sony is using its AWS to launch DDoS cyberattacks
- NewsSony takes a page from hackers, attacking sites hosting its movies
- NewsAnalysts believe Microsoft will make Windows 10 freemium for the world
- NewsLawmaker wonders why US government sink the Pirate Bay
- NewsXiaomi reportedly banned from selling smartphones in India
- NewsTech companies largely relying on hackers to find exploits for them
- NewsSony believes the PlayStation 4 still has plenty of good days ahead
- NewsOnePlus opens up sales to anyone interested in buying OnePlus One
- NewsWindows Phone owners can purchase Minecraft Pocket Edition for $6.99
- NewsInstagram tops 300 million users, pulling ahead of Twitter
- NewsSabu, former Anonymous member turned informant, speaks out publicly
- NewsNorth Korea says its supporters could be behind Sony cyberattack
- NewsMicrosoft hopes to finally see its Xbox One overtake the PlayStation 4
- NewsIntel spending billions to boost progress in mobile tech development
- NewsApple must continue to improve cybersecurity as attacks increase
- NewsConsumer payment data, healthcare record theft threats loom in 2015
- NewsCybersecurity efforts improving, but data breaches will continue
- NewsReport: Americans streaming more online video, watching less TV
- NewsReport claims Iranian hackers focused on airlines, energy utilities
- NewsStephen Hawking concerned artificial intelligence might end mankind
- NewsHuawei exec says "nobody" made money using Microsoft Windows Phone
- NewsNorth Korea doesn't claim responsibility over crippling Sony hack
- NewsLow-end devices helping shake up the smartphone market even more
November 2014
- NewsUnreleased Sony films hit Internet after cyberattack last week
- News'Text Neck' causing medical problems among mobile tech enthusiasts
- NewsMicrosoft Xbox One reportedly outsold PlayStation 4 on Black Friday
- NewsMicrosoft set to demonstrate Windows 10 to the world in January 2015
- NewsSony recruits Mandiant to help clean up cybersecurity mess
- NewsiOS users spent more on Black Friday than Google Android users
- NewsNorth Korea could be behind Sony Pictures hack, investigation underway
- NewsPanda Security finds more than 20 million new malware samples in Q3
- NewsAudi creating electric vehicle with 280-mile range to rival Tesla
- NewsToyota will take autonomous vehicle testing to the highway
- NewsFlying robots will help deliver your meals and drinks in Singapore
- NewsStarbucks could help bring wireless mobile charging mainstream in 2015
- NewsHome Depot spent up to $43M on data breach during just one quarter
- NewsInternet of Things market is growing, with industry deals accelerating
- NewsFormer GCHQ leader concerned over smartphone biometrics security
- NewsBitTorrent unveils 'Children of the Machine' original programming
- NewsSony working on e-paper smartwatch, as innovation is critical
- NewsHacker avoids maximum 440-year sentence, hit with misdemeanor instead
- NewsNow is the time for Microsoft to close the console gap with Xbox One
- NewsAnonymous releases dox with KKK leader's credit card info, SSN
- NewsDeploying police body cameras could help avoid high-profile incidents
- NewsExperts still claim Edward Snowden data leaks cost lives
- NewsVodafone admits it accidentally sent too much information to police
- NewsDemand for drone pilots increasing, with salaries starting at $100K
- NewsSan Francisco startup Doorman delivers packages, fighting theft
- NewsInsight into the mind of a former NSA programmer/hacker
- NewsXiaomi continues expansion at its own pace, less concerned of rivals
- NewsSenator wants Visa, Mastercard to 'recommit' efforts to fight piracy
- NewsXbox One designer responds to critics that say the console is too big
- NewsIntel learns painful lessons in the mobile industry, as it looks ahead
- NewsIDC: Tablet boom is over as sales drop, with first year of iPad drop
- NewsUK police arrest two men behind 'Expendables 3' piracy
- NewsCoinVault ransomware allows victims to decrypt one file for free
- NewsIntel, McAfee working to eliminate passwords by using biometrics
- NewsSurvey: Most users believe Internet access is a basic human right
- NewsKOOM VR opens up NOON virtual reality glasses for pre-order
- NewsFidelity Investments launches 'StockCity' to woo millennials
- NewsNew StoreDot technology claims smartphone battery recharge in 30 sec
- NewsXbox boss Phil Spencer complements Sony PlayStation 4's great year
- NewsSony Pictures targeted in attack, as cybercriminals try to get to Sony
- NewsNSA, GCHQ seemingly linked to the frightening Regin stealth malware
- NewsMicrosoft Xbox One team says it was not hacked, as previously claimed
- NewsStrategy Analytics: Cloud gaming may reach inflection point in 2015
- NewsASRock X99 WS-E/10G motherboard supports wicked fast 10G Ethernet
- NewsWeekend problems resolved, GTA V servers are stable for Xbox One, PS4
- NewsWatch out for fraud as consumers head online to order Christmas gifts
- NewsGameStop says it would like to see Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 price cuts
- NewsSony denies its PlayStation Network was hacked, but will watch closely
- NewsMade in China e-cigarette apparently can also be infected by malware
- NewsEmployees using work-issued tech for social media, online shopping
- NewsSeattle Police Department will outfit officers with body cameras
- NewsGameStop reportedly unhappy Microsoft, Sony selling direct to gamers
- NewsArmy working on small aerial drone that weighs just 0.5 grams
- NewsAmnesty anti-spyware app informs users if government is snooping
- NewsApple feeling the pressure, lashing out at No. 3 manufacturer Xiaomi
- NewsXbox One, PlayStation 4 outpacing Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 sales
- NewsProject Cars will run on Microsoft Xbox One at 60fps
- NewsAcer launches 32-inch UHD B326HK monitor, sporting $999 price tag
- NewsSurvey: One-third of IT failures caused by employee browsing habits
- News3D-printed body parts helping save the lives of medical patients
- NewsUS government worried China could down US power grids with cyberattack
- NewsHelicopter drones could one day be used to help fight wildfires
- NewsArmy researching soldier-generated power for troops on patrol
- NewsNintendo hopes consumers open up their wallets for Christmas
- NewsAmazon has fleet of 10,000 robots helping fulfill orders in warehouses
- NewsSony launches new marketing blitz ahead of Black Friday next week
- NewsAOC announces 34-inch ultra-wide QHD Monitor for $899, shipping Dec 8
- NewsWalmart nixes price matching loophole that provided $90 PS4 units
- NewsPolice adopting officer body cams, and don't inform while recording
- NewsGoogle Android 5.0 Lollipop update frustrating some users
- NewsScammers take advantage of Walmart, get PlayStation 4 consoles for $90
- NewsStarbucks wireless charging technology hitting SF Bay Area locations
- NewsAd2Games: Video game market estimated to reach $30.7B by 2017
- News90% of US households have at least three Internet-connected devices
- NewsComputer-based animation being pushed to its limits with 4K
- News50% of consumers thinking of a smart wristband will buy a smartwatch
- NewsFBI becoming more active in fight against malware, cybercrime efforts
- NewsReal estate drone captures topless sunbather, accidentally uses pics
- News81% of enterprise security staff ready to 'guarantee' data security
- NewsReport: Americans spend more time using mobile than watching TV
- NewsThe 2016 Battlefield title shaping up to be a 'fun, new Battlefield'
- NewsCentral Command says Islamic State 'may or may not' pose cyber threat
- NewsSurvey: Most motorists believe autonomous cars are dangerous
- NewsFacebook launches standalone groups apps to help users stay sorted
- NewsSCEA's Shawn Layden says harassment is 'completely unacceptable'
- NewsSony continues to restructure, wants to push forward in entertainment
- NewsUS Marshals will auction off another lot of 50,000 bitcoins
- NewsNokia announces the N1 Android tablet, pushing forward with mobile
- NewsSales of Toyota Mirai begin next month, US debut mid-2015
- NewsSenator Markey demands DoJ offer details regarding phone snooping
- NewsIntel MICA wearable will have Google alerts, AT&T data plan support
- NewsNintendo not surprisingly says Wii U better value than Xbox One, PS4
- NewsBitcoin security moving forward, and BitStash hopes to lead the way
- NewsPolice officers in California, Texas testing networked guns
- NewsDarkHotel targets vulnerable Wi-Fi networks, victimizing company execs
- NewsWorld of Warcraft servers targeted by DDoS, causing serious headaches
- NewsUS State Department computers hacked, email system shut down
- NewsDepartment of Banking and Securities concerned over bitcoin security
- NewsBitcoin provides a 'compelling investment thesis' for investors
- NewsChinese authorities arrest three suspects for creating WireLurker
- NewsSurvey: Nine out of 10 IT professionals have lost company data
- NewsSome Google Glass supporters losing faith in the wearable product
- NewsSony apologizes for recent PlayStation 4 problems, with gamers annoyed
- NewsDigital Storm: "PC gaming delivers a superior visual experience"
- NewsAnalyst: Lenovo and ASUS finding success in the tablet market
- NewsFBI confirms arresting cybercriminals difficult, but fight isn't over
- NewsBlackBerry CEO John Chen doesn't want to rush into Chinese market
- NewsKnightscope hopes to build generation of robotic security guards
- NewsApple urges consumers to download apps only from authorized sources
- NewsSony PlayStation 4 outsold Nintendo, Microsoft Xbox One in October
- NewsReport says DoJ uses airplane flights to help better snoop on citizens
- NewsTAC executive sits inside of vehicle as it is shot with AK-47
- NewsUS needs to treat cyber warfare as a real threat to security
- NewsUbisoft working on problems with Assassin's Creed Unity PC performance
- NewsPew research finds many users don't trust Internet privacy anymore
- NewsPentagon wants aircraft-based drones for future recon, attack missions
- NewsMicrosoft releases a Lumia smartphone without Nokia branding
- NewsCybercriminals taking interest in targeting Apple iOS, Mac OS X
- NewsSledgehammer Games working on Advanced Warfare patch to fix early bugs
- NewsNintendo president shrugs off Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4
- NewsApple blocks WireLurker malware that has victimized users in China
- NewsIDC: 30 billion connected devices, generating $3.04 trillion in 2020
- NewsReport: 3D usage for children under six should be avoided
- News98% of drivers who text and drive aware of dangers, but do it anyway
- NewsChitika: Apple iPad's 80% Web traffic among tablets dominating
- NewsFar Cry 4 PC system requirements released, ahead of game launch
- NewsStudy: Google Glass could hurt your peripheral vision over time
- NewsBendGate won't go away for Apple, with video showing 300 bent iPhones
- NewsX Games Aspen 2015 will host Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tourney
- NewsNorth Korea banking on Soviet-era ballistic missile submarine
- NewsXiaomi ready to invest $1 billion to expand its Internet TV service
- NewsNVIDIA, Ubisoft team up for GeForce GTX 'Pick Your Path' bundle
- NewsRichard Branson still plans to be first SpaceShipTwo passenger
- NewsFormer CHP officer charged with stealing photos from arrestee phones
- NewsOculus urges Sony to solve motion sickness problems before launch
- NewsChristian Bale abandons role playing Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic
- NewsTaylor Swift decides to pull her music catalog from Spotify
- NewsCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare runs at 1080p on PS4, not for Xbox One
- NewsSpace tourism industry still evolving, despite high-profile incidents
- NewsSome Xbox One gamers having trouble downloading COD: Advanced Warfare
- NewsChina develops anti-drone laser able to shoot down small drones
- NewsAmazon admits it got Fire smartphone pricing wrong at launch
- NewsEU practices cyberattack response ability during recent 24-hour event
- NewsConsumers will determine the winner in mobile payments battle
- NewsWindows 8, 8.1 finally surpass 15% operating system market share
October 2014
- NewsPlayStation 4 rest mode crashes continue, frustrating gamers
- NewsTrent Reznor currently working at Apple, helping with secret project
- NewsNintendo working on sleep and deprivation sensor in health venture
- NewsMicrosoft reportedly working on new Xbox One processor
- NewsGoogle Android spanking Apple iOS with 84% smartphone market share
- NewsVirgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo suffered 'serious anomaly' during crash
- NewsXiaomi is now the No. 3 global smartphone manufacturer, analysts say
- NewsPirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm guilty of hacking charges
- NewsMSI introduces GT80 Titan gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard
- NewsCurrentC, rival to Apple Pay mobile payment system, suffers breach
- NewsFAA makes flying drones near sports stadiums a punishable crime
- NewsComcast settles overcharging lawsuit, will fork over $50 million
- News'State sponsored' Russian hacker group is attacking geographic rivals
- NewsiOS 8 now installed on more than 50 percent of Apple mobile devices
- NewsWhite House suffered cyberattacks, but problem has been addressed
- NewsMobile users now generating half of YouTube traffic, company says
- NewsBattlefield Hardline will be released on March 17, 2015
- NewsGallup poll: Americans fear hackers more than any other crime
- NewsKeyless cars becoming popular target of theft among criminals
- NewsHacker given 21 month prison sentence for involvement in cybercrimes
- NewsUSAF hospital plans to use virus-zapping robot to kill germs
- NewsShoppers recommended to use credit instead of debit at stores
- NewsEstonian hacker that stole $9.4M receives 11-year prison sentence
- NewsSony bows out of low-end smartphone market, as restructuring continues
- NewsNintendo on international hunt for next-generation hardware architect
- NewsChromebook sales only tally 1% of total PC sales, Acer in the lead
- NewsGTA: San Andreas re-release for Microsoft Xbox 360 expected soon
- NewsRapoo launches the KX Mechanical Keyboard with vibration feedback
- NewsMichigan Governor Rick Snyder signs controversial anti-Tesla bill
- NewsResearchers create solar battery able to run powered by light and air
- NewsStaples hit by data breach, with customers in Northeast hit
- NewsSatechi launches Edge Wireless Gaming Mouse for just $19.99
- NewsHackers targeting free software, shaking confidence among consumers
- NewsSony says PS4 exclusive Bloodborne graphics "off the charts"
- Newsbitcoin ATM seized during $2.6 million drug raid in Australia
- NewsApple not too worried about FBI's interest in stopping encryption
- NewsImages leak of HBO Go on the Microsoft Xbox One game console
- NewsApple pulls Bose headphones, audio products from its online store
- NewsSony PlayStation 4 continues to outsell Microsoft Xbox One console
- NewsMSI upgrades 27" All-In-One with new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900M GPU
- NewsBeats founder says he lucked out when NFL banned Beats gear
- NewsReport: HBO will launch standalone online streaming service next year
- NewsEuropol: Just 100 cybercrime kingpins worldwide, as threats increase
- NewsMobile malware threats rising, but actual infection rates still low
- NewsAssassin's Creed Unity Xbox One bundle reportedly leaked online
- NewsNew generation of prosthetics help patients regain sense of touch
- NewsMicrosoft learning from Windows 8 mistakes, hopes to win users over
- NewsApple remains the No. 1 most valuable brand in the world
- NewsHackers to post thousands of stolen Snapchat photos to 4chan
- NewsWestern world wants to combat Islamic State on battlefield, Internet
- NewsMicrosoft knows gamers are upset about lack of backwards compatibility
- NewsIDC notes PC shipments dropped 1.7% in Q3, better than expected
- NewsResearchers: Electricity smart meters used in Spain can be hacked
- NewsMSI revamps gaming laptops with help from NVIDIA GTX 970M and 980M
- NewsBitcoin value drops to just $290 over the weekend, as investors cringe
- NewsUS setting aside some nuclear weapons to combat asteroids
September 2014
- NewseBay confirms plans to spin off PayPal, setting up two companies
- NewsMicrosoft officially unveils Windows 10, pushing into the future
- NewsMusic industry struggles to cash in on streaming music sales
- NewsUsing Google Glass while driving is no safer than using a smartphone
- NewsMicrosoft confirms plans to open Fifth Avenue store, close to Apple
- NewsMicrosoft Windows 8/8.1 users will receive free Windows 9 upgrade
- NewsSamsung pulls laptop sales in Europe, including its Chromebooks
- NewsMicrosoft France President confirms Windows 9 unveiling next week
- NewsMiss a car payment? Technology prevents drivers from moving vehicles
- NewsPolaroid going after GoPro with its $99 Cube HD-action video camera
- NewsApple apologizes for messing up iOS 8.0.1 update, promises fix soon
- NewsDon't bother updating to iOS 8.0.1, Apple pulls buggy update
- NewsFTC shuts down Butterfly Labs, a supposed bitcoin mining company
- NewsMicrosoft officially purchases Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 billion
- NewsMPAA seeks re-education and not new legislation to fight piracy
- NewsDestiny hits $500M in sales in one day, largest game franchise launch
- NewsReport: Microsoft rebranding mobile, no more Lumia, Windows Phone
- NewsPlayStation 4 sales slowed in August, still beat the Xbox One
- NewsGartner: Family home could have more than 500 smart devices by 2022
- NewsESPN president says eSports "not a sport," has no interest
- NewsIntel unveils MICA smart high-tech, luxury smart bracelet to consumers
- NewsOpen WebOS revamped as LuneOS and plans to shake up mobile devices
- NewsSamsung launches UD970, a 31.5-inch Ultra High-Definition monitor
- NewsBlackBerry plans to launch Passport smartphone on September 24
- NewsHome Depot breach leads to stolen customer payment information
- NewsCelebrity hacker responsible for leaking nude photos hunted by FBI
- NewsSwatch tries to jump into smartwatch market on its own terms
August 2014
- NewsG.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 RAM reaches 4004MHz using Intel Core i7-5930K
- NewsCorsair teams with ASUS, launches 3000MHz, 32000MHz, 3300MHz DDR4 RAM
- NewsNOAA Joint Polar Satellite System ground station vulnerable to attack
- NewsHewlett-Packard recalling 6 million power cords due to fire risks
- NewsPatent application reveals Disney wants to use drones in its parks
- NewsDigital Storm shows off Bolt II Battle Box Titan Z Special Edition
- NewsTerrorist groups finding success using social media to spread fear
- NewsLG announces 4K OLED TVs in 77-inch, 65-inch formats at 3840 x 2160
- NewsKaspersky Lab outs "Machete" malware targeting Spanish speakers
- NewsDiaspora social networking site can't stop Islamic State messages
- NewsMicrosoft Nokia feature phones to ship with the Opera Mini browser
- NewsUniversities struggle with cybersecurity efforts to keep data safe
- NewsAcer announces Chromebox-powered budget PC running Chrome OS
- NewsBitcoin value drops 12% down to $435.60, lowest rate since May
- NewsGartner: Consumer 3D printing is at least five years away
- NewsUK police warned of social media etiquette, and what not to post
- NewsPro-Syrian hackers using malware to launch attacks against rivals
- NewsIslamic State booted from Twitter, finding social media alternatives
- NewsSteve Ballmer officially steps down from Microsoft board
- NewsLake Tahoe-area home site sells for $1.6 million in bitcoins
- NewsEdward Snowden says he would go to jail in order to return home
- NewsRepeated cyberattacks targeting French site Rue89, website staff
- NewsHackers could compromise smartphones by using device's gyroscope
- NewsReport: SuperValu, Albertson's grocery stores hit by data breaches
- NewsRady Children's Hospital facing lawsuit related to data breach
- NewsApple bans two dangerous chemicals in overseas manufacturing factories
- NewsMicrosoft reportedly used PCs to promote console games at Gamescom
- NewsReport: Sprint to roll out disruptive pricing next week to woo users
- NewsThe domination of iOS, Android pushing Windows Phone out of the fun
- NewsAmobile Spy unveils Android spy app so you can snoop on your kids
- NewsJailbroken iOS devices being targeted, exploited by new theft malware
- NewsMalware increasingly targeting virtual machines as threats evolve
- NewsGoogle Android KitKat running on more than 20% of Android devices
- NewsGartner hopes companies, users avoid Windows 7 end of support chaos
- NewsAuthor of Android "Heart App" malware arrested in just 17 hours
- NewsStarbucks, McDonald's lead the way when it comes to free Wi-Fi access
- NewsYellowstone Spring may have been damaged by banned drone
- NewsNASA's New Horizons captures unique footage of Pluto and Charon
- NewsCalifornia continues to promote electric-vehicle charging stations
- NewsUnderground markets for stolen data as organized as real businesses
- NewsGartner: Chromebook sales will hit 5.2 million units by end of 2014
- NewsCurrent USB technology 'critically flawed,' security experts warn
- NewsVirginia has fastest Internet in the United States, while Alaska lags
July 2014
- NewsSecurity company KnowBe4 warns of CryptoWall ransomware
- NewsThe fight to keep consumers safe online is important and difficult
- NewsCyberwar building between warring factions in Iraq as tensions build
- NewsResearchers creating smart helmet technology to relay concussion data
- NewsUS government hands Cisco counterfeiter 37 months in prison
- NewsBitcoin value shaky, with many investors says bubble pricing in play
- NewsEdward Snowden wants hackers to design anti-surveillance tech
- NewsSatellites likely captured image of MH17 hit by missile over Ukraine
- NewsDell embraces bitcoins, accepting the cryptocurrency on its website
- NewsSnowden says NSA workers shared intercepted sexts, NSA defends itself
- NewsPro-Russia Ukrainian rebels blamed for downing Malaysia Airlines MH17
- NewsSmartphone use in the restaurant causing disruptions and headaches
- NewsUN human rights commissioner says Snowden shouldn't face charges
- NewsEdward Snowden wants encryption, data protection used by journalists
- NewsLookout: U.S. smartphone users being targeted by mobile ransomware
- NewsStolen laptop opens up 20,000 students in South Carolina to data theft
- NewsChinese man in Canada arrested for hacking Lockheed Martin, Boeing
- NewsGoogle introduces 'Project Zero,' tasked with hunting down bugs
- NewsVia launches VIA Viega, an Android-powered rugged tablet
- NewsHacker involved in $14 million theft pleads guilty to bank fraud
- NewsPentagon studying 'neuroprosthetics' to help recall lost memories
- NewsInternet helping prostitution thrive, using website marketing
- NewsTechnology largely unable to protect civilians from IED attacks
- NewsVending machines evolving, going high-tech with better products
- NewsDARPA researching self-guided .50-caliber ammo rounds
- NewsGermany boots CIA spy from country because of NSA-related spying
- NewsKaspersky Lab announces 2015 editions of security solutions
- NewsDailymotion hit by attack, leaving video viewers vulnerable
- NewsIn May, spammers found success sending education-related emails
- NewsPew: Government interference on Internet is a great threat to users
June 2014
- NewsMicrosoft battles against malware crime groups in Algeria, Kuwait
- NewsConsumers would struggle to make it one day without their smartphones
- NewsCollege student faces multiple felony charges after hacking classmates
- NewsOpera and wireless company Avea give away 100,000 weeks of Internet
- NewsCybercriminals update Pony Loader malware to steal your bitcoins
- NewsCompanies should be more transparent and open about data breaches
- NewsMedical device company Medtronic compromised by data breach
- NewsDrones banned in U.S. national parks because of safety, noise issues
- NewsRIAA copyright take down notices topped 50 million sent to Google
- NewsMPAA wants to invest $20,000 for 'unbiased' piracy research reports
- NewsUnited States most popular target of online banking malware attacks
- NewsWorldwide PC monitor market dropped during Q1 2014, IDC says
- NewseBay pulls plug on Chinese-made devices with pre-installed spyware
- NewsAmazon unveils the long-awaited 'Fire Phone' smartphone
- NewsGrowing number of apps let parents control children's smartphones
- NewsDepartment of Transportation wants to regulate navigation apps
- NewsMovie theaters might begin encouraging second screen on mobile phones
- NewsHealthcare industry working on stronger cybersecurity standards
- NewsU.S. federal government to auction off millions in Silk Road bitcoins
- NewsSamsung, Pebble control more than 90 percent of smartwatch market
- NewsIntel teams up with City of San Jose for 'green vision' effort
- NewsP.F. Chang's restaurant latest to be hit by data breach
- NewsAnonymous plans to attack World Cup sponsors with cyberattacks
- NewsIndustry unsure if Amazon will launch smartphone later this month
- NewsU.S. government warns of traffic-sign hackers, as incidents increase
- NewsMicrosoft warns against registry hack to update Windows XP
- NewsKnowBe4 promises to pay ransoms if employees get compromised
- NewsKaspersky Lab outlines major phishing threat facing companies in April
- NewsSamsung teams up with Barnes & Noble for new Nook tablets
- NewsSimplelocker ransomware targets Android, encrypts your SD card
- NewsPopular mobile game Temple Run tops 1 billion download mark
- NewsResearch to bring holograms to smartphones currently under way
- NewsMcAfee says majority of youth have witnessed cyberbullying activities
- NewsROCCAT announces the Tyon gaming mouse
May 2014
- NewsPsy's 'Gangnam Style' video hits 2 billion views on YouTube
- NewsApple iOS 7 market share approaches 90 percent for iPhone owners
- NewsWireless payments struggle, as near field communication interest grows
- NewsWhopping 47% of Americans have been hit by hackers in past 12 months
- NewsTrueCrypt reportedly developers jump ship, free tool reportedly done
- NewsOwner and operator of BlackShades pleads not guilty, faces 15 years
- NewsMicrosoft reportedly ready to jump into crowded smartwatch market
- NewsSamsung introduces major digital health initiative during event
- NewsNPD: Video game hardware purchases up 47% during first quarter of 2014
- NewsTaylor Phinney wins U.S. national time trial championship
- Newsbitcoin slot machine from BetCoin could shake up gambling industry
- NewsAttorneys, bitcoin supporters working on cryptocurrency law book
- NewsMost data breach victims located in the U.S., Trustwave finds
- NewsD Las Vegas Casino adds bitcoin ATM for visitors to use
- NewsImproving cybersecurity still likely won't be a company priority
- NewsUniversity of California, Irvine breached, student information at risk
- NewsCompany CEOs need to pay closer attention to cybersecurity
- NewsLavabit founder explains why he shut down service after Snowden leaks
- NewsNPD: Small and midsize business tech spending to increase
- NewsChuck E. Cheese to test Oculus Rift VR for birthday parties
- NewsChinese officials ban Microsoft Windows 8 from government PCs
- NewsCryptoLocker increases attack levels, using spear-phishing techniques
- NewsMcAfee announces free instant protection scan for mobile apps
- NewsSymantec's Norton Small Business aims to protect SMBs from threats
- NewsNew phishing scam targets Bank of America Merrill Lynch customers
- NewsKaspersky Lab helps offer basic security tips to smartphone users
- NewsUS Senate report says online advertising poses security risks
- NewsNew phishing scam targets Google users, tries to steal passwords
- NewsMicrosoft will sell Xbox One with no Kinect for $399 on June 9
- NewsIDC believes Microsoft will unbundle Kinect from Xbox One in 2015
- NewsHouse approves USA Freedom Act amendment, showing serious reform goals
- NewsNASA considers sending greenhouse to Red Planet in 2021
- NewsAccused UFC pirate suffers from mental illness, can't pay up fines
- NewsRussian bloggers must register with national media office
- NewsMicrosoft says malware infection tripled in 2013, as threats evolve
- NewsLeaked email shows close working relationship between NSA, Google
- NewsEpson Moverio BT-200 smartglasses now shipping for whopping $700
- NewsData breach costs increasing, as companies left clueless
- NewsClass action lawsuit accuses Google of unfair Android behaviors
- NewsMicrosoft warns users of 'tech support' call scam
- NewsUFC targets Internet pirate with massive $32 million lawsuit
April 2014
- NewsWant some malware? Visit a piracy website and have fun, report says
- NewsRussian sanctions might lead to increased cyberattacks against U.S
- NewsGPS maker Magellan prepared to invade U.S. bike GPS market
- NewsMcAfee: Online gambling provides method to commit money laundering
- NewsBoston Children's Hospital website targeted by cyberattackers
- NewsMulti-state tax scam aimed at medical professionals causing headaches
- NewsRetail stores can use NEC technology to conduct facial recognition
- NewsAvast survey finds 27 percent of users don't plan to leave XP
- NewsIRS missed Windows XP deadline, pays millions to Microsoft for support
- NewsResearch: YouTube hurts music album sales in the digital age
- NewsGarmin announces Edge 1000 cycling GPS, with big screen size and Wi-Fi
- NewsLeading website compromised, turns users into "DDoS zombies"
- NewsAvast: Smartphone owners are too careless about security
- NewsKnowBe4: Ransomware threats goes beyond just Cryptolocker
- NewsEFF urges websites to use HSTS protocol to be more secure
- Newsbitcoin is slowly but surely going mainstream with consumers
- NewsMusic copyright holders sue Russian social networking site for piracy
- NewsTwo US men plead guilty for their role in global hacking operation
- NewsFeds, local law enforcement increasingly able to bust Tor users
- NewsMalware that mines cryptocurrency recently found on DVRs
- NewsPentagon expands its effort to recruit workers for cyber defense roles
March 2014
- NewsSmartphones, tablets help drive interest in home automation services
- NewsBanks withdraw from class-action lawsuit against Trustwave
- NewsMedical identity theft amounted to 43% of identity theft cases in 2013
- NewsReport says 97% of mobile malware is targeting Android devices
- NewsMayim Bialik: Interest in STEM 'must be nurtured' in high school
- NewsMalware drains your battery and helps bad guys mine for cryptocurrency
- NewsFareit Windows trojan also loads nasty piece of ransomware on PCs
- NewsAndroid corruption bug frightening security researchers
- NewsTurkish ban on Twitter leads to more tweets, interest in social media
- NewsPure Hacking: Windows XP users, networks at risk as deadline looms
- NewsTime Warner Cable received less than 250 national security orders
- NewsSupporters hope bitcoin helps spur a global financial revolution
- NewsMicrosoft offers $100 to help entice users away from Windows XP
- NewsUpdated BlackOS software available to cybercriminals for $3,800
- NewsDoesn't look like Pres. Obama is giving up BlackBerry just yet
- NewsHomeland Security busts child abuse ring that relied on Tor
- NewsReport from CA Attorney General notes cybercrime as real threat
- NewsNSA might roll out transparency reports to try and ease spying scare
- NewsGartner: 'Internet of Things' will shake up data center as we know it
- NewsMiss Teen USA hacker sent to slammer for 18 months
- NewsSpainCoin aims to stabilize cryptocurrency as real payment method
- NewsGrowing discussion over 'Internet addiction' and its medical effects
- NewsMetadata reveals a large amount of information about users: study
- NewsSmartphone makers need to prepare for possible slowdown
- NewsUsers are first line of PC security defense, but fail miserably
- NewsArchdiocese of Seattle targeted by data theft, causes annoyances
- NewsRussian government blocks four opposition sites criticizing Putin
- NewsMcAfee makes Antivirus & Security free for Android and iOS
- NewsTarget missed multiple warnings of major data breach underway
- NewsUniversities slow to inform students, faculty of data breaches
- News'Internet of things' needs anti-virus and security measures
- NewsWindows XP end of service will cause problems for utility companies
- NewsNSA allegedly poses as Facebook to help spread its malware
- NewsTechnology, endurance sports merge for triathletes, cyclists
- NewsBanks, financial institutions increasingly researching biometrics
- NewsCybercriminals show no shame, try to extort non-profit group
- NewsApple retains smartphone sales lead, Android dominates software
- News3D printed food on full display during SXSW, attendees chowing down
- News168,000 at risk after computers stolen, health data compromised in LA
- NewsStudy: Forty percent of those hit with Cryptolocker ransomware pay up
- NewsTarget CIO Beth Jacob resigns due to chaos following data breach
- NewsMobile difficulties plague workers in the office, no easy choices
- NewsIsrael wants to turn country into cybersecurity "global center"
- NewsCourt finds man guilty for "webcam" fix that spied on users
- NewsSmucker's online store compromised, company apologizes to customers
- NewsClare Computer Solutions details basic steps to PC defense
- NewsPath of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal expansion now available
- NewsNew malware makes anti-virus software 'totally useless'
- NewsSocial media platforms used to monitor HIV risk, other medical issues
- NewsAugmented reality continues to grow in popularity, go mainstream
- NewsRadioShack to close 1,100 stores nationwide, continuing to unravel
- NewsMicrosoft to inform Windows XP users of end of support via popup
- NewsSecurity company FireEye lists most targeted countries, industries
- NewsGartner: Global tablet sales soared 68 percent, Android leads
- NewsOutgoing NSA chief General Keith Alexander calls for reform
- NewsAndroid Jelly Bean, Kit Kat vulnerable to security flaw
- NewsStruggling retailer Sears now dealing with a reported cyber breach
- NewsSecurity firm blames Russian government for making Uroburos malware
- NewsChinese government continues to plague U.S. with cyberattacks
- NewsWill Mac OS X Snow Leopard be the next big target for cybercriminals?
- NewsDailymotion ready to invade US, thrown down with YouTube
February 2014
- NewsJust 48% of RSA attendees surveyed think NSA overstepped boundaries
- NewsFormula 1 race car team tripped up by virus, loses day of testing
- NewsOh the irony, RSA Conference mobile app users exposed
- NewsRPG gamers, prepare for Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal update
- NewsTarget, other retailers trying to come to terms with data breaches
- NewsSecunia: 1,208 vulnerabilities in the 50 most popular programs
- NewsAlleged British hacker wants to stay in UK, avoid US extradition
- NewsVariety of malware stealing bitcoins using exploited apps
- NewsMobile banking on the rise among financial institutions, customers
- NewsJapanese government says bitcoin must be internationally regulated
- NewsRSA wants better cooperation between companies, governments
- NewsHTML5 expected to be a technology to watch in 2015-2016, Gartner says
- NewsMobile malware in 2013 at least doubled when compared to year before
- NewsHewlett-Packard, Trend Micro team up to defend against attacks
- NewsDell ramps up 'BYOD' security efforts for business IT administrators
- NewsHewlett-Packard wants companies to team up in security battle
- News80 percent of wireless routers for small offices face vulnerabilities
- NewsUS Navy creates the five-pound 'smallest guided missile' in the world
- NewsDARPA seeking smartphone-controlled drones for ground troops to use
- NewsNew app makes it easy to edit GoPro on Android phones and tablets
- NewsCompanies with sales teams still not rushing into using tablets
- NewsNSA spying revelations cause stir in privacy and security markets
- NewsSecurity measures like one-time passwords are becoming more common
- NewsWearable price, form factor need to drop to spur consumer attention
- NewsMicrosoft slashes Windows 8.1 prices for OEM partners
- NewsHumanoid robonaut 2 learning how to handle medical space emergencies
- NewsMight be time for Microsoft to offer official Xbox One price cuts
- NewsNew 3D printer from BigRep lets you print full-size furniture
- NewsMalicious apps in Google Play store increased almost 400 percent
- NewsFeenix announces Aria, a high-end gaming headset
- NewsUS Navy embraces lasers and electric guns on ships
- NewsUnnamed U.S. law firm caught up in NSA spying, report states
- NewsPennsylvania high school adopts Linux, rolls out laptops to students
- NewsNorwegian psycho ready to launch hunger strike if PS2 isn't upgraded
- NewsSony PlayStation 4 dominating Microsoft Xbox One global sales
- NewsBitcoin glitch wipes out Silk Road 2.0, is the end near?
- NewsT-Mobile makes steps in the right direction, fighting wireless rivals
- NewsToyota issues Prius recall over faulty software
- NewsFirePower Technology honors OCZ PSU warranties, keeps products alive
- NewsFormer NSA analyst creates encryption tool to prevent snooping
- NewsSoftBank and Sprint unlikely to receive approval to acquire T-Mobile
- NewsCopyright groups say Canada is haven for Internet piracy
- NewsFirepower Technology picks up OCZ's power supply assets
- NewsTwitter, social media play an important role in 2014 Olympics
- NewsLG slashes 55-inch OLED TV price by 50 percent in just a few months
- NewsMicrosoft asks for help migrating people from Windows XP to Windows 8
- NewsInternet helping giant pizza chains destroy the little guys
- NewsCloud computing market to top $121 billion by 2015, report says
- NewsSmart HDTVs, streaming products help drive connected living room
- NewsVirtual reality more than a fad for just video games
- NewsFBI collecting its own malware library to study cyber threats
- NewsCalifornia lawmaker wants smartphone kill-switches mandatory
- NewsSony quits e-book business, will team up with Kobo
- News3D movies drive up all ticket prices, general interest declining
- NewsParamount's 'Noah' film will be 3D, but not in the United States
- NewsSony sells off PC unit, TV business, and will lay off 5,000 employees
- NewsMobile threats affected 11.6M devices in 2013, Alcatel-Lucent says
- NewsMicrosoft expected to continue focus on cloud computing and mobile
- NewsMobile augmented reality to top $1 billion annually by 2015
- NewsSapphire announces passively cooled R7 250 Ultimate GPU
- NewsGoogle launches Chromecast SDK, as consumers await flood of apps
- NewsFOX Sports to use Sony ultra-HD cameras for 4K broadcast
- NewsChewbacca point-of-sale threat steals your debit, credit card info
- NewsFord using Oculus Rift to help design new generation of vehicles
January 2014
- NewsU.S. officials think reporters are Edward Snowden's "accomplices"
- NewsSpyEye malware creator pleads guilty, prepares for time in prison
- News3D printed food will help push 3D technology to the next level
- NewsCooler Master rolls out the CM Storm Trigger-Z gaming keyboard
- NewsFight against veteran brain injury going high tech to change lives
- NewsBusiness tech company SAP brings high-tech to the Super Bowl
- NewsCraft store Michaels investigating possible credit card data breach
- NewsSmartphone usage at night can tire you out the next day, study says
- NewsRussia snubs U.S. wishes, not in big hurry to end Snowden's asylum
- NewsMicrosoft sees revenue boost from Xbox One, 2013 holiday sales
- NewsBritish government wants to throw file sharers into the slammer
- NewsEdward Snowden says he can't get a fair trial if he returns to the US
- NewsHBO puts NPD on blast, says TV subscriptions increasing
- NewsU.S. lawmaker claims Edward Snowden had outside help to steal data
- NewsParamount Pictures leaves behind film, goes fully digital
- NewsSolid state drives grow in popularity, price might not drop in 2014
- NewsSamsung, Apple gobble up 68 percent of smartphones used in the US
- NewsCyber security threats growing against users, companies, Cisco says
- NewsNBA Sacramento Kings become first pro sports team to accept Bitcoins
- NewsAugmented reality to grow 30% per year over next four years
- NewsUbuntu Linux most secure end-user OS, according to researchers
- NewsToshiba receives approval for OCZ buyout, RIP to popular company
- NewsGartner: More than 99% of apps don't make any money
- NewsSuper Bowl 2014 will broadcast in 4K Ultra High Definition
- NewsResearch: augmented reality can find success in evolving workplace
- NewsVuzix developing see-through smart glasses for major hardware partner
- NewsBrain-computer interface shows great potential over next 12 years
- NewsCisco sets its sights on the 'Internet of Everything' craze
- NewsOLEDs get the buzz, but Samsung says not so fast
- NewsMore than 9.7 million Sony PlayStation 4 video games sold
- NewsGartner: PC market shrank 10 percent, but growth possible in 2014
- NewsIZON pushing forward with 3DTV technology, expected later this year
- NewsMachine to machine industry to explode in popularity in coming years
- NewsT-Mobile ready to rumble against AT&T, VZW in poaching battle
- NewsOpenPeak partnering with Deutsche Telekom for business mobility
- NewsMajority of PC users suffer from digital eye strain, report claims
- NewsVuzix adds voice recognition to growing line of smart glasses
- NewsIntel renames McAfee, rebranding unit named after troubled founder
- NewsPhanteks launches Enthoo Primo White Edition, with clean finish
- NewsSony PlayStation 4 global demand outpaces Microsoft Xbox 360 sales
- NewsRoku ready to innovate, partnering with HDTV makers to help it happen
- NewsUsers finally giving up on Windows XP
