IDG Contributor Network: When it comes to security standards, one size doesn't fit all
The Defensive Security Podcast talked last week about comments made by the California attorney general in releasing a study of…
IDG Contributor Network: Critical updates for IE, Edge and Adobe Flash for April Patch Tuesday
This April, Microsoft has released another large batch of Windows updates with six rated as critical and the remaining seven rated as important. Although there has been a large amount of hype relating to the latest security scare (BadLock), the…
Microsoft, Samba Badlock flaw not critical, but serious enough
Microsoft and the Samba project fixed a vulnerability in their implementation of the SMB/CIFS protocol after the flaw was initially…
How to save your job from the intelligent robots
Is an intelligent robot capable of taking over your job? New research implies the answer is probably yes — if…
63% Off Etekcity Digital Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun – Deal Alert
There are some things you just don’t need — until the price plummets to $25 and then you can’t grab…
Apple wins the battle for enterprise hearts and minds
When IDC and Gartner tell us PC sales are slumping while Apple’s remain steady you know something’s changed. They’ve changed…
IDG Contributor Network: An army of chatbots will take over Facebook. Here’s why.
At 7AM this morning, a robot told me the weather. It wasn’t audible, although my phone chimed. It was The…
Intel's new hardware kits make it easier to build robots and drones
Intel’s keynotes can be fun, with robots parading on stage and drones zigzagging around the room. Now Intel’s making new…
On many IoT projects, IT shops get left behind
IT departments are playing second fiddle to operations people as enterprises tune up for the Internet of Things. That’s one…
Your tax dollars at work — FBI cracks terror iPhone with Apple zero-day
The Apple iPhone from the San Bernadino case is back in the news. Now the Federal Bureau of Investigation is said…