Microsoft is bringing SQL Server to Linux
When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella extolled his company’s love for Linux — an open source operating system it previously opposed…
First Mac ransomware had sights on encrypting backups, too
The first known working ransomware aimed at Macs contained hints that the cybercriminals were working on a way to encrypt…
Dropbox has half a billion users, but needs more paying businesses
Dropbox has long been an incredibly popular choice for cloud file storage and sync, and the company announced Monday it…
Verizon Wireless settles FCC complaint about supercookie tracking
Verizon Wireless, in a settlement over its use of so-called supercookies to track mobile customers, will notify customers about its targeted…
Microsoft doesn’t need Windows anymore
When you think of Microsoft, what product first comes to mind? Windows, you say? How quaint. Yes, you’re probably reading…
Microsoft's Edge reverses trend, gains share among Windows 10 users
Microsoft’s Edge browser made gains in user and usage share last month, but the default browser of Windows 10 remained…
Maintainers of new generic top level domains have a hard time keeping abuse in check
Generic top-level domains (TLDs) that have sprung up in recent years have become a magnet for cybercriminals, to the point…
IDG Contributor Network: GoDaddy goes cloud, and throws in applications for good measure
GoDaddy is a funny beast. On the one hand the hosting business is huge, boasting 14 million customers worldwide and…
4 new ways to bypass passcode lock screen on iPhones, iPads running iOS 9
There are multiple bypass vulnerabilities which could allow an attacker to get past the passcode lock screen on Apple devices…
Supreme Court denies Apple appeal in e-books price fixing case
Apple will pay $450 million as a settlement for e-book price fixing after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear…