In case you did not know some basic information about the Heartbleed encryption bug which popped up in mid April, here is a brief recap: the flaw is not caused by any malware and any email that tries to convince you into downloading an anti-Heartbleed software fix might have some nefarious agenda in reality.
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Apple buys Beats, but why?
The Apple acquiring Beats deal is done. And the official reason given by Apple for the deal taking place is the usual stuff about how important music is to the brand.
Apple Purchases Beats in $3 Billion Deal – Will it change the Music Experience?
Apple has been known to be a company that likes to dabble a bit into the music industry. Yes, that is quite the understatement knowing the fact that Apple revolutionized the industry with the invent of the iPod.
Zeus-Carberp hybrid Trojan rises up to target hundreds of financial institutions
Computer viruses and Trojan originate from some primordial forms of malware which, through the years, have evolved into a more sophisticated structure in keeping with the modifications that anti-malware products take. But if two powerful Trojans join forces, that is where the difference lies.
WordPress accounts vulnerable to hacking due to unencrypted cookies
There was a recent report on a vulnerability with cookies that should raise the alarm for WordPress users like me who compose blog posts and articles using this blogging platform.
Can IBM detect fraudulent hackers with its new cognitive tool?
IBM is looking into a technology that can help detect and identify a fraudulent access of personal data stolen from its legitimate owner. The cognitive fraud detection system is especially useful to website developers and cloud providers that maintain logins and network access on a daily basis.
