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Twitter makes it easier to report abusive tweets en masse

Publié: avril 25, 2016, 8:23pm CEST par Mark Wilson

There has been a lot of interest in online abuse in recent months, and social networks are taking steps to weed out the trolls and abusers. Twitter has already introduced a number of measures to help tackle trolls, and today announces the availability of a new reporting tool for users. Now rather than having to report a number of abusive tweets individually, it is possible to report up to five tweets simultaneously. As well as reducing the workload for someone who feels the need to report content, the new tool also makes things easier for Twitter as it allows for… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft showcases Windows 10, Surface Book, and Surface Pro 4 in new videos

Publié: avril 25, 2016, 7:11pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Microsoft's Surface line of computers have been rather wonderful, although its latest machines have been plagued with problems. For the most part, issues for both the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 have been fixed through updates, but like a game of whack-a-mole, more pop up as others are smashed down. Despite these issues, Microsoft is highlighting the good aspects of its latest Surface devices -- plus Windows 10 -- in a series of new video advertisements. Over on YouTube, you can see all eight videos, as seen below. Microsoft has chosen a group of people with very diverse occupations. Doyin… [Continue Reading]
US cyberbombs ISIS in renewed tech warfare

Publié: avril 25, 2016, 5:55pm CEST par Mark Wilson

ISIS has been able to gain notoriety not only because of the atrocities committed, but through incredibly careful and calculated use of technology in general and the internet specifically. The likes of Twitter and Facebook have been embroiled in an on-going battle against terrorist social media accounts, and now the US military is taking the fight online as well. Cyber Command is waging cyber war on Islamic State, trying to cyberbomb the terrorist organization into submission and prevent it from recruiting or spreading propaganda online. Using information gathered from the NSA, Cyber Command has turned its attention away from its… [Continue Reading]
Angel investors prefer science and technology startups

Publié: avril 25, 2016, 4:31pm CEST par Ian Barker

It's easy to assume that investors are only interested in making money and adopt a follow-the-leader approach to getting the best returns. However, a new report from online startup investment platform Propel(x) shows that the top reasons for investing are: the management team, cited by 75 percent, ability to understand the technology (52 percent), and the potential return on investment (42 percent). "The results of our survey dispel a common misconception that angel investors are driven by a follow-the-leader mentality," says Swati Chaturvedi, CEO and co-founder of Propel(x). "Our data shows that access to both management and independent industry experts is… [Continue Reading]
How firms can fight back against ransomware attacks

Publié: avril 25, 2016, 4:30pm CEST par Peter Godden

There is no denying that ransomware attacks are a very real threat for businesses. Given the ever-growing value of data and the importance of business continuity, organizations that have fallen victim to such attacks either face a period of downtime or they pay out in order to retrieve their data to resume business as normal. Headline-grabbing examples, such those affecting the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, or Lincolnshire County Council, are no doubt only the tip of the iceberg. How many others are giving in to ransomware demands without revealing they ever had a problem in the first place? Ransomware attempts… [Continue Reading]