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Microsoft to close free Windows 10 upgrade loophole

Publié: août 3, 2016, 9:47pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Free upgrades to Windows 10 officially came to an end on 29 July, but there are ways to continue upgrading without purchasing a license. The easiest method is to take advantage of a scheme that Microsoft has in place for users of assistive technologies. As detailed here, Microsoft created a web page that allows users with accessibility needs to continue to upgrade to Windows 10 for free, but because it doesn’t require users to prove they use assistive technologies, anyone can take advantage of the free extension. When I wrote about it, I said things could go one of two… [Continue Reading]
Investigating the DNC hack [Q&A]

Publié: août 3, 2016, 9:46pm CEST par Michael Buratowski

Following uncertainty around who was responsible for the compromise of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) servers in the US -- which was first blamed on the Russian Government and then claimed by an individual named Guccifer 2.0 -- Fidelis Cybersecurity was approached by personnel handling the investigation for the DNC to undertake an independent investigation in order to provide its perspective on the intrusion. As part of this investigation, Fidelis analyzed the same malware and data (including file names, file sizes and IP addresses) that were used in the DNC incident. Here are the main findings. What happened in the Democratic… [Continue Reading]
How to stop receiving Insider Preview builds after upgrading to Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Publié: août 3, 2016, 9:03pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Windows 10 users who are part of the Windows Insider program can choose to stop receiving new preview builds after installing the Anniversary Update. Microsoft is making it very easy to stick with stable releases going forward, either temporarily or for good, so, if you want to opt out, here is how you can do it and what it entails. Microsoft is giving you a lot of leeway with regards to how you leverage the Windows Insider program. The devices that you have enrolled are treated separately, so you can switch to stable releases on a desktop, laptop or tablet and continue to receive Insider Preview builds… [Continue Reading]
Join the Dropbox Paper open beta now for Android, iOS, and web

Publié: août 3, 2016, 7:05pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Dropbox is my favorite cloud storage service. I am such a fan, that I actually put my money where my mouth is -- I pay for it annually rather than use a "free" alternative. Why do I open my wallet? Besides being cross-platform and offering a Linux client, I respect the company's consistent improvements and innovations. I also like that its business is mostly focused on storage -- it isn't just one tentacle of a much larger octopus-like creature, such as Microsoft or Google. Today, the company opens up the beta-testing of its all-new Dropbox Paper apps for Android, iOS, and web.… [Continue Reading]
Starbucks app comes to Windows 10 Mobile -- maybe Microsoft's platform isn't dead

Publié: août 3, 2016, 6:44pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Let's be honest, folks -- Windows 10 Mobile is not a popular phone operating system. Compared to Android and iOS, Microsoft's OS is largely insignificant. In fact, many people -- including my colleague Mihăiță Bamburic -- consider it a dead platform without a future. Today, however, Windows 10 Mobile gets a significant app, showing that maybe it isn't dead after all -- Starbucks. While you may not view it as a big deal, many people depend on the coffee chain's app to pay for drinks and find locations. The fact that Starbucks put resources towards the app should make Microsoft fans very… [Continue Reading]
Most enterprises lag behind in mobile security

Publié: août 3, 2016, 11:21am CEST par Sam Pudwell

Enterprises are still not doing enough to protect corporate data on their employee’s mobile apps and devices from cyber threats, according to a new report from MobileIron. According to the Mobile Security and Risk Review report for Q2 2016, less than five percent of enterprises are using mobile threat detection software and only eight percent have an enforced operating system update policy in place. Furthermore, 40 percent of enterprises experienced missing devices (a seven percent increase from Q4 2015) and 27 percent had out of date policies (up from 20 percent in Q4 2015). These are surprising and alarming statistics in equal… [Continue Reading]
$72 million Bitcoin theft from Bitfinex exchange causes cryptocurrency price plunge

Publié: août 3, 2016, 11:13am CEST par Mark Wilson

The theft of 119,756 Bitcoin from the Bitfinex exchange has seen the price of the cryptocurrency plummet by 23 percent. In what has been described as the second biggest Bitcoin theft after MtGox, $72 million worth of Bitcoins vanished from user's accounts It seems that Bitfinex suffered a massive security breach when it was hit by hackers who started to filter money out of segregated wallets. Despite the hack, the exchange says that this incident doesn’t "expose any weaknesses in the security of a blockchain". The attack on Bitfinex is particularly significant, as it is the largest dollar exchange in… [Continue Reading]
More than 60 percent of Windows users would switch to Mac for more privacy

Publié: août 3, 2016, 10:52am CEST par Ian Barker

Concerns over Windows 10 and the amount of data it collects via the Windows Store could prompt users to switch to Mac according to a new survey. The study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of security and privacy advice and comparison website Comparitech.com finds that 61 percent of the US public who regularly use Windows would at least consider switching to Mac. In the UK the figure is even higher at 67 percent, with 15 percent saying they would definitely consider swapping. Only 33 percent in the UK and 39 percent in the US say that they would not contemplate… [Continue Reading]
If you want to buy your own HoloLens augmented reality headset... you can!

Publié: août 3, 2016, 10:07am CEST par Mark Wilson

When Microsoft announced its entry into the world of augmented reality with HoloLens, there was a great deal of enthusiasm from the technology community. But while HoloLens is undeniably exciting, there was a problem -- it was only available to a very select few. Now that changes. Anyone who has $3,000 to spare, and who lives in the US or Canada, can get their hands on a headset right now. It's the Microsoft HoloLens Developer Edition that's up for grabs, but you don’t (really) have to be a developer to buy one. Apart from the fact that HoloLens currently only… [Continue Reading]
Western Digital launches 10TB 'WD Gold' datacenter hard drive

Publié: août 3, 2016, 5:34am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Even though solid state drives are all the rage nowadays from a performance standpoint, mechanical hard drives still reign supreme for capacity. While SSDs should eventually catch up to HDDs in this regard, that is not going to happen any time soon. Even when SSDs do reach capacity parity, their prices will not. In other words, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an affordable 10TB solid state drive. Speaking of 10TB hard disk drives, today, Western Digital announces a datacenter HDD with that capacity. This is the company's highest-capacity 'WD Gold' drive ever. "WD Gold 10TB datacenter hard drives feature an… [Continue Reading]
Snapchat scores 'touchdown' with extended NFL partnership

Publié: août 3, 2016, 4:23am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Football (not soccer) is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Whether it is college or professional, Americans love to spectate it. Not only do they watch the games, but plan their days around them too -- choosing the right snacks and beverages is very important. Also wildly popular lately is Snapchat. Millennials are absolutely gaga over the app, and last year, the National Football League began utilizing it. Today, the NFL announces that it will be leveraging the 'Discover' feature for the upcoming season. While this extended partnership is certainly a 'touchdown' for Snapchat, the National Football League could benefit greatly too. "As part of… [Continue Reading]