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Pirate Party Gets Elected to Second German State Parliament

Leader of the Saarland party is 22-year-old Jasmin Maurer

By Loek Essers

Mar 26, 2012 4 mins

Government

The company said it has shutdown several botnets that stole an estimated US$100 million over five years

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 26, 2012 3 mins

Security

Huawei Told Not to Apply for Australian Broadband Project

Huawei said its rejection is a setback but it will continue to offer security services the chance to review its hardware and software

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 25, 2012 3 mins

Security

New iPad: Three Strikes, But Not Out

Apple reviewers have taken dead aim at the new iPad, leveling three major criticisms – but only one really matters, according to analysts and technicians.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 23, 2012 5 mins

Consumer Electronics Tablets iPhone

Apple Loses First Round of Appeal Against Italian Fine for Unnecessary Warranties

Final ruling expected in May

By Philip Willan

Mar 23, 2012 2 mins

Legal MacBook

Facebook Warns Employers Not to Ask Job Applicants for Log-in Credentials

Employers ask potential employees to log in and show private information, reports say

By Loek Essers

Mar 23, 2012 2 mins

Privacy Social Networking Apps

Dutch Judge: Companies Can Lay Off Employees Over Facebook Insults

A warehouse worker was laid off after making insulting comments about his employer on Facebook

By Loek Essers

Mar 23, 2012 3 mins

Legal Social Networking Apps

Is Application Security the Glaring Hole in Your Defense?

Organizations on average spend one-tenth as much on application security as they do on network security, even though SQL injection attacks are the highest root cause of data breaches. Experts say educating developers in writing secure code is the ans

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 23, 2012 5 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Regulation

Feds Turn to Tech to Improve Freedom of Information Act Responses

Amid promises of openness and transparency–and a healthy dose of skepticism– Obama administration officials are developing new Web interfaces, search techniques to improve the response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 22, 2012 5 mins

Government Government IT Regulation

iPad Security Case Study: Are We There Yet?

After navigating uncharted security waters, Bank of the Ozarks now feels ready to set sail on an iPad adventure. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," says the bank's CIO.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 22, 2012 5 mins

Financial Services Industry Mobile Security Tablets

Despite Changes, Facebook Still Violates EU Privacy Laws, German Officials Say

German privacy watchdogs intensify Facebook criticism

By Loek Essers

Mar 22, 2012 3 mins

Privacy Social Networking Apps

Google Patents Technology to Serve Ads Based on Background Noise

In theory Google could listen in on phone conversations and serve ads based on background noise

By Loek Essers

Mar 22, 2012 3 mins

E-commerce Software Internet Privacy

CA wins database trade secret Lawsuit in Australia

Australia Federal Court will later release orders to implement the ruling

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 22, 2012 1 min

Data Management

Will Megaupload’S 28 Petabytes of Data Be Deleted?

Megaupload's hosting provider, Carpathia, wants to get rid of it, saying it costs US$9,000 a day to maintain

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 22, 2012 3 mins

Security

FCC Frees Up Spectrum for Mobile Broadband

The FCC begins rulemaking process to provide device interoperability, groundwork for Dish Network to convert satellite spectrum to wireless broadband.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 21, 2012 4 mins

Carriers Government Small and Medium Business

J.C Penney Slashes CIO Role

In January, the J.C Penney Company introduced Kristen E. Blum as its CTO. This month, the retailer eliminated its CIO in a move to, according to a company memo, 'ensure we have the right structures to ensure efficiency and productivity.'

By John Dodge

Mar 21, 2012 3 mins

CIO CTO Retail Industry

Firefox to Turn on Default Encryption for All Google Searches

Firefox is used by more than 20 percent of all Internet users

By Loek Essers

Mar 21, 2012 3 mins

Data and Information Security Encryption Internet

As the demand for enterprise collaboration continues to grow, more businesses are looking to internal social networks to manage workflow, foster collaboration and improve innovation.

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 20, 2012 3 mins

Collaboration Software Innovation Small and Medium Business

Cost of Data Breaches Declines

For the first time in seven years, the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. has declined. It fell to an average of $5.5 million per data breach in 2011 despite numerous high-profile data breach incidents.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 20, 2012 5 mins

Data Breach IT Governance Privacy

Eight Online Banking Scammers Arrested in Russia

Hackers mainly targeted Russian, Eastern European and Dutch banks

By Loek Essers

Mar 20, 2012 3 mins

Data Breach Fraud Intrusion Detection Software

IT Professionals Lack Confidence in the Security of Their Systems

Results of a new survey speak to the inadequacies of corporate security measures as well as the persistence of ever-growing security threats.

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 20, 2012 2 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Malware

How to Be Ready for Big Data

Big Data is coming, but for most organizations it's three-to-five years away. That doesn't mean you shouldn't prepare now. Analyzing Big Data will require reference information like that provided by a semantic data model. And once you

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 20, 2012 9 mins

Business Intelligence Data Warehousing Enterprise Architecture

Amazon to Acquire Warehouse Automation Company Kiva Systems

Amazon will buy all Kiva's outstanding shares for $775 million in cash

By Loek Essers

Mar 20, 2012 2 mins

IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions

If Politicians Were Tech Companies…

Politicians and tech companies have a lot in common. Both seek different ways to power, popularity, prestige and sometimes profit. Both make promises, even as they're rising or falling. Both have over-the-top characteristics. We've matched

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 19, 2012 4 mins

Government

Computer Viruses Could Cross Frontier Into Biological Realm, Researchers Say

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe.

By Loek Essers

Mar 19, 2012 5 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Viruses

Samsung Hit with Record Fine for Obstructing Mobile Phone Investigation

The Fair Trade Commission in South Korea fined Samsung for interfering with its investigation into deceptive mobile phone pricing

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 19, 2012 2 mins

Mobile Regulation Small and Medium Business

Soon After Release, Latest IPad Model is Jailbroken

The third-generation iPad will run unauthorized applications if it is modified

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 19, 2012 2 mins

Security

Wrong Paperwork Used to Seize Megaupload Property, Judge Says

Law enforcement admitted filing the wrong paperwork under which they seized Kim Dotcom's property

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 19, 2012 2 mins

Security

Can Your Apps Handle an 1,800 Percent Spike in Traffic?

Business customers and users are demanding ever-better performance from websites and applications. However, the majority of CIOs are uncertain they can meet those expectations. Next-generation application performance management (APM) tools can provid

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 16, 2012 6 mins

Business Intelligence Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy

Android Phones Will Keep Getting Exploited, Researchers Say

Jail-breaking a smartphone is not a secure practice

By Loek Essers

Mar 16, 2012 3 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Mobile Security Security

New iPad Teardown: Big Battery, Bad Repair Rating

Consumer gadget repair specialists at iFixit opened up the new iPad and took a peek inside – a feat that won't be easy for most people.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 15, 2012 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Tablets iPhone

Why You Need Automated Server Access Controls

If your organizations has not implemented automated server access controls, you're exposing your business to risks ranging from compliance issues to insider fraud, corporate espionage and even nation-state sponsored attacks.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 15, 2012 5 mins

IT Strategy Intrusion Detection Software Risk Management

IT Skills Shortages Inside Companies Hamper Profitability, Productivity

Data from a recent survey conducted by CompTIA shows that skills shortages inside IT departments negatively impact corporate profitability, productivity, innovation, speed to market, customer service and security.

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 14, 2012 5 mins

Careers IT Leadership IT Skills

iPads, iPhones Hit Help Desks Hard

Consumer gadgets are on the rise at companies, leading to an increase in help desk support needs. But help desks lack the resources to support the consumerization of IT.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 14, 2012 2 mins

Consumer Electronics Smartphones Tablets

Ultrabooks in Pictures: The Newest, Thinnest, Lightest Laptops

Ultrabooks, a term coined by Intel, give name to the increasingly thin, light, fast and (relatively) cheap Windows laptops popping up over the last year in reaction to the Apple MacBook Air and the iPad-led tablet craze.

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 13, 2012 6 mins

Laptops Ultrabook

U.S. Businesses Vulnerable to Espionage Without Cybersecurity Legislation

Commerce Secretary warns that without sweeping reforms, U.S. businesses will continue to fall prey to foreign corporate espionage.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 13, 2012 3 mins

Cybercrime Government Intellectual Property

Vatican Confirms Second Hacker Attack, Anonymous Claims Responsibility

The hacker group justifies the attack by pointing to health risks of transmitters

By Philip Willan

Mar 13, 2012 2 mins

Data Breach Security

Facebook Announces New Timeline Apps at SXSW

Facebook's most successful Timeline apps, which launched two months ago, have seen big upticks in traffic. Yesterday at SXSW, the social network announced a new batch of apps, including Foursquare and Nike. Facebook touts that nearly 3,000 Time

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 13, 2012 3 mins

Browsers Facebook SaaS

Quickoffice Gets Enterprise Makeover

Quickoffice added some security heft to its popular iPad and iPhone app, in hopes of wooing businesses.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 13, 2012 4 mins

Microsoft Office Office Suites iPhone

Companies embracing high-stakes social networking tools face a litany of problems, from poor first impressions to bitter employees taking over online conversations.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 12, 2012 5 mins

Facebook Personal Software Social Networking Apps

Why Motorola’s DROID RAZR MAXX is the Best Android on the Market

Late last year, Motorola released the sleek and powerful DROID RAZR device, which was followed in early 2102 by the DROID RAZR MAXX, a nearly identical handheld minus the battery-life woes suffered by the original. CIO.com's Al Sacco's feel

By Al Sacco

Mar 12, 2012 10 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

How to Use Facebook’s New ‘Interest Lists’

Facebook's new "Interest Lists" feature lets you subscribe to user-generated lists on topics that matter to you. While it has potential, it also has glaring problems Facebook needs to fix.

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 9, 2012 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Facebook Social Networking Apps

Making of Apple’s New iPad: Who’s In Charge?

While the new iPad's graphics are impressive, everything else reeks of life without Steve Jobs.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 7, 2012 4 mins

Carriers Tablets iPhone

Telecom Leaders Come Out Swinging Against Cybersecurity Laws

Appearing before a House subcommittee, executives from Internet service providers such Comcast and AT&T warn against check-box compliance approach to cybersecurity.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 7, 2012 5 mins

Cybercrime Government Regulation

Google Cloud Storage Cuts Prices, Integrates With Tech Providers

Google Cloud Storage has reduced its prices from 8 percent to 15 percent across all tiers and is pointing to technology providers that are integrating it directly into their offerings to provide solutions including NAS replacement, active archives, b

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 7, 2012 3 mins

Cloud Computing Disaster Recovery Virtualization

BlackBerry Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Your RIM Smartphone–and PlayBook Tablet

From keyboard shortcuts and tricks from mobile experts, to free software downloads, battery life tips, device reviews and insider commentary, we offer you our expert guide to help you master your smartphone and earn a BlackBerry black belt.

By Al Sacco

Mar 6, 2012 50 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Facebook Launches Messenger for Windows

Facebook's new desktop client lets you chat with and message friends as well as view updates such as new comments and photo tags without having to be logged on to Facebook.com.

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 6, 2012 2 mins

Consumer Electronics Facebook Social Networking Apps

Healthcare Industry CIOs, CSOs Must Improve Security

Given that stolen medical records can bring $50 apiece on the underground market, the frequency and magnitude of data breaches involving electronic health records is increasing. In an effort to help CIOs and CSOs build a better business case for enha

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 6, 2012 5 mins

Data Breach Healthcare Industry Regulation

IT to Power Future Job Creation

Technology CEO Council study highlights the importance of new IT applications to future startups, urges policy reforms to clear the way for transformative new businesses.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 6, 2012 4 mins

Careers Government IT Skills

The BYOD Sea Change Has Already Started

Enterprises may see cost savings as employees pay for their own devices in the brave new BYOD world, but that doesn't mean a free lunch for IT. This emerging trend only increases the pressure on IT to manage and secure devices and data.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 6, 2012 3 mins

Consumer Electronics IT Leadership