October 21, 2015 Bank of England taps social media to measure UK’s economic health The Bank of England is monitoring the Internet and social media to generate better data about the U.K.’s economic health.
October 21, 2015 Hackers are threatening the US economy While high-profile incidents such as the Sony Pictures hack may mark a trend in new, highly destructive attacks, there are also plenty of less high-profile threats that could damage the American economy.
October 21, 2015 FBI launches probe into massive Sony Pictures hack The FBI has launched an investigation into the massive cyberattack that wreaked havoc on Sony Pictures Entertainment.
October 21, 2015 Free tool detects government spyware Governments all around the world use malware and spyware to keep tabs on people, from visitors to residents.
October 21, 2015 ‘WireLurker’ malware targeting iPhones and iPads marks ‘new era’ in iOS attacks Silicon Valley security researchers say they've discovered new malware attacking iPhones and iPads via Apple computers. Though currently confined to China, one researcher said it "heralds a new era in malware attacking Apple's desktop and mobile platform."
October 21, 2015 Can Apple keep the innovation engine running? Three years after Steve Jobs’ death, questions continue to swirl around Apple’s ability to continue his legacy of phenomenal innovation.
October 21, 2015 Apple: ‘Bendgate’ brouhaha overblown Apple says that only a handful of customers have contacted the company after experiencing structural integrity problems with the new iPhone 6 Plus, despite reports that the device bent too easily.
October 21, 2015 Digital clues could lead to Foley’s ISIS killer Digital clues could prove crucial to intelligence officials as they investigate the brutal killing of US journalist James Foley, captured on video by Islamic State militants.
October 21, 2015 Want to spy on the iPhone? Good luck – It’s nearly impossible The Gamma Group says that its FinSpy spyware can't crack into iOS devices unless they've been jailbroken. iPhone users are safe from this spyware at least. The post Want to spy on the iPhone? Good luck – It’s nearly impossible appeared first on Digital Trends.
October 21, 2015 Microsoft planning to drop support for older versions of Internet Explorer Microsoft said Thursday it's planning to drop support for all versions of Internet Explorer except the latest one available. It's something of a long-term plan for the computer giant, however, as the change won't come into effect until January 2016.