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Symantec Warns That Crisis Malware Infects VMware Virtual Machines
Back in July, security firm Symantec discovered a new malware that’s been attacking Macs dubbed as OSX.Crisis. Crisis is described as a Trojan “that installs a back door on compromised OSX systems” which enables attackers to monitor programs such as Adium, Mozilla Firefox, MSN Messenger (for Mac) and Skype. The malware is then able to ...
HP Expected To Post $9B Quarterly Loss, Holds Focus on Services and Tablets
Hewlett-Packard’s CEO Meg Whitman is doing her best to keep her company afloat but it seems like HP just can’t get a break. They’re expected to post a major quarterly loss after the stock market closes later today. According to HP, the situation is not that bad if you disregard accounting rules that require them ...
Apple-Samsung Trial Awaits Jury Deliberation
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Apple and Samsung’s closing arguments; Opera’s new partnership with Google; Israel’s WiFi donkeys; and unlimited 4G offerings. Apple and Samsung deliver closing arguments Presiding Judge Lucy Koh asked Apple and Samsung to try and settle their high-profile patent lawsuit for one last time before jury deliberations begins, but of course ...
Groupon Loses Investors As They Battle PETA
Groupon is facing troubled times as at least four of their investors, including Silicon Valley veteran Marc Andreessen, head for the door. They’re losing faith in the once promising company. Andreessen’s firm, Andreessen Horowitz, was responsible for $40 million of the $950 million funding that Groupon received before they went public. Shortly after the IPO, ...
Skype, OoVoo Update Chat for More Photo, Video Sharing
There are a lot of ways to keep in contact with people near and far. There’s always our phones to send messages or call, but many people use chat tools as a cheaper alternative, especially if you’re communicating with friends or family overseas. Mobile’s revamped the chat industry, breathing new life into a tool long ...
Chip Makers Boot Up Overdrive Mode, Invests Billions in Mobile Tech
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘chip’? If you love eating, then you might say potato chips. If you’re a betting man, then you might think I’m talking about poker chips. But since we’re a tech blog, I’m actually referring to the little chips that make your smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops or ...
Hackers Aren’t Getting Tougher, They Just Have All The Right Tools
These days, hacking seems so common. It’s like a week won’t pass without hearing news about another site being hacked or passwords being leaked. So the situation begs the questions, “Are passwords getting weaker or are hackers getting tougher?” First off, we here at SiliconANGLE always remind you, our readers, to be vigilant in choosing ...
Apple-Samsung Deliver Closing Arguments Today
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Apple and Samsung preparing to deliver their closing arguments in a high-profile court case; Ofcom favoring Everything Everywhere for 4G LTE; Panasonic tying smart appliances to the cloud; and a new way to feed the hungry with your smartphones. Apple and Samsung to deliver closing arguments The Apple-Samsung trial is ...
HTC’s Woeful Tale of Bad Buys and Investments
Earlier today we featured HTC’s $40 million loss in their OnLive investment, which they made in 2011. The OnLive “evaporation” followed shortly after HTC sold back a hefty portion of Beats Audio, another hopeful investment from the smartphone manufacturer. This got me thinking, how many times can one company make a bad investment? Let’s find ...
From the iPhone 5 Rumor Mill: Churning Faster as September 12 Nears
The world is excited for September 12th, if you don’t know the reason then you might be living under a rock and (a) you’re not aware that Apple may reveal the new iPhone on that day, (b) you’re not an Apple/iPhone fan, or (c) you just don’t care. The rumors about the new iPhone, dubbed ...
