Report: Healthcare and Pharma Cybersecurity Ratings Poor

Medicine & Technology Jul 13, 2014

A new report by security ratings firm BitSight Technologies shows that out of four key industries -- finance, utilities, retail, and healthcare -- healthcare and pharmaceuticals companies have the worst cybersecurity ratings.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: SoftBank Reaches Skeletal Agreement

Jul 12, 2014

A merger between wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile seems to be picking up steam, as Sprint parent company SoftBank Corp. has reportedly reached a skeletal agreement with T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom AG for the acquisition.

Heartbleed Prompts Rash Responses

Jul 11, 2014

While it's important to respond quickly and effectively in light of a cybersecurity hole such as Heartbleed, new data shows that some websites actually added the vulnerability in the rush to patch systems.

Android L Developer Preview Goes Live for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7

Jul 11, 2014

Developers and curious minds, start your engines. A developer preview of Google's latest version of its mobile operating system, Android L, is now available for download.

iPhone 6 Rumor Roundup: Specs, Pricing, and Release Date

Jul 11, 2014

A look at the most likely iPhone 6 rumors.

LG G3: Strong Handset with Stunning Quad HD Display

Jul 11, 2014

LG announced its new flagship LG G3 smartphone Tuesday, and although it comes with little surprises thanks to the amount of pre-release leaks, the phone represents a strong entry into the high-end market.

Getting a Refund from T-Mobile in Light of FTC Cramming Charges

Jul 11, 2014

How to get a refund from T-Mobile if you've been a victim of cramming charges.

Apple's Swift Programming Language Is One More Step Down the Rabbit Hole

Jul 11, 2014

Apple unveiled a new programming language for developers earlier this week at the 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference called Swift. Designed for streamlining code and reducing bugs, the programming language received a rousing round of applause from developers in attendance — but what does it really mean for the App store ecosystem?

Threat Level Thursday: The NSA, Emergency 911 Vulnerabilities, China, and North Korea

Jul 11, 2014

This week's Threat Level Thursday features two new revelations about the NSA, 911 cybersecurity, more hacking from China, and North Korea puffs its chest out. Again.

FCC Announces Comcast-Time Warner and AT&T- DirecTV Teams

Jul 10, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Monday that two lawyers from the Department of Justice's antitrust division will be heading up the agency's inquiry into major proposed mergers in the telecommunications industry.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Steals Some iPhone Owners Away from Apple

Jul 09, 2014

Google's Android continues to dominate iOS around the world in most major markets, according to recent Kantar Worldpanel numbers, and Samsung's Galaxy S5 seems to be attracting some former Apple heads.

Wi-Fi Provider Let's Gowex Declares Bankruptcy Amidst Financial Scandal

Jul 09, 2014

Adding insult to injury, Spanish Wi-Fi provider Let's Gowex announced Sunday that it is filing for bankruptcy amidst revelations that the company falsified accounts for at least the past four years.