Hundreds of banks across 30 nations have been attacked by sophisticated malware that has allowed hackers to steal hundreds of millions of dollars. The heist, which first began in 2013, is thought to be one of the largest in history. The malware was discovered by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, which was called to Ukraine to investigate an issue with a local ATM in late 2013,...
Bitcoins are up! Bitcoins are down. There's a bubble! The bubble's bursting. No matter how you slice it, bitcoins have become something like media darlings lately, with numerous headlines fixed on it — from finance types trying to zero in on how seriously to take the virtual money, to articles about bitcoin millionaires. Heck, even the Winklevoss twins can't help but horn in on the...
Bitcoin mania has rocked the finance world. Once the esoteric territory of techheads and shady dealers only, the digital currency has exploded onto the investment scene. This is partly due to quakes in real-world international finance, like Cyprus’ financial collapse sending citizens rushing to the bitcoin mines. It moves in a peer-to-peer exchange only, relying on no financial...
So what are Bitcoins? If you're like most people, you've probably bought something online. And chances are, you used PayPal, a credit card or some other means (like maybe a gift card or house credit). What most people don't do is pay for the transaction using Bitcoins. But that may be changing. Those who are familiar with Bitcoin know that it's a highly sought-after form of tech-driven...
Ever get the sneaking suspicion that American telecom companies are ripping off their subscriberbases? So did David Cay Johnston, author of a new book titled The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use “Plain English” to Rob You Blind. The Pulitzer prize–winning reporter uncovered some tidbits that should really rankle the phone, cable and Internet-using population in the U.S.: Apparently,...
Jon R. is back with an all new show where he rants and raves about the latest tech topics. On this week's episode, Jon discusses the aftermath of the trial of the tech titans, specifically the lawsuit between Apple and Samsung. Samsung ended up having to pay over $1 billion to Apple for infringing several of Apple's design patents. However, it may not be as bad as it sounds. Tune into...
Facebook users in the U.K. can now play online games for real cash prizes, thanks to the launch of a new app called Bingo Friendzy from Gamesys. It’s the first time ever users will be given the opportunity to play for cash on the social network, but of course, they’ll have to be at least 18 to join in. Gamesys operates Jackpotjoy.com, the U.K.’s leading bingo website, and its latest...
You can try and keep your Facebook page safe from prying would-be employers, but you can’t protect yourself against your own stupidity. One Australian family learned that the late last week. A 17 year old girl was helping her grandmother count a large sum of cash and posted a picture of the riches on her Facebook profile under the appropriately-named title “Large sum of cash.” Seven and...
Becoming a YouTube partner and reaping the rewards of having ads placed on your videos was once a difficult and intimidating process. But not anymore. YouTube has now dropped all of its requirements and is now allowing all users in any one of 20 qualifying countries to become enrolled in the partner program. As detailed on the official YouTube Partners & Creators blog this morning...
Given a choice, most enthusiasts would prefer a stock build of Android on their smartphone, and the preference towards an unmolested UI is part of the reason people root. But not everyone has the know-how or courage to root, even though smartphones sporting custom UIs far outnumber ones with a stock build. The reason, according to Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha, is because it’s tough...