2015-07-14



Computerworld Wrap-Up

July 14, 2015



Adobe patches Flash to quash last two zero-days unearthed in Hacking Team's cache

Adobe today patched Flash Player to quash a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities found in the massive cache of documents hackers stole from the Hacking Team surveillance company. READ MORE



Issue highlights

1. Microsoft suspends Windows 10 previews as it nears official launch

2. Amazon, Walmart go toe-to-toe with Black Friday-like smackdown

3. NOW ON CIO: GE, Pitney Bowes team up on predictive and prescriptive analytics

4. Facebook reportedly working on 'Moneypenny' virtual assistant

5. SanDisk's new wireless thumb drive streams HD video to three devices

6. Hacking Team's malware uses UEFI rootkit to survive OS reinstalls

7. NOW ON CSO: Malvertising reaches record levels in June

8. JavaScript rules the school, but C++ climbs in popularity

9. Fake Bloomberg news story causes Twitter shares to spike

10. Qualcomm joins Thread as IoT dance heats up

11. Looking for something nearby? Wi-Fi Aware could find it for you

12. JR Raphael: 5 animated Android Wear watch faces worth trying

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Microsoft suspends Windows 10 previews as it nears official launch

It's unclear whether activation codes would be provided at some future point for those who want to test Windows 10 after the official launch, and do a fresh install rather than an in-place upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1. READ MORE

Amazon, Walmart go toe-to-toe with Black Friday-like smackdown

Looking for some Black Friday-like deals in the middle of July? If you are, this is your week. READ MORE

NOW ON CIO: GE, Pitney Bowes team up on predictive and prescriptive analytics

The two companies will use GE's Predix software platform for the Industrial Internet of Things to develop customized asset performance management applications. READ MORE

Facebook reportedly working on 'Moneypenny' virtual assistant

Facebook is reportedly working on a virtual assistant for its Messenger app. READ MORE

SanDisk's new wireless thumb drive streams HD video to three devices

SanDisk today announced the latest of its wireless flash sticks that allow users to access photos, videos and files over Wi-Fi. READ MORE

Hacking Team's malware uses UEFI rootkit to survive OS reinstalls

Surveillance software maker Hacking Team has provided its government customers with the ability to infect the low-level firmware found in laptops and other computers that they wanted to spy on. READ MORE

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NOW ON CSO: Malvertising reaches record levels in June

Malvertising campaigns have reached more users than ever before, with many brand-name websites affected -- including CBS Sports, Yahoo and eBay in the UK, Livestrong, Perez Hilton, Glenn Beck's TheBlaze.com and the Drudge Report. READ MORE

JavaScript rules the school, but C++ climbs in popularity

C++ is the biggest gainer in language popularity so far this year, but JavaScript remains stalwart. READ MORE

Fake Bloomberg news story causes Twitter shares to spike

Twitter's stock spiked in midday trading Tuesday after a fake Bloomberg news report said the company had received an offer to be acquired for $31 billion. READ MORE

Qualcomm joins Thread as IoT dance heats up

A networking protocol that could be whizzing around your home's airspace in a few years came one step closer to reality on Tuesday. READ MORE

Looking for something nearby? Wi-Fi Aware could find it for you

A new technology from the Wi-Fi Alliance offers efficient, peer-to-peer service discovery. READ MORE

JR Raphael: 5 animated Android Wear watch faces worth trying

Give your smartwatch some extra pizazz with these fun animated faces for Android Wear. READ MORE

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In this edition of Computerworld's July Digital Magazine: Our 22nd annual report on the top organizations across the country that offer technology pros challenging projects, robust salaries and flexible work/life options. To read the issue, click here.

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