Archive for February, 2016
Facebook, Google, Microsoft to join tech industry in supporting Apple in court
The tech industry is rallying behind Apple in its appeal against a court order asking it to help the FBI unlock an iPhone 5c, with Facebook, Google, and Microsoft planning submissions in court in support of the iPhone maker. “The…
Google piggybacks on fiber to jump-start ISP efforts
A new, refreshing development is beginning to ripple through the broadband world. We’re finally seeing a glimmer of true competition — and it’s giving telecom giants the jitters. When Google Fiber was first announced in 2012, Wall Street analysts dismissed…
FBI, keep out! How to encrypt everything
The FBI’s inability to crack a terrorist’s iPhone 5c shows the strong protection you can get for your private information on a mobile device. That same encryption is also available on your computer, at least in some cases. Given the…
Apple appeals order to unlock iPhone, saying it would 'violate the Constitution'
Apple filed court papers on Thursday urging a judge to overturn her order requiring it to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino attacks. Forcing Apple to help unlock the phone would set a…
Microsoft strengthens security tools for Azure, Office 365
Microsoft has enhanced the holistic agile security platform it touted last November with integrated insights obtained from the company’s intelligent security graph and tighter collaboration with industry partners. The changes highlight Microsoft’s current approach to enterprise security, which focuses on…
Setting Local SEO Expectations: 3 Points To Hit Early And Often
When it comes to providing SEO for local businesses, it’s crucial to set realistic expectations. Columnist Jenny Foster discusses three points she likes to drive home with clients to ensure a strong relationship and a smooth campaign. The post Setting…
Google Explains How Search Console Reports Work
Why are the reports in the Google Search Console delayed? Google explains. The post Google Explains How Search Console Reports Work appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. Google Explains How Search…
Tim Cook: The FBI is asking us to write the software equivalent of cancer
Tim Cook has said the U.S. government is requiring Apple to write “the software equivalent of cancer” by demanding that it help unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists. “What’s at stake here is, can the…
Google Fiber to use existing fiber optic cable in San Francisco
Google Fiber announced Wednesday it will use existing fiber optic cables in San Francisco to bring its gigabit Internet service to some apartments, condos and affordable housing properties instead of building the fiber from scratch. Using existing fiber brings the…
With few options, companies pay hush money to data thieves
There’s a disturbing new angle to cyber attacks that has become more common over the last year, and it is proving costly for organizations: extortion. Over the last year, companies have at times paid more than $1 million in hush…