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Cybersecurity Roundup: Online Attacks Bigger US Threat Than Terrorism, Facebook Risks and More

The FBI says online threats could soon surpass terrorism and become the number one national security threat; Facebook apps for Android and iOS expose sensitive user information; Forbes publishes a list of hacker prices for OS exploits; and more.

Google Responds to European Questionnaire on Data Protection

The search giant only found answers to 24 of the European data protection authorities' 69 questions

Developers, Does Windows 8 Revenue Share Excite You?

Microsoft is trying to motivate developers by offering them potentially 10 percent more money per Windows 8 app sale than what Apple or Google can offer. But if Microsoft builds it, will the developers come?

Navigating Windows 8: A Visual Tour

The Windows 8 Metro Start Screen is a bold new direction for Microsoft's flagship operating system. Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is definitely generating its share of buzz. In this video slideshow, CIO.com Assistant Managing Editor Shane O&#039

What CEOs Want from CIOs Now

Using IT to create new products is no longer enough. Now CIOs must be entrepreneurs who come up with entirely new business models.

RIM Should Attack Apple, and Partner in the Enterprise

The BlackBerry maker has fallen on hard times, but the turnaround strategy the company's laid out will take it in precisely the wrong direction. RIM needs to take dead aim at Apple's iPhone with a full-bore consumer push, and save the partn

Global Business English Skills Declining

IT leaders concerned about the language barrier when sending work overseas may not feel any better after seeing a new analysis of language placement test scores. Latin American countries, in particular, lag in the ability to understand and communicat

Cloud Computing Done the Netflix Way

What can Netflix teach enterprises about data center operations and always-on reliability? Netflix is a consumer-facing Web shop with only a few applications–a completely different infrastructure challenge, right? Wrong. CIO.com's Bernard Golde

German Court System Favorable for Patent Litigation

It's not just coincidence that so many companies lately are filing patent lawsuits in Germany

How ‘Lean UX’ Can Improve Application Development

User experience designer Greg Laugero says 'Lean UX'–the next big thing in application development–places the emphasis on quickly developing the right thing for the target user. It holds significant promise for getting better applications

Dell to acquire modernization specialist Make Technologies

Dell announces its third enterprise-related acquisition of the week

Google Chrome Is the People’s Browser — on the Weekend

Chrome was the world's most popular browser for a few days last month. But as consumers increasingly drive technology choices at work, Microsoft has something to worry about.

Who Could Play Steve Jobs?

If you're casting someone to play the late-Steve Jobs, what qualities would you look for? Enigmatic? Ruthless? Sneaky? Clever? Charismatic? All of the above? Among today's leading men, here are 10 who could portray the iconic Apple CEO, for

PdaNet Android App Lets You Taste Wireless Freedom

Why pay a wireless carrier more money to turn your smartphone into a hotspot or modem when PdaNet for Android lets you bypass the extra charge? Caveat: PDaNet only worked for CIO blogger James A. Martin via a wired, USB connection.

New Bill Lets Gov’t Collect All Your Private Cyber Info

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) says feds can ask ISPs and others for any info they want, and no restrictions on its use are currently in place.

Five Must-Have Productivity Gadgets

CIO.com blogger Paul Mah uses–and reviews–a lot of gadgets, many of which quickly make their ways into a drawer or onto a shelf after their initial novelty wears thin. rnBut some electronics are essential. Here's a list of the five productivit

Instagram for Android Draws Tasteless Tweets from Elitist iPhoners

Instagram for Android was released yesterday, and the photo-sharing app, which was formerly available only to iOS users, has drawn the ire of many iPhone, iPod and iPad users, who're using Twitter to vent their frustrations—and further

Activists Allege Facebook Dragging Its Feet on Privacy Changes

Europe v. Facebook alleges Facebook still isn't complying with European data protection laws

Tussle Erupts Between Competing Digital Post Services in Australia

Australia Post alleges its competitor, Digital Post Australia, has a name too similar to its own

BYOD: If You Think You’re Saving Money, Think Again

Mobile BYOD will cost you about 33 percent more than a company-owned mobile device approach, says Aberdeen Group. Here are five hidden costs.

Feds to Unveil Insider Threat Defense Plan by Year End

In response to the embarrassing WikiLeaks data leak that laid bare lax information policies, a presidential task force is developing new standards and guidance for deterring and detecting insider threats.

Intuit Brings Big Data to Small Businesses and Consumers

When you think Big Data, products such as QuickBooks and TurboTax may not spring to mind. However, Intuit's 'Big Data for the Little Guy' initiative lets individuals and businesses make queries on the data Intuit has collected from its

7 Career Tips to Help You Negotiate Better

LinkedIn's newest study reveals that Americans are the most anxious workers in the world when it comes to negotiating in the workplace. These seven expert tips will help you conquer that fear and get what you want.

Government CIOs Insist on Business Case for Mobile Deployments

As federal agency and department CIOs develop a government-wide mobile strategy, IT leaders face concerns about device flexibility and solid use cases.

IT Salaries: 10 Cities Where IT Professionals Earn the Most

IT staffing firm CyberCoders recently released its ranking of the 10 cities where IT salaries are highest. CIO.com compares this latest salary data with IT salary surveys from other sources.

The Product CIO

Companies are picking IT chiefs to help delight customers and generate revenue.

BlackBerry Tools for iOS, Android Management Now Available

RIM today released a version of its new BlackBerry Mobile Fusion software, which it is calling the "next generation of BES," with BlackBerry, Apple iOS and Google Android security and management features.

Megaupload Lawyer Says Case Could Affect Other Storage Services

The issue at hand is whether storage providers are liable for secondary criminal copyright infringement

Will Windows 8 Survive in the Post-PC World?

A new IDC research report offers little faith in Windows 8's success on connected mobile devices, concluding that in the next four years the Windows OS in general will lose share to iOS and get overtaken by Android.

Big Data Torpedoes Sales Forecasts, Can Cloud Tools Fix the Problem?

Many sales teams have access to automation tools for better visibility. However, when you consider that the average sales rep has from 20 to 50 open sales opportunities at any given time, using those tool have unintended consequences such as escalati

Nokia Lumia 900: Why It’s the Best Windows Phone

AT&T's latest 4G/LTE smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 900, is the best Windows Phone on the market today, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco, and maybe even the best $100 smartphone, period. Here's why.

U.S. CIO Pitches Service-Driven Federal IT

Facing ongoing budget pressure, federal CIOs are being prodded to do more with less as they seek to improve services, consolidate data centers and eliminate overlapping or outdated programs. In a keynote address at the FOSE government IT conference,

Google is Responsible for Misleading Ads, Australian Court Rules

Google is responsible for misleading and deceptive ads that use the name of a company to direct traffic to a competitor's site, an Australian court ruled on Tuesday.

Venture Capital No Longer Hates Us, Amazon.Com’s CTO Says

Venture capital companies realize that low-cost infrastructure is the key to fostering startups, said CTO Werner Vogels

Keep a Eye on Your Home, Office with D-Link Remote Surveillance Cam

D-Link's DCS-5635 wireless remote-surveillance camera is a powerful and versatile network camera that provides high-quality live video over the Internet, along with a variety of additional features and functionalities for professional-grade remo

iPhone 4 Owners, Apple Has $15 for You

Apple never did admit it was wrong about iPhone 4 antenna problems, but it will give iPhone 4 owners $15 as Antennagate finally comes to an end. Be sure you apply by August 28. rnrn

Global Payments: “Only” 1.5M Credit-Card Numbers Stolen

Global Payments claims hackers didn't get very much personal information on credit card owners from a recent, high-profile data breach–"only" 1.5 million cards were compromised, it says. The problem: Visa and MasterCard disagree.

IT Must Change Security Strategies to Keep Up With Cybercriminals

Businesses may have scaled back their security and risk management investments during the economic downturn, but cybercriminals continued to invest. In the coming years, criminal organizations will grow even more sophisticated. To be prepared for wha

How to Hire Software Developers: Quixey Has an App for That

With venture capital again flowing, technology-driven companies are struggling to find qualified software engineers. A lack of skilled developers can threaten a companyu0019s product plans and revenue goals. To address this challenge, Quixey, a cre

Patent Litigation Risk Drives Microsoft to Move European Distribution Center

The company is moving the center from Germany to the Netherlands

12 Tips to Avoid Gridlock in the Cloud

Cloud Apps are inherently loosely coupled — they're small, simple and separable. But there's still the potential for some serious traffic jams when it comes to deployment. Find out the new rules of the road.

Apple Store iPhone App Makes Buying Too Easy

Waiting in line at an Apple store is so 2011. Today you can just scan the barcode of a product you want to buy with your iPhone 4 or 4S camera and you’re done.

Australian Research Organization Settles Wi-Fi Patent Litigation

Under the settlement, CSIRO will receive AU$220 million from 23 technology companies

EFF Files Brief Supporting Release of Megaupload Data

Kyle Goodwin is one of many innocent third parties who are now locked out of their data, the EFF contends

Can Companies and Employees Really Hang Out in the Social Realm?

Will Apple Invest in RIM to Honor Steve Jobs’ Dying Wish?

It's time for Apple CEO Tim Cook to surprise us. Here's a suggestion: Throw money at struggling RIM for its patent portfolio and CIO relationships. Make headway in the enterprise. Cripple Android. Make Steve proud.

Managing A Portfolio Of Innovations

CIOs consistently tell us that they want to exploit new technologies to drive innovation in the business.

Cybersecurity Roundup: Microsoft Crashes Botnet, Massive Credit Card Breach and More

This week Microsoft seized servers in several states and filed lawsuits against dozens of people in an anti-Zeus effort; and 10 million Visa and MasterCard accounts may be at risk after a major breach.

RIM Dooms Itself With IT-Centric Strategy

RIM's latest move resembles Microsoft's old Windows mobile strategy — a strategy that failed in the current world of consumerization. By focusing more on enterprise IT, is it RIP time for RIM?

Do Insecure Open Source Components Threaten Your Apps?

Open Source components are a boon to developers, allowing them to efficiently write code without reinventing the wheel. But since open source lacks the notification infrastructure of commercial software, organizations must maintain a running inventor