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UK, US govts advise computer users to stop using IE till bug fixed
29 Apr 2014
The US and UK governments have asked users to consider alternatives to Microsoft’s IE browser until the company fixed a security flaw that hackers used to launch attacks
New zero day vulnerability in IE allows remote code execution
28 Apr 2014
An advisory issued by Microsoft said, the vulnerability, which could allow remote code execution, was being used in "limited, targeted attacks."
Security experts warn of bitcoin mining malware
26 Apr 2014
Security experts warn of bitcoin mining malware
26 Apr 2014
All Apple stores to now recycle any Apple product for free
25 Apr 2014
Apple Stores around the world will accept any mobile phone brand, and recycle them free as part of its environmental responsibility campaign
IBM signs social software deal with Polaris
24 Apr 2014
IBM signs social software deal with Polaris
24 Apr 2014
Cognizant acquires US digital video solutions company, Itaas
23 Apr 2014
The acquisition will enable Cognizant to capitalise on the growing demand for greater interactivity, higher personalisation, and innovative content delivery in the multi-screen and video market
Apple pledges to work harder for environment
22 Apr 2014
TCS, Mitsubishi to form new IT services company in Japan
21 Apr 2014
Tata Consultancy Services has signed an agreement with Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation to create a new IT services company in Japan
Global ad spend on internet-enabled devices to jump 14.8% to $137.53 bn
19 Apr 2014
Digital ad spending would make up just over one-quarter of all paid media spending globally, projects a new report
VMware to invest up to $500 mn in India
17 Apr 2014
Researchers claim to find way to hack Galaxy S5’s fingerprint sensor
16 Apr 2014
Four days after Samsung released its long-awaited Galaxy S5, security researchers said they had already found a way to hack the fingerprint sensor of the device
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