Fast Firefox faceoff: Nightly vs. Pale Moon vs. Waterfox
Although computers running the 64-bit version of Windows 7 have become more common, there aren't many Windows-compatible browsers compiled to run on 64-bit processors. (The exception for now has been Internet Explorer 9.)
Valentine's-related traffic spikes cause heartache for ill-prepared sites
With the last-minute Valentine's Day shoppers increasingly turning to the Internet to make up for lost time, e-commerce companies are doing everything they can to stand out from the pack. However, some sites inevitably fall victim to the problems that result from this rise in demand.
TD Bank Unites 85,000-plus Workers
TD Bank Group deployed IBM collaboration software to help its 85,000 employees collaborate more efficiently. (Insider, registration required.)
EU Parliament chief speaks out against ACTA
The head of the European Parliament has spoken out against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) as thousands took to the streets across Europe to protest at the deal.
Firefox's 2012 Browser Roadmap: The Year of Catching up to Chrome
The Mozilla Foundation has big plans for Firefox in 2012 that can be summarized in two words: Google Chrome. That's not to say the Firefox browser won't have some unique features, such as a tool that lets you see how you're being tracked across the Web, a new online identity system for passwords management, and a customized Metro-style interface for Windows 8. But some of Firefox's biggest features we'll see in 2012 are already found in Google's Chrome and other Web browsers.
Microsoft India store hacked, user database exposed
Microsoft is investigating a "limited compromise" of the company's online store in India, the company said Monday.
Mozilla patches critical Firefox bug
For the third consecutive release of Firefox, Mozilla has pushed users a patch shortly after launching a new version of the browser.
Google is Building Entertainment Device, Reports Say
Reports of a home entertainment device from Google sounds like an Apple TV without video capabilities, although it may grow on us.
Wall Street Beat: Earnings, spending forecasts highlight tech sector strength
Recent market research reports and earnings this week from tech bellwethers including Lenovo and Cisco Systems underscore underlying strength in IT even as the global economy continues to experience significant turbulence.
Google Wallet Flaw Allows Digital Pickpocket
A new and troubling, vulnerability in Google Wallet has been exposed. Unlike a low-risk security issue identified yesterday, today's security flaw is described as painfully easy.
Blogger exposes major Google Wallet security flaw
If you took one look at Google Wallet and said to yourself, "There's no way that's completely secure," it turns out you were right.
Google expands the scope of its vulnerability reward programs to cover Chromium OS
Encouraged by the success of its Web and Chromium vulnerability reward programs, Google has decided to expand their scope in order to cover security issues in Chromium OS as well.
How to get the IRS' attention: Forge nearly $8 million in tax returns, steal identities
A former Internal Revenue Service employee this week got 105 months in prison for pleading guilty to theft of government property and aggravated identity theft in a case where the guy tried to get away with nearly $8 million in fraudulent tax returns.
How the Phoenix Suns basketball team takes on social media attacks
Every sport has its fans, and the Phoenix Suns basketball team is finding that use of social networking has become one of the main ways to keep in touch with its fan base -- though it can get dicey when basketball fans across the NBA go a little wild before big games.
FDA defends its monitoring of whistleblowers' email
The FDA Friday said it monitored the private email accounts of nine agency whistleblowers starting in 2010 to determine whether any of them leaked confidential information to the public.