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Discussing the Merits of Device Encryption

In the wake of Apple and Google’s recent decision to implement “whole device encryption” on their latest mobile operating systems, the FBI has warned that the tech giants’ actions will force law enforcement to “go dark” when it comes to keeping tabs of criminals. FPF has previously explored the question of encryption and law enforcement access, […]

KeenON: The New Yorker's James Surowiecki on the Digital Future

There are few journalists both more reasonable and more insightful than The New Yorker?s James Surowiecki. At Techonomy 2014 in Half Moon Bay last month, Surowiecki moderated the fascinating ?Can Tech Bring Equality and Peace?? panel, which included Jack Dorsey and Intel?s Genevieve Bell. So it was a real honor to have the opportunity to sit down with Surowiecki and pick his brain about the future of innovation, the Internet, and even death itself.

Perma-Cookies Bite Back

Cookies, while delicious to eat, are not quite always as scrumptious when found online. One type of cookie comes to mind that neither you nor your device will want to consume – I’m talking about ‘perma-cookies.’ Perma-cookies, also known as super-cookies, are used to help marketers create more targeted ads based on a user’s browsing […]The post Perma-Cookies Bite Back appeared first on McAfee.

IBM goes Dutch on big cloud contract

Beleaguered Big Blue has signed a 10-year, multi-billion dollar deal to provide computer infrastructure services to Dutch bank Amro.
Amro thinks that the men in suits are exactly the sorts of types it wants running its cloud operations. However it is a case of “better the devil you know”. more»

‘Tis the Season—for Mobile Conversion

This season is already abuzz with what’s new in mobile commerce. Looking at the cool new apps to engaging mobile sites, all supported with new technology, platforms and devices, it’s no surprise—and, for the next few weeks, I’m trying it all out.
The post ‘Tis the Season—for Mobile Conversion appeared first on Digital Marketing Blog by Adobe.

Adobe Releases Emergency Flash Player Update to Address Critical Vulnerability

Adobe has rolled-out an urgent out-of-band update for a critical remote code-execution vulnerability in its popular Flash Player that is currently being exploited by hackers.

The critical vulnerability (CVE 2014-8439) in Flash Player for Windows, Mac and Linux was originally mitigated more than a month ago in October 14, 2014 patch release, but a French researcher Kafeine found its

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