A survey of contract and freelance IT professionals shows healthcare and 401k plans are the most-missed perks of traditional employment, while there are many things they don’t miss at all. What would you miss most about “traditional,” 9-to-5, office employment? […]
‘Blackshades’ malware still being sold, Symantec says
The security vendor has seen an uptick in infections as well as command-and-control servers Cybercriminals are increasingly using the “Blackshades” malware program whose source code was leaked three years ago, according to an analysis by Symantec. Blackshades, which Symantec identifies […]
How to determine if your application is suitable for the cloud
We know by now that cloud computing offers significant benefits, but is it ready for mission critical applications? After all, failure of these applications can result in the failure of the business. According to a recent survey, concerns about security […]
6 dirty secrets of the IT industry
IT pros blow the whistle on the less-than-white lies and dark sides of the tech business IT pros usually know where the bodies are buried. Sometimes that’s because they’re the ones holding the shovel. We asked InfoWorld readers to reveal […]
Google Glass dominates wearable tech session at DEMO Fall 2013
Three of the four demonstrators in the wearable technology session employed Google Glass, even though none of them know when it will be commercially available. Despite the uncertainty regarding when Google Glass will be made available to the public, entrepreneurs […]
Gartner: The Top 10 IT altering predictions for 2014
Mobile devices, Software Defined Networks, 3D printing all set to disrupt IT Gartner analysts today whipped out their always interesting and sometimes controversial look at what the consultancy thinks will impact the IT arena in the near future. Some of […]
8 hot IT skills for 2014
8 hot IT skills for 2014 Help desk staffers are coveted, but developers are the hottest commodity of all. When it comes to overall job prospects for IT professionals, 2014 will look a lot like this year, with 32% of […]
BlackBerry warns of disastrous Q2
BlackBerry warns of disastrous Q2 Slashing 4,500 jobs, reporting $1B loss, stock price plunges 20% in late afternoon trading BlackBerry shares plunged 20% late Friday afternoon as the company announced plans to fire 40% of its employees and eventually cut […]
Hack victims urged to share the gory details
Advanced Cyber Security Center fosters voluntary information sharing among private organizations as a way of staying ahead of the bad guys It may be difficult to remember now, but not too long ago, cyberattacks rarely made headlines in mainstream news. […]
Best tools for protecting passwords
Passwords are a security weak link, but these products help shield passwords from attackers For enterprises trying to get a handle on password management, the good news is that there are products that can help implement stronger password policies for […]