Microsoft warns Windows PCs vulnerable to "Freak" attacks

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 23:54

Hundreds of millions of Windows PC users are vulnerable to attacks exploiting the recently uncovered "Freak" security vulnerability, which was initially believed to only threaten mobile devices and Mac computers, Microsoft Corp warned.

Facebook acquires voice recognition firm

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 04:39

Facebook Inc acquired a company that makes voice recognition technology for wearable devices and Internet-connected appliances, the latest sign of its ambition to extend its reach beyond computers and smartphones.

Global devices shipment to touch 2.5 bn units in 2015: Gartner

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 20:17

Global shipments of devices, including PCs, tablets and mobile phones, are expected to grow 3.9 per cent to 2.5 billion units this year, research firm Gartner said on Monday.

Court to pronounce verdict in Satyam case on March 9

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 12:22

A special court on Tuesday set March 9, 2015, as the date for the verdict in the multi-crore accounting fraud in erstwhile Satyam Computer Services Limited (SCSL).

Apple pushes first ever automated security update to Mac users

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 11:10

Apple Inc has pushed out its first-ever automated security update to Macintosh computers to help defend against newly identified bugs that security researchers have warned could enable hackers to gain remote control of machines.

Satyam case: Need more time to deliver judgement, says special court

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 10:56

SFIO had filed seven complaints against SCSL and its directors for violations of the Companies Act in the Special Court for Economic Offences here in December 2009.

HC quashes all money laundering cases against Tech Mahindra

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 19:30

In a major relief to Tech Mahindra Monday, the High Court at Hyderabad quashed all money laundering cases filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the infotech major.

Satyam case: B Ramalinga Raju, others get 6-month sentence

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 22:36

A local court Monday convicted Satyam founder B Ramalinga Raju, accused of one of the most sensational corporate frauds in the country, and other accused in connection with complaints filed by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).

Satyam case: Court sentences Raju brothers to 6-month jail

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 18:45

A Court on Monday sentenced scam-hit Satyam Computers founder Ramalingam Raju and his brother Rama Raju 6-months jail and fine.

2014 to be challenging for PC sales: IDC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 15:47

PC sales are expected to face yet another challenging year during 2014 because of pressures from devices such as smartphones and tablets as well as spill-over of economic and political uncertainties of last year, research firm IDC said.