Ransomware: Why the crooks are ditching bitcoin and where they are going next

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ZDNet Week in Review January 19, 2018

Ransomware: Why the crooks are ditching bitcoin and where they are going next The popularity of bitcoin is creating problems for criminals dealing in ransomware -- and some are already casting their gaze towards a less volatile cryptocurrency. READ FULL STORY RELATED • Cloud computing: Why a major cyber-attack could be as costly as a hurricane • Amazon won't say if it hands your Echo data to the government Meltdown-Spectre: More businesses warned off patching over stability issues READ FULL STORY The stunningly obvious case against all these robot companions READ FULL STORY What is the Internet of Things? Everything you need to know about the IoT right now READ FULL STORY How to take control of Windows 10 updates and upgrades (even if you don't own a business) READ FULL STORY How France reinvented itself for the 21st century by wooing entrepreneurs to Paris READ FULL STORY Congress demanded NSA spying reform. Instead, they let you down READ FULL STORY Find the root cause of SQL database performance bottlenecks in four or... Downloads from SolarWinds Security 1. Free PDF download: Cybersecurity in an IoT and mobile world 2. Everything you need to know about the IoT right now 3. Oman's stock exchange was easily hackable for months 4. ​Why a major cyber-attack could be as costly as a hurricane Read More › TechRepublic 1. More employees are expected to quit their jobs in 2018: Here's how to protect your company's data 2. Amazon's top 20 for HQ2: Handicapping the leaders 3. Top 10 highest-paid tech jobs in Silicon Valley 4. Photography tips: How to master the headshot Read More › Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your productivity, security, and performance If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy. READ FULL STORY Product Guide- HP PageWide Enterprise Color White Papers from Hewlett-Packard (HP) Learn More Technical white paper- PageWide and the impact of printing White Papers from Hewlett-Packard (HP) Learn More Business Printing Selection Guide White Papers from Hewlett-Packard (HP) Learn More The Computer Show Series Videos from Hewlett-Packard (HP) Watch Now Latest Reviews Latest Windows 10 News & Tips

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