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15 of the scariest things hacked

Windows 10: The votes are pouring in for these 10 features

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October 20, 2014

GlobalFoundries to take over IBM's semiconductor unit in $1.3 billion deal

The chip maker is getting factories, patents, employees -- and a $1.3 billion payment from IBM.

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Issue highlights

1. 15 of the scariest things hacked

2. Windows 10: The votes are pouring in for these 10 features

3. Dropbox used for convincing phishing attack

4. Tor-based anonymizing router gets pulled from Kickstarter for rules violations

5. Obama orders chip-and-PIN in government credit cards

6. 3D-printed gun maker draws jail term in Japan

7. It's risky business when CMOs tackle tech alone

8. Once the FBI has a backdoor into your smartphone, everyone does

9. WIN THIS BOOK: Introduction to Agile Methods

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Organizations need to adopt a repeatable, sustainable pattern for dealing with operating system obsolescence. Redmond Magazine's "Decision Maker" columnist, Don Jones, and Tim Davis from Flexera Software discuss how organizations can start creating a consistent Application Readiness process that will serve for decades to come. Learn More>>

15 of the scariest things hacked

From televisions to passenger planes, even the most unassuming device can, if accessed by the wrong people, be turned into something more sinister. READ MORE

Windows 10: The votes are pouring in for these 10 features

The people are speaking! Users of the Windows 10 Technical Preview can suggest and vote for desired features. Here are the features getting the most thumbs-up right now. READ MORE

Dropbox used for convincing phishing attack

Dropbox was quick to remove the bogus login page, Symantec said. READ MORE

Tor-based anonymizing router gets pulled from Kickstarter for rules violations

Kickstarter alleges that the Anonabox project's creator misled contributors, thus breaking the crowdfunding service's rules. READ MORE

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A CIO's Guide to Better Network Performance

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Obama orders chip-and-PIN in government credit cards

The move could push retailers and banks to better secure their own cards and systems. READ MORE

3D-printed gun maker draws jail term in Japan

Yoshitomo Imura, 28, was sentenced to 2 years as the court backed Japan's stiff gun controls. READ MORE

It's risky business when CMOs tackle tech alone

Marketing executives who think they should make technology decisions without the CIO are gambling that nothing will go wrong, says Forrester. READ MORE

Once the FBI has a backdoor into your smartphone, everyone does

FBI director James Comey believes tech companies should be forced to insert back doors to bypass encryption on smartphones. But experts say once that happens, security is moot and anyone can breach your privacy. READ MORE

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If you want to understand Agile and become conversant with Agile values, principles, framework, and processes, this book is the place to start. Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE

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Reinventing the analytics experience on the cloud

IBM Watson Analytics brings advanced analytical capabilities to business analysts who can conduct the kind of analysis that has been limited to highly skilled practitioners such as statisticians, data miners, and data scientists. Learn More

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