Editor's Pick: The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

Peter Suciu
Jan 11, 2019 5:00 AM PT

A new year means a fresh start, but it doesn't mean that old threats will go away. In fact, in the world of cybersecurity things could get far worse before they get better. Cybercrime continues to increase, as it allows nefarious actors to operate at a safe distance from victims -- and more importantly, law enforcement. Cybercrime often doesn't get the same attention as other types of crimes. [More...]

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The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

A new year means a fresh start, but it doesn't mean that old threats
will go away. In fact, in the world of cybersecurity things could get
far worse before they get better. Cybercrime continues to increase, as
it allows nefarious actors to operate at a safe distance from victims --
and more importantly, law enforcement. Cybercrime often doesn't get the
same attention as other types of crimes.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85782.html

Microsoft Word in a Word: Frustration

Why have Microsoft and Apple been wasting the time of their users? My
latest irritation concerns the disappearance of the Microsoft Word
"Recent" folder from my MacBook. It was simply gone. Vanished. Poof. To
make matters worse, this same thing has happened twice this month. From
what I've heard, this problem has been occurring for many years. It just
affects different users each time.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85780.html

Top CRM Blogs of 2018: Countdown, Part 1

After several years of instability on this list, 2018 saw things settle
down a bit. In past years, blogs would make the list for a flurry of
great posts one year, then fizzle the next. Sometimes, bloggers would
change careers and their CRM content would dry up. Once in a while, a
great blogger would get hired by a major vendor and see his or her
output bent to fit the corporate line.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85781.html

Microsoft, Kroger Ring Up Retail as a Service

Microsoft and Kroger announced a collaboration on Retail as a Service to
equip stores with Kroger Technology products that run on Microsoft
Azure. The technology utilizes the IoT, connectivity, the cloud, and
data collection and analysis to improve both customer experiences and
store bottom lines. Two stores will pilot a smart technology system
connected by IoT sensors, running on Microsoft Azure.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85775.html

The Teetering Social Empire

Disruptive innovations are only disruptive for as long as it takes
competition to develop and thus create a market. Worse, for the
disruptor, the niche it created can spawn other niches. Social
networking provides a vivid example. First, there were networking sites
that could help you find a job or a sales lead. Then there were social
sites whose purpose was simply, well, networking.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85776.html

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Several hours of discussions and debate later, Engadget's editors have decided who among our finalists should win our Best of CES awards. Below is our list of winners for each category, as well as Best of the Best and People's Choice. Congratulations to all winners and finalists, including Impossible Burger 2.0, the unconventional winner of our Best of the Best prize.

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Analog 'Pong' is beautiful, but so expensive

Universal Space (UNIS) has revived the chunky arcade tablets that we remember from the '70s, but with a mechanical, rather than electronic mechanism. The home edition of its previously-crowdfunded Pong game is priced at $3,000, arcades can grab one for $4,299, while the cocktail twist retails for $4,499.

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Bungie will self-publish 'Destiny' in split with Activision

Bungie has reached a deal with Activision that will hand over the publishing rights to the shared-world shooter franchise. According to the developer, it's "ready" after getting Activision's help over the past eight years.

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The company is eschewing its MWC tradition.

Samsung could unveil its foldable phone and Galaxy S10 on February 20th

February usually means a new Galaxy S. This year will be a little different, however. For its flagship phone’s 10th anniversary, Samsung will reportedly show off both the next Galaxy device and its much-anticipated foldable phone at an event on February 20th. Initial reports suggested we'd have to wait until March to see the foldable, rumored to be called the "Galaxy F."

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