Topic: EMC Corporation

N.Y. Times hacked: How large is China's campaign to control, intimidate?

The list of media outlets infiltrated by Chinese cyberspies doesn't end with The New York Times or Wall St. Journal, cybersecurity experts say. Anyone reporting on China is a potential target.

'Project Blitzkrieg': Are Russian cybercriminals about to invade US banks?

Security researchers uncovered 'Project Blitzkrieg', a plan for a major cyberheist of US banks, after its purported Russian mastermind posted recruitment messages online. It's not clear whether the publicity halted the plot.

Stealing US business secrets: Experts ID two huge cyber 'gangs' in China

Two large operations in China account for 90 percent of cyberespionage against US business, one expert says. Research suggests the scope of the operations could be breathtaking.

Exclusive: Cyberattacks on US natural-gas pipeline companies, evidence points to China

Those analyzing the cyberspies who are trying to infiltrate natural-gas pipeline companies have found similarities with an attack on a cybersecurity firm a year ago. At least one US government official has blamed China for that earlier attack.

Cloud computing powers EMC earnings

Cloud computing and storage products maker sees earnings rise 28 percent. EMC calls cloud computing 'most transformative' trend in IT history.

Patents held by bankrupt Nortel to be sold

Patents held by the bankrupt Canadian company, Nortel, have been snatched up by a consortium for $4.5 billion in cash. The consortium bid five times more than Google for the patents.

Sony hackers: Yet another network intrusion

Sony hackers keep coming as the company detects another intrusion. With a target on its back, what can the company to keep Sony hackers out?

How bad was the cyber attack on Lockheed Martin?

Last week's cyber attack on top US weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin shows that cyber espionage is evolving and could soon become more of a serious threat to governments and companies.

Epsilon security breach: 5 signs it's only the tip of the iceberg

Targeted attacks are the trend in cyberspace. Six months ago, the world's first cyber superweapon – Stuxnet – was discovered to be targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. This week millions of e-mail addresses were reported stolen from Epsilon, a firm that supplies e-mail marketing to BestBuy, Disney, and many others. The two highlight a trend toward precision among those that create malicious software. Epsilon's information will help hackers craft very specific "phishing" e-mails that are far more subtle, experts say. Here are five emerging targets for precision attacks:

Could Americans saving more and spending less rescue the US economy?

The conventional wisdom is that the US economy won't recover until consumers start spending freely again. But some economists say Americans saving their money may be more advantageous.

From bartering to paper money – an allegory for cloud computing

Haiti earthquake diary: Not as bad as Rwanda?

Time spent with medics of the International Medical Corps offers an inspiring window on those still working hard two weeks after the quake.

Oracle-Sun deal could transform industry

The takeover bid boosts Oracle, but the impact on open-source software is unclear.