BitGou: Reuters Technology Report: March 7, 2016

2016年3月8日星期二

Reuters Technology Report: March 7, 2016

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Monday, March 7, 2016

Apple users targeted in first known Mac ransomware campaign

(Reuters) - The first known ransomware attack on Apple Inc's Mac computers, which was discovered over the weekend, was downloaded more than 6,000 times before the threat was contained, according to a developer whose product was tainted with the malicious software.

Supreme Court rejects Apple e-books price-fixing appeal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Apple Inc's challenge to an appellate court decision that it conspired with five publishers to increase e-book prices, meaning it will have to pay $450 million as part of a settlement.

Twitter praised for cracking down on use by Islamic State

(Reuters) - Officials with the nonprofit Simon Wiesenthal Center praised Twitter Inc on Monday for increasing efforts to thwart Islamic State's use of its platform for recruitment and propaganda.

Microsoft takes on Oracle, opening up database software to Linux

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp planned on Monday to announce its move into a new business, unveiling a database software that works with a rival to its Windows operating system, a move that takes aim at a market long dominated by Oracle Corp .

German regulator well suited to investigate Facebook: EU's Vestager

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany, which launched an investigation into social network Facebook last week, is well placed to handle the case, Europe's antitrust chief said on Monday.

Bangladesh central bank says U.S. account hacked; Fed denies breach

DHAKA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bangladesh's central bank said on Monday its account at the U.S. Federal Reserve had been hacked and money was stolen, but that some of the funds were traced to the Philippines and recovered.

Alibaba's Ant Financial could be valued at nearly $60 billion: source

(Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's arm, Ant Financial Services Group, is seeking a valuation of nearly $60 billion in its current round of funding, a person familiar with the matter said.

Online retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter adopts IBM software

PARIS (Reuters) - Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter said on Monday it would adopt IBM's software to manage orders, replacing technology developed by Yoox and Net-a-Porter prior to their merger in October.

Symphony financial messaging set for wide rollout this year - Goldman

LONDON (Reuters) - Symphony, the WhatsApp for the financial world, will significantly increase its user base this year at major institutions including a top asset manager, shareholder Goldman Sachs said on Monday.