Could Java EE be headed for a split from Oracle?It is not a Java fork! The main reason behind this split according to Java EE advocates is Oracle’s perceived disinterest in the platform. According to them, lack of support from Oracle will leave them with no option but to move forward with their own improvements. Java EE 8 with HTTP 2.0 and HTML5 support is reportedly being readied for June 2017 release....

Nxt is a public blockchain, open to anyone looking to utilize the features a decentralized platform. In the true spirit of open source software, the Nxt platform has been meticulously maintained, with additional functionality constantly being developed and added directly from user feedback. Because of the high level of community involvement and suggestions, Nxt now offers highly specified existing functionality, meaning that the vast majority of users will have no need to code additional applications into their platform....

Ransomware is a particularly virulent type of malicious code which spreads through downloads, phishing campaigns and malicious links. Once a system has been infected, a lock screen appears and all files on the device are encrypted. The cyber-security firm first discovered the CoinVault attacks in May 2014. Since then, this aggressive ransomware that heavily encrypts data files on infected computers and demands payment in Bitcoin for the encryption keys has made over 1,500 victims in more than 108 countries....

The study was published in Management Information Systems Quarterly, where researchers monitored people moving their cursors in order to determine if an individual was frustrated or was it something else entirely. To reach a conclusive analysis, the researchers had to create scenarios where the participants were actually getting frustrated and angry with the tests they hand to endure. One test involved the use of a webpage that was taking forever to load completely, while the other test involved the participants having to answer a question within a limited time window (although the question was far too complicated to be answered in that time span)....

This advisory opinion comes into a preliminary ruling requested by the EU Court of Justice in the case of Sanoma Media (Playboy) vs. GS Media BV (GeenStijl.nl). In October 2011, a Dutch blog, GeenStijl.nl published a post linking to leaked Playboy photos, which were hosted on the file-hosting service FileFactory that allowed users to download those photos from a Playboy photo shoot. Playboy publisher Sanoma requested the blog to take down the links at the hosting service, but the small site refused, and continued to link to other public sources where they were still available....

The network of compromised cameras was uncovered by researchers at security firm Arbor Networks, who reported that large scale distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks took down websites by flooding them with traffic. Arbor Networks’ ASERT group has found the number of command-and-control servers unique to LizardStresser has increased during 2016 with cyber-criminals managing to break into IoT devices primarily by using the unit’s default password. This has enabled these gangs to assemble huge botnet armies capable of launching massive attacks....

According to Vickery (who goes by the screen name FoundTheStuff) on Reddit, “The data was/is publicly available. No exploits or vulnerabilities involved. [Zeobit and Kromtech] published it to the open web with no attempt at protection.” Vickery found the vulnerability by doing a random “port:27017” search on Shodan.io. He was able to download 13 Million customer records by simply entering a selection of IP addresses, with no username or password required to access the data....

At the Code Conference in California, CEO and founder of Gawker Media, Nick Denton took responsibility for the stories published on Gawker. Speaking at the conference, Denton said that Facebook and Reddit CEOs must also similarly be held responsible for the content published on their platform. This is pot calling the kettle black. Gawker is already in trouble for publishing a smut story on Hulk Hogan aka Terry Bollea, the erstwhile WWF (now WWE) champion....

Initially, the announcement was made in May, the YuFit fitness band can be connected to smartphones via Bluetooth and will be compatible with your iPhone as well as Android smartphones. It is compatible with companion apps YuFit (on Google Play) and HealthifyMe (On Google Play and App Store). Micromax has also announced that the first 1,000 customers will get free assistance from dedicated fitness coaches. Yu stresses that its tie-up with HealthifyMe will offer users fitness trainers, nutritionists, and dieticians through specific packages designed for YuFit....

The exact features of the phone is still not known however the phone is believed to carry similar specs as that of the Xiaomi’s Redmi 2. Reports suggest that the smartphone will have a 4.3-5 inch display and will be powered with quad core processor. Micromax earlier today released a teaser of its upcoming product and hinted the partnership with online retailer Snapdeal in a tweet : https://twitter.com/Micromax_Mobile/status/586476084440342529/ While the tweet does not suggest anything about the features it only carries riddle which may be hinting at the name of new Micromax smartphone and a suggestion indicating that the phone will be available through flash sale on Snapdeal....

This free grammar and spell-check browser extension and Microsoft’s answer to Grammarly is now available for download on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. “With the release of Microsoft Editor’s standalone browser extension, Editor now moves with you across the web so you can easily write clear, accurate content anywhere you want. Whether you are posting casually on Facebook or LinkedIn or writing in-depth for a site like Medium, you can create with confidence knowing Editor will flag misspelled words and grammatical errors,” Microsoft explains....

The company decided to bring it back as a sticker pack after a user had requested its return as a sticker pack on the company’s feedback portal two weeks ago. “Yes, it’s true – Clippy has agreed to come out of retirement!” wrote a representative on the Microsoft Community Feedback Portal confirming the return of Clippy sticker pack. “Whether you loved him or hated him, Clippy is back with a Retro Sticker Pack in Teams....

While the Redmond giant already has a regular Outlook mobile app for low-end Android smartphones, the new version called “Outlook Lite” will be a faster and lighter alternative for the existing one. The company added the upcoming Outlook Lite app to its Microsoft 365 roadmap on June 30, where it briefly describes the product as, “An Android app that brings the main benefits of Outlook in a smaller app size with fast performance for low-end devices on any network....

Many users have reported that they are being barraged with incessant popups that inform them their Windows 10 upgrade will be installed in one hour. Earlier, Windows 7/8.1 users could opt-out of such process but now there is no longer an option to opt-out of upgrading altogether, ZDNet reports. The fact that Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 10 come whatever may is not lost when not even GWX Control Panel, a third-party tool that lets you manage or sidestep such updates, is not able to do so according to the app’s creator, Josh Mayfield....

Guy Merin, Microsoft’s Principal Development Manager of the Surface Duo Developer Experience Team, announced the availability of the SDK for Mac Developers via Twitter. — Guy Merin (@gmerin) January 27, 2020 Not just macOS, according to the official download page, the SDK will be available for the Linux platform as well. The requirements for SDK configuration should not be any different than what is needed for the Windows platform. Developers will still need to install the latest version of Android Studio before they can run the SDK and emulator on top of it....

Microsoft releases optional tool that lets users hide or block any update for Windows 10 or hardware driversHere’s what the troubleshooter looks like when you download and run it: Being used to years of being able to select and choose from a menu of updates each month, it caused a huge outcry from Windows 10 testers. What if Windows Update pushes an update to your system that causes more problems than it fixes?...

People who have the habit of forgetting things used it pretty well. Luckily, Microsoft also brought some good news to them. By revealing the newest version of sticky notes “Version 3.0” which will let you sync all your important notes on the cloud. This surely allows the user to access those notes from any windows powered device. Not only that, but this new version also allows the user to use a formatting bar....

Windows 95 which turns 20 today changed the way we use our desktop computers foreverThe next 20 years It featured significant improvements over its predecessor, Windows 3.1, most notably in the graphical user interface (GUI) and in its relatively simplified “plug-n-play” features. Bill Gates’s specified aim of one PC per person per desk in action was put in action by Microsoft 95. It brought to the scene 8MB of RAM, 15-inch CRT monitors and 320MB hard drive along with Internet for most of the home users....

Starting March 31, 2006, programs that use things like injection by proxy or network layer manipulation, or change DNS settings will be categorized as malware by Microsoft and blocked. Microsoft will force all programs that employ the MiTM technique to use each browser’s extension model that can be easily removed by the user. “Programs that create advertisements in browsers must only use the browsers’ supported extensibility model for installation, execution, disabling, and removal,” Microsoft said in a blog post....

At the time of writing the Article the website was showing ‘under construction page’, the restoring process was initiated. While the website is being restored there are Thousands of websites which is defaced today by hackers, with new year wishes on the deface page.