Few victims paying hackers because of difficulty using bitcoin
An unprecedented cyberattack swept across the globe over the weekend, but so far the majority of victims haven’t paid hackers a ransom.
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New wave of ransom threats seen in unprecedented attack
More than 200,000 computers in at least 150 countries have so far been infected, according to the European Union’s law enforcement agency. The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre said new cases of so-called ransomware are possible “at a significant scale.”
Dozens of countries hit by huge cyber-extortion attack
Several cybersecurity firms said they had identified the malicious software responsible for tens of thousands of attacks in more than 60 countries. In the United States, FedEx was among the apparent victims.
Comcast, Charter to cooperate as threats from wireless grow
Cable operators Comcast and Charter Communications said Monday that they will work together as they prepare to offer cellphone plans to customers.
Mobi named Mira’s Tech Company of the Year
Mobi Wireless Management, a fast-growing, 300-person operation, secured the top honors at TechPoint’s Mira awards Saturday night.
Speedway breaking new ground with massive wireless hardware
Those driving past the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the last week, might have noticed five 600-pound ball-shaped structures towering over the 2.5-mile oval race track.
Rise in internet-connected devices creates new cybersecurity concerns
Aerospace and defense companies are working to thwart digital attacks from several sources and expect huge demand for workers in the field.
Indy tech leaders make splash at South by Southwest
Several local companies and people presented at South by Southwest in Texas this week, sharing their Hoosier experiences and products with a variety of audiences at the world-renowned tech and arts confab.
Tech CEO: Collaboration, capital needed to advance ‘internet of things’ in Indiana
The idea of connected products—whether a diesel engine or a washing machine—is proliferating across various industries. Indiana can become a leader in the space, according to ClearObject CEO John McDonald.
Russian hackers to be charged in massive Yahoo breach
The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges against four defendants, including two Russian security services officers, in a data breach that affected at least a half-billion user accounts, according to a federal law enforcement official.
Amazon outage affects local software buyers, sellers
The Tuesday afternoon outage of Amazon’s popular cloud service AWS disrupted a number of local entities.
Don Brown leads $2M funding round in Carmel tech firm
Lumavate sells software to manufacturers so they can give their customers relevant information about products when they need it.
Data center company LightBound eyes $80 million expansion
The company, located west of Lucas Oil Stadium, would do the buildout in stages, ultimately doubling its footprint to 160,000 square feet.
MetroNet expanding into Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers
The Zionsville Town Council agreed earlier this month to issue up to $1.5 million in bonds to bring the service provider to the community.
Holcomb cancels Pence’s $260M cell tower contract
The Pence administration in September said it had agreed to lease the state’s existing cell towers to help the state fund its bicentennial projects and expand broadband capacity.
Broad Ripple tech firm lays off a third of its workforce in cost-cutting move
A crucial technology platform revamp didn’t go as planned last year, so Odyssey Media opted to rein in costs until that’s completed, according to its CEO.
AT&T picks Indy for ‘5G Evolution’ market
The city is one of two where the telecom giant will start laying the foundation for 5G wireless technology, which is at least 20 times faster than today’s speeds.
Design agency evolves into ‘internet of things’ expert
Thirty-four-year-old design agency Outside Source has become one of the go-to players in the local “internet of things” industry.
With deals offered early, Cyber Monday may lose online sales title
The Monday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest online shopping day, but stores are releasing internet deals earlier, stretching them through the week, as well as making them available in stores.
China approves law to tighten control on internet usage
China’s legislature approved a cybersecurity law Monday that human rights activists warn will tighten political controls and foreign companies say might hamper access to Chinese technology markets.