Android Security Issues Could Score Windfall For Apple, Microsoft – Forbes
Forbes Android Security Issues Could Score Windfall For Apple, MicrosoftForbesI feel that the Android security issue is still an emerging theme that could indeed become a money making opportunity if it is indeed serious and becomes more widely recognized. Next in “The Future Of Apple”: The next article in this series will focus …and more » [...]
Apple customers face new scam from a ‘well-crafted’ email – Digitaltrends.com
Digitaltrends.com Apple customers face new scam from a 'well-crafted' emailDigitaltrends.comA new phishing scam involving a "well-crafted" email that attempts to trick anyone with an Apple ID into revealing their credit card information is currently doing the rounds, according to Internet security company Intego. Another day, another scam, …Phishing Scam Targets Apple Users: How to Avoid [...]
Scam Targets Apple Users: How to Avoid Being Scammed
During Christmas season, a “well-crafted” scam has targeted Apple users, fooling them into give their Apple IDs and billing information, Internet security firm Intego reported in its blog. The tricky email, which is well-written and …
e-mail targets new Apple customers, steals billing information
Just got a new Macbook, iPad or other Apple gizmo for Christmas? A new e-mail scam is targeting you. Cyber criminals are sending around a very official looking e-mail asking Apple users to update billing information, according to Intego, an anti …
attack targets new Apple users
E-mail attack launched on Christmas day looks to fool new Apple product owners to disclose personal information including credit card details, says security vendor. Cybercriminals looking to cash in on new Apple users sent out a “vast” e-mail …
HP fixes printer flaw, Mozilla’s revenue boost, Apple eyes fuel cells – Good Morning Silicon Valley (blog)
HP fixes printer flaw, Mozilla's revenue boost, Apple eyes fuel cellsGood Morning Silicon Valley (blog)The researchers were able to hack into unsecured LaserJet printers and carry out malicious tasks, including printing out tax returns, gaining access to personal information and even heating up the printer's ink-drying component until it started smoking …and more »
China Labor Watch and authorities probe Apple supplier factory blast, aluminum dust linked to explosion (Elyse Betters/9to5Mac)
Elyse Betters / 9to5Mac:China Labor Watch and authorities probe Apple supplier factory blast, aluminum dust linked to explosion — Local government authorities are investigating last weekend’s explosion that injured 61 people at the Shanghai factory of an Apple iPad 2 back-panel supplier after much outcry from China Labor Watch.
Founding Apple Contract Sells for $1.6M (Katya Kazakina/Bloomberg)
Katya Kazakina / Bloomberg:Founding Apple Contract Sells for $1.6M — A three-page contract that established Apple Computer Co. (AAPL) sold for $1.59 million at Sotheby’s (BID) in New York today. — A phone bidder acquired the document, signed on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.
A Very Rare Video of Steve Jobs Telling the History of Apple (Jesus Diaz/Gizmodo)
Jesus Diaz / Gizmodo:A Very Rare Video of Steve Jobs Telling the History of Apple — This very rare video was recorded in the 1980s. It shows Steve Jobs talking about the origin of Apple. It’s fascinating to see how he hints at the Next Big Thing, back when the Macintosh was still a secret [...]
How productive is an Apple store employee? (Horace Dediu/asymco)
Horace Dediu / asymco:How productive is an Apple store employee? — Apple publishes data about its “retail segment” which ifoAppleStore.com catalogs. Here are some statistics I was able to compute from the data: — The stores generate over $100k per employee per quarter. In 2010, revenue was $481,000 per employee.
