Vulnerability 'bleeding heart' threaten global online payment

Security experts discovered a serious vulnerability in OpenSSL that they recommended that users avoid online transactions these days.

Researchers at security firm Codenomicon and Google Security had found errors called HeartBleed (bleeding heart). HeartBleed been rated as one of the serious security flaw ever discovered.

Software vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, which is the library that the important sites are often used to encode data, such as banking, e-commerce or e-mail service ... Many businesses also use OpenSSL to encrypted information and allow employees to access internal applications of agencies, working remotely over the Internet.

The vulnerability is caused a stir HeartBleed security world and caused some people to panic.

OpenSSL exploit vulnerabilities, cyber criminals can gain a user's session to transfer money to another account if the website is e-Banking services, or access the user's mailbox if the e-mail service . Bad guys can also access the internal network of the agency without login account. More ominously, this hole has existed for about two years.

"If a site sticky bugs, hackers can understand your data, such as passwords, bank account information and other personal information when you enter them on the site," said Michael Coates, director of security Shape confidentiality Security (USA), said.

9/4 day, the US Department of Homeland Security warned businesses in the country to check the entire server systems to eliminate errors. "When you play a hacker in order to check the level of security and confidentiality, we have penetrated into their own systems from the outside without leaving a trace," said a representative of Codenomicon.

There are currently no statistics how many websites stick bug, but experts said the two most popular web server is Apache and nginx are using OpenSSL. A spokesman for Yahoo acknowledged their services are at risk of exploitation but it has quickly fix errors on the service Search, Mail, Finance, Flickr, Tumblr ... Google and Facebook have to remedy before the vulnerability was publicly HeartBleed.

Share with VnExpress, Mr. Ngo Tuan Anh, vice president for cybersecurity Bkav, said the OpenSSL vulnerabilities affecting Web sites all over the world, including the prestigious site like Yahoo, Flickr. The website uses the HTTPS protocol, and OpenSSL are at risk of attack.

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big-screen iPhone, iWatch, Cheap iMac will debut this year

Apple is expected to launch the entire key products such as next-generation iPhone 8, watches iWatch, iPad Air 2 ... in the second half of 2014.

Analyst Ming Chi Kuo of KGI, who is known for fairly accurate information about many products have not been announced by Apple, has provided a roadmap launched Apple devices rely on the exploitation of sources reliable.

Huo believes that in the first half of 2014, Apple will not launch any notable products that put all power in the last 6 months. Initially, they will introduce cheap iMac and the third quarter / 2014, the iPad Air and iPad Mini will launch the new generation. Next, smart watches iWatch will launch with two screen sizes of 4.7 inches with the iPhone. Sang fourth quarter will be the arrival of the iPhone 5.5 inch, late compared to the iPhone 4.7 inches by having problems related to technology in-cell screen.

Apple's product roadmap according to experts of KGI.

Specifically, experts predict iWatch will be shipped by the end of the third quarter with biometric features, compatible with iPhone, iPad and Mac computers. Our products have fashion design, lightweight with 1.3 and 1.5-inch screen, NFC chip integration, wireless charging, 200-250 mAh battery. Apple will offer many prices, including the highest price is $ 1,000.

iPhone 6 also has two sizes of 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1334 x 750 respectively pixels and 1920 x 1080 pixels. Both use the A8 chip, 1 GB RAM, LTPS panels, optical anti-shake camera and support Touch ID technology. Machine with thin rim screen, metal housing and an NFC-enabled iPhone version but only 64 GB 5.5-inch screen with sapphire.

iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina second generation, launched in October, will also unlock function Touch ID fingerprint and A8 chip with an 8 megapixel camera.

Kuo said that Apple is developing a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but do not believe the product will be announced this year. The company will also introduce ultra-thin MacBook Air 12 inch iMac and a cheap price.

Apple not soon sell a complete TV system only upgrade the integrated set-top box App Store and motion detection technology.

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iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina will have fingerprint recognition

Touch ID is a feature that will be added to the duo's iPad next 2014 A8 processor and a higher resolution camera.

• big-screen iPhone, iWatch, Cheap iMac will debut this year

iPad Air will be like the iPhone 5S Touch ID.

According to Ming-Chi analyst of KGI Securities Kuo, iPad Air will upgrade earlier than the release in November of last year. This product will appear along with iPad Mini Retina 2nd generation design and screen but can not change. Most notable is the upgraded sensor Touch ID fingerprint recognition similar for both iPhone 5S new tablet form.

Apple is also said to be put into use the new A8 processor chips for the iPad. Air main camera of the iPad 2nd generation 8 megapixel resolution and supports several new imaging features. No further information about the gray color in addition to black and white now. Last year had a lot of rumors about the iPad version yellow Mini Retina iPad Air and last but not introduced.

Analysts believe that iPad Mini Retina each will probably not upgrade now this year because Apple did not want to create competition between the two products alone. However, manufacturers still offer many possibilities for the new version and the old version in parallel to sell at cheaper prices.

Meanwhile, rumors about the iPad Pro 12.9 inch large screen continues to be maintained. Ming-Chi analyst Kuo said that Apple is actively testing new products and balance of performance used in entertainment and work. However, sources also stressed machine even less likely debut in 2014.

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HP topped the market beyond storage products

According to data from IDC Asia - Pacific in March, HP led the external storage market (External Disk Storage) in the third quarter in a row, accounting for 42% market share by sales shipped in the fourth quarter / 2013 in Vietnam Male.

With this result, besides the leading external storage market , HP Vietnam also maintained its position as No. 1 in the market storage products in general, 32% of the market share for the entire 2013.

Details of HP storage solutions see here , associated with Facebook's HP Storage Vietnam .

The growth is due on the positive signals from the investment of the company for the external storage systems in particular and storage infrastructure in general. In addition to the May 12/2012 end of 2013, HP also introduced a wide range of solutions and hardware storage products, software generation from low to high new suit any storage needs of customer.

Storage products of this new generation has been introduced and is being used in many large data centers in the country and all over the world like HP StoreServ 3PAR, HP StoreOnce (Disk to Disk Storage), HP StoreAll ( HyperScale NAS, File / Object Storage), HP StoreVirtual (ScaleOut Storage), Software Defined Storage, HP StoreEasy (NAS), StoreEver (Tape) ...

Nikon 1 J4 comes with autofocus sensor, and hybrid Wi-Fi connection

J4 is a cheaper version than V3 but still equipped with powerful hardware capabilities and AF phase contrast, the maximum shutter speed to 60 frames per second.

Nikon 1 J4.

A month after the launch of the V3, the most advanced machines of its mirrorless, Nikon continues to launch versions priced at more attractive prices is J4. However, this product is equipped with a sensor size of 1 inch CX-resolution 18 megapixel almost like on V3. Thus, it will have autofocus system AF hybrid is significantly improved. According to Nikon, J4 will have 171 point contrast detection stroke and 105 stroke point phase detection helps cover almost 100% of the frame.

In addition to the new generation sensors, J4 is equipped with 4 Expeed processor allows continuous shooting up to 20 frames per second (after autofocus shooting modes) and up to 60 frames per second if you do not need to focus after each shooting style. This figure is comparable to sample new V3 of its launch. In addition, the machine also supports ISO sensitivity from 160 to 12,800.

Rear touchscreen.

Nikon 1 J4 has an aluminum alloy shell, rear 3-inch screen with a resolution of 1.04 million pixels touch support. Machine can shoot Full HD video at 60 frames / second and 720p speed of 120 frames / sec.Products also integrated Wi-Fi connectivity enables faster transmission of images to mobile devices.

One difference in the machines used J4 microSD memory cards instead of traditional SD. Products have to choose the colors are white, silver, black and orange.

No information about the price and date of sale of Nikon 1 J4.

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Steve Ballmer estimated back 10 years to focus on mobile

Former CEO of Microsoft, the biggest software company in the era of the PC world, admits they are struggling to find a foothold in the mobile market.

At the Saïd Business School share (UK), Ballmer, who recently left the chair general director Microsoft estimated a month ago he could do what he did again during the past decade.

"We might have a better position in the phone market if I can go back 10 years ago to catch up mobile wave", Wall Street Journal quoted Ballmer.

Steve Ballmer estimated time machine have to invest more into the phone market.

He also believes that the merger of parts and equipment and services Nokia will be particularly important step for the future of the software group. Ballmer also stressed he owns 4% of Microsoft shares its success will also profitable for him.

Facebook spent about $ 19 billion to buy WhatsApp messaging application, he also proved to be more cautious when commenting: "I do not know whether they are successful or not? Does it have 450 million users generate enough sales collection? Mark Zuckerberg believes that and no doubt ".

A student asked the life of an extremely wealthy person is like. Ballmer said he usually avoided such questions, but for now retired so he can share what he feels. "I can play on any golf course that I want," Ballmer said.

Microsoft will make the tablet below $ 200 this year

By reducing the price of copyright, Microsoft is encouraging manufacturers launched Windows tablet to compete with cheap Android devices particularly in emerging markets.

• Windows 8.1 license price will be reduced to 70% / Microsoft for a free trial of Windows 8.1 / Windows Phone will spurt thanks to cheap smartphones

According Indiatimes, Microsoft is planning to launch a tablet running the Windows operating system with cheap rates in the near future. These devices are aimed at the Indian market cost below $ 200, promising a counterweight to the Android tablet. In addition to Microsoft's media partners such as HP and Dell, the local manufacturers Karbonn and Lava as well will participate in the production.

In India, the mobile market is dominated by the Android operating system thanks to the cheap tablets offer many choices. Microsoft introduced a tablet Surface in the US to compete with Android devices, but in emerging markets like India, it is difficult to compete because the price is too expensive.

"We are building the minimum hardware configuration for Windows tablet, while ensuring a good user experience. Through cost-cutting, Microsoft's new device will compete directly with Android tablet ", Amrish Goyal, Director of Sales Windows share. "We could not sell the tablet for under $ 100 but below $ 200 tablet will be launched in the middle of this year."

While Goyal refused to confirm the Microsoft cuts Windows 8.1 licensing fees for hardware partners, these recent reports indicate that the US software giant he can reduce by 70% the cost of the license. The device is priced under 250 USD would pay 15 USD copyrights Windows instead of $ 50 as before. Another move by Microsoft is issuing free trial of Windows 8.1

With the personal computer market, the array provides revenue for Microsoft, is experiencing difficulties as growth rates remain negative. It joins the hardware manufacturer is moving and has high expectations for the tablet segment. However, Microsoft have been slow to deploy the iPadand Android tablets dominate the market majority. Most Windows tablet will cost expensive, towards advanced users with prices over 450 dollars.Meanwhile Android tablets like the Nexus 7 (2013) are priced below $ 200.

According to data published by Gartner 3/2014 early May, Microsoft had sold 4 million tablets worldwide in 2013. The number of firms that help account for 2.1% market share. Meanwhile, Apple has sold 70 million Android tablets and the 121 million devices.

Vishal Tripathi analyst of Gartner said, if Microsoft implemented as orientation, the successful firm will come. "Devices running the Windows operating system users are still very attracted by the reputation built long ago. Customers are familiar with this operating system on the computer.And there is nothing better than being able to own a Windows tablet at a price equivalent tablets running Android ".

The market for business tablets are also open to Microsoft. "Windows Tablet $ 250 with hardware quality and good touch are a lot of companies looking to equip employees," Tripathi share analysts add.

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