SAN FRANCISCO - Adobe is recommending that users update their Flash Players immediately - especially those who frequent Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. The company released an emergency security bulletin on Tuesday that addresses vulnerabilities in Flash, which could be exploited by hackers. "This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely take control of the
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor the three professionals and three students that demonstrate the most innovative and inspirational approach to promoting sustainability within their organizations, families or peer groups. These finalists of the forum?s Third Annual Essay Contest and Eighth Annual Scholarship Competition will have an opportunity to compete for
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday proposed two bonds to be included in the Michigan Strategic Fund budget, one which develops engineering talent at universities with those programs and the other to address talent needs in skilled trades through community colleges. Overall, Snyder recommended $766.6 million ($210.3 million General Fund) for the Michigan Strategic
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - I had the chance to experience Google Glass, and its hands-free, wireless ability to navigate the web using voice commands, on Feb. 3 at the Augmented Reality MeetUp at the offices of Honigman, Miller. Local firm EyeWyre and Los Angeles-based Daqri also provided examples of work they are doing. Brian Wassom, attorney
AFGHANISTAN - The approach to Bagram was as uneventful as a landing at a commercial airport, which, after the bronco ride the team had experienced out of Hong Kong, caught them by surprise. Conversation on board the 777 stopped for a few seconds as the plane circled in from the south, passing eight miles high
LANSING - Legislation curbing the personal liability of business executives if their firm fails to pay taxes has been signed by Governor Rick Snyder. Snyder's signature of SB 337 (PA 3, immediate effect), comes after he vetoed a previous bill, SB 64 , over implementation concerns for the Department of Treasury. The new law pares
LONDON - Ready, Set, Grow, an Ersnt & Young competition created to help advise and grow small businesses entrepreneurs with young companies, announced they are now accepting applications for this year's 2014 program in Monaco. Application deadline is March 15. Created for talented and ambitious young CEO's and Presidents worldwide, finalists will get the chance
MINNEAPOLIS - Target is still reeling from the massive security breach, which affected as many as 110 million customers. Now, as the retailer gets back on its feet, it's becoming more security focused. Target Chief Financial Officer John Mulligan wrote an opinion piece for The Hill on Monday saying that the company was speeding up
LONDON, United Kingdom - A British spy unit turned a cyberattack method favored by Anonymous against it and other hacktivist groups, according to an NBC report based on documents Edward Snowden removed from the National Security Agency. A division of the Government Communications Headquarters, the UK's communications intelligence agency, used distributed-denial-of-service attacks to disrupt communications
HOUGHTON ? The 15th annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, scheduled for March 3-8 at Michigan Technological University, is shaping up to be a perfect year. The Upper Peninsula is experiencing the snowiest winter in years with temperatures solidly sub-freezing, ideal conditions for this SAE collegiate design competition. Plus, a new major sponsor has donated an