Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Security Researchers Discover Linux Version of Winnti Malware
Security researchers have discovered a Linux version of Winnti, a malware used by Chinese government-sponsored hackers.
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Data Breaches, Cyberattacks Top Global Risks Alongside Natural Disasters, Climate Change
The World Economic Forum has listed large-scale cyberattacks and massive data breaches among the five most probable risks facing the world today.
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Tech Skills in Most Demand This Year: Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity
A global recruiting firm predicts 68% of information technology employers will increase full-time IT hiring this year, while 53% will increase their use of consultants...
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Walmart Leads the Way...in Floor Scrubbing Robots?
By the end of next month, Walmart will deploy floor-scrubbing robots in its stores.
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Developers, Despair: Half Your Time Is Wasted on Bad Code
A study found 31% of developer time is wasted on routine maintenance work, draining $300 billion each year from global GDP.
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DevOps, Machine Learning Dominate Technology Opportunities This Year
Programming languages and frameworks associated with DevOps and machine learning are on the rise, and developers working in these areas garner the highest salaries...
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Linux Adopts Conflict Resolution Code
To reduce conflicts within the Linux development community, the group has adopted a new code of conduct that comes in the form of a Linux patch.
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Shortage of Mainframe Skills Looms but Companies Remain in Denial
A mainframe skills shortage is approaching, but only about 40 percent of CIOs surveyed by Compuware said they had a formal plan in place to address the issue.
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