Consumer Web/Social Media
Cyberattacks in exchange for ransom rise because of Bitcoin- report
Bitcoin has fueled a rise in cyberattacks where computers and data are held hostage until the owner pays the ransom in the digital currency, according to a report.
Yahoo! buys online live concert platform Evntlive
Yahoo! Inc. on Friday confirmed its purchase of online live concert service Evntlive for an undisclosed sum. As a result of the deal, Evntlive will be shutting down and joining Yahoo!'s video team.
Hellman & Friedman acquires controlling stake in Scout24 for €700M in debt financing
Britain's Barclays PLC, Japan's Nomura and the Royal Bank of Canada are leading the loan financing for Hellman & Friedman LLC's buyout of Scout24. The classified advertising business will be bought for EUR700 million in debt funding.
Facebook looks into Russian programming partnerships for app development
Facebook Inc had been tapping resources of its Russian partners to develop apps, signaling a growth in the tech industry, particularly in the app development business.