TechFlash: Microsoft: Passwords are dead; Game developer hunks; F5 buys DDoS biz

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Microsoft cybersecurity exec declares the password dead Microsoft cybersecurity executive John Proctor posted a blog this week saying that passwords are no longer enough to keep important information safe. It's a post-password world, and here's what's next. F5 Networks acquires security firm Defense.Net Seattle tech network and security company F5, which has been focused on growing its cybersecurity products, announced it has acquired Defense.Net Inc. is a privately held firm based in Belmont, Calif. Hunky 'Men of Game Development' calendar shows techies are the new IT men A group of Seattle men has put together perhaps the best calendar ever made featuring 12 men who make games for a living. And it's so popular that it reached its Kickstarter goal in seven hours. Costco employees rank it near tops in nation, Google, Microsoft, eBay also make list Costco, known for its good benefits and pay, earned positive reviews from its employees in a Glassdoor study. Seattle residents are ditching cable, but most have internet at home A survey released Thursday shows that Seattle residents are getting rid of their cable TV subscriptions, but the majority have internet access at home. Boeing buys British software firm Boeing buys a British software firm that tracks fuel consumption, carbon emissions. Amazon fight against book publisher Hachette intensifies Amazon's playing even rougher in its fight against book publisher Hachette. Intellicheck Mobilisa cracks down on fake ID cards Buying booze or cigarettes with fake IDs could get tougher in the future. The Pitch: Eastside startup helps companies master social media (subscriber content) ​Meshfire is a software as a service company founded by veteran entrepreneurs. National Tech News

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