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MSFT & IDC: 1/3 of Software is Counterfeit and Could Cause $114B in Damage
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
"The Dangerous World of Counterfeit and Pirated Software - How Pirated Software Can Compromise the Cybersecurity of Consumers, Enterprises, and Nations ... and the Resultant Costs in Time and Money”
On 3/26/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more
Nope, Not Even the iOS Family is Safe From Malware
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
When it comes to the security matters on mobile devices, usually the heavy load of criticism amplified by the mass media goes in the direction of one platform of today's mobile world.
On 3/12/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more

MobileTrust - Mobile Keystroke Protection to Safeguard Your Data
CLOUD COMPUTING, ENTERPRISE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
Malware is becoming more and more prevalent in the world of mobile computing, many of these malware programs are specifically designed to capture your keystrokes, that's where StrikeForce comes in.
On 10/10/2012 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
Verizon Wireless Denies Any Involvement in Carrier IQ Rootkit Scandal
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Following the Carrier IQ rootkit scandal that broke out yesterday, we contacted PR managers from companies involved in the story. We have received the latest reply from Verizon Wireless.
On 12/1/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

HTC Speaks Out on Carrier IQ Rootkit Scandal
APPLE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
The Carrier IQ scandal is starting to build its critical mass, and one of the companies which is named in the scandal is Taiwanese HTC. We contacted the company and got a straight answer.
On 12/1/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Duqu: Meet the Son of Stuxnet
ENTERPRISE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
It was only a matter of time. A Stuxnet malware knock off has been identified, and named Duqu or DQ in reference to characters found repetitively in its code. Speculations abound as to where it came from and why it exists.
On 10/20/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

UPDATED: How to Protect Your Android Device: Download Symantec Security App
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Some folks say there is no worry about malware on your mobile devices. Given the headlines of the past two weeks about security failures, the modern cyber-criminal can steal more often than the average bank robber.
On 6/13/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
How Good is Your Computer Security Product?
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Gerry Egan from Symantec presented "Making Sense of 3rd Party Efficiency Tests" to Next@Norton attendees. He pointed out that every security product has a different set of protection features.
On 6/11/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Be Careful! Some Android Apps are Really Malware
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
Malware in sheep’s clothing has been infecting Android devices. The dangerous apps have been pulled from the Android Market, but not before tens of thousands of users had been bitten.
On 3/4/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Scareware Pops Up in Time for Halloween
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
Halloween is a time for scary ghouls and goblins, but watch out for the scareware. Like trick and treaters hiding behind fake masks, scareware hides behind a fake facade to trick you into loading it onto your computer.
On 10/18/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

McAfee Issues Newegg Password Reset Scam Warning
SOFTWARE NEWS
McAfee, recently announced to be bought out by Intel yesterday detailed that a new scam was making its rounds around the internet regarding Newegg.
On 8/27/2010 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
IE8 becomes the most used web-browser in the World
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
Regardless of all the traction Firefox gathered, Internet Explorer remains king of the hill, with Net Applications citing IE8 now has 27.9% share.
On 2/3/2010 by Daniela Kustre... Comments (0) Read more

Net Neutrality: How US laws want to make you guilty for others actions
SECURITY, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
In the US you are guilty be default if there are any incriminating files. But is this right in any case? Read how Net Neutrality is being killed under the table.
On 11/11/2009 by Sean Kalinich... Comments (0) Read more
IBM survey busts Cloud Computing bubble with a "security" pin?
CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
IBM released findings from the 2009 X-Force Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report. While the name X-Force The report showed an extraordinary number of security threats across all facets of the web.
On 8/28/2009 by Chris Barton... Comments (0) Read more

Legit security software vendors team up in CCSS Forum
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Today, a lot of alleged security firms do nothing but release malware under a guise of "safety", flooding Ad services with misleading advertising. CCSS Forum is battling those impostors.
On 8/26/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Update - Are we our own worst enemy in the war against Cyber Crime?
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
The recent major attacks on the US and South Korean government and consumer sites by a large botnet bring end user security in to clear view and concnern. Are we, the end users, to blame in the end?
On 7/10/2009 by Sean Kalinich... Comments (0) Read more

Google announces Chrome OS, but when will we see non-Beta OS?
ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Everybody seems to be talking about Google's blog announcement of Chrome OS (GCOS). Okay, their announcement said that next year they should have an operating system designed for netbooks and web browsing.
On 7/9/2009 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more
Free Panda Cloud Antivirus
CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS

Panda Security, maker of popular Panda AntiVirus software released a public beta of Panda Cloud AntiVirus. That's correct, AV is coming to the clouds.

On 5/1/2009 by Daniela Kustre... Comments (0) Read more

Detect and get rid of Conficker for free
SECURITY NEWS

In this no brainer news article, we bring you the easiest way to detect are you inflicted with the Conficker virus, and how to get rid of it... hopefully for good.

On 4/2/2009 by Daniela Kustre... Comments (0) Read more
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