The week isn’t quite over yet, but it’s already shaping up to be a busy one for Google Chrome . After finally bringing its browser to Android on Tuesday , Google yesterday announced an update for the original desktop version, promising faster browsing and enhanced security
The week isn’t quite over yet, but it’s already shaping up to be a busy one for Google Chrome . After finally bringing its browser to Android on Tuesday , Google yesterday announced an update for the original desktop version, promising faster browsing and enhanced security
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Google Chrome update brings speedier browsing, enhanced security, joy
Hackers made good on a threat to post the source code for Symantec’s popular PCAnywhere antivirus product and threatened to post the remainder of the source code in their possession. Symantec said the hackers offered to stop releasing the company’s code if they were given money.
Hackers made good on a threat to post the source code for Symantec’s popular PCAnywhere antivirus product and threatened to post the remainder of the source code in their possession. Symantec said the hackers offered to stop releasing the company’s code if they were given money.
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Symantec Says Hackers Tried Extortion
Google has released details on a security system it is using to defend the Android app store from software that can harm its users. Called Bouncer, the service analyzes apps for suspicious activity and flags them before they have a chance to get into the store.
Google has released details on a security system it is using to defend the Android app store from software that can harm its users. Called Bouncer, the service analyzes apps for suspicious activity and flags them before they have a chance to get into the store.
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Google’s ‘Bouncer’ Service Aims to Toughen Android Security
Brazilian hackers claimed credit for taking down the Citigroup and Citibank Web sites.
Brazilian hackers claimed credit for taking down the Citigroup and Citibank Web sites.
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Anonymous Says It Knocked Citigroup Sites Offline
Google has had its fair share of malware-related problems in the Android Market , but that’s hopefully about to change, now that the company has announced a new security-enhancing service.
Google has had its fair share of malware-related problems in the Android Market , but that’s hopefully about to change, now that the company has announced a new security-enhancing service.
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Google’s ‘Bouncer’ service scans the Android Market for malware, will judge you at the door
Lunch hours may never feel safe again. That is, if you have a Mac running Lion / FileVault 2, like leaving your computer around, or have unscrupulous colleagues
Lunch hours may never feel safe again. That is, if you have a Mac running Lion / FileVault 2, like leaving your computer around, or have unscrupulous colleagues
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Passware claims FileVault 2 can be cracked in under an hour, sells you the software to prove it
Hey, so, it’s Change Your Password Day.
It’s an Apple patent application: please be aware this is unlikely to wind up in your next device, please fasten seat belts and fix your tray table in the fixed and upright position. Inside the bezel of your iDevice or Mac is a magnet that operates a switch — that will only be activated when a “correlated” magnet inside a key-fob makes contact
It’s an Apple patent application: please be aware this is unlikely to wind up in your next device, please fasten seat belts and fix your tray table in the fixed and upright position. Inside the bezel of your iDevice or Mac is a magnet that operates a switch — that will only be activated when a “correlated” magnet inside a key-fob makes contact
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Apple patent looks to create ‘secure magnets’ to unlock your device
What happens when you take a PogoPlug , add 8GB of flash storage, some radios (WiFi, GPS) and perhaps a few sensors, then stuff everything in a 3D-printed box? You get the F-BOMB (Falling or Ballistically-launched Object that Makes Backdoors), a battery-powered surveillance computer that costs less than $50 to put together using off-the-shelf parts. The 4 x 3.5 x 1-inch device, created by security researcher Brendan O’Connor and funded by DARPA ‘s Cyber Fast Track program, is cheap enough for single-use scenarios where costly traditional hardware is impractical
What happens when you take a PogoPlug , add 8GB of flash storage, some radios (WiFi, GPS) and perhaps a few sensors, then stuff everything in a 3D-printed box? You get the F-BOMB (Falling or Ballistically-launched Object that Makes Backdoors), a battery-powered surveillance computer that costs less than $50 to put together using off-the-shelf parts. The 4 x 3.5 x 1-inch device, created by security researcher Brendan O’Connor and funded by DARPA ‘s Cyber Fast Track program, is cheap enough for single-use scenarios where costly traditional hardware is impractical
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F-BOMB $50 surveilance computer hides in your CO detector, cracks your WiFi
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