Review: Alarm.com Interactive Alarm Monitoring Service

A few months ago I did a review of the state-of-the-art 2GiG Go!Control home alarm system. This week I review the Alarm.com Interactive Alarm Monitoring service that is often paired with the 2GiG system.

This combination of equipment and service provide one of the most high-tech and interactive alarm systems available. Check out both reviews to learn more.. Do you have Alarm.com's service? Let us know your opinion of it in the comments section below.

Review: Alarm.com Interactive Alarm Monitoring Service originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 21:23:47.

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The Dangers of Facebook Oversharing

When does sharing on Facebook become oversharing, and when does oversharing become a personal safety risk? We attempt to answer both of these questions in this week's featured article: The Dangers of Facebook Oversharing.

We're not talking about type of oversharing where you describe every detail of your day down to how the oat bran you ate that morning is helping your regularity. The oversharing we're discussing is the sharing of information that a stalker, thief, lawyer, or possibly an employer might use against you.

Do you share sensitive information, such as your location, on Facebook? Do you think oversharing is a personal safety risk? Let us know in the comments section below:

The Dangers of Facebook Oversharing originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 20:05:04.

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5 Must-have Security Apps for iPhone

Have you ever gone on vacation and forgot to arm your home security system? Have you ever wanted to check in on your pet while you were away from home?

If you answered yes to either of these questions,  you will definitely want to check out our featured article on 5 Must-have Security Apps for iPhone. We'll also take a look at apps that can encrypt phone calls from your iPhone and track your phone if it's lost or stolen.

What's your favorite security-related iPhone app? Let us know in the comments section below.

5 Must-have Security Apps for iPhone originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 16:29:52.

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How to Scam-proof Your Brain

Can you spot a phishing scam e-mail from a mile away? Are you a human scam detector?

The focus of this week's featured article is on How to Scam-proof Your Brain. In the article, you'll find  some mental self-defense techniques that you can use to help develop your scam detecting "Spidey" sense.

Check out the article in the link and then come back here and let us know (in the comments section below) what is the most convincing scam you have ever encountered?

How to Scam-proof Your Brain originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 15:36:49.

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Protect Your Smartphone From Malicious QR Codes

Quick Response or QR codes like the one in the picture above seem to be popping up everywhere these days. They are great for advertisers and marketers because they allow users to obtain product information and website addresses by scanning the multidimensional bar code with their smartphone's camera. Unfortunately hackers and criminals are also using QR codes to trick users into installing malware, or handing over personal information.

Before you scan another QR Code with your smartphone, check out our featured article on how to protect yourself from malicious QR codes being spread by criminals and hackers:

Have you been the victim of this new type of attack? Let us know your experience in the comments section below:

Protect Your Smartphone From Malicious QR Codes originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 17:13:34.

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How to Secure Your New Facebook Timeline

Did you enable the new Facebook Timeline feature yet? The new Timeline lets you, your friends and, depending on your privacy settings, complete strangers flip through your Facebook history like a digital scrapbook. It has a newspaper-like appearance and all is easily navigated. Simply click on the year you are interested in and it jumps to all your old posts for that time frame.

What can you do to lock down your new Timeline? Check out this week's featured article on How to Secure Your Facebook Timeline for some tips on how to keep stalkers and other bad guys from perusing your old posts (and your new ones as well).

How to Secure Your New Facebook Timeline originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 16:23:21.

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Hack Your Holiday Party With Some Spicy Password Crackers

If you're looking for a last minute dish to make for a New Years party, try making some Spicy Password Crackers. They are both delicious and addictive. I call them password crackers because someone would likely hand over their password just so they could have another one.

They are simple to make and go great with a nice Pimento cheese spread from your local deli. Check out the link above for the recipe. Happy New Year!.

Hack Your Holiday Party With Some Spicy Password Crackers originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 10:55:54.

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Beware of In-app Purchases on Your child's new iPod!

If Santa brought you or your child a new iPod or iPad for Christmas then you will definitely want to enable it's parental controls.

Even if it's yours and not your child's iPod you might want to turn off the in-app purchase feature. One of my family members ended up with a bill for several hundred dollars worth of in-app purchases because this feature wasn't locked down and a child got a hold of the iPod and racked up a bunch of in-app charges.  In-app purchases are how many "Freemium" app developers make their money. They make the game free to download but charge for additional content. Even kids that aren't old enough to read can end up buying things in the app without anyone knowing it until they get the bill.

Check out the article linked above to learn how to turn this feature off completely. Did your child accidentally buy s huge amount of in-app merchandise? Let us know your own in-app purchase horror story in the comment section below.

Beware of In-app Purchases on Your child's new iPod! originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Monday, December 26th, 2011 at 09:22:20.

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Is Your Voicemail Vulnerable to Hackers?

We've all heard about the British News International scandal involving reporters allegedly hacking into voicemail accounts to illegally obtain information. The big question how did they do it? We'll attempt to answer that question in this week's featured article: Voicemail Hacking Explained.

We'll also look at some things you can do to improve the security of your own voicemail box to keep hackers out of your business. Has your voicemail ever been hacked? Let us know your experiences in the comments section below:

Is Your Voicemail Vulnerable to Hackers? originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 05:33:24.

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Firefox Security Tips and Tools

Have you ditched Microsoft's Internet Explorer? Was Google's Chrome not shiny enough for you? If your browser of choice is Mozilla's Firefox, then we've got some security tips and tools that you might want to check out on our Firefox Security page.

Most of the tips only take a few seconds to enable and can greatly improve your overall security posture. Check them out and feel free to share your own tips in the comment section below:

Firefox Security Tips and Tools originally appeared on About.com Internet / Network Security on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 05:30:40.

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Dallas Police Department's Website Hacked

Hackers broke into the Dallas Police Department's website over the weekend and stole sensitive information -- including the usernames and passwords of some officers.

Did Chinese Espionage Lead to F-35 Delays?

Did Chinese cyber spying cause the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's cost spikes and production delays? That's the question Pentagon budget officials are asking according to Aviation Week.

Hackers wanted $50,000 to keep Symantec source code private

Symantec told a hacker group that it would pay $50,000 to keep the source code for some of the its flagship security products off the Internet, the company confirmed to CNET this evening.

Hackers may be able to 'outwit' online banking security devices

Don't miss our 3rd annual HITB Security Conference in Europe featuring keynote speakers Bruce Schneier and Andy Ellis ! Criminal hackers have found a way round the latest generation of online banking security devices given out by banks, the BBC has learned.

Boardrooms prey for hackers

One afternoon recently, a hacker took a tour of a dozen conference rooms around the globe via equipment that most every company has in those rooms: videoconferencing equipment.

How to Protect Online Transactions

Network World - The trusty telephone is emerging as one of the key elements in new multifactor authentication schemes designed to protect online banking and other web-based financial transactions from rapidly evolving security threats.

New banking cyber attack bypasses passwords and even the latest PIN security devices

The 'man in the browser' attack diverts users to a fake banking website - thus 'leapfrogging' security systems including PIN devices.

Hackers crack new online banking security putting 25m people at risk

The likes of HSBC's new Secure Key and Barclays' PINSentry were supposed to quash crime to near zero.

Norton Security Rolls Into Bossier City

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Cyber criminals beware...It will be a little more difficult to steal identities and personal information if the Norton Operation Shield Mobile Experience has anything to say about it.

ST11-001: Holiday Traveling with Personal Internet-Enabled Devices

Holiday Traveling with Personal Internet-Enabled Devices

ST06-001: Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets

Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets

ST04-024: Understanding ISPs

Understanding ISPs

ST06-005: Dealing with Cyberbullies

Dealing with Cyberbullies

ST05-002: Keeping Children Safe Online

Keeping Children Safe Online

ST08-001: Using Caution with USB Drives

Using Caution with USB Drives

ST06-004: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading

ST06-006: Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files

Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files

ST06-002: Debunking Some Common Myths

Debunking Some Common Myths

ST06-003: Staying Safe on Social Network Sites

Staying Safe on Social Network Sites

When will software developers stop offering unnecessary software on software updates?

A friend of mine asked if he should also install Google Chrome when updating DivX Plus Player.  I told him "no, it's not necessary. Uncheck all boxes for Chrome installation and other modification on the browser by Chrome".  I told him also to always do this action to other software updater or installer that will try to install a program that he don't want or require.

Since I have a DivX Plus Player that I haven't update myself (because I disabled automatic checking of DivX updates) and yup, there was an update:.  It is v8.1.3:

When I clicked "Next" button, I'm offered Google Chrome browser, as well.

 

Just uncheck those guys, unless you want to have Google Chrome, but I doubt you do because if you want it, you know where and how to get it yourself (by visiting Google Chrome website).  It's so sad that some software developers are doing the above "update practices".  It's just an UPDATE but there you are... offering another program that is not necessary to update a program.

Think you know your stuff? Try a quiz!

Bright Hub have lots of new quizzes to test your knowledge.  Check out some of the quizzes :)

Example quizzes in Bright Hub:

Computer Security

• Do You Know Computer Viruses?
• How Safe Is Your Wi-Fi Connection?
• How Secure is Your Computer?
• Test Your Computer Security Skills With the Malware Open Challenge

Windows

• A Quiz for Microsoft Word Professionals
• Are You a Windows Expert? See How Much You Know
• Are You an MS Office Expert? Test Your Knowledge
• Think You Know Your Windows Computer?
• New to Microsoft Word? Find Out How Much You Know!
• So You Think You Can Use Microsoft Excel? A General Knowledge Quiz
• Test Your Microsoft History Knowledge

Mac

• Are You Up to Speed in Lion?
• Test Your Knowledge of Apple History
• Steve Jobs Said What?
• Take the Mac Challenge: How Much Do You Know?
• Test Your Computer Chops with Our Macintosh Guru Quiz
• Test Your Steve Jobs Fandom: A Quiz

iPhone

• Think you Know your iPhone? Take our iPhone quiz & find out
• iPhone Games Quiz
• There's an App For That
• Apple and the iPhone

Good luck or shall I say, hope you'll get perfect score!

Malware Spam: Uniform Traffic Ticket. Aargh.. A bit old spam but not many AV will detect the malware.

Quoted below is an unsolicited email with malware attached:

Subject:  Uniform Traffic Ticket (ID: 31534)

From:  New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET (ID:77810),

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POLICE AGENCY
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Local Police Code 3

THE PERSON DESCRIBED ABOVE IS CHARGED AS FOLLOWS
Time: 7:25 AM
Date of Offense: 07/02/2011
IN VIOLATION OF NYS V AND T LAW

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4 Description of Violation

SPEED OVER 55 ZONE

TO PLEAD, PRINT OUT THE ENCLOSED TICKET AND SEND IT TO TOWN COURT, CHATAM HALL., PO BOX 117

Screenshot of the spam:

This type of email is NOT new at all because I've seen similar spam last August.  The problem is the following:

• End-users of popular web-based email services that only depend on free virus email scanner aren't always protected from downloading unsafe file.  An example is Yahoo! email which is using Norton Antivirus.  It failed to detect the malware attachment: 

• Less than 50% of virus scanners will detect the malware.  AntiVir, ClamAV, eTrust, PC Tools, PrevX, SUPERAntiSpyware, Symantec, Trend Micro and VirusBuster are among the antivirus vendors that will fail to detect the malware, to date:

   

Hopefully, people won't fall into executing the Uniform traffic ticket.zip or extract and execute the uniform traffic ticket.exe file.

Or else, they will have to remove Win32/Gamarue.B, a computer worm that can also spread through removable drives e.g. AutoRun virus, communicate to attackers server and download some files to the affected computer.

As you know already, Microsoft found out that their Malicious Software Removal Tool have detected 26.0% malware propagated through USB Autorun, 17.2% of malware have propagated through Network Autorun and 44.8% through user interaction.  More information of malware propagation in Volume 11 of Microsoft Security Intelligence report, released this month. 

The above email is one of the methods that a computer worm infects a computer and then spread to your network (home or office network).

Be very careful when receiving such email especially if you are in New York.  People who don't live in New York or U.S.A have more reasons to delete this type of email.

Windows 8 and Windows XP

Finally.. I find time to download Windows 8 Preview.  Going to install it tomorrow and hope to see it work.  Will provide feedback, of course (if it's not reported yet). If you haven't download it and wish to try, get it at MSDN.

Are you using Windows XP? Get the Windows XP End Of Support Countdown Gadget.  Today, I have it installed as a sidebar gadget.  XP users still have many months to use XP :)  If your PC is still OK, keep using it but ensure it's up-to-date with available security fixes.  If you want a new PC, get Windows 7 or wait for Windows 8.

Goodbye Mr. Steve Jobs

Even though I don't have an Apple product (except installing Safari browser when I need to write or test something about it in a Windows computer.  Some family members are using iPad or iPhone and I find it as cool gadgets but don't need or requite it right now), I'm sad to hear that Mr. Steve Jobs passed away that soon.  I mean, not only he was only 56 years old but he bid his goodbye as CEO only in August 24, 2011.  That's only a month and 11 days ago :(

This post is to remember you, Mr. Jobs and to thank you for contributing to the world -- some great and cool gadgets -- that my family members are happy (also they loved it) using.  Even a 3 year old boy in the family loves your iPad.  He just can't stop playing games, non-stop viewing his birthday photos/videos and also sketching anything after school or dinner (he is not allowed to use the iPad until he finished his dinner!).

Stick with Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast for now

If we want free antivirus program, we seems to only have few choices now --- Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast.. simply because the simple and great Avira AntiVir has gone to the dark-side by adding the unwanted ASK toolbar.  What is worst is it mislead users by saying it is "Avira Toolbar".  Glad my team and members at Calendarofupdates.com are fast to find it out last June and immediately stopped posting updates on Avira. 

Time to logon to my Windows 7 computer and remove Avira.  Will install MSE! 

I don't like the SafeZone feature in Avast Internet Security

Done reviewing Avast Internet Security program that includes SafeZone desktop (also known as SafeZone browser).  It's not cool because it will only use Google Chrome browser to browse the net.  It should not be "called as SafeZone desktop" but SafeZone browser only.  Google Chrome browser is integrated and I personally don't use or like Google Chrome.  Avast Internet Security doesn't install standalone Google Chrome browser on Windows but will be the browser if you bring up SafeZone feature. 

Read more at http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/112570.aspx so you'll know what else I don't like with SafeZone in Internet security program by Avast.  I think people who are using Google Chrome will have no problem with it.  I just hope Avast team will make that SafeZone browser feature to work to whatever is the default browser.  I know you can use Sandbox feature to virtualize other browser or application but it's not the Sandbox I'm talking about but the SafeZone.  I guess it has to do with their "partnership" by pushing Google Chrome (piggybacking in free Avast antivirus by bundling third-party installer on Avast installation package... and now it's integrated in paid software of Avast).  Geez.

Anyhoo, the AV of Avast has improved.

Looks like Avast Licensing Server Has Problem (Updated)

I downloaded the trial version of Avast Internet Security because I need to review it.  The test system didn't have that program before but the new trial version (supposedly 30 days) says the program has expired on March 19, 2011.  Today is March 26, 2011 which is is the day I install the trial version right after the download has finished.  I reproduced the issue by restoring my computer to previous "backup image".

Note that the backup image doesn't have or never had any antivirus program by any vendor because it's my test system's image.  The only security software on it is the built-in Windows Defender.

Alwil need to check their licensing server for their trial version users soon or you are trying to trick people to buy?  I hope it's not the latter. 

This is what I get the first try:

The second try (after I put restored the system from the backup image -- yup, formatted the C: drive before applying the backup image):

I tried clicking update for defs or program hoping that will sync correctly to their server but no joy.

So to anyone trying Avast Internet security program for 30 days and you get the above issue, you're not alone.  Don't simply buy if you only want to try or test.

BTW, the setup file was downloaded from Avast website which was served by http://www.avast.com/download-thank-you.php?src=http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_ais.exe&product=IS&page=internet-security&locale=en-ww&avast=0 or http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_ais.exe (don't click unless you want to download the file).

I tried also the setup file from CNET Download.com but it's same result.

UPDATE - March 27, 9PM GMT +8:  After another try (last try), the trial license is working now:

And it is now showing correct date of expiration.  I did nothing but to put back again the old system image (backup) just like what I did earlier and install the trial version.

I know...

I know that I have not enter any blog entry here for few months already.  I can explain but most stuff is due to personal and work related.  Been writing still at Bright Hub, I moved home and you know, attending on the new home.  I call it home because it feels like home (I say feels like home only because there's a bit of issue that is coming again.. see below).  Also attending on small business that I need to face full time now (at least, after doing what I got to do at home and writing).  BTW, check out the newest review I submitted -- Diskeeper 2011 review :p

I know that I have not release an update to IP blocklist for Outpost, Online Armor, Kaspersky and IE programs but it's still here on my to do list.  Sorry about the long delay but I'll be on it by April and will make sure that it'll be updated once a month from now on.

I know I have not been in forums but my you are all always on my mind.  I'll be there to apologize of course and interact with you again.  I just don't want to promise anymore on when...because it will only disappoint some friends and I don't want to disappoint them again and again.

I know that Windows 7 Service Pack 1 has been released but I have not install it because there's no time yet.  I'm not afraid to try installing Windows 7 SP1 since I have backup of entire drives, just in case anything goes south, north, east or west.  It's not offered to me anyway since I have not install many other updates for Windows especially the pre-requisite.  When to install Windows 7 SP1? This weekend, I think.

I know Comodo certificates have issue again.  All I want to say is "why there's no major account executive that only handles major and critical accounts?" Geez.. I thought most company knows how to handle major accounts and not simply allowing anyone or third-party to handle important domains/accounts that can put millions of users' data AT RISK.  Yeah, they revoked it soon but that's not the question here but the one I already asked.  Even security experts question the way they allow affiliates or resellers to issue cert.  Nice story here about another Comodo fraudulent certs again.

This one.. I don't know when but it seem... going to happen:  moving to South Korea or the Philippines.  Whatever.... I'm just tired of moving.

ioSafe revealed another clue for upcoming ioSafe device.

And there is this.. blinking blue thingy which is so cool because it seems a bluetooth-enabled device or it is only the signal that the device is on.  Anyway, head over at http://iosafe.com/blog/uncategorized/win-our-new-product-easy-part-deux/ and start commenting even if you work as miner! :D

ioSafe will show another cool gadget on CES 2011!

ioSafe, the maker of fireproof and waterproof hard-drives is going to unveil another gadget.  They are asking people to guess what it will be.  A clue was posted in the company's blog.

My guess is it's a 3.0 USB external hard-drive! FP and WF also, but I'm not sure.  I guess.. that's how guessing game/contest works.  Good luck to all and Congrats to ioSafe for the upcoming product!

Network card rootkit offers extra stealth

Security researchers have demonstrated how it might be possible to place backdoor rootkit software on a network card.

Guillaume Delugr�, a reverse engineer at French security firm Sogeti ESEC, was able to develop proof-of-concept code after studying the firmware from Broadcom Ethernet NetExtreme PCI Ethernet cards.

He used publicly available documentations and open source tools to develop a firmware debugger. He also reverse-engineered the format of the EEPROM where firmware code is stored, as well as the bootstrap process of the device.

Using the knowledge gained from this process, Delugr� was able to develop custom firmware code and flash the device so that his proof-of-concept code ran on the CPU of the network card. The technique opens the possibility of planting a stealthy rootkit that lives within the network card, an approach that gives potential miscreants several advantages over conventional backdoors.

Chief among these is that there will be no trace of the rootkit on the operating system, as it is being hidden inside the network interface card. [...]

Delugr� gave a presentation on his research at the hack.lu conference last month. A write-up of his research, along with slides on his presentation and a demo, was published on Sunday here.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/23/network_card_rootkit/

Data Mining Friend Feed

Protect laptop traffic in hot-spots and hotels - Part 2

Gnomedex Badge is ready

Apple iPhone and Disabling Applications Remotely

Apple Iphone and disabling applications remotely

Windows Vista Security Broken

The Pirate Bay is now censored in Italy

SAS 70 Readiness Assessments | A Good Place to Start a SAS 70 Audit

Def Con Updates Via Twitter Only!

I-Patriot Act?

New Research Reveals Cyberheists Among Top 4 Business Crimes; KnowBe4...

Financial and Healthcare Insurance Industries Undertake Efforts to Combat Cybercrime and Phishing Attacks With KnowBe4 Internet Security Awareness Training

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9151369.htm

Clone Systems Delivers Version 3.2 Scanning Portal Supporting IPv6

Clone Systems has released their latest version v3.2 of the award winning Clone Guard® On-Demand Scanning Portal. This updated version supports the much talked about next generation IPv6...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9172008.htm

The Arbor Networks� 7th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security...

Hacktivism and Vandalism are the Most Readily-identified DDoS Attack Motivations Frequency, Complexity and Average Size of Attacks Continues to Grow First-ever IPv6 DDoS Attacks Are Reported...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9172179.htm

Arbor Networks Publishes Visual Review of DDoS Attack Tools

Explosion of DDoS Tools Is Game Changer for Enterprise Security

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9172302.htm

ECS Refining Discusses Benefits of Effective B2B and B2C Electronics...

Respected electronics recycling and end-of-life leader invites attendees to visit booth H9 to explore innovative programs to maximize revenue and profit from existing reverse logistics implementations...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9173446.htm

Alpine Access Leads Industry with Highest Security Standards

Virtual Contact Center Achieves PCI DSS Level 1 Version 2.0 Certification; Marks 4 Years as a Level 1 Compliant Service Provider

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9174337.htm

Miller Recycling Corporations Free E-Waste Recycling Event a Big Hit

Miller Recycling Corporation collected 26.3 tons of electronic waste at their a Free E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, January 7th, at their facility in Mansfield.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9115468.htm

Hosting Provider Webzilla to Receive PCI DSS Data Security Standard

PCI DSS certification confirms the high level of security of Webzillas infrastructure. Financial institutions can be assured that Webzilla fully protects credit card holders data.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9153288.htm

Easy Multi-User Password Management Server for KeePass

Pleasant Password Server provides control over who has access to various types of company data by managing passwords stored securely on a central server. Users access passwords for which they have...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9156160.htm

Softpro Hosts E-Signature Seminar for Banking Executives: Experts from...

Softpro NA is hosting a half-day electronic signature seminar for banking executives involved with online, mobile, and retail banking technology decisions. The event takes place on March 29, 2012 in...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9160679.htm

Algonquin Studios Shares Thought Leadership Reports on Web Design,...

Buffalo-based professional services firm, Algonquin Studios, recently began sharing thought leadership reports written by members of their executive and management teams, online. Covering topics...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9160684.htm

miiCard Expands Global Presence

Online identity service miiCard rolls out support for South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9165623.htm

V-Rooms Offers Free Services to Plaintiffs Law Firm in IntraLinks...

V-Rooms Virtual Data Rooms announced that it is offering free virtual data room services to Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., one of the law firms representing investors in a securities class action lawsuit...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9169965.htm

Prolexic Records Dramatic Rise in Packet-Per-Second Volume in Q411...

Prolexic Technologies, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, today announced that data collected during Q411 global attacks against its clients indicates a...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9172148.htm

Worldwide IT Security Trainer Launches Corporate Penetration Testing...

eLearnSecurity's Ethical Hacking course helps corporate IT security professionals learn quick, readily applicable methods to anticipate hackers and keep critical systems and data safe.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9172926.htm

Recall Emails Directly from Outlook Web Access

Recalling emails directly from Outlook Web Access is now possible. WinDeveloper Message Recall is introducing a new Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010 OWA extension, allowing users to block the delivery of...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9161695.htm

M-Files Continues to Experience Phenomenal Growth During 2011

Dramatic increases in new users, licenses sold, and reseller partners of leading document management system drive five-year growth rate of 512 percent.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9170752.htm

CIOsynergy Announces: The Worlds Most Respected Leader of Industry...

Scott Shuster an onstage chairman of prominent business and governmental events, will moderate directIT Chicagos CIOpanel.

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9168229.htm

Singapore Set to Remain Competitive: Company Registration Specialists

In spite of rising concerns over business, labor and rental costs, Singapore company registration specialists Rikvin is optimistic that the nation-state will introduce measures in the upcoming budget...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/singapore/company-registration/prweb9169163.htm

EC-Council Encourages CISOs to Adopt a New Risk Management Process to...

The damage created by the highly publicized security breaches in 2011 has many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) seeking alternative ways to create strategies to manage risk. A new risk...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9169249.htm

Free, How-To-Create HD Video Conferencing Webcast February 8, 2012

A free webcast from eMazzanti Technologies focusing on how small businesses can create HD video conferencing solutions with the latest technology will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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enStratus Adds Cloud Guru Bernard Golden as VP of Enterprise Solutions

enStratus has hired Bernard Golden as Vice President of Enterprise Solutions. Bernard will help customers leverage the cloud and build best-practice operations based on the enStratus cloud management...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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New Resource for Cyber Liability Insurance

The launch of http://www.cyberliability.com gives business owners an added resource for protecting their business from data breach, e-vandalism, and the...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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New Article: Five Criteria before Moving to a Cloud Computing Solution

A new article from eMazzanti Technologies captures five key concerns a CIO has about moving to cloud computing

(PRWeb February 05, 2012)

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CIOsynergy Announces INDUSA as Official Sponsor for directIT Chicago...

INDUSA a CMM Level 4 certified Software Solutions and Consulting Company, has confirmed Sponsorship of directIT Chicago, February 9, 2012.

(PRWeb February 03, 2012)

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Algonquin Studios Co-Founder Receives Press Coverage from .Net...

Adrian Roselli, cofounder and Senior Usability Engineer at Algonquin Studios, was recently featured in an article on .Net Magazine. The web site covered Mr. Rosellis stance on the continued usage of...

(PRWeb February 03, 2012)

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Global Encryption Software Market to Reach US$1.8 Billion by 2015,...

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on Encryption Systems and Digital Certificates market. Increasing use of the Internet by corporates and consumers is bringing to the...

(PRWeb February 03, 2012)

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Celebrate Digital Learning Day Today by Securing your Online Accounts

Securing Our eCity encourages everyone to take steps for stronger protection.

(PRWeb February 03, 2012)

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Stage2Data Adds Layer 3 Solutions as a New Value Added Distributor...

Stage2Data is aggressively launching Attix5 in the North American market and the early addition of Later 3 Solutions as a VAD is a positive sign that are gaining traction in the cloud based data...

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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Research Proves Best Performing Companies Employ a CISO to Lead a...

Research done by SC Magazine proves that organizations that have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) have higher profit margins, generate more revenue, and display increased productivity.

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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St. Louis Catholic Youth Council (CYC) Chooses SportsSignup as the...

More than 100 parishes and youth sports organizations throughout St. Louis to offer safe and secure online registration for more than 75,000 young athletes

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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CIOsynergy Announces LongJump as Official Sponsor for the directIT...

LongJump, a company that has been leading cloud application technologies since it burst on the scene in 2003, has confirmed sponsorship of directIT Chicago, February 9, 2012.

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CeBIT 2012: PDF Association has the Answers to Your Questions about...

Seeking expert advice on PDF standards like PDF/A, PDF/VT, PDF/UA and PDF/X? The PDF Association, an International PDF standards group, will be offering its expertise in current and future PDF...

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Prolexic Launches Protected by Prolexic Program

Protected by Prolexic Logo on Customers Web Sites Indicates Gold Standard Defense Against DDoS Attacks

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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Cloud Data Protection Pioneer CipherCloud Experiences Explosive Growth...

One of Silicon Valleys Fastest-growing Private Companies Sees Annual Revenues Soar Over 1,000%, Achieves Positive Cashflow, and Earns Widespread Industry Recognition

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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Financial Services Provider Moves Data Center to Mitigate Risk and...

Consonus and Altruent Systems Work Together to Relocate Critical Infrastructure

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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A&I Solutions Significantly Enhances its Security Cloud Services...

A& I Solutions has developed a significant commitment to offering strategic, cost effective cloud services and solutions. The first security solution will be for continuous monitoring and...

(PRWeb February 01, 2012)

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CIOsynergy Announces Actifio as Official Sponsor for the directIT...

Actifio, the Protection and Availability Storage (PAS) platform company, has confirmed sponsorship of directIT Chicago, February 9, 2012.

(PRWeb February 01, 2012)

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Electronic Server Cabinet Lock Secures Data and Monitors Physical...

Ideal solution where servers are co-located in a shared facility.

(PRWeb February 01, 2012)

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New Article: How the Cloud Saves Money and Builds Business in 5 Key...

A new article from eMazzanti Technologies spells out five ways cloud computing can benefit small and medium size businesses

(PRWeb February 01, 2012)

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5 ways to secure your Facebook profile in a post-Timeline world

The new Timeline layout introduces some changes that may mean you're suddenly sharing more than you should. Here's how to lock down Facebook without going overboard.

Microsoft wraps up ads aimed at Google with IE9 pitch

Microsoft on Friday wrapped up a three-day campaign against rival Google by claiming its newest browser, Internet Explorer 9, is superior in stopping users from being tracked by online advertisers.

Ira Winkler: Is Google evil? The jury is out

Google's changes to its privacy policy should have been expected. It's what any corporation intent on maximizing value would do. But does that make it right?

Lawmakers question proposed change to video privacy law

Let's say you like to watch heady documentaries over Netflix's streaming service and would like to share recommendations with your friends on Facebook. Netflix would like to offer that service, but the company says a 24-year-old U.S. law is in the way.

In letter to Congress, Google defends privacy changes

In a letter sent to eight members of Congress, Google yesterday defended its move to consolidate its privacy policies and users' personal information.

Lawmaker pushes consumer notification bill in wake of Carrier IQ concerns

U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) has proposed a bill that would require all phone companies to notify consumers of any user tracking and monitoring software in their cell phones.

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ISC StormCast for Tuesday, February 7th 2012 http://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=2308

ISC StormCast for Tuesday, February 7th 2012 http://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=2308, (Tue, Feb 7th)

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Secure E-Mail Access, (Tue, Feb 7th)

Recently attacks by the not so sophisticated persistent threat focused on e-mail securit ...(more)...

Book Review: Practical Packet Analysis, 2nd ed, (Tue, Feb 7th)

A few months ago, the good folks at No Starch Press sent me a review copy of Chris Sanders' book Pra ...(more)...

ISC StormCast for Monday, February 6th 2012 http://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=2305, (Mon, Feb 6th)

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Cybersecurity Legislation Components, (Sun, Feb 5th)

As many of us have seen in the media recently, the United States and other world governments are dee ...(more)...

Apple Security Advisory 2012-001 v1.1, (Sat, Feb 4th)

Earlier today, Apple announced v 1.1 of the Security update 2012-001 ...(more)...

Sophos 2012 Security Threat Report, (Fri, Feb 3rd)

Last week Sophos released it 2012 Security Threat Report which highlighted some key finding from 201 ...(more)...

Denial-of-service attacks are on the rise, anti-DDoS vendors report

Both the number and volume of distributed denial-of-service attacks are increasing, according to new reports from DDoS mitigation companies Prolexic and Arbor Networks.

5 ways to secure your Facebook profile in a post-Timeline world

The new Timeline layout introduces some changes that may mean you're suddenly sharing more than you should. Here's how to lock down Facebook without going overboard.

Anonymous claims to have released source code of Symantec's pcAnywhere

Hacker group Anonymous claimed late Monday that the source code of Symantec's pcAnywhere had been uploaded on The Pirate Bay site.

Copyright lawsuit targets owners of non-secure wireless networks

A federal lawsuit filed in Massachusetts could test the question of whether individuals who leave their wireless networks unsecured can be held liable if someone uses the network to illegally download copyrighted content.

Armored-truck company entrusts tracking software to Windows Azure cloud

U.K.-based cash-transport firm G4S is trusting the security of Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud service to keep safe the application that tracks where the money is as it travels to and from customers and the company's vaults in armored trucks.

Kelihos botnet still dead, say Microsoft, Kaspersky

Contrary to reports, the Kelihos botnet has not crawled out of the grave, Microsoft said last week. But the company acknowledged that a new botnet is being assembled using a variant of the original malware.

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Change in Focus

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Twitter attacker had proper credentials

News: PhotoDNA scans images for child abuse

PhotoDNA scans images for child abuse

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News: Conficker data highlights infected networks

Conficker data highlights infected networks

Brief: Google offers bounty on browser bugs

Google offers bounty on browser bugs

Brief: Cyberattacks from U.S. "greatest concern"

Cyberattacks from U.S. "greatest concern"

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Brief: Microsoft patches as fraudsters target IE flaw

Microsoft patches as fraudsters target IE flaw

Brief: Attack on IE 0-day refined by researchers

Attack on IE 0-day refined by researchers

News: Monster botnet held 800,000 people's details

Monster botnet held 800,000 people's details

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News: Google: 'no timetable' on China talks

Google: 'no timetable' on China talks

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Latvian hacker tweets hard on banking whistle

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Infocus: WiMax: Just Another Security Challenge?

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Gunter Ollmann: Time to Squish SQL Injection

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Government intervenes in warrantless wiretapping lawsuit

Early Saturday morning, the Department of Justice made good its threat to file a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by EFF against ATT over its collaboration with the NSA's massive program to wiretap and data-mine Americans' communications.

Commtouch unveils image-based spam defense

Commtouch unveiled its new defense against spam containing pictures but no text or Web hyperlinks.

Verizon sued over NSA surveillance

Attorneys Bruce Afran and Carl Mayer claim the carrier violated privacy laws by turning over phone records to the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for a secret government surveillance program.

US spy agency building database of every call ever made

After report says millions of Americans' phone records have been given to the National Security Agency (NSA), Bush says privacy is ''fiercely protected.''

Email bomber heads back to court

David Lennon, 18, used an e-mail-bombing program called Avalanche to send approximately 5 million messages to his former employer in 2004. The flood crashed the company's e-mail server.

Zombie master Jeanson Ancheta sentenced to 5 years in prison

Jeanson James Ancheta, 21, was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for using malicious software to seize control of 400,000 computers and then selling access to the zombie machines to spammers and hackers.

New York man to settle in Washington's first spyware case

Gary T. Preston, of Jamaica, N.Y., will pay $7,200 in legal costs and attorneys' fees. Investigators allege that Preston permitted Secure Computer's Web domains to be registered in his name and provided his credit card to make company purchases.

US demand for college wiretaps questioned

''This is totally ridiculous. I can't believe you're making this argument,'' Judge Harry T. Edwards told Jacob Lewis, an associate general counsel with the Federal Communications Commission.

Russian virus distributor convicted

Sergey Kazachkov, of Voronezh in central Russia, former lead guitarist for Kazakhstan heavy metal band DLM turned science student, escaped jail after been convicted of running websites that distributed an estimated 4,000 different computer viruses.

Corporate instant messaging on the rise

Postini filtered 7.6 million instant messaging (IM)conversations in April, an increase of more than 15% from March's 6.5 million, underscoring the continued growth of corporate IM.

Court slams former spam king over spyware

A default judgment against Sanford ''Spamford'' Wallace and his company, SmartBOT.Net, orders them to give up $4,089,500 in ill-gotten gains.

Hacker charged with stealing information from military

Matthew R. Decker, 21, was indicted Tuesday in Wichita, Kansas, with ''accessing without authorization'' U.S. Army computers and with ''unlawfully possessing, with intent to defraud,'' 531 credit card numbers and account information.

MPAA releases new piracy loss data

The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA) today released new information about piracy from a comprehensive study done by LEK Consulting that the association is using as a roadmap to help fight piracy worldwide.

Spam King Alan Ralsky not jailed

The FBI's Detroit field office told one journalist that Spam King Alan Ralsky was not arrested or held, is not in custody, and has not been indicted.

Consumers in the dark about latest tech buzzwords

According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Windows Live, 71% of respondents have never heard of RSS, 46% indicated they aren't clear on the definition of Internet tagging and 32% indicated they are not sure how best to describe VoIP -- three common services that are quickly gaining acceptance and popularity with Americans who use the Internet.

Spam King Alan Ralsky rumored to be in jail

The spamming underworld is freaking out on the rumor that Ralsky is going to cough up some sort of plea bargain that involves ratting just about everyone out.

Bush administration to intervene in ATT surveillance case

The United States government filed a Statement of Interest Friday in the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF's) class-action lawsuit against ATT, announcing that the government would assert the military and state secrets privilege and intervene to seek dismissal of the case.

Spam zombies from outer space

Spammers could soon use zombie computers in a totally new way. Infected computers could run programs that spy into a person's email, mine it for information, and generate realistic-looking replies.

U.S. Army sergeant pleads guilty in child predator case

Sgt. Joseph J. Wunderler, 29, of Ft. Belvoir, Va., engaged in numerous sexually oriented chat sessions on the Internet with a person he believed to be a fourteen year-old girl.

Top U.S. universities failing in online privacy

A national survey of online privacy practices in higher education, conducted by Bentley College and Watchfire, found that only 65 of the top 236 doctoral universities and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. have privacy notices linked to their home page, yet nearly all these schools engage in practices that potentially pose a privacy risk.

Identity (Management) Crisis (Part 2): Everything you (think you) know is wrong

This article discusses how your identity is much more than just a set of credentials and why protecting your credentials is an important part of operating securely online.

Authenex ASAS - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Authentication / Smart Cards

Authenex ASAS was selected the winner in the Authentication / Smart Cards category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. Smart Enterprise Guardian and eToken were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

Enhancing Endpoint Security for Windows Desktops (Part 2)

In this article the author will discuss how least privilege can help protect the computer from local user attacks, as well as how data leak protection can help protect the corporate assets from being sent inappropriately across the Internet.

Identity (Management) Crisis (Part 1): The evolution of identity concepts

In this article we'll take a look at how the concept of identity has evolved particularly in the legal and technological realms.

Enhancing Endpoint Security for Windows Desktops (Part 1)

In this article, the author will discuss some of the most important aspects of endpoint security, including endpoint firewalls, endpoint password policy, endpoint least privilege, and endpoint data leak protection.

Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 1) - Virtualization Platform

This article looks at some of the security issues related to virtualization in the cloud.

NetWrix Change Reporter Suite - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Network Auditing Software

NetWrix Change Reporter Suite was selected the winner in the Network Auditing Software category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. GFI LANguard and Admin Report Kit for Windows Enterprise (ARKWE) were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

Authentication is changing: passwords have become yesterday's access control

In this article the author will cover steps that you can take to help keep your personal and corporate data secure and private, using the latest in 2FA (two factor authentication).

Fresh iPhone Apps for Feb. 7: Hotels by Orbitz, TripLingo Romance Edition, The Hacker, Dream Pethouse (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Get ready for your next trip with today’s leading fresh app, Hotels by Orbitz, which leverages the popular travel service to help you find hotel accommodations. If you happen to be planning a trip overseas, then our next app, TripLingo Romance Edition, which can teach you flirty phrases in 10 languages, might come in handy as well. In games, The Hacker will give you something of the experience of hacking into a 1980s-style computer, while Dream Pethouse brings you a casual game experience where you’ll raise pets and build them a giant tree house.

Hackers sought $50,000 from Symantec for anti-virus blueprint (Reuters)

Reuters - Hackers sought $50,000 from U.S. anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what the company says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency via emails.

Symantec warns of mutating malware in Android Market (Appolicious)

Appolicious - The world of mobile device malware is getting a little more dangerous with the announcement from tech security company Symantec that it has discovered malware programs that mutate every time they’re downloaded.

Bigger US role against companies' cyberthreats? (AP)

AP - A developing Senate plan that would bolster the government's ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run critical industries is drawing strong opposition from businesses that say it goes too far and security experts who believe it should have even more teeth.

Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call (AP)

AP - Trading jokes and swapping leads, investigators from the FBI and Scotland Yard spent the conference call strategizing about how to bring down the hacking collective known as Anonymous, responsible for a string of embarrassing attacks across the Internet.

Android OS rules in U.S., gets a Bouncer to keep malware out the Market (Appolicious)

Appolicious - The Android platform expanded its dominance in the U.S. smartphone market during Q4 of 2011, according to the latest ComScore report. Apple may have boosted its share of the mobile handset market with the release of the iPhone 4S, but Android’s still the clear winner in terms of OS use, powering 47.3 percent of surveyed subscribers. That’s up from 44.8 percent last year, growing by slightly more percentage points than Apple’s increase to 29.6 percent from 27.4 percent.

Google tightens security in Android app store (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc has been quietly policing its online store for months now in an acknowledgement of malware's growing threat to its increasingly popular Android mobile software.

Exclusive: Hacked companies still not telling investors (Reuters)

Reuters - At least a half-dozen major U.S. companies whose computers have been infiltrated by cyber criminals or international spies have not admitted to the incidents despite new guidance from securities regulators urging such disclosures.

Android “malware” turned out to be benign (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Consumers got a lesson in malware safety this week when Symantec and Lookout security companies presented different perspectives on “Android.Counterclank.” Symantec identified the string of apps as malware, but Lookout insisted the apps weren’t malicious but merely annoying adware Trojans. After several days of debating the semantics of malware, Symantec retracted its original statement, falling in line with Lookout’s assessment after all.

AVG Technologies prices at $16/share: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Anti-virus software maker AVG Technologies NV priced its initial public offering at $16 per share, at the low end of the expected range, according to a market source.

New DMARC email authentication aims to stop phishing (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - Email spam has been a problem for even longer than commercial activity has been permitted on the Internet, and thanks to botnet operators, scammers, and outright cybercriminals spam has ballooned to account for the vast majority of all email. Although antispam technologies and filters have improved considerable over the years—and there have been some notable victories, like the takedown of the Rustock botnet last year—email operators and end users are always playing catch-up to the spammers, who always seem to find new ways to get a few messages into people’s inboxes.

Sarah Palin email hacker loses appeal (Reuters)

Reuters - A former college student convicted for hacking into Sarah Palin's e-mail account during the 2008 presidential election lost a bid to overturn his felony conviction on Monday.

New Android malware? Or just an ad network? (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - Security firm Symantec raised eyebrows last week with a security notice about software it has dubbed Android.Counterclank, malware that the company claims can be found in over a dozen apps in the official Android market that have been installed as many as 5 million times. According to Symantec, CounterClank is a “bot-like” threat that, once installed on an Android device, can steal information and pass it along to a malicious host, and the software can respond to remote commands to carry out certain actions on the Android device. Devices with the software running might see a service running under the name “apperhand,” along with a new Search icon on the home screen.

Symantec, Lookout Mobile Security debate latest Android “malware” attack (Appolicious)

Appolicious - If you have an Android device, malware threats are nothing new, just something with which you’ve learned to deal. Mobile security companies usually alert the public when any major malware or Trojan threat is discovered in the Android Market, but rarely do they disagree over what’s actually considered malware. This question’s been raised in regards to the latest string of Android Market botnets uncovered by Symantec, in what could be the largest botnet setup in Android’s history with as many as 5 million victims.

US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns (AP)

AP - The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties.

Evi tops Android Apps of the Week (Appolicious)

Appolicious - There’s been a second wave of Siri clones on the rise this week, with the launch of Evi gaining plenty of attention. While Android users seek their own version of the popular iPhone 4S artificial intelligence assistant, Evi, SimSimi and others have continued to gain traction in the Android Market. Lookout Labs unveiled a great app for visualizing mobile security threats, giving you deeper insight to malware behavior over time. Apartments.com also broke out with an Android app this week, joining the top real estate resources in the Market.

Facebook takes on 'clickjacking' spammers in court (Reuters)

Reuters - Facebook and the state of Washington sued a company on Thursday they accused of a practice called "clickjacking" that fools users of the world's top social network into visiting advertising sites, divulging personal information and spreading the scam to friends.

Symantec profit, forecast in line with estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - Symantec Corp, the top maker of computer security software, reported a higher quarterly profit and issued an outlook in line with Wall Street estimates.

ThreatMetrix: Mobile buying less risky than desktop this holiday season (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - Cybercrime prevention solution provider ThreatMetrix has released their assessment of the risk levels associated with online commerce transactions during the 2011 holiday season, and finds on average mobile transactions were less risky overall than transactions conducted from desktop (or notebook) computers. From businesses’ point of view, this means that mobile transactions might be less chancy than traditional online sales; for consumers, it might mean that businesses increasingly try to shift online purchasing to mobile platforms as a way to reduce their risk.

Megaupload founder joked about his 'hacker' past (AP)

AP - Two years ago, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom joked in emails with his new neighbors in New Zealand about his bad-boy reputation before telling them his criminal past was behind him and he was coming to the country with good intentions.

Apple launches digital textbooks

At CES, Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect

Gadgets galore at Sony's press conference

CES 2012: Intel looks to 'wow' with concept Windows 8 ultrabooks

Walt Mossbergs best gadget picks

Kara Swisher demos the hottest (and quirkiest!) tech toys

Father of Google Apps: How Google entered the cloud

Google rolls out music service to masses

PARC scientist recalls Jobs' famous Xerox visits

The story behind Apple's NeXT OS in 1996

United States CIO: Innovation is an endless resource

Microsoft's Ballmer mocks Android phone

Michael Dell on HP, Apple in 1997, and Steve Jobs

Oracle reveals social network for business

Larry Ellison announces Oracle Public Cloud

Steve Jobs: A life in technology

Apple introduces voice recognition app

iPod Nano gets new features

Apple unveils the iPhone 4S world phone

Marc Andreessen: Dot-com bubble vs. today