Archive for August, 2010
What program would you recommend for internet security ?
I have used Windows Live One Care for over 2 years. I like it but it is being discontinued. I am looking at replacing it with Bitdefender Total Security 2009, or Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, or Grisoft AVG Internet Security. What are your recommendations and are there others I should consider. I use XP and [...]
China sets up new battle over computer security – AP – msnbc.com
China has ordered its banks and other major companies to limit use of foreign computer security technology, setting up a possible trade clash with the United States and Europe while adding to strains over high-tech …
Patent suit challenges motion-based input with Apple’s iPhone 4 (Katie Marsal/AppleInsider)
Katie Marsal / AppleInsider:Patent suit challenges motion-based input with Apple’s iPhone 4 — A new lawsuit takes aim at the accelerometer- and gyroscope-powered abilities of Apple’s iPhone 4, alleging that the interactive, three-dimensional input methods are in violation of a U.S. patent.
Internet Security for Your Macintosh: A Guide for the Rest of Us
Product DescriptionWithin the past few years, permanent connections to the Internet (cable modems, DSL) and peer-to-peer networking (such as Napster) have become popular with home users, but these technological advances open up your computer to security risks. While there are many books available on Internet and network security, there are currently no books available on [...]
Phishing Methods and Prevention – Associated Content
Contrary to popular belief, hacking isn’t the vehicle by which most offenders gain access to your personal and financial accounts. The majority of the time, a process called phishing will be used. Phishing is …
Cybercriminals Using Online Emmy Award Searches to Attack – Earthtimes
Norton is warning consumers searching for the big winners, fashion faux pas and juicy backstage gossip stemming from last night’s Emmy Awards that many common search terms have already been “poisoned” by …
What is the best Internet Security suite?
I presently use Eset smart Security 4 , but its gonna expire soon.What do you think about Norton Internet Security 2010,Bitdefender internet security 2010, AVG internet security 9 and Trend micro internet security 2010.Which of these suites have the best detection and removal rates, and light are light on system resources? I thinking about trying [...]
3M aims for piece of security market with Cogent deal – Salt Lake Tribune
3M Co., the conglomerate whose products range from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms and films for LCD TV screens, is trying to expand into the security market by buying Cogent Inc. for $943 million. Cogent develops …
HP to pay 55 million dollars in kickbacks case (Agence France Presse)
Agence France Presse:HP to pay 55 million dollars in kickbacks case — WASHINGTON — Hewlett-Packard has agreed to pay 55 million dollars to settle claims the US computer giant defrauded the US government, the Justice Department announced Monday. — The settlement resolves allegations that HP paid kickbacks …
Computer Security 2e
Product DescriptionThis is a brand new edition of the best-selling computer security book. Written for self-study and course use, this book will suit a variety of introductory and more advanced security programmes for students of computer science, engineering and related disciplines. Technical and project managers will also find that the broad coverage offers a great [...]
