Archive for February, 2011
Can someone please tell me if bitdefender internet security 2010 is better than eset smart security 4?
I currently use Eset smart security 4, but was just wondering if Bitdefender internet security 2010 would give my pc better protection. Bitdefender has been ranked in the top 5 on most review sites.
Norton internet security advanced protection not fixed?
I recently installed Windows 7 and reinstalled my Norton Internet Security 09′, and one of the first problems I came across with was a Norton driver not working. The next thing I know is the advanced protection not working, or not being “fixed” when asked to. I tried looking everywhere, but everyone’s problem wasn’t the [...]
Is it a good idea to work in computer security field?
i am 19 years old and doing my B.E. (bachelor of engineering) in computer, i am interested in working in computer security field in the future, specifically – protecting databases, designing anti-virus softwares etc. what special kind of knowledge is required for working in this field i.e. any programming languages to learn etc. please provide [...]
real world example using polynomials and exponents for reinforcing computer security?
real life experience where a problem can be represented using polynomials and exponents. show how the techniques learned can solve this problem. show all steps.
Sen. Schumer calls for increased public WiFi security – Reuters
Schumer said simple programs such as Firesheep had made accessing someone else’s computer and private information through the unsecured HTTP extension relatively easy. Schumer said many major Web site operators have been slow to address the HTTP security …
UPDATE 1-Security forces fire into air at Tripoli protest – Reuters India
TRIPOLI Feb 28 (Reuters) – Security forces fired in the air to disperse 400 people … There was a funeral today,” said a computer engineer who gave his name only as Mohammed. The protest was still going when a Reuters reporter left the area.
Apple asks security researchers to dig into Mac OS X Lion – YAHOO!
Apple has never had particularly warm relations with the computer security community, and has been frustratingly tight-lipped about the status of known problems and vulnerabilities in Mac OS X: sometimes Apple jumps right on top of security problems in Mac …
Intel Closes $7.68 Billion McAfee Acquisition (Leena Rao/TechCrunch)
Leena Rao / TechCrunch:Intel Closes $7.68 Billion McAfee Acquisition — Intel has officially completed its acquisition of security giant McAfee, according to a release issued today. Intel announced the $7.68 billion, all-cash deal last August. — According to the release, McAfee will continue developing …
Return Path rolls out new anti-phishing service – BtoB Magazine
New York—In the wake of a massive phishing invasion of corporate email databases, deliverability company Return Path has launched a new service aimed at blocking such fraudulent emails. The company’s Domain Assurance service provides a view into current …
London Stock Exchange Website Faces Malware Attack – PRLog (free press release)
The attack follows an earlier disruption associated … Once executed, the software seeks a message saying that the computer is infected and requires installation of anti-virus software. In the recent times, attackers have used sophisticated malware, which …
