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Computer security firm Symantec extorted by hackers – YAHOO!

SecureTech — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:08 +0000

Computer security firm Symantec on Tuesday confirmed it tried to turn the tables on hackers who threatened to release stolen source code if a demand for $ 50,000 was not met. An email exchange posted online at pastebin.com revealed how Symantec negotiated … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Library to host computer security, maintenance classes – Utica Observer Dispatch

SecureTech — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:28 +0000

Library to host computer security, maintenance classesUtica Observer DispatchBy SHARI TAYLOR It's book sale weekend here at the Earlville Free Library! Our Book and Bake Sale will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Feb. 11. The book sale will also be open during regular library hours for the following two weeks. [...]

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US Plan For Computer Security – Manila Bulleting Online

SecureTech — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:32:13 +0000

WASHINGTON (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 … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Internet Security Has Proven to Be a Typical Rogue Antispyware Application – PR Leap (press release)

SecureTech — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:29:49 +0000

Internet Security Has Proven to Be a Typical Rogue Antispyware ApplicationPR Leap (press release)COM) Computer security researchers have analyzed the Internet Security program uncovering many surprising aspects of it. One particular aspect of Internet Security is rather intriguing and its main menu interface. Internet Security was designed to look …and more » “computer security” – Google [...]

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Computer security company warns users about hackers – KMOV

SecureTech — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:32:01 +0000

(KMOV) – A popular computer security company is warning customers not to use one of its products. Symantec Corporation now has a warning on its website urging users to disable the “PC Anywhere” software. Hackers stole the Symantec secret … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Vin McLellan, 65, computer security expert, writer – Boston Globe

SecureTech — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:32:07 +0000

Vin McLellan helped launch Boston’s alternative press scene in the early 1970s, became a wide-ranging freelance writer and author, then changed course. In the 1980s, when few homes had computers and reporters still needed to describe what the … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From Terrorists – ABC News (blog)

SecureTech — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:29:54 +0000

FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From TerroristsABC News (blog)Last week the computer security firm Symantec released a report on a Trojan horse program dubbed “Sykipot,” which researchers say was traced to computer servers in China and was allegedly targeting firms in the defense industry.and more » “computer security” – Google News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Israel, Finland and Sweden top for computer security – Financial Times

SecureTech — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:57 +0000

Israel, Finland and Sweden are judged to be the nations which are most resilient to cyberattacks on their public and private computer systems, according to an in-depth study into cybersecurity published on Monday by a Brussels-based think–tank. “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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General urges better computer security for soldiers – WatertownDailyTimes.com

SecureTech — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:32:25 +0000

FORT DRUM — In a letter to soldiers, their families and civilian employees on post published Thursday in the Mountaineer, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Milley called for better computer and online security. He urged people to create stronger passwords and … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Privacy advocates worry about government efforts to expand computer security … – Washington Post

SecureTech — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:29:54 +0000

Privacy advocates worry about government efforts to expand computer security …Washington PostWASHINGTON — 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. In a report for release Friday, The Constitution …and more » “computer security” – Google News Posted [...]

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