Microsoft Morro Anti Virus and Security Software to be free

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Microsoft announced the release of a free security software suite in 2009 codenamed Morro to address the growing need for a PC security solution tailored to the demands of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid increases in the incidence of malware.
Morro will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojans. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:17:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Case Logic Security Friendly Laptop Case Introduced

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Case Logic announced two new offerings today that could make the life of frequent air travelers friendlier. The cases are security friendly and allow users to get through security checkpoints without having to take laptops out of bags.

Two options are being offered from Case Logic, the Security Friendly Case and the Security Friendly sleeve. The sleeves still require users to remove the laptop from their carryon, which really defeats the purpose in my opinion. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:34:18 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Bullguard and SteelSeries Announce PC Security for Gamers

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According to security software maker Bullguard about 20% of gamers don’t use PC security of any kind. To address the need for security among gamers, Bullguard announced its Gamers' Edition software.

The software doesn’t require lots of resources and when placed in game profiles the user gets no firewall or update messages while playing. The software provides full antivirus, antispyware, and firewall. Pricing for the software is EUR49.99 for a year's subscription. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:38:25 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPhone Security flaw exposes private Data

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A security flaw in Apple Inc's iPhone allows unauthorized users to gain easy access to private contacts and e-mails even when the device is locked, but the company said a fix is on the way.
Popular technology blog Gizmodo and an online forum run by the Mac Rumors site showed that it took only three taps to gain access to locked iPhones, which run the latest 2.02 iPhone software.
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Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:26:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Aluratek Tornado External HDD with RFID Security

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Aluratek announced the latest version of its tornado one-touch external hard drive that features a RFID security key and onboard data encryption. The drives can be had with storage capacity of up to 1TB with the lowest capacity 160GB.

The drives come in two different sizes -- 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch. Connectivity is via USB 2.0 and the drives are compatible with Windows and Mac computers. The drives ship with a pair of RFID security keys for an added layer of protection. The 160GB version of the external drive retails for $119 with the 1TB version going for $249. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:59 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft announces Security Information-Sharing Programs at Black Hat 2008

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At the Black Hat USA 2008 conference today, Microsoft Corp. introduced security-related programs that share early information with partners to help them protect customers quickly and effectively. The new programs also provide additional information and guidance to help customers evaluate risks and prioritize the deployment of Microsoft security updates.
Along with the predictability of Microsoft’s monthly security update process is the emergence of an undesirable cycle — the release of exploit code, related to those updates, sometimes within hours of release. Understanding this changing threat environment, Microsoft will offer the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), which gives security software providers advance information about vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft security updates. This will allow security software providers to offer protections to customers quickly and effectively. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:48:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Apple OS X DNS Security Update leaves Users still at Risk

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Apple rolled out Security Update 2008-005 this week that contained an important security update for the DNS service.

Now security experts say that Apple did not fix the issue in its entirerty leaving OS X users at risk.
Apparently port randomization is not built-in to help prevent cache poisoning attacks. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:42:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OS X Security Update 2008-005 fixes DNS Flaw

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Apple finally fixed the DNS vulnerability issue with a new security update.

Security Update 2008-005 fixes BIND which was susceptible to DNS cache poisoning and may have returned forged information.
The new OS X security update also touches the Open Scripting Architecture, CarbonCore, CoreGraphics, Data Detectors Engine, Disk Utility, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, QuickLook, and rsync. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Case Logic Offers Another Security-Friendly Laptop Case

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Lately most every laptop bag maker on the planet has been getting new bags ready that allow for x-rays of your laptop without removing it from your laptop bag. Case Logic has announced its own line of security-friendly laptop bags called simply enough Security Friendly cases.

The cases isolate the laptop so it can be easily x-rayed and provides an unobstructed view of the laptop to screeners. Two solutions will be offered from Case Logic; a case that isolate the laptop in a separate compartment and sleeves that will still have to be removed from the bag. The cases should be available later this summer. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Airport Security friendly Laptop Bags from Pathfinder Luggage and Targus coming

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The NY Times reports that the Transportation Security Administration has approved newly designed laptop bags that allow you to pass through security without having to take out your scratch free laptop out for the X-ray inspection.

Pathfinder Luggage and Targus are working hard to release the first checkpoint friendly laptop cases this Fall. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Big Tech Companies buy Patents under Allied Security Trust

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The WSJ reports that Tech company heavyweights joining together under Allied Security Trust to buy up key patents before they can be used against them.

Verizon, Google, Cisco and HP are amongst the companies joining their forces against patent suits according to sources of the WSJ. Read more

Posted on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:58:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon and AT&T win Homeland Security Contracts

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Business, a unit of No. 2 U.S. telephone service provider Verizon Communications Inc , said on Wednesday it has won a contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worth around $678.5 million over 10 years.
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Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 23:58:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Security Experts split on ''Cyberterrorism'' Threat

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By Mark Trevelyan, Security Correspondent

LONDON (Reuters) - International experts called on Wednesday for greater cooperation to fight threats to computer networks but they differed on the definition of cyberterrorism, with a top British security official describing it as a "myth."
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Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

India, BlackBerry to meet April 21 on Security Fears

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government will hold its next meeting with BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion next week, a government official said on Tuesday, as the two sides look for a way to meet India's security concerns.
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Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:32:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony informs about Sony Playstation Network Security Issue

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Sony published a notice informing Sony Playstation Network users about potential unauthorized access to personal information.

Sony says it is possible that the passwords of a small percentage of PLAYSTATION Network users may have been changed through unauthorized access, making it possible to view users’ personal information and/or use the Wallet for the PLAYSTATION Store. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:49:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mobile Industry sees new Security Risks

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By Tarmo Virki

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Security systems can now block the first computer viruses attack on cell phones, but the mobile industry sees new risks stemming from upcoming open software platforms such as Google's Android. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:20:23 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Virtual PCs add new Layer of Security

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By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - Worried about people accessing your private information whenever you use a public computer? There is a way to protect yourself: Devices as small as a keychain allow you to use any computer without leaving a trail of evidence. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CES 2008: Lasershield Sparrow Internet Instant Home Security

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LaserShield Systems, Inc. a provider of instant home security systems, announced today that it will introduce Sparrow, the first "Plug & Go" wireless instant home security system for the Internet.

Sparrow is a high speed Internet adapter that works with the LaserShield home security system and digital phones to protect homes 24/7. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:33:55 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

IBM says it may acquire Security Companies

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By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - IBM , which plans to spend a record $1.5 billion next year to develop and market security products, is seriously looking at using acquisitions to help beef up its offerings in that area, a company executive told Reuters on Thursday.

The company, whose third-quarter revenue climbed 7 percent to $24 billion, sees security as a key to growth, said Val Rahmani, IBM's general manager of infrastructure management for global technology services. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Nov 2007 02:46:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IBM seen launching major Data Security Initiative

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp is launching a "major initiative" to drive sales in the data security market, including $1.5 billion in spending next year on marketing and product development, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday in its online edition. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:56:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hackers can divert Vonage calls: Security Firm

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By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - Hackers with a Vonage Holdings Corp phone subscriber's name and telephone number could intercept Internet phone calls by exploiting a weakness in the system, a security firm said on Wednesday. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:19:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr