ATTENTION: Microsoft recently announced discovery of a software security vulnerability that affects any user of its browser Internet Explorer, versions 6 thru 11. Until Microsoft has fixed the vulnerability, we recommend the use of a current version of an alternate browser, such as Google Chrome,...
SPOTLIGHT Samsung Partners Concerned About Mobile Network Knockout Samsung partners say they wants answers from the corporate behemoth on why a data center fire took down smartphone and tablet services for several hours. INDUSTRY NEWS CEO Tim Cook: 'Great Things' Are Coming From Apple Apple...
Two million log-ins and passwords from services such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have been found on a Netherlands-based server, part of a large botnet using controller software nicknamed "Pony." Another company whose users' log-in credentials showed up on the server was ADP, which specializes in...
There are several possible problems with your request. Here are the challenges you face, as I see them: 1. Multiple infection vectors, including e-mail attachments, various phishing messages, infected web sites, infection via botnet, and unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from Microsoft or some other...
Take this test! Put a name to the clear and present cybercrime danger that: Deliberately preys on users who are less well informed or prepared than average. Messes around with your data. Blackmails you into paying about $300. Makes you wonder if the crooks will be back, and if so,...
Fake Windows tech support calls continue to plague consumers computerworld.com More than a year after the FTC heralded a major crackdown on fraudsters posing as Microsoft technical support personnel, consumers continue to receive calls from scammers....
Companies across the world are increasingly reliant on electronic devices. Cutting edge technology puts businesses ahead of their competitors, in a marketplace which is ever more competitive. However, when it can cost significantly more money to repair a device than to simply purchase a new...
Anyone else getting malicious clicks ? Daily I get adwords clicks from a search like "www.mywebsite.com computer repair" with an IP address that comes from within Google's network. it's one click on an ad to get to the site and then gone. It happens at...
eBay will have to answer to government officials over its recent data breach. The online auction site revealed Wednesday that hackers had penetrated its corporate network and compromised the credentials of its users. As a result, the company has urged all users of the site...
A recent enterprise mobility survey commissioned by Oracle found that mobile-related IT expenses are expected to grow by more than 50 percent in two years. Unfortunately, security and integration remain issues of concern. Survey respondents included 414 IT management executives from around the world, including...