Thursday, September 30, 2010

8 Tips to Prevent Android Apps from Snooping on You

8 Tips to Prevent Android Apps from Snooping on You: "Have no fear regarding news Android Apps are spying on you. Here are eight tips to keep nosy app developers off your back and out of your business. "

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Report: Facebook, Skype to Team Up, Integrate Products

Report: Facebook, Skype to Team Up, Integrate Products: "Facebook and Skype are reportedly working on a partnership that would integrate the services via SMS, voice chat, and Facebook Connect, according to a Wednesday report."

Nielsen: Most iPad Owners Younger Men, Kindle Users Richer

Nielsen: Most iPad Owners Younger Men, Kindle Users Richer: "A clear majority of iPad owners are men younger than 35, while Kindle owners tend to be wealthier and more educated, according to a Tuesday study from Nielsen."

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Facebook Clickjacking Attacks: Recognize and Avoid Them

Facebook Clickjacking Attacks: Recognize and Avoid Them: "So far the clickjacking attacks that are making the rounds on Facebook haven't done more than forcibly gather web traffic. Learn to recognize and avoid them now, before a more dangerous version surfaces.


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Monday, September 27, 2010

Malicious HTML in E-Mail Increases

Malicious HTML in E-Mail Increases: "Spammers are seeding e-mail with new HTML-based attacks, security firm warns.

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Twitter Hit with Second Worm in a Week, Spread Via 'WTF' Link

Twitter Hit with Second Worm in a Week, Spread Via 'WTF' Link: "Days after a site update unleashed a Twitter cross-scripting attack, the micro-blogging site was again hit with a bug that spread via malicious links."

Warning: Fake LinkedIn Spam Can Steal Your Bank Passwords

Warning: Fake LinkedIn Spam Can Steal Your Bank Passwords: "Bogus LinkedIn emails can infect your computer with ZeuS, a password-stealing Trojan. I know, because it just happened to me."

Saturday, September 25, 2010

FBI Investigating 'Here You Have' Worm

FBI Investigating 'Here You Have' Worm: "The FBI is investigating the Sept. 9 'Here you have' worm outbreak. "

Between Gaffes Netflix Hints Streaming-Only Option Headed to U.S.

Between Gaffes Netflix Hints Streaming-Only Option Headed to U.S.: "Netflix CEO hints that streaming-only option may be available to U.S. users soon. "

Man Gets 10 Years for VoIP Hacking

Man Gets 10 Years for VoIP Hacking: "Edwin Pena was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for VoIP hacking. "

Comcast Hackers Get 18 Months in Prison

Comcast Hackers Get 18 Months in Prison: "Two men were sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday for their roles in a May 2008 hack of Comcast.net. "

Facebook Rolls Out New Page Browser

Facebook Rolls Out New Page Browser: "Discover Facebook Pages gives members a quick way to browse community pages and work information from those pages in their news feeds. "

Beware Burglars Checking Social Nets for Victims

Beware Burglars Checking Social Nets for Victims: "Cops bust crime ring that relied on Facebook for targets; are you vulnerable?"

Thursday, September 23, 2010

PC Users Happier with Windows 7, Survey Says

PC Users Happier with Windows 7, Survey Says: "Customer satisfaction among personal computer users is at or near all-time highs, according to a new report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index"

FileMaker Go Gets an Upgrade

FileMaker Go Gets an Upgrade: "The iPhone/iPad version of the venerable database lets you e-mail copies of your databases, create PDFs of them for sharing, and insert photos you shoot or have stored on your device."

Netflix Extends Streaming Movies to Canada

Netflix Extends Streaming Movies to Canada: "Netflix said Wednesday that its streaming 'Watch Instantly' service is now available in Canada, the first time Netflix has provided that service outside the U.S."

Bing Rewards Users, But With Gotchas

Bing Rewards Users, But With Gotchas: "Bing is giving rewards ranging from movie tickets to electronics -- as long as you don't mind using a whole bunch of Microsoft services and software in addition to Bing."

Android Smartphones Winning Over Businesses, Report Finds

Android Smartphones Winning Over Businesses, Report Finds: "Companies are increasingly spending their smartphone dollars on Google Android devices, at least in part at the expense of RIM BlackBerry devices, according to ChangeWave."

Facebook Fixes Glitch, Says Access Back to Normal

Facebook Fixes Glitch, Says Access Back to Normal: "A problem that affected account access for some Facebook users on Wednesday have been fixed, Facebook said via its Twitter feed."

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Two Google Voice Apps Released; Google Still in Limbo

Two Google Voice Apps Released; Google Still in Limbo: "Two apps that connect iPhones to the Google Voice service have been added to the Apple App Store, although some users reported issues with at least one of them. Google, meanwhile, still hasn't released a native Google Voice app for the iPhone that has been approved. "

Report: Verizon iPhone Could Attract 1.4M AT&T Customers

Report: Verizon iPhone Could Attract 1.4M AT&T Customers: "While 63 percent of iPhone users would stick with AT&T if the carrier ends it exclusivity deal with Apple, about 23 percent - or 1.4 million customers - would jump ship to Verizon, according to a report from Credit Suisse. "

Twitter Mouse-over Flaw Spawns Potentially Dangerous Links

Twitter Mouse-over Flaw Spawns Potentially Dangerous Links: "Twitter is working fast to put an end to a security flaw that allows third-parties to create mouse rollovers that trigger links to Websites."

Apple, Adobe Patch Critical Bugs

Apple, Adobe Patch Critical Bugs: "Adobe and Apple released security updates for Flash Player and Mac OS X on Monday."

Google tackles password weaknesses with two-step sign-on

Google tackles password weaknesses with two-step sign-on: "Google addresses questions about the security of its cloud-based products in announcing a new two-step log-in process that aims to strengthen the password security model by adding a dynamic layer. by Selena Frye"

Monday, September 20, 2010

Beware the Computer Police State Policies

Beware the Computer Police State Policies: "Analysis: A recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling expands the Feds' ability to cull evidence from your computer. Feeling paranoid yet? You should."

Facebook 'Clickjacking' Awareness Campaign Launched

Facebook 'Clickjacking' Awareness Campaign Launched: "Security firm AVG is trying to educate university students about malware and subterfuge on social networking sites."

Don't Be Blinded By 'Gadget Lust'

Don't Be Blinded By 'Gadget Lust': "These tips can help you avoid or escape the Reality Distortion Field (RTF) and make clear-headed decisions when buying new gear."

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Kindle Coming to Best Buy

Kindle Coming to Best Buy: "Best Buy promises new displays, allowing shoppers to compare e-readers side-by-side, just in time for the holiday shopping season. "

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software: A new worm spreading through e-mail looks like a harmless message, but instead downloads malware that searches for and tries to delete your security software, then spreads via your address book.

iPad Refresh Due in First Quarter of 2011

iPad Refresh Due in First Quarter of 2011: Display manufacturers tip the world to the timing of the next iPad.

Walmart's Mobile Service: Do The Numbers Add Up?

Walmart's Mobile Service: Do The Numbers Add Up?: The discount retailer is launching a new post-paid cellular service that promises big savings, but how much can it save you?