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Symantec Recants Android Malware Claims
Wed, February 01, 2012 - Symantec has backtracked from assertions last week that 13 Android apps distributed by Google's Android Market were malicious, and now says that the code in question comes from an aggressive ad network that provides revenue to the smartphone programs.
What is Deep Packet Inspection?
Wed, February 01, 2012 - If legislation like SOPA and PIPA ever passes, it may require your ISP to start monitoring your online activity with deep packet inspection
BlackBerry OS Achieves Coveted Government Security Clearance
Wed, February 01, 2012 - RIM continues its recent hot streak with the announcement that BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry 7.1 have achieved FIPS 140-2 certification.
For 'Malware As a Service' Merchants, Business is Booming
Wed, February 01, 2012 - They are well organized. They pay close attention to product quality, working hard to make it effective and scalable. They are all about customer service, providing after-sales support. They even solicit the help of their customers in product development.
WikiLeaks' Assange Takes Appeal to UK Supreme Court
Wed, February 01, 2012 - The two-day hearing focuses on the validity of an arrest warrant issued by the Swedish prosecutor
Kelihos Botnet, Once Crippled, Now Gaining Strength
Wed, February 01, 2012 - Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab are now seeing the botnet it shutdown in September coming back to life
IRS Helps Bust 105 People in Massive Identity Theft Crackdown
Tue, January 31, 2012 - The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Justice teamed up for a coast-to-coast crackdown on identity thieves this week.
Symantec Drops Don't-Use Advice, Gives PcAnywhere All-Clear
Tue, January 31, 2012 - Symantec has retracted its don't-use-pcAnywhere recommendation to owners of the remote access software.
Three Reasons Why Asking Risky Questions Reduces Risk
Tue, January 31, 2012 - Michael Santarcangelo explains that by evading difficult issues, we actually increase our risk
In Letter to Congress, Google Defends Privacy Changes
Tue, January 31, 2012 - In a letter sent to eight members of Congress, Google yesterday defended its move to consolidate its privacy policies and users' personal information.



