Google pullout from China imminent   15 Mar 2010 05:06 GMT
When Google was targeted by Chinese hackers at the end of last year, the company threatened to end its search operations in China. At issue were both the ongoing requirements from the Chinese government to censor search results on Google's Chinese language search sites (google.cn) and attacks on Google's...
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The cadence of Microsoft security patches   14 Mar 2010 15:00 GMT
While the exact details of Microsoft's security patches are generally treated as news, the expected workload each month really shouldn't be a guessing game because Microsoft's patch releases are predictably cyclical. by Ryan Naraine
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SXSW keynoter bashes Google Buzz in privacy talk   14 Mar 2010 04:23 GMT
Since a Microsoft social media researcher gave the keynote at the South by Southwest interactive festival Saturday with a focus on privacy, it's not surprising that she had Google in her crosshairs. While Microsoft has had its share of PR debacles, their message as Google has continued to make headlines...
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Google will have to rethink its acquisition strategy   12 Mar 2010 18:22 GMT
The FTC has stepped up its scrutiny of Google acquisitions. Google can either fight or change its strategy... by Tom Foremski
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Can Apple Safari avoid another Pwn2Own embarrassment?   12 Mar 2010 18:12 GMT
Apple has released a critical Safari security update but, based on what I'm hearing, this patching frenzy may not be enough to avoid another embarrassment at this year's CanSecWest Pwn2Own hacker challenge. by Ryan Naraine
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Virtual conference speakers focus on cloud, value to enterprises, how to get started   12 Mar 2010 14:34 GMT
The only choice that’s a really bad choice is to do nothing with cloud computing at this point. Having a strategy and moving forward is very important. by Dana Gardner
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TR Dojo: Detect and remove malware with these tools   12 Mar 2010 10:17 GMT
TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler examines three types of anti-malware tools and explains how they can find and remove malware. by Larry Dignan
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Advanced Persistent Threats: Should your panties be in a bunch, and how do you un-bunch them?   11 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT
Marketers are starting to abuse the APT Advanced Persistent Threat term but that doesn't dilute the true meaning of this adversary. by Ryan Naraine
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UK report on Guantanamo Bay: Connecting the dots is hard to do   11 Mar 2010 15:45 GMT
The British Cabinet Intelligence review committee has released their annual report for the 2008/09 year. The 58 page document covers a number of topics including whether or not Guantanamo Bay detainees transited U.K. territory using Diego Garcia. by Doug Hanchard
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Faronic spruces up security for power management software   11 Mar 2010 13:15 GMT
The latest version of Faronics' PowerSave application (version 4.1) includes two new features that are intended to address potential security concerns associated with waking up a computer once it  has entered standby or hibernate mode to save power. First, the software now requires the user to enter...
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