Archive for the ‘Network World’ Category

Indian government to meet operators over the BlackBerry

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Indian government officials plan to meet on Thursday with mobile operators to discuss access to BlackBerry data, according to informed sources.

New Android malware texts premium-rate numbers

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Researchers at Russian security company Kaspersky Lab say they've discovered the first malicious software program to target Google's Android mobile operating system.

Demand Media a home to badware, researchers say

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As Demand Media gears up for its initial public offering, anti-spam advocates and online crime fighters say that the company needs to clean up its act.

Adobe fixes 6 critical Flash bugs

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Adobe today patched six vulnerabilities in Flash Player, all of them pegged critical by the company.

Record Patch Tuesday: Where to Begin

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Microsoft unleashed a record number of security bulletins for a single month--14 security bulletins addressing 34 different vulnerabilities. IT admins need to understand the risks and prioritize the patches to ensure they aren't overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the patch avalanche.

Browsers’ private modes leak info, say researchers

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Browsing the Web in "private mode" isn't as private as users think, a researcher said today.

BBC creates malicious smartphone app

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The BBC has created a malicious app for smartphones in a bid to prove just how easy it is for cybercriminals to build software to steal data from handsets.

South Korea Crashes Google’s Street View Party, Finally

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For South Korea, raiding Google's offices was better late than never.

iPhone in the Enterprise: 5 Shortcomings

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What limitations are holding the iPhone and iPad back in the enterprise? Here's Forrester's take on five key limitations that must be overcome.

Getting VDI right

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Desktop virtualization makes it possible to centralize control and simplify management, improve security and compliance, and minimize help desk calls. It isn't perfect for all types of users within the enterprise, but when deployed appropriately, VDI can unlock new capabilities that could never be achieved through traditional physical desktop solutions.