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The barbarians at your door. How to identify and defeat the cyberthreats facing your business today
Many of the cyberthreats your business faces are invisible. Learn how to shine a light on these threats and discover how to take action to protect your business
NetBeans IDE 6.7 Review
Integration with the Kenai open-source collaboration site along with many new features makes the latest version of NetBeans IDE seem like a full upgrade
Twenty-Somethings Leading Facebook, Twitter Enterprise Charge
Analysts from Nielsen Norman, IDC and Gilbane say front-line workers are leading the charge, forcing senior management to go with the flow or stem the tide
Is Apple’s Security Reputation Under Threat?
Is it finally time for the company to admit that its operating system is as susceptible to security issues as Windows? Apple would be doing a good service to Mac users if it started advising its customers to pay closer attention to sec ...
Wild Guesses Abound About Google’s Gaming Plans
Google's acquisition of On2 Technologies prompts punditry and blog posts from all over the Web. One view points to On2 being part of a gaming console Google is developing
Facebook, Twitter DDOS Linked To Georgian Blogger
Security experts point out that the attack conicided with the first anniversary of escalation of the conflict in South Ossetia
Twitter DDOS Attack Coincides With Iranian Election Ceremony
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in shortly before an online tool used by his opponents suffered a DDOS attack. Users have also reported issues with Facebook.
Twitter Boss: London Is The Top Tweet City
Mini-blogging service's chief executive discusses surging popularity in the UK and the importance of the service during Iranian election protests
UK Tech Experts Help Tackle African Digital Divide
Mesh networking is one of the tools being used to help improve internet access in some African countries
Developers Planning Private Cloud Deployments
If a recent Evans Data study is any indication, private cloud deployments could rise sharply over the next year
US Planning To Jam Prison Mobiles
Legislation would carve out an exception to a national law that outlaws wireless jamming devices, allowing such wireless jamming devices to be used in correctional facilities
Cisco Reports 17 Percent Drop In Profits
Cisco Systems reports its profits fell by almost half in the fiscal fourth quarter and sales dropped by more than 17 percent
Vulnerability In XML Libraries Discovered
Security researchers released details today about vulnerabilities in XML libraries from Sun Microsystems, Python and Apache
Google Buys Video Compression Company
While the search engine company noted the importance of video online, Google declined to specify how it will use On2's assets
Swiss Open Source Decision Going Microsoft’s Way
But the case isn't over yet argue legal experts and there is still room for an appeal
Tech Chiefs Explain Motives For Green IT
Despite the financial downturn, allocating time for so-called green IT makes sense for financial, marketing and altruistic reasons, according to leading tech chief information officers
The “Digital Natives” Are Restless Warns EC
Tech-savvy youngsters are key to the future prosperity of Europe but need support in the shape of an "online single market"
Can Android Beat RIM In The Enterprise?
The Google Android mobile OS is making its way to the enterprise. Research In Motion is still leading the pack. But Google is bringing a lot of potential advantages to the table that may allow it to gradually erode RIM's lead
Apple Snow Leopard Tops Amazon Pre-Sales
Pre-sales of Apple's OS Snow Leopard take the software to the top spot on online retailing site Amazon
IBM Reported To Be Making More Job Cuts
IBM could be in the midst of another round of layoffs that is expected to affect hundreds of its employees, according to an IBM employee group.
US Lawmakers Signal Network Neutrality Support
Two US lawmakers and FCC chairman Julius Genachowski deliver a chilling message to broadband providers: Consumers have rights, beginning with network neutrality
Facebook App Allows Power Sharing For Charity
Intel has teamed up with Facebook to harness the processing power, and compassion, necessary to pursuing research projects aimed at finding cures for cancer, HIV, Alzheimer's and other diseases
Pentagon Investigating Social Networking Concerns
The order comes a day after the U.S. Marine Corps issued a ban on the use of Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
Fujitsu Services Facing Potential Strike
Workers are not happy with proposed changes to their pensions while union officials argue the company is not suffering enough financially to justify the moves
McKinnon Faces Jail While US Military Recruits From Hacker Shows
While US authorities are keen to extradite the British hacker, its military has publicly admitted to trying to hire recruits from recent hacking conferences
Is Security The Secret Of Firefox’s Success?
It's Firefox's reputation for superior security, rapid patching of security holes and its multitude of browser extentions that has allowed it to win converts among corporate and personal Web users
UK Tackles Funding Crisis For British Tech
Government aiming to create a £1billion fund for technology companies
Motorola Could Benefit From Android Handsets
Motorola is expected to release two handsets running Google's Android OS for the holiday season, which is contributing to sunny expectations for the mobile and wireless manufacturer
Bing Gains Market Share in July
Microsoft's Bing gained a single point of market share in July, bringing its total to 9.41 percent, according to a new report by StatCounter
Analyst Report Confirms Apple Tablet Existence
An unnamed analyst has reportedly gotten a look at the 10-inch tablet Apple has in the works — a slate-style device it is said to be developing instead of a netbook