The developers of 'privacy-conscious' Facebook rival Diaspora claim the social network will be open-sourced on 15 September
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
News Security
Malware Increasingly Spreading Through USB Devices
A Panda Security report has found that a third of malware infections worldwide are caused by worms that spread on USB devices
IBM Report Labels Apple, Microsoft As Most Vulnerable
IBM's X-Force threat report has labelled Adobe, Apple and Microsoft as the makers of products with the most vulnerabilities
PC World Owner Pinged Over Dumping Customer Data
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that PC World's owner, DSG Retail Ltd, has breached the Data Protection Act
Adobe Patches Critical Shockwave Flaws
Adobe has patched a number of critical security vulnerabilities for its Shockwave Player, that exposed user's systems to potential hijacking
10 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Its Security Response
Over the years, Microsoft has seen plenty of evidence that it needs to improve its response to security alerts. Here's what it should do now
Details Of Worst Breach Of US Military Computers Revealed
A US Defense Department official discusses details of a formerly classified cyber-attack that he described as the worst breach of U.S. military computers in history.
Apple Update Patches 13 Mac Vulnerabilities
A security update from Apple for Mac OS X has been issued which patches 13 vulnerabilities, some of them serious
Zurich Insurance Fined £2.28m For Data Loss
The UK Financial Services Authority has fined Zurich Insurance £2,275,000 for failing to prevent the loss of customers’ confidential information
Google Adds Push Notifications To Mobile App For iPhone
Google has upgraded its Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, which includes push notifications and pop-up reminders
IBM Delivers BigFix Security and Compliance Software
IBM hopes to ease the IT manager's security and compliance burden with new software followings its acquisition of BigFix
File-Share Solicitor To Face Tribunal Over ‘Bullying’
Andrew Crossley, who sent hundreds of letters to alleged file-sharers, will answer to accusations of bullying
Wanova Mirage Redefines Desktop Management: Review
Managing Windows desktops and laptops has become a major challenge in the enterprise. Wanova’s Mirage simplifies the process, offering speed and simplicity
Cloud Benefits IT Pros… And Hackers
Cloud computing can take the weight off IT departments, but hackers are keen to exploit a whole new batch of vulnerabilities
Facebook Says Zuckerberg-Power Is Feature, Not Bug
Facebook users can't block founder Mark Zuckerberg, because of a feature which prevents malicious campaigns, the company says
Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus
If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash
Microsoft Issues Application Security Warning
A Microsoft mitigation tool will help deal with vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of third-party Windows applications
Facebook Users Can’t Block Founder Mark Zuckerberg
Founder Mark Zuckerberg has the ultimate admin power on Facebook, and cannot by blocked by anyone, reports say
Russian Cybercrime: Geeks, Not Gangsters
Researchers studying Russian cybercrime forums believe they are more Myspace than Mafia
Apple Files “Heartbeat” Patent To Track JailBroken iPhones
Remotely measuring a user’s heartbeat is just one of the methods proposed by Apple to monitor “unauthorised users” and potentiall disable jailbroken iPhones
Trojan Horse Linked To Madrid Air Crash
A computer system meant to detect problems with aircraft was infected with malware according to air crash investigators
Cameron Diaz Ranked As Most Dangerous, McAfee Finds
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who recently graced the Top Gear race track, is the celebrity most likely to lead you to a malicious site
Analysts Question Intel-McAfee Deal
Industry analysts see a number of challenges facing Intel if it successfully acquires McAfee
Intel’s McAfee Buyout Takes Security To The Next Level
Intel’s purchase of McAfee could make security a ubiquitous feature across a wide variety of smart devices and consumer products
Intel’s McAfee Acquisition Means Chip-Level Security
Intel is buying software security firm McAfee for $7.9 billion. It’s now time to bake security into the hardware rather than layer it on, says Eric Lundquist
eWEEK Readers Doubt The Cloud
Years of hype haven't convinced eWEEK Europe readers. Half our poll don't trust the cloud. Next: how are you going to get greener?
Gartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A Surprise
We knew McAfee was up for sale, but Intel's purchase could raise the authorities' eyebrows if it makes anti-competitive moves, says Gartner's Bob Walder
Intel Makes Security Play With McAfee Acquisition
Intel is looking to expand beyond its semiconductor empire after making an offer to buy security vendor McAfee for nearly £5 billion
Privacy Concerns Raised Over Facebook Places
Facebook's new location-powered Places feature could create risks and social pressures for users, analysts warn
Adobe Releases Emergency Reader Patch
The update covers critical flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat revealed at the Black Hat security conference last month