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Microsoft Responds To Virtual PC Security Warning
Microsoft is disputing Core Security Technologies' description of a security issue affecting Microsoft's Virtual PC software as a vulnerability
Cisco Touts Borderless Networks With Revamped Switches
Cisco unveiled a refreshed line of fixed Ethernet switches, new services and enhanced routers as part of its larger Borderless Networks strategy
Facebook: Does Social Beat Search?
If Facebook traffic really is going to be bigger than Google traffic, then a lot of people will have to change the way they operate on the web, says Peter Judge
Microsoft Supporting Open Source Cloud Tools
Microsoft has upped its ante in support of the open source JavaScript library known as jQuery
Researchers Warn Of Microsoft Virtual PC Flaw
Researchers at Core Security Technologies are warning of a vulnerability affecting versions of Microsoft's Virtual PC software that can be used to bypass several Windows security mechanisms
Watchdog Investigates US Law Enforcement Social Networking Tactics
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has obtained documents on federal law enforcement approaches to gathering data on Facebook and other social networks
CA Has Head In the Cloud With 3Tera Acquisition
Another CA cloud buy will integrate 3Tera’s AppLogic with other technologies to provide cloud management tools as part of overall enterprise IT environment
Salesforce.com Follows Twitter Trend With Chatter
Salesforce Chatter preview promises to make social networking features available for developers to build enterprise social apps
Intel Xeon 5600 Launch Targets Data Centre Upgrades
New Westmere-based server chip range aims at single-core server refresh lifecycles, touting a 15:1 server consolidation ratio and 5-month payback
US Internet Fraud Tops Half A Billion Dollars, Says FBI
A new report from the Internet Crime Complaint Centre found the amount of losses from cyber-crime doubled in 2009, with those between the ages of 30-49 hardest hit
Government ‘Hack Day’ Delivers Public Data Innovation
A Facebook quiz and local policing feedback board are just two of the ideas that have emerged from a government public data initiative
New IT Security Product Assessment Tool Launched
A new self-assessment tool from Jericho Forum aims to establish a baseline for checking the effectiveness of IT security products
New Street View Images Raise Privacy Concerns
Google has received complaints since it expanded its Street View service last week to cover 96 percent of UK roads
Researchers Questions Zeus Botnet Future Threat
Will the takedown of more than 25 percent of the command-and-control servers tied to the Zeus Trojan have a lasting effect?
Twitter Reveals Geolocation-Based Opt-in Credentials
Twitter has switched on its long awaited location-sharing feature and made the service opt-in, tagging users' tweets based on where they are tweeting from and pointing the way forward for privacy strategies
Home Secretary Defends McKinnon Extradition Decision
Alan Johnson has defended his decision to extradite hacker Gary McKinnon, claiming he needs to "face the music"
MPs Urge Facebook to Add Child Protection Button
Harriet Harman says MPs are "taking action" to make Facebook adopt the UK's CEOP online protection scheme for children - although the site has argued it is not needed
Cisco CRS-3 Router Answers Demand According to Analysts
Cisco's powerful CRS-3 router will meet rapidly growing demand for bandwidth, according to analysts, but its closest rival, Juniper Networks, is less impressed
Facebook Threatens Lawsuit Against Daily Mail
Facebook is threatening to sue the Daily Mail, after the newspaper published an article suggesting children who used the site would be approached by paedophiles
RSA: Feeding Security Into The Cloud
The RSA conference seeks to use lessons from single-tenant data centres to build security into cloud computing infrastructures. But what will happen as the cloud ages, asks Cameron Sturdevant
Twitter Takes On Malware With Link Scanning Tools
Twitter has announced it will begin scanning links posted by users to thwart phishing attacks and the spread of malware on the site.
Fasthosts Debuts Virtual Server Range
Fasthosts targets UK firms’ growing appetites for virtual server solutions, featuring Hyper-V technology and customisable RAM, CPU and disk space
Cloud Storage Provider Upgrades Backup Capabilities
SOS expands functionality of its Universal Backup solution, including unlimited versioning, archiving and global roaming access
Microsoft Issues Patch Tuesday IE Warning
The company warns that attackers are targeting a vulnerability in Internet Explorer that can be used to hijack machines
Dell Powers New Laptops, Workstations With Latest Intel Chips
New lineup of Dell Vostro laptops feature Intel Core i7 processors and high-end M4500 workstation is first to combine Nvidia Quadro graphics
Data Centre Management Costs Continue To Grow
Despite increased automation capabilities, IDC points to a range of data centre approaches that are driving higher management spending
Investigation Continues Into Malware In Battery Charger Software
A Trojan hidden within software for the Energizer Duo USB battery charger may have been around since May 2007, according to Symantec
Cloud Continues To Confuse UK Businesses
Almost a quarter of industry professionals are unable to define cloud computing, but will a new industry forum’s code of practice help provide clarity?
Protecting Your Critical Infrastructure
As the government prepares to launch its Cyber Security Operations Centre, Reed Henry of ArcSight discusses the importance of protecting national assets