Computer security software firm McAfee has agreed to pay a US$50 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to settle charges that it pumped up revenue and earnings during the dot-com craze. The fine will help McAfee settle charges that it exaggerated both sales and earnin...
Cisco Systems today announced plans to buy privately held Protego Networks, part of a year-long acquisition spree aimed at rounding out Cisco's network security offerings. Cisco said it would pay US$65 million in cash for Protego, which was founded in 2002 by two former Cisco executives and makes se...
Merger mania found its way back into the software space today, with security firm Symantec saying it would pay US$13.5 billion to acquire Veritas Software. The deal creates the fourth-largest software firm in the world and with Veritas' storage software and Symantec's strength in security, creates a...
Trend Micro is giving away its antivirus and anti-spam software for smartphones until June, the company announced today, but how necessary that software is remains unclear. "It's a solution in search of a problem," analyst Ed Moyle of SecurityCurve told TechNewsWorld. Moyle added, however, that the ...
With their bottom lines and corporate reputations at risk, many security professionals, tired of only being able to react to viruses, worms and compromised network performance are looking for ways to prevent degradation and infection. DeepNines Technologies has developed a scalable, platform-indepen...
The chief executive of Network Associates quashed speculation Tuesday that his company is in talks to be acquired by Microsoft, cutting into earlier gains made by the stock, which still managed to close up nearly 4 percent. Shares in the Santa Clara, California-based company ended off their best lev...
George Samenuk, chairman and CEO of Network Associates, sent an e-mail to all company staff reassuring them that rumors of a Microsoft takeover are not true. "Many of you have seen the article in Computer Reseller News (CRN) which says that Network Associates is being acquired by Microsoft," said th...
Oil prices dropped for the second straight day on news that inventories grew more than expected, while good earnings news helped lift U.S. stocks higher Wednesday. Crude oil prices fell after a U.S. report showed higher-than-expected inventory levels on hand heading into the peak of the summer vacat...
Networking giant Cisco and server-level antivirus specialist Trend Micro have announced an extension of their existing collaboration to provide worm and virus detection-and-prevention services. A rough year of worm outbreaks and other security issues increased pressure on the San Jose-based company ...
Like a city corner that has fallen victim to the graffiti tag signs of rival gangs, the Internet has now become the basis of a war of words and worms between virus writers, who are unleashing virus variants to eat one another's work and spread to more computers. The exchange among virus writers and ...
With a mission squarely focused on securing the Internet through public policy, private industry participation and education, a dozen top security companies have formed the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, announced at the RSA security conference in San Francisco this week. The companies, including...
The amount of Internet fraud perpetrated using a practice known as "phishing" increased 52 percent from December to January, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). In January, there were 176 new, unique attack types reported to the group, compared with 116 in December, the organization...
Although companies are tightening the security of Windows-based servers, they face some unknown risks when corporate data takes to the streets on mobile devices such as PDAs, notebook computers and USB memory drives. Many are finding that sound policy is their greatest weapon against data loss. "A p...
Computer security experts thought the impact of MyDoom would fade on February 12th, as the program reportedly was designed to terminate itself on that date. Instead, MyDoom's creators are suspected of masterminding a new malware attack that started Monday. The new worm, Doomjuice, landed on every co...
Computer Associates announced this week at Comdex that it will offer a free one-year subscription to its eTrust EZ Armor antivirus and firewall desktop security suite. TechNewsWorld turned to Ian Hameroff, Security Strategist and Director of Research and Response at Computer Associates, to talk abou...
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Attacks on Cloud Service Providers Down 25% During First 4 Months of 2022
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Study Finds Sports Is King Among Livestreamers
New Cisco Conferencing Devices Designed To Heal Meeting Fatigue
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Apple Shows Off Vast Upgrades to Software, Hardware, User Experiences at WWDC22
Microsoft's Innovative 4-Processor PC
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Ubuntu Core 22 Release Addresses Challenges of IoT, Edge Computing
Titan Linux Beta Brings Simplicity, Finesse to KDE Remake
Don't Become a Fool in the IT Gold Rush
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Digital Devices of Corporate Brass Ripe for Hacker Attacks
Ransomware Greatest Risk to Supply Chain in Minds of IT Pros
New Software Vulnerability Zeroes In on Microsoft Programs
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Data Observability's Big Challenge: Build Trust at Scale
The Business Case for Clean Data and Governance Planning
6 Critical Steps for Scaling Secure Universal Data Authorization
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Apple and Microsoft Developers Conferences Exhibit Companies' Strengths, Weaknesses
New Linux Laptop Line Advances HP, System76 Open-Source Collaboration
Lax Cyber Skills, Dev Blind Spots Behind Organizations' AppSec Breakdowns
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Cryptocurrency Custody Concerns: Who Holds the Digital Storage Keys?
The 5 Coolest Things at Dell World Almost No One Saw
Finding the Fun in Non-Fungible E-Commerce
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Sports Betting Platforms Gambling With Substandard CX
Natural Language Speaks Loudly About a Big Shift in AI
Appdome CEO on Mobile App Security: No Developer, No Code, No Problem
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Nvidia Showcases the Metaverse Future at GTC
Play-To-Earn Gaming Faces Hurdles To Rapid Growth
The Coolest Stuff From CES 2022
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Hackers Cast LinkedIn as Most-Popular Phishing Spot
Forrester Pegs B2B Fraud, Cyber Insurance Complacency as Top Threats in 2022
US Braces for Cyberwarfare Amid Fears of Russian Assault
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KYY 15.6" Portable Monitor Packs Value With a Healthy Feature Set
InnoView's 15.6" 4K Portable Panel Could Be the Ultimate Touchscreen Accessory
Intel Releases Arc, Now We Have a Three-Horse Race
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Hack Your Metabolism To Improve Health With the Lumen Smart Device
Amazon Rolls Out Alexa for Senior Living and Healthcare Providers
Cove High-Tech Neckband Aims To Ease Stress, Improve Sleep
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Home Automation Faces 3 Perpetual Problems
How the War in Ukraine Is Changing the Technology Landscape
CES 2022 Predictions
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Start Here When Things Go Wrong on Your Linux System
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Foundries and Arduino Team To Patch IoT Devices
Remote Work Heightens Privacy and Security Anxiety Among Employees
Amazon Super Smart Fridge Is Reportedly in the Works
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Open Source Leaders Push WH for Security Action
Ukrainian IT Firm Counterattacks Russian War Lies
US Tech Market Leadership at a Crossroads
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CyberSec Firms Give Advice, Services To Quell Fallout From Malware Aimed at Ukraine
Russia-Linked Cyclops Blink Malware Identified as Potential Cyberwarfare Weapon
Ransomware-Related Data Leaks Jump 82% in 2021
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Kids' Screen Use Sees Fastest Rise in 4 Years
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Apple Privacy Rule Cost Tech Titans Estimated $9.85 Billion in Revenue
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Linux Security Study Reveals When, How You Patch Matters
New Breeze Theme Gives KDE Neon Release Lots of Sparkle
HP Chromebase Makes Chrome OS Desktops a Smart Choice
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PII of Many Fortune 1000 Execs Exposed at Data Broker Sites
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Rebuilding Ukraine: 3D Printing and the Metaverse Could Help Create the Cities of Tomorrow
InnoView 15.8" Portable Display: More Screen Space for Small Devices
Desklab Portable Monitor: Ideal for Work, Play, Mobile Productivity
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Report Finds US Workers Lagging in Digital Skills
Nvidia Launches Earth 2 and Goes to War Against Climate Change
The Challenge and Promise of Quantum Computing
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Microsoft Bing, Yandex Create New Search Protocol
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Cyber Asset Management Overwhelming IT Security Teams
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Apple Refreshes iPhone SE, iPad Air, Debuts Studio Desktop
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Big Tech Firms Move To Squash Deceptive Info on Ukraine Crisis
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Marketers: Beware Florida's Mini-TCPA
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Microsoft Finally Has Truly Competitive Alternatives to Apple Products
New iPad Mini Stars at Apple Refresh Event
Chromebook Shipments Jump 75% YoY in Q2
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The Birth of Google's 'Sentient' AI and the Problem It Presents
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New EU Law Will Force Google, Meta, Others To Expose Algorithms
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BlackBerry and Preparing for the Software-Defined Automobile
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Advanced Sensor System May Open Door to Zero Death Driving
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A Step Into Meta's VR Meeting World, Horizon Workrooms
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Apple MR Specs Will Shun Metaverse: Report
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Cybercriminals Employing Specialists To Maximize Ill-Gotten Gains
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E-Commerce Tending to Health and Wellness Needs
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