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Virus Infects Program That Controls U.S. Drones
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 11, 2011
The Defense Department has confirmed that military drones have been compromised by malware.
Tags: virus
Disaster Recovery Survey: Pessimism Reigns
By Dave Simpson | Article Published January 13, 2011
A survey of IT professionals about disaster recovery trends revealed some discomforting truths.
Tags: security, disaster recovery, virus, IT security, backup
Facebook Targeted by Password-Grabbing Virus
By - Reuters | Article Published March 18, 2010
Carried by spam, the virus acts to steal online account passwords and other sensitive information. Users are warned not to download the attachment.
Tags: password protection, virus, email security, spam, Facebook
PC Virus Breached 2500 Organizations
By - Reuters | Article Published February 18, 2010
The PC virus is known to have breached almost 75,000 computers globally, claims Internet security firm NetWitness.
Tags: viruses, cyber attack, virus, cyber security
Fake 'Security' Software on Many PCs
By - Reuters | Article Published October 19, 2009
Scammers plant fake security alerts that offers "security software" that actually downloads malware.
Tags: security, software, virus, media
Report: Businesses Vulnerable to Botnets
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published August 05, 2009
A coalition of industry sources says that up to 25 percent of networks may be infected with botnets.
Tags: security, broadband, Windows, botnet, virus
Keeping Your Network Secure in Insecure Times
By David Strom | Article Published April 03, 2009
An overview of tangible steps a network admin can use to protect data security.
Tags: programming, networking, malware, virus, security
Koobface, I'm So Unfriending You
By Chris Nerney | Article Published March 04, 2009
Koobface, I'm So Unfriending You
Tags: virus, koobface, social networking, Facebook, malware, Trend Micro, AVG
Netbooks: Hackers Private Data Gateway
By - Reuters | Article Published March 03, 2009
Today's popular low-cost netbooks may offer hackers security holes to steal personal data.
Tags: netbooks, Dell, security, marketing, virus
Hard Work is Dead. Call It 'Work Ethic 2.0'
By Mike Elgan | Article Published December 17, 2008
A person who works with total focus has an enormous advantage over a workaholic who's "multi-tasking" all day, answering every phone call, constantly checking Facebook and Twitter, and indulging every interruption.
Tags: video, e-Mail, virus, startups, Facebook
Looking for a Halloween scare? Try the newest videogames
By - Reuters | Article Published October 30, 2008
Looking for more than ghosts and ghouls to liven up Halloween? The latest videogames are offering plenty of scary options and new terror is waiting just around the corner.
Tags: marketing, software, developer, Copyright, virus
Cybersecurity Best Practice: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
By Kenneth van Wyk | Article Published September 08, 2008
When it comes to our computers, the classic principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is simply too dangerous.
Tags: software, malware, security, virus, services
Malware How-to's Part of Computer Science Class
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published August 10, 2008
To make a point about the lack of education in computer security, a university professor offers courses in writing malware. Antivirus vendors don't buy the logic.
Tags: browsers, virus, malware, software, security
A Better View of Microsoft Security?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 05, 2008
Microsoft to expand its Trustworthy Computing in a bid to help users and vendors understand security risks.
Tags: IT, virus, Microsoft, security
Vista: Microsoft Offers Small Business Assurance
By Lauren Simonds | Article Published July 10, 2008
The company announces a program designed to support small-business owners as they transition to Vista.
Tags: Microsoft, technical support, Vista, Windows, virus
Why Are IT Security Pros so Bad?
By Kenneth van Wyk | Article Published June 03, 2008
Have you heard about the security conference where the organizers inadvertently distributed a virus-infected USB stick to the attendees?
Tags: video, virus, media, software, security
Should You Use Free Software at Work?
By Eric Spiegel | Article Published May 14, 2008
There are upsides and downsides - but downloader beware.
Tags: Linux, virus, services, IBM, open source
Improving Windows XP: Windows in a Box
By Ronald Barrett | Article Published May 12, 2008
A free utility that boosts productivity in Windows XP, Windows in a Box is a little bit of bliss in a very busy world.
Tags: XP, virus, Vista, Windows in a Box, Windows
Ubuntu on Windows: Wubi
By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 28, 2008
Wubi, which installs Ubuntu on a Windows machine, is a good idea, but indifferently executed.
Tags: virus, Ubuntu, Linux, wubi, Windows