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In Pictures: The worst data breaches (so far)

It’s early but it has been a bad year for personal data exposure already

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In Pictures: Touch and go, 11 new Windows 8 input devices tested

While there’s a lot more going on under hood, touch control is the singular Windows 8 feature that fundamentally changes how you interact with your notebook.

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In Pictures: 10 real-world Big Data deployments that will change our lives

The amount of data in the world is increasing exponentially, doubling every 18 months. Here are 10 real-world Big Data deployments you may not have realized were driven by big data.

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In Pictures: 10 tech products to boost your small business productivity

From mini storage arrays to IP cameras to print servers, these 10 hardware devices will help you run your small business more efficiently whether you're in the office or hitting the road to close a deal.

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News about security

Article | 21/05/2013 Researchers find critical vulnerabilities in popular game engines
Security researchers found serious vulnerabilities in the engines of several popular first-person shooter video games that could allow attackers to co...
Article | 20/05/2013 Attack on Telenor was part of large cyberespionage operation with Indian origins: report
A recent intrusion on the computer network of Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor was the result of a large cyberespionage operation of India...
Article | 20/05/2013 Smartphones take center stage in two-factor authentication schemes
We all know that relying on a simple user ID and password combination is fraught with peril. One alternative is to use one of the single sign-on solut...
Article | 20/05/2013 Yahoo Japan says 22 million user IDs may have been stolen
Yahoo Japan, the country's largest Web portal, said up to 22 million user IDs may have been leaked during a hack that was discovered last week.
Article | 17/05/2013 Alleged tech support scammers settle FTC charges
Operators of two alleged tech support scams that charged consumers hundreds of dollars to supposedly fix their computers have settled charges from the...

Tutorials about security

Article | 9/03/2011 Open source FreeOTFE encrypts disks handily
FreeOTFE may sound like a political bumper sticker, but it stands for "Free On The Fly Encryption." The "Free" part is self-explanatory; "On The Fly E...
Article | 15/12/2010 BlackBerry 6: Wipe Your Smartphone, Restore Factory Settings
Many reasons exist for why you might want or need to "security wipe" a BlackBerry, or completely erase all personal data stored on your handheld: You ...
Article | 15/12/2010 Record patch Tuesday: What you need to know
Today is the final Microsoft Patch Tuesday for 2010. It has been a busy year for Microsoft when it comes to security bulletins, and December is no exc...
Article | 14/12/2010 How to check if your password was exposed in Gawker hack
A security researcher today provided a way for users to see whether their e-mail addresses and passwords were among the 1.3 million compromised in a h...
Article | 11/11/2010 Firesheep, Blacksheep, and protecting your Wi-Fi data
Despite the convenience, free public Wi-Fi networks like those found in hotels, Starbucks, and McDonald's are also a serious risk when it comes to you...

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Features about security

Article | 21/05/2013 The true root causes of software security failures
Developers being overly trusting is one of them.
Article | 8/05/2013 Passwords: You're doing it wrong. Here's how to make them uncrackable.
For years now I've harangued relatives about their shoddy password practices. Either they use easily-hacked passwords or forget the passwords they've ...
Article | 9/04/2013 The security guide to BYOD
It used to be so simple. A new employee joined your organisation and you gave them a laptop, which was entirely under your control.
Article | 26/03/2013 Back up, wipe and restore your iPad
If you're planning to sell or give away your iPad, then it is essential that your personal information and data be erased from it. If it's running slu...
Article | 25/03/2013 Who has responsibility for Cloud security?
As more organisations leverage the Cloud for critical business applications, they are discovering one of the greatest challenges is combining existing...

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Whitepapers about security

Delta Takes Off with HP Quality Software

Delta Airlines had one overall objective in mind to support applications quality testing and drive QA process improvements without adding staff. David Moses, Quality Assurance Manager of Delta Airlines takes you through how he achieved efficiency within his Quality Assurance (QA) organisation. Read more.
Industry Edge: Health & Life Sciences Edition
The Growing Cost of Cyber Crime
2012 State of Print Security

Reviews

Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 suite

An all-in-one security suite that puts a focus on parental features and safe social networking

Dropcam Echo review: A live streaming camera and app that are easy to set up and access

Avira AntiVir Personal Free AntiVirus 10

Avira AntiVir Personal review: Great malware protection

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 offers good detection of known malware

Avast Free Antivirus 5

Avast Free Antivirus 5 review: This free antivirus package offers quick scan speeds

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