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Consumer Reports: Free anti-malware software for Windows, Mac is effective
In what could be regarded as a controversial test of anti-malware effectiveness, the influential Consumer Reports publication in its June issue gives its main recommendation to anti-malware freeware for protecting Windows and Mac computers. With some caveats, Consumer Reports says in its "Security Software" article it regards it as unnecessary to buy commercial anti-malware software. Read More


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The 20 best iPhone/iPad games of 2012 so far
We're nearly midway through 2012, which means that it's time to check in to see how the mobile gaming industry has fared so far this year. While Rovio's Angry Birds Space has certainly grabbed the most attention from mobile gamers, there are plenty of other quality games to be had on your iPhone or iPad. In this slideshow we'll break down the top-rated games of 2012 so far according to both App Store user reviews and professional reviewers on Metacritic. Who knows, maybe you'll discover something you like as much as Fruit Ninja or Cut the Rope! Read More

Patch management still big stumbling block in risk management, survey shows
Everyone talks about "risk and compliance" in security, but what do companies have to do to make it through audits and meet regulations related to information security? And what are the costs? Read More

DMARC helps protect reputation of American Greetings' e-cards
E-card company American Greetings has turned to DMARC as a way to authenticate its email and protect its corporate name from being sullied by spammers and phishers. Read More


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Juniper packs 30 new features into Web security software
Juniper Networks this week unveiled enhancements to the Web security software it obtained via the acquisition of Mykonos Software in February. Read More

NSA security expert worries about mobility, cloud
Approaching its 60th birthday, the National Security Agency (NSA) has a staff some 35,000 strong worldwide, and an impressive building complex in Fort Meade, Md., where the walls are lined with copper mesh to prevent electronic eavesdropping. True to its origins dating back to breaking enemy code during World War II, the agency has two primary missions: signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and information assurance (IA). Read More

Academia joins in battling Android malware
Android Malware Genome Project kicks off by contributing collection of more than 1,200 malware in 49 different families Read More


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NASA denies Iranian cyberattack
Hackers often claim to have penetrated NASA's IT systems, when in fact they haven't, agency says Read More

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Our roundup of intriguing new products. Read More

The Flame Virus: Your FAQs Answered
A frightening computer virus called Flame is on the loose in Iran and other parts of the Middle East, infecting PCs and stealing sensitive data. Now, the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union warns that other nations face the risk of attack. Read More

Iran's discovery of Flame malware turning into political hot potato
With Iran's computer-emergency response center now decrying Windows-based cyber-espionage software known as Flame (or alternately Flamer or Skywiper) it says it discovered infecting its oil-ministry computers, the uproar is reaching into the United Nations, which is investigating the malware. Read More



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