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Google fixes 22 flaws in Chrome, slams silent add-ons
Google yesterday released Chrome 25, patching 22 vulnerabilities and debuting a new security feature that blocks silent installations of add-ons. Read More


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13 of the biggest security myths busted
13 myths about information-technology security you'll hear but should you believe? Read More

Google Glass: Why Zuck's excited and I'm not
Juxtaposed on Techmeme, the two headlines crystalize perfectly my personal disinterest in Google Glass. On Forbes: "No One Is More Excited For Google Glass Than Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg." On TechCrunch: "Google Glass Targeting End Of 2013 Consumer Release, With Price Tag Under $1,500." Read More

Emoticon-based "Moby Dick" gets its day in the sun: In the US Library of Congress
The US Library of Congress welcomed Moby Dick onto its vaunted shelves this week but it wasn't the famous Herman Melville-penned whale tale version oh no, it was the version told exclusively in emoticon - you know those little signs like J, ;). Emoji are the emoticons typically used in Japanese texting though they obviously are used world-wide to annoy or entertain everyone depending on your opinion... Read More

GAO raps Census Bureau's data protection practices
Mountains of data on how Americans work and live collected by the U.S. Census Bureau may not be adequately protected from intruders, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Read More

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How Arista Networks got out in front of the SDN craze
n this installment of the IDG Enterprise CEO Interview Series, Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal spoke with Chief Content Officer John Gallant about the reality and hype around SDN, and why the data center requires a different network than your father's general-purpose Cisco net. She also explored how her work at Cisco shaped Arista's strategy, and shared insights on how Arista's partnerships with VMware and Cloudera are making it easier to move to cloud and embrace big data, respectively. Read More

Advanced volatile threat: New name for old malware technique?
There is something worse than advanced persistent threats (APT) out there -- a stealthier attack vector called advanced volatile threats (AVT), says one security startup. But several security experts say AVT is just a new name for an old problem. Read More

Why Android 4.2.2 is an important update
Google released Android 4.2.2 for the Nexus 4, 7 and 10 this week. Some devices have already received over-the-air updates. Compared to Android 4.2.1, is there really anything important in this incremental release? With Google's annual developer's conference Google IO scheduled just 82 days from now, when Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is anticipated to be announced, why would Google interrupt its course... Read More

Planet-spotting algorithms help detect cancer
Researchers have morphed computer algorithms used by astronomers to pick out hard-to-distinguish planets and galaxies into a system that can help medical workers spot hard to find breast cancer cells. Read More

HP's Whitman says 'no plans to break up the company'
Hewlett-Packard's CEO has dismissed persistent rumors that the company might break itself up in a move that could create more value for shareholders. Read More

What to expect from the world's biggest mobile show – MWC 2013
Smartphones, smart chips, mobile browsers and augmented reality will be reality at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Read More

 
 
 

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