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[Gilbert]

Log in with your face
10 February 2010, 12:48 am

KeyLemon adds an extra layer of security to your computer log-in process by making your Webcam do all the heavy lifting. Originally posted at The Download Blog



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[Gilbert]

See what's under McAfee's new interface
9 February 2010, 11:23 pm

McAfee spent three years researching and developing a new vertical interface, and the company has made its consumer security suites far better in the process. Take a tour of what's new in this First Look video. Originally posted at The Download Blog



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[Gilbert]

26 Windows, Office holes patched in 13 bulletins
9 February 2010, 8:53 pm

Software giant Microsoft says its Patch Tuesday deploy addresses vulnerabilities in DirectShow, SMB Protocol, ActiveX, Windows Shell Handler, and 32-bit Windows. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Gilbert]

Microsoft patches 26 Windows, Office holes in 13 bulletins
9 February 2010, 8:53 pm

Software giant says deploy patches for DirectShow, SMB, ActiveX, Windows Shell Handler and 32-bit Windows first. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Gilbert]

McAfee: Spammers exploiting more news stories
9 February 2010, 7:03 pm

Spammers continue to capitalize on news headlines to try to trick people into clicking on e-mails to spread malware, says McAfee in its latest threats report.

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[Gilbert]

Microsoft, Google split over browser bug bounty
9 February 2010, 1:00 pm

Google follows Mozilla in launching program to pay researchers who find bugs, but critics say it won't necessarily pay off. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Gilbert]

Verizon temporarily blocks some 4chan sites
8 February 2010, 7:46 pm

Verizon spokesman says carrier blocked sites associated with online forum to thwart network attacks. It's not clear which sites were affected and exactly what the trouble was. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Gilbert]

Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta
8 February 2010, 6:12 pm

The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Web cam as a security system. Originally posted at Beyond Binary



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[Gilbert]

China breaks up Black Hawk hacking ring
8 February 2010, 5:51 pm

The Xinhua news agency says police arrested three people suspected of running a group that disseminated hacking tools and Trojans to its members.

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[Gilbert]

PCI compliance: What it is and why it matters (Q&A)
8 February 2010, 1:00 pm

Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council, explains what his organization is doing to keep payment card data out of the hands of criminal hackers. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Gilbert]

New UI, features highlight McAfee 2010 suites
8 February 2010, 6:00 am

Security suite vendor McAfee debuts their 2010 product line today, introducing an overhauled interface and new features in a bid to remain competitive. Originally posted at The Download Blog



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[Gilbert]

BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researcher says
7 February 2010, 6:00 pm

Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal a stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track the location of the phone. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Scarlett]

Mozilla yanks infected add-ons, warns users
5 February 2010, 10:31 pm

Two Firefox add-ons, Sothink Web Video Downloader 4.0 and all versions of Master Filer, were found to contain Trojan horse code aimed at Windows users. Originally posted at The Download Blog



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[Scarlett]

Caught on tape: Pastry thief and a bad dog walker
5 February 2010, 1:00 pm

Video-monitoring software from a trio of former Palm executives has led to some interesting discoveries. CNET has an exclusive look at what Vitamin D turned up during its beta testing. Originally posted at Beyond Binary



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[Scarlett]

Microsoft to patch 26 holes in Windows, Office
4 February 2010, 9:33 pm

Patch Tuesday next week will address critical holes in Windows and Office, but not recent hole in IE. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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