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- 'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases
- Security researcher Joanna Rutkowska has released a PoC proof of concept of a keylogger that is capable of logging TrueCrypt's disk encryption passphrase enabling the attacker to successfully decrypt the hard drive's content. Dubbed, the 'evil maid' attack due to its 'plug-and-exploit' functionality requiring 1-2 minutes for...
- Tags: Disk, Passphrase, USB, Laptop Computer, Attack, TrueCrypt, Hotel Room, Mobile Proximity Alarm, Notebooks, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)
- The new Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is a great upgrade from the Netgear WNDR3300. It now supports true dual bands, offering simultaneous Wireless-N performance in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. The router also offers a decent network storage feature when coupled with a USB external hard drive. It includes a traffic...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, WNDR3700, Netgear Inc., network
- Product reviews 2009-09-23
- Cisco's accelerating smart grid momentum
- Cisco has been at the center of several developments related to the smart grid this week, including a request for federal funds related to a project being spearheaded by the city of San Jose and local utility company PG&E. Like IBM, which earlier this week announced a...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Heather Clancy
- Blog posts 2009-09-18
- 10 Windows XP services you should never disable
- Guest post from TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. There are dozens of guides out there that help you determine which services you can safely disable on your Windows XP desktop. Disabling unnecessary services can improve system performance and overall system security, as the system’s...
- Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Service, Computer, Network Connections Service, Play, Network Location Awareness Service, Productivity, Networking, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-08-24
- iPhone soars, Microsoft 'main loser'
- Well......Beings I don't tie my confidence to a phone or computer I could give two sh1ts about what anyone thinks. Frankly the Samsung Omnia has been an excellent phone and I have no problem letting anyone and everyone see me use it. Plus Windows Mobile is in alot of...
- Tags: Smart phones, Mobile operating systems, Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Apple iPhone, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., AT&T Corp., Microsoft Windows, mobile
- Discussion threads 2009-08-20
- Why you should care about Apple's Snow Leopard
- How about security?Update: I have answered my own questions with the precious few details found here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/Are there any security improvements in Snow Leopard? yes, a fewWill the NX/DEP finally be switched on in Safari and all other internet facing programs?Presumably it will be switched on for 64bit programs. All...
- Tags: OSX, Apple Inc., Snow Leopard, security
- Discussion threads 2009-08-17
- News to know: Culture of cheap; Microsoft, Nokia; eBay; Apple
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Culture of cheap: How discount computers cost the consumer Jason Perlow: Der Frankenputer: A Last Hurrah at...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., eBay Inc., Cloud Computing, Phishing, Virtualization, Sales Strategy, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, Smart Phones, Security, Spam And Phishing, Hardware, Sales, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-08-13
- IBM: re-training for our future
- IBM and railroads. This is not a non sequitor. I recently spoke with Keith Dierkx who works for IBM in their expanding business providing services for planning, construction and operation of high-speed rail. Dierkx is in the process of relocating to Beijing where he and IBM will...
- Tags: China, Beijing, Rail, IBM Corp., Dierkx, Government, Investment, Financial Planning, Finance, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2009-08-09
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 (Sprint)
- The Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router shares the same hardware as the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with different branding and slightly different service and pricing.At $100, the device is actually more expensive than it seems when you factor in the required data plan by Sprint....
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Novatel Wireless, Sprint Communications, Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200, router
- Product reviews 2009-07-28
- D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685
- First announced at CES 2009, D-Link's Xtreme N Storage "all-in-one" Router DIR-685 is the first wireless router that can also work as a network storage device and as a digital photo frame. However, we wish it were a $150 cheaper stand-alone router, as its $300 asking price is too high....
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Web-Interface, D-Link Systems, router, Router DIR-685
- Product reviews 2009-07-17
- A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemma
- A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemmaGood ArticleYou're right. It's a slippery slope with personal computer repair. Even if you tell people that you don't have liability, it is assumed that you do. Many people also treat the job of repairing strangers' computers as if...
- Tags: Desktops, PC, home PC, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2009-07-16
- Aileron Mail Personal Access 5.1.45 (Mobile)
- It is all about time. Corsoft Aileron is a robust mobile messaging solution which provides you with selective access to your mail data, including attachments, with integrated encryption security and compression performance.In other words, it lets you download the data you need, at the time you need, quickly! Aileron is...
- Tags: Microsoft Access, Mobile, Palm Inc., Attachment, Corsoft Aileron, Aileron, Message Notification, E-mail, Advertising & Promotion, Palm OS, Wireless And Mobility, Online Communications, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-07-08
- Asus Wireless-N RT-N16 router offers 300Mbps throughput
- ASUS on Tuesday announced the RT-N16 router, touting speed for data transfers, simplicity for usage and security. The RT-N16 offers a maximum wireless speed throughput of 300Mbps and enables 24/7 downloads to wireless clients, even when PCs are off. The router comes with...
- Tags: ASUS, Security, Router, IP, Wireless, RT-N16, Network Technology, Networking, Scanners, Routers & Switches, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-30
- And Windows 7's killer feature is ...
- And Windows 7's killer feature is ...Invitation to Ed Bott:What is the killer feature, according to you?(note: has to be a feature for regular Joe Blow - not something that only admins get wet dreams about)RE: And Windows 7's killer feature is ...My bet for businesses would be XP mode....
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, killer feature, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2009-06-29
- Web Squared: Web 2.0's Successor?
- Tim O'Reilly and John Battelle discussed their vision and nomenclature for the next iteration of the web in a webinar last Thursday: I believe the recording will be available online sometime this week, slides are above. With the term 'Web 2.0' enjoying its fifth birthday...
- Tags: Web, ISBN, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Oliver Marks
- Blog posts 2009-06-28
- Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7
- Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7add at least 60% if you are outside the US! ntnt @pico_D: It cost that much to remove the browser? :) nt:)(Meant to be a reply to message, not user)RE: Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7This isn't a deal for the versions of...
- Tags: Operating systems, Corporate IT department, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-06-25
- Security Shield Professional Edition 8.2.4 (Mobile)
- SMobile Security Shield Professional Edition is a comprehensive suite of mobile security products, supported on every major mobile platform. Security Shield provides complete protection from viruses and malware in the wireless mobile environment and can be configured to auto-boot unobtrusively every time the device is restarted. Additional features vary by...
- Tags: Mobile, Anti-theft, SMobile Systems, SMobile Security Shield Professional Edition, Security Shield, SMobile Firewall, PointGuard, VirusGuard, Advertising & Promotion, Security, Marketing
- Software downloads 2009-05-29
- 20% of U.S. households shun landlines, go mobile-only
- 20% of U.S. households shun landlines, go mobile-onlyWould you drop your landline and go mobile-only?Would you drop your landline and go mobile-only?Tell us in TalkBack.No - its just not cost effective..Instead I have opted to tell Verizon Local good-bye and hello to Broadvoice a VoIP Telephony company. This is great...
- Tags: Network technology, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, U.S. Households, mobile, cable, DSL, wireless
- Discussion threads 2009-05-11
- Browser wars could improve productivity, but the enterprise still loves IE6
- Browser wars could improve productivity, but the enterprise still loves IE6Browser wars could improve productivity, but the enterprise still loves IE6I upgraded to IE8 and my productivity has increased due to tabs, accelerators, and webslices. Everything on the corporate intranet works fine and haven't had any issues with it....
- Tags: Web browsers, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategy, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, information technology, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
- Discussion threads 2009-04-30
- Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thought
- Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thoughtSecurity adoption is the issue, not technology per seOne example - 802.1X authentication allows a LAN to ensure only authenticated devices can access the wired network, much as WPA ensures only authenticated wireless clients can connect to a WLAN. You can...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, LANs, Wi-Fi, security, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-04-27
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