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Well, I do actually worry (about mobile viruses)

Well, I do actually worry about mobile virusesIt's all economics...Most crackers hackers gone bad are doing this for monetary gain so like most people want to put the minimal amount effort to get the maximum gain. Mobile devices are such a nice diverse group of devices that crackers haven't found...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, cracker, mobile, mobile virus, virus

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

What, me worry (about mobile viruses)?

What, me worry about mobile viruses?Cannot agreeAuthor concluded that diversity of handsets are kind of protection from epidemics which is logically true, but we have no such diversity of operating systems on those handsets - when we speak about smartphones.Therefore, smartphones are vulnerable to malware and should be protected if...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Advertising & Promotion, Viruses and worms, Telecom & Utilities, SECURITY, mobile, Kaspersky, virus, phone

Discussion threads 2008-10-01

Attack of the mobile viruses

As mobile communications become more prevalent, so does theonslaught of viruses. CNET's Robert Vamosi explains the mobile virusproblem and how to prevent infection.

Tags: mobile marketing, mobile virus

Whiteboards 2006-07-19

Attack of the mobile viruses

As mobile communications become more prevalent, so does the onslaught of viruses. CNET's Robert Vamosi explains the mobile virus problem and how to prevent infection.

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Attack, CBS Interactive Inc., Cyberthreats, mobile, mobile virus, SECURITY, virus, Viruses and worms

Sponsored whiteboards 2006-07-19

Cabir mobile virus found in U.S.

Cabir mobile virus found in U.S.Is there no place safe from hackers?To prevent me from catching a cellphone virus I'll stick to my old antiquated cellphone.how do i know?it would be very nice for the writer to do a complete job here.how do i know what operating system my phone...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus, mobile virus, Cabir virus, mobile

Discussion threads 2005-02-19

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Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, Palm

To Stay in Business,eventually they will turn to Android.The SAME WAY did HTC and MOTOROLA.and IT will not Take Long!RE: Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, PalmRIM forever!droid is cool, but read the comments on the original article.this guy is probably waaaay off.IT Analysts are kind of...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Handhelds, droid, IT-Analysts, Motorola Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Inc., phone, Pre, v60

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan

Is it safe to assumethat this threat can happen on any OS/Browser desktop or mobile?Yes but...various Stallman cultist and Job cultist will try to argue that either Linux or MacOSX are immune to this because of a so called superior BSD security model or something along this line.Windows only?The Trojan...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, phishing, Facebook, Linux, malware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Verizon unveils 30-second ad for Droid Android phone; slams iPhone

Too bad it's another locked in carrier!I love Verizon for its reliable service, and fast internet. But, Verizon is just as guilty as ATT/Apple with locked in phones. vCast sucks terribly, and at times you are forced to use that. Verizon cripples the Bluetooth functionality so you...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Verizon Smartphones, VCast, Verizon Communications Inc., advertisement, Apple iPhone, GPS, Apple Inc., phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-18

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

Current problem with Android devicesI am Android fan, but nevertheless my next mobile phone will be HTC HD2 - i.e. Windows device. And the reason: all Andorid devices currently available have relatively small screen size and resolution. I am wandernig why Google doesn't urge on phone makers to offer...

Tags: INTERNET, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Cellular phones, Smart phones, advertisement, tool, Android Devices, phone, smart phone, Linux, operating system, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

How to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS

Why does Apple persistI am amazed the game of cat and mouse Apple users must play to get a phone that they can do with as they please. The same people who openly criticize Microsoft for all and sundry, but the beloved Steve Jobs whom it appears must own their...

Tags: Smart phones, Pwnage, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., jailbreak

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Cloud storage vs. flash storage: Security vs. simplicity

disagree on a pointi do like the ease of use that the cloud gives me, also the ability to access it anywhere ie Gmail, but personally I'd rather have a flashdrive (besides Gmail, I avoid the cloud like the plague, but maybe I'm just a security/privacy freak =p)[i]"Flash drives also...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Flash memory, storage, security, USB flash drive, Web site, Google Inc., malware

Discussion threads 2009-10-12

The T-Mobile-Microsoft Sidekick data disaster: Poor IT management going mainstream

Always have local copies of your dataThe above is why it is a bad idea to put your fate in someone else's hands when you have a choice. By default, keep your data processing and data stores local, and then use cloud services when they suit you. All these kiddies...

Tags: Federal government, Advertising & Promotion, Recruitment & Selection, agency, FDA, job

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

GGreat USB AntiBody 2.85.1 (Windows)

Benchmark the safety of your USB drive (Pen drive, Memory card, External drive, Digi-Camera, Mobile phone). Detect and remove suspicious files found in autorun.inf. Auto install protection when new USB drive was inserted, then it has antibody and eliminates the USB flash virus. Autorun.inf is unmodifiable and cannot be deleted....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, Virus, Autorun.inf, Cyberthreats, Flash Memory, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-11

Gene Pool for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

In Gene Pool for iPhone game, your goal is to keep your organism healthy by merging genes of the same color. Merged genes grow in size and will eventually disappear. Only energized cells can merge with other cells. It features addictive relaxing puzzle game, avoid viruses attacking large genes by...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Gene, Sticky Studios, Games, Smart Phones, Viruses And Worms, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-06

News to know: XP Mode; Cisco; Comcast; 'Ardi'

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. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing [video=346621] Larry Dignan: Cisco doubles down...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Microsoft Windows XP, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Channel Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-10-02

News to know: HP; AT&T; Malware; Twitter; RIM

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. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Hordes of owners complain of problems with HP Elite Pavilion PCs using Core i7 Ed Bott: Apple...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Co., Twitter Inc., AT&T Corp., Malware, Apple Inc., Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-28

Kerio MailServer 6.7.2 (Mac)

Kerio MailServer is an Exchange alternative, allowing companies to collaborate via email, shared contacts, shared calendars, notes and tasks. Kerio MailServer comes with: Groupware support for Outlook, Entourage, iCal, Apple Address Book, web mail, and popular smartphones Push email and wireless PIM synchronization with Palm, Windows Mobile,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Kerio Technologies, Kerio MailServer, Uninstaller, E-mail, Apple Mac OS X, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Online Communications, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-24

Modern banker malware undermines two-factor authentication

Once pitched as an additional layer of security for E-banking transactions, two-factor authentication is slowly becoming an easy to bypass authentication process, to which cybercriminals have successfully adapted throughout the last couple of years. Modern banker malware, also known as crimeware, is now fully capable of bypassing...

Tags: Bank, Two-factor Authentication, Antivirus, Malware, SMS, Cybercriminal, Banker Malware, Zeus, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Security Administration, Financial Services, Viruses And Worms, Security, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-09-23

News to know: Twitter DMs; New Neutrality; Zimbra; Dell-Perot; Palm; Foursquare

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. Michael Krigsman: Are Twitter direct messages safe? Richard Koman: FCC to announce net neutrality principles ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dell Computer Corp., Twitter Inc., Information Technology, Palm Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Andrew Nusca, Zimbra, Mary Jo Foley, Net Neutrality, Perot Systems Corp., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Serial ATA, Corporate Law, Web Services, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Storage, Hardware, Business Operations, Management

Blog posts 2009-09-22

iPhone MMS working for many; two weeks early

Working for me in ATLOS: 3.1.1Carrier Bundle: 5.1But I cheated. Saw a blog posting late last week that had directions on how to get MMS working (w/o jail breaking) using a new carrier file...5.1. However, it didn't work at first. It took about a day to start...

Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, MMS, iPhone MMS, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-09-14