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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

Additional Resources

HP vs. Dell: Showdown at the Windows 7 upgrade corral

Well, the great thing is all the competition. I like to see Acer squeezing them both from below, and of course competing with each other. Of course also great to see all the pressure on MS to innovate and lower prices.Google Chrome_OS will be hard to beatWell, with Google_Chrome_OS it...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Windows 8, Microsoft Windows, XPS, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

New iPhone worm found in the wild

But I thought Apple OS X was immune from ALL such things. nt...When you jailbreak your iPhoneyou give it the ability to run things other the "Apple Only" software.Any I thought Zdnet was immune to trolling?Just kidding. I knew it wasn't.I don't think that Apple ever claimed their OS...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Operating systems, iPhone platform, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Sergey Brin: Google Android, Chrome OS likely to converge

The concept makes a lot of senseIf you want access to your data everywhere and on every device, having a single platform may be the only way to go. Seamless ubiquity is the dream I guess, if you, the user, does not lose control. How they will be able to...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, Google Android, Sergey Brin

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Users should be smug, and why the Apple iPhone makes you feel smarter

It works and it is NOT MicrosoftIt is so nice when people have the option to choose what they want than some lethargic aged NT kernel that is a virus/worm magnet.GOOD bye Windows Mobile it was as if you never existed!ha haI am happy!:)Now to get rid of Windows on...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, computer, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google to demo Chrome OS; Detail launch plans

the windoze killer has arrivedChrome OS will put the final nail in M$ coffin!You really can't be seriousyou have to be a fake or something.Your posts are allways way off the mark.By like a continent or two.Windoze? Grow up, manI hope Chrome is good - because it will make...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

My First Week With DROID

The DroidI am curious-do you feel an application is coming along that will allow you to do to email what the Blackberry is already doing? Perhaps a software upgrade by Google? Having the ability to pull all your email accounts into one app is much better than what...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, E-mail, ROI/TCO, Droid

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year

In other words, Google Appsare still at that 1 to 2 percent mark.Good Riddance!It won't be missed.Man, so true, MS Office is a big hairball of baroque features to format for8.5x11. MS Office will be on a downward slide from here on out.In terms of what is need for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts

Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, font, Microsoft Windows, malware attack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, malware, Windows7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

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