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Zango, the FTC, MySpace and You Tube

This past Friday, the FTC announced a $3 million dollar settlement with Zango, formerly named 180solutions, in a lawsuit charging Zango with unfair and deceptive business practices, among other things. See ZDNet story here with more details. FTC announcement here. Case documents can be downloaded here.As usual Zango refuses...

Tags: Spyware/adware warnings, Spyware/adware news, Zango

Blog posts 2006-11-06

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The Apple II is baaaaccckk (via emulator)

In the Friday nostalgia department, TechRepublic's John Sheesley has unearthed an emulator for the Apple II. All you need is a browser and you're off to memory lane. Sheesley writes: Unlike the TRS-80 Model I Basic emulator page, the Virtual Apple site doesn't use a Java...

Tags: Apple II, Apple Inc., Emulator, ActiveX, Sheesley, Virtual Apple, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-10

How closely to regulate consumer medical tests?

The door is being looked at, in other words, while the barnyard door is wide open. So how closely should the government be regulating medical tests that are marketed to consumers? Are warnings good enough? Or is it time for stricter controls? by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Test, Government, Federal Government, Strategy, Vertical Industries, Security, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-10-09

F-Secure Internet Security 2009

F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is a complete suite of antivirus, antispyware, antispam, antiphishing, and personal firewall tools for personal desktops. We've been hearing good things and looking forward to reviewing F-Secure for years, however, several little things bothered us about this release. F-Secure Internet Security 2009 costs more than the...

Tags: Firewalls, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Network security, F-Secure Corp., F-Secure Internet Security 2009, F-Secure Internet Security

Product reviews 2008-10-08

C'mon, Vista really isn't that bad

C'mon, Vista really isn't that badRE: C'mon, Vista really isn't that badI agree, it eases the transition from the digital to the physical world for computer users and seems especially geared towards newer computer users and explaining steps and giving more information about the system itself and any software installed....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, C'MON, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Cute Password Manager Pro (exe)

Cute Password Manager logs you into Web sites and fills forms faster, easier, and more securely. Cute Password Manager memorizes each user ID and password the first time you log into a site and automatically supplies them when you return. Cute Password Manager can help you secure your passwords from...

Tags: Password, iBit-Lab

Software downloads 2008-10-08

Image Gallery: First impressions of the Dash Express connected GPS device

The Dash Express stands out from the growing pack of stand-along GPS in-car devices due to its GPRS and WiFi radios that keep it connected all the time. With this wireless functionality you can receive real-time traffic updates, road construction warnings, weather, and much more. by Matthew Miller

Tags: Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller, product photos, gps, dash, wifi

Image galleries 2008-10-07

Microsoft reveals buyer for Greenfield Online's survey business

Microsoft reveals buyer for Greenfield Online's survey businesshmmmThis explains a whole lot. I've been using Greenfield Online for several years, and about a month ago, I started having trouble accessing surveys. I run Linux, and I've been using Iceweasel ("Firefox") to take the surveys. Now suddenly the surveys refuse to...

Tags: Marketing research, Microsoft Corp., survey, Greenfield Online, survey business

Discussion threads 2008-10-06

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008McAfee: Dependable as a Cardboard Roof in the Rain, and Blind as a BatI tried McAfee because it was an option included with my ISP provider, but not long after downloading it noticed that it not only made my PC slower than a dinosaur caught in a...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), SECURITY, McAfee VirusScan, McAfee Inc., Internet Service Provider

Discussion threads 2008-10-05

Holy Pio Screen Saver (exe)

A cool screen saver of Saint Pio from Pietrelcina, with a lot of photos, aims to transmit good feelings and to generate serenity. It's gratis, virus free, malware free, spyware free, if you like spread the word. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Holy Pio Screen Saver, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-03

Melwin Browser for Kids (msi)

Worried about your children and browsing on the Internet? Do you fear them viewing illicit materials or going to a site and infecting your computer with spyware or a virus? Rather than completely taking away your children's Internet privledges, use the Melwin Browser for Kids to provide a safe browsing...

Tags: Children, Melwin Enterprises, Internet, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-03

Panda Internet Security 2009 (exe)

Panda Internet Security 2009 protects you from viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all other Internet threats. Thanks to the new Collective Intelligence Technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions. You will also have at your disposal Tech Support 24h-365d, 24h-SOS service and the...

Tags: Anti-spam, Collective Intelligence, Panda Security, Panda Internet Security 2009, Rootkits, Identity Theft, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spam And Phishing

Software downloads 2008-10-03

Panda Global Protection 2009 (exe)

Panda Global Protection 2009 protects you from viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all other Internet threats. Thanks to the new Collective Intelligence Technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions. You will also have at your disposal Tech Support 24h-365d, 24h-SOS service and the...

Tags: Protection, Threat, Panda Security, Panda Global Protection 2009, Rootkits, Identity Theft, Cyberthreats, Internet, Litigation, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Business Operations

Software downloads 2008-10-03

GhostSurf Platinum (exe)

GhostSurf Platinum makes you invisible on the Internet and ensures a secure surfing experience. GhostSurf enables even novice PC users to erase all traces of their online activity, encrypt their Internet connection and remove aggressive spyware automatically. Additional features provide a secure location to store confidential files and eliminate online...

Tags: Tenebril Inc., GhostSurf, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Internet, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-02

Spyware-Adware-Diagosis (exe)

Spyware and adware diagnosis program. Find out if your system is infected with spyware or adware. Check your system for unwanted programs. Check if there has to be something done to restore your PC to mint conditions. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Adware, Xrxtc, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-02

Avanquest System Suite Web Installer (exe)

Avanquest System Suite Web Installer from Internet Security 2.0 downloads and installs latest version of Avanquest System Suite directly from its site and with maximal speed. Avanquest System Suite Professional, The Ultimate, All-In-One Suite for PC Security, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Maintenance & Privacy. World Class protection against viruses, Trojans, spyware and...

Tags: Web, Internet Security, Internet, Network Security, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking

Software downloads 2008-10-02

JVC KW-NX7000 navigation/DVD receiver

The JVC KW-NX7000 isn't cleverly named like its sibling the El Kameleon, but it is just as cleverly designed. With its smart features, such as the proximity-based interface or the flash-memory-based navigation data, we found the KW-NX7000 extremely easy to use. However, it was the fun little touches, like the...

Tags: Memory, Flash memory, Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, add-on module, JVC, JVC KW-NX7000, SD card

Product reviews 2008-10-01

Spammers attacking Microsoft's CAPTCHA -- again

Spammers attacking Microsoft's CAPTCHA -- againI'm all for shutting down...mail servers that are spamming. No matter how big they are. If my server started spamming, my ISP would give me one shot to clean it up. If I didn't or couldn't it would be blocked. Just because it's Microsoft doesn't...

Tags: Spam, spammer, CAPTCHA, Microsoft CAPTCHA, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-01

What, me worry (about mobile viruses)?

Kaspersky, via PC Magazine, has graciously told the public to worry about mobile phone worms. I'm not worried, and there are many reasons why you shouldn't be concerned... yet. It is commonly accepted that there have been very few pieces of mobile malware that have ever...

Tags: Mobile, Handset, Malware, Cell Phone, Virus, Mobile Malware, Handset Population, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Advertising & Promotion, Viruses And Worms, Cellular Phones, Security, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adam O\'Donnell

Blog posts 2008-10-01

Dr. Web CureIt (exe)

Download a free anti-virus and anti-spyware scanner based on the Dr.Web engine. As hundreds new viruses appear and spread in hours around the world daily, CureIt! with the newest definitions to the virus bases is re-built several times every day. The utility will quickly scan and cure, if necessary, your...

Tags: Web, Virus, Doctor Web, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-01