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Counting vulnerabilities is pointless: Application security vendor Cenzic released a report today highlighting Mozilla Firefox as the most vulnerable web browser based on vulnerability count. Problem is, counting vulnerabilities is pointless. In fact, it's worse than pointless, it can lead us to draw false conclusions. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Vulnerability, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-11-09
News to know: Windows 7; Google Dashboard; Driving while texting; Steve Jobs; Droid: 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.: Sam Diaz: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic" Dana Blankenhorn: What the Google Privacy Dashboard can...; Tags: Steve Jobs, Google Inc., Web, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Mary Jo Foley, Dashboard, Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing; Blog posts 2009-11-06
Which antivirus is best at removing malware?: Run a Linux distro or a MacIt is funny, when you 'weld' a web_browserinto an operating system and viruses/worms/malware/trojans and spyware come in from outside sources it is amazing how insecureit makes an Operating System.Say what you will, Linux distro's power theInternet with Bind dns, dhcp, routers/switchesand they do not...; Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, MSE, antivirus, operating system, malware, Linux Distro, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2009-11-05
Zero-day flaw found in web encryption: A zero-day flaw in the TLS and SSL protocols, which are commonly used to encrypt web pages, has been made public. Security researchers Marsh Ray and Steve Dispensa unveiled the TLS Transport Layer Security flaw on Wednesday, following the disclosure of separate, but similar, security findings. TLS and its...; Tags: Web, Flaw, TLS, SSL, Zero-day Bug, Ssl/Tls, Network Security, Channel Management, Networking, Marketing, zero day, security, encryption, Tom Espiner ZDNet UK; News items 2009-11-05
Microsoft fixes IE patch again: Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. The fix, described in Microsoft support article ID 976749, was initially made available on...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browsers, Internet, IE, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, browser, security, Tom Espiner ZDNet UK; News items 2009-11-04

1Password 3.0.0.BETA-83 (Mac): 1Password is a Password Manager that uniquely brings you both Security and Convenience. It is the only program that provides Anti-Phishing protection and goes beyond password management by adding Web Form Filling and Automatic Strong Password Generation. All your confidential information, including passwords, identities, and credit cards, is kept in...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Password, Web Browser, Agile Web Solutions, 1Password, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2009-11-03
Ability FTP Server 1.20 (Windows): FTP Server features 128-bit SSL, Remote Admin, security protection options, disk quota limits, bandwidth restrictions, IP restrictions, virtual folders, resume support, real-time activity viewer, and real-time control. The Remote Admin facility is designed for ultimate flexibility and so is accessible via a Web browser. This allows secure control over the...; Tags: FTP Server, Microsoft Windows, Disk Quota, FTP, Code-Crafters, Remote Admin Facility; Software downloads 2009-10-30
Xupport 3.6.0 (Mac): Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Applicorn, Xupport, Xupport 3, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2009-10-30
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
Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued): What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...; Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2009-10-28
Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws: Thank god I am still using 3.0.xxxI still don't understand why the need to make all things software larger and more featured. Also I will never understand why people rush to use the latest larger, bloated package...Bigger is always better......that's why we're fat! =DIE still more secure than FF...; Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript, NoScript, Microsoft Corp., Web browser; Discussion threads 2009-10-28
IBM aims to connect corporate mashups and business intelligence: IBM on Tuesday launched a mashup service for its Cognos 8 business intelligence suite. The offering, dubbed IBM Cognos 8 Mashup Service, is an application programming interface API that can expose content from Cognos 8 as a Web service. That corporate data can then be used in...; Tags: Business Intelligence, IBM Corp., Mashup, Mashup Center, Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-10-27
BlueGem Total Privacy Google Apps Edition 2.0 (Windows): BlueGem Total Privacy Google apps Edition provides a patented, multi-layered, keystroke encryption and anti-theft protection to Google apps. It encrypts all keystrokes between the keyboard and the web browser Google apps, which safeguards your critical information such as ID/Password, Gmail, Google Docs. The protection automatically recognizes when you visit Google...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Anti-theft, Privacy, Microsoft Windows, BlueGem Security, Cloud Computing, Security; Software downloads 2009-10-27
ShareTool 1.3.2 (Mac): ShareTool is hands down, the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to access all of your Bonjour services from anywhere in the world. No server or technical skills required. Also works with VPN connections. For anyone that's been itching to get Bonjour working over VPN, ShareTool is for you! Why...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple iTunes, Yazsoft, ShareTool, Desktops, Digital Music, Networking, Digital Media, Hardware, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2009-10-27
TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router: At less than $40, the TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router is among the cheapest 802.11n routers, if not the cheapest, you can find on the market. It's also the first we've reviewed that supports the single-stream standard and therefore caps at only 150Mbps hence the Lite designation. Other Wireless-N...; Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, network, TP-LINK; Product reviews 2009-10-26
Ubuntu 9.10 launch - 29 October: Today Canonical announces the upcoming release of Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop and Server Edition, the latest version of the popular Linux desktop distribution. Ubuntu 9.10 will be available for free download on Thursday 29 October. Ubuntu 9.10 brings changes small and large that all have a common purpose - to...; Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.10, Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Operating Systems, Open Source, Hardware, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-10-26
MyWebClip Lite for iPhone 1.0.1 (Mobile): MyWebClip Lite for iPhone is a well executed way to manage web app bookmarks. It is a new browser app with additional home screen spaces to manage your bookmark icons. You can create, add, and organize up to 144 bookmark icons and speed dial icons, and you will be able...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Icon, Foryou, Smart Phones, Cloud Computing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2009-10-26
IE Internet Security 9.3 (Windows): IE Internet Security is a password-protected Internet security utility that customizes different features of the Internet Explorer Web browser. It allows you to disable abilities to change your web browser settings, restrict access to certain tabs of Internet Options dialog box, as well as specific settings from each tab. It...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Internet Security, Ixis, IE Internet Security, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2009-10-25
1st Security Agent 9.3 (Windows): 1st Security Agent is a password-protected security utility to secure Windows-based computers. Restrict access to Control Panel, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System, Add/Remove Programs, etc. Disable Start Menu items, hide drives, disable the DOS prompt, boot keys, real DOS mode, Registry editing, taskbar, task manager, and network access, hide...; Tags: Password, Password Protection, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Security; Software downloads 2009-10-24
xB Browser 2.9.4.28 (Windows): The main advantage compared to other anonymous Web browsers is that xB Browser requires no configuration or technical knowledge in order to achieve anonymity. xB Browser is open-source so you can feel safe knowing what goes into our code. Additionally, it is even portable on a USB stick so you...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cookie, XeroBank, xB Browser; Software downloads 2009-10-24