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WinMagic Sells SecureDoc Encryption Direct Online
WinMagic, a provider of full-disk encryption, launched an eStore that makes it easier for individuals and small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) to purchase SecureDoc full-disk encryption to protect data on Windows and Mac desktops, laptops, tablets and removable media. Customers can purchase and download a stand-alone product for Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X for…
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McAfee Antivirus Snafu Crashes Windows XP Machines
McAfee channel account managers and resellers are racing to get the word out on how to fix the antivirus snafu that arose this afternoon causing Windows XP machines to suddenly reboot. The problem arose earlier today when McAfee pushed a new DAT file to update its antivirus signatures. DAT release 5958 incorrectly tags valid Windows…
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Report: Attack on Google Hit Password System
(Reuters) – A December cyberattack on Google Inc computers hit the company’s password system that millions of people worldwide use to access almost all of the company’s Web services, The New York Times said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the investigation. The closely-guarded program is considered a crown jewel at Google, enabling users…
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Symantec: Fake Security Software Still Top Problem
(Reuters) – Fake security software was the No. 1 cybersecurity woe afflicting computer users in 2009, and Apple users lost some of their immunity to cybercrime as they stored more data online instead of on hard drives, according to the cybersecurity firm Symantec. In a report released on Tuesday, Symantec noted that Brazil had risen…
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Top 10 Most Critical Web App Security Risks
Top 10 Most Critical Web App Security Risks Tactical or StrategicOWASP suggests responses, both tactical and strategic, from Ryan Barnett, its director of application security training for breach security. Barnett: tactical responses are mainly handled by security operations staff and aim to minimize the Time-to-Fix exposures, while strategic fixes are for developers to eradicate the…
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HP Integrates 3Com Technology, Channel Program, in War Against Cisco
HP offered further details on its product and reseller channel partner program integration with 3Com at a news conference April 19 that came days after the company completed its acquisition of the networking and security company. Quick Facts: The HP, 3Com Deal Executives said they see an enormous opportunity from the partner ecosystem of the…
