Tag: Security

Firefox 4 Official Release – Was It Worth The Wait?
While Firefox 4 could be obtained yesterday, today marks the official release of the Firefox 4 (RC) downlo...
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Twitter Adds “Always Use HTTPS” Setting
The likelihood of a Twitter user losing control of his or her account should soon decrease by quite a bit.  Late yesterday, the company announced a new "Always use HTTPS" setting t...
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Square Security Defended By CEO Jack Dorsey
Yesterday, Verifone posted an open letter, attacki...
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Square Security Flaw (Alleged) Introduced by Competitor VeriFone
There has been a lot of buzz around Square, the credit card reader service co-founded by Twitter co-founder...
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Google Makes Chrome Faster And Safer
Google has released updates to its Chrome browser it says will make complex web apps run more quickly and be more responsive. Chrome has a new settings interface aimed at helpi...
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Google Beefs Up Android Market Security
Google announced that it has taken several new steps to keep Android users out of harm's way with regards to malicious applications. The announcement came a few days after a few su...
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Intel Acquires McAfee: Now It’s Official
Last summer, Intel announced its intention to acquire McAfee for about $7.68 bil...
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Norton Launches Cybercrime Index
Norton has introduced a cybercrime index, which tracks and warns computer users of daily threats. The Norton Cybercrime Index alerts people to online risks, inclu...
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Connecticut AG Asks Facebook About Security
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is asking Facebook for information about its security measures for detecting and disabling fraudulent accounts following a complaint b...
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Google Makes Users Accounts More Secure
Google has introduced its opt-in security feature called 2-step verification to all users in an effort to make their accounts more secure. The 2-step verification...
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Google Tempts Hackers With $20,000 Prize
Any hackers who think they know a thing or two about Chrome should strongly consider booking a flight to Vancouver, British Columbia.  At the Pwn2Own competition in early M...
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Google Marks Data Privacy Day
We're not quite sure how the average individual is supposed to celebrate this - don a tinfoil hat and watch a few episodes of The X-Files, perhaps? - but Data Privacy D...
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Facebook Gives Businesses More Security for Their Apps
Earlier this week, Facebook launched some new...
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Facebook Launches Secured Connection, Social Authentication Features
Computer users who have learned not to submit important info online unless a "lock" icon is visible - and who've also come to fear captchas - should soon have a much-i...
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