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Will Mac Become a Virus Trap?
(PC World)
4 Dec 2008 at 7:56am
PC World - Apple has backed off its suggestion that Macs require antivirus software. Yesterday, the computer maker suffered a public relations nightmare after an article was discovered on the company's site encouraging Mac users to install antivirus software. Less than 24 hours later, Apple has quietly removed this recommendation from its KnowledgeBase.
Firefox Users Targeted by Rare Piece of Malware
(PC World)
4 Dec 2008 at 7:45am
PC World - Researchers at BitDefender have discovered a new type of malicious software that collects passwords for banking sites but targets only Firefox users.
Pentagon Hacker Tries One More Time to Avoid Extradition
(PC World)
4 Dec 2008 at 7:38am
PC World - A British systems administrator who hacked into U.S. military computers in 2001 and 2002 will have another chance to make his case of why he shouldn't be extradited to the U.S.
Say It Ain't So: Apple Encourages Antivirus Software
(PC World)
4 Dec 2008 at 3:35am
PC World - After years of belittling-and rightfully so-Windows' lame security, Apple is quietly encouraging OSX users to try a little protection themselves. In a brief knowledge base article on its support site, Apple suggests that running security software is probably a good idea.
Apple yanks Macintosh anti-virus software advice
(AFP)
3 Dec 2008 at 5:35pm
AFP - Apple has replaced advice that people install anti-virus software on Macintosh computers with assurances that the machines are safe out of the box.
Apple Quietly Recommends Using Antivirus Software
(PC World)
3 Dec 2008 at 4:51pm
PC World - I'm a Mac. You're a PC. But we both need antivirus software.
DHS needs fresh ideas on cybersecurity, experts say
(CNET)
3 Dec 2008 at 2:59pm
CNET - The Department of Homeland Security is too reactionary to cybersecurity threats, policy experts said Wednesday, and needs to develop stronger incentives for the private sector to take preventative measures against cyberthreats.
Apple Pulls 'Old' Antivirus Software Warning
(NewsFactor)
3 Dec 2008 at 1:56pm
NewsFactor - The latest commercial for Apple's I'm a Mac, I'm a PC campaign against Microsoft has been tarnished. Just days after Apple posted an article telling Mac users to run antivirus software on Mac OS X, the company pulled the article, saying it was old.
The phone that feels the flu before you do
(AP)
3 Dec 2008 at 1:44pm
AP - Did your parents tell you to remember your scarf when you went out, so you wouldn't catch a cold? Today, the advice might be: Remember your cell phone.
Apple Pulls Anti-Virus for Macs Note from Web Site
(PC Magazine)
3 Dec 2008 at 3:47am
PC Magazine - Apple has inexplicably pulled a technical note recommending the use of anti-virus software on Macs from its Web site.
London Hospitals Nearly Back Online After Worm Infection
(PC World)
2 Dec 2008 at 4:20pm
PC World - Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online.
Apple Encourages Antivirus Software for Mac OS X
(NewsFactor)
2 Dec 2008 at 2:04pm
NewsFactor - Running antivirus software on your Macintosh is a good idea, Apple says. In a knowledge-base article on its support site, Apple is encouraging users to run security software on Mac OS X.
Finland slammed by Euro rights court on two counts
(AFP)
2 Dec 2008 at 11:57am
AFP - Finland violated the right to respect for private life by failing to balance Internet privacy needs with child protection laws, the European Court of Human Rights said Tuesday.
Malware is Getting Smarter, CA Warns
(PC World)
2 Dec 2008 at 11:46am
PC World - Online attacks will be dominated by smarter malware and bots targeting Web users ranging from gamers and social network users to the elderly and unsuspecting parents.
Estonian ISP Cuts off Control Servers for Srizbi Botnet
(PC World)
2 Dec 2008 at 4:23am
PC World - An Estonian ISP that temporarily hosted the command-and-control servers for the Srizbi botnet, responsible for a large portion of the world's spam, has cut off those servers, according to computer security analysts.
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