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Microsoft: Windows 7 not affected by latest flaw
Following up on a vulnerability disclosed in the last 24 hours, Microsoft says the flaw affects Vista and Windows Server 2008, but not the final version of Windows 7.2009-09-09 03:03:00 source: CNET News.com
Photos: At Burning Man, flames, fireworks, and rocketship fail
The annual desert art festival, this year themed "Evolution," once again showcased human ingenuity, creativity, and of course, that all important element, fire.2009-09-09 02:41:00 source: CNET News.com
Microsoft issues critical Windows patches
The software maker releases five operating-system related updates as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday.2009-09-08 19:24:00 source: CNET News.com
Windows 7, Vista zero-day flaw reported
Security researcher says vulnerability in Windows 7 could lead to an attack causing a critical system error, or "blue screen of death."2009-09-08 18:27:00 source: CNET News.com
Norton calls on Quorum for 2010
Symantec is betting heavily that program behavior is the future battlefront of security and is making a big push in its 2010 Norton lineup with a behavioral engine dubbed Quorum.2009-09-08 17:08:00 source: CNET News.com
Photos: Building a better Bay Bridge
We get an up-close look at the massive construction project going on this weekend to build a sturdier, more modern Bay Bridge, which spans the San Francisco Bay and links San Francisco to Oakland.2009-09-06 02:34:00 source: CNET News.com
WordPress blogs falling prey to worm
A worm is circulating that posts spam and malware to some blogs using old versions of WordPress. The organization recommends all users upgrade immediately.2009-09-05 23:25:00 source: CNET News.com
Photos: IFA through the years, a gadget evolution
Historic photos from the German electronics show take us on a tour of tech trends, including the first consumer VHS camera, early brick-sized cell phones, old-school video games, and even a few kitschy Euro booth babes.2009-09-04 01:14:00 source: CNET News.com
Symantec: Posted code enables VoIP spying
Malware posted by a Swiss researcher could be used to listen in on and record Internet calls on Windows machines that use voice over IP services.2009-09-03 02:54:00 source: CNET News.com
Microsoft issues advisory on server flaw
The flaw, which affects certain versions of Microsoft Internet Information Services product, could allow an attacker to take over the server.2009-09-02 04:30:00 source: CNET News.com
Trend Micro launches new security tracking tool
New product provides IT administrators with detailed information about who on the network is doing what, when and from where.2009-08-31 18:48:00 source: CNET News.com
Photos: Turning food waste into energy
With grants from the EPA, innovative techniques are turning food waste into energy to power this San Francisco Bay Area wastewater treatment facility.2009-08-31 17:27:00 source: CNET News.com
High-end server chips breaking records
New high-end server processors from IBM, Sun, Fujitsu, AMD, and Intel announced at Hot Chips last week break previous records for complexity and performance.2009-08-31 14:35:00 source: CNET News.com
Accused mastermind of TJX hack to plead guilty
Albert Gonzalez, charged earlier this month in separate data breach, agreed to plead guilty to 2008 charges of hacking into TJ Maxx and other retailers and stealing data.2009-08-28 23:38:00 source: CNET News.com
Beware fake Snow Leopard sites
Security firm Trend Micro warns of Web sites that purport to offer free copies of the forthcoming new Mac OS but instead deliver malware.2009-08-27 20:27:00 source: CNET News.com
Photos: Sculpture on the head of a pin
Artist Willard Wigan is creating microsculptures on the head of a pin--so minute that they are only visible through a microscope.2009-08-27 00:01:00 source: CNET News.com
Symantec pulls Norton patch after error reports
Security company offers fix after faulty patch prompts error messages for Norton users.2009-08-26 00:29:00 source: CNET News.com
Cracking GSM phone crypto via distributed computing
Researcher wants people to contribute computing resources to create an open-source code book anyone can use to decode the encryption used to secure communications on GSM mobile phones2009-08-25 13:00:00 source: CNET News.com
McAfee seeks gag on exec ousted over options
Former McAfee President Kevin Weiss wants to clear his name after being awarded damages over his firing, but McAfee wants the information to remain confidential.2009-08-22 01:21:00 source: CNET News.com
Rogue Facebook apps steal log-in data, send spam
A group of malicious Facebook apps is stealing log-in credentials and spamming friends, Trend Micro says.2009-08-19 23:45:00 source: CNET News.com