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Computer security firm McAfee is looking into an issue with one of its software programs that appears to allow hackers to gain access to PCs, the company said this week. “We are aware of the issue and have both threat analytics and development teams diligently analyzing the problem and possible solutions,” McAfee told CNET in a statement. “We will have more information on the issue shortly.” The glitch in McAfee’s software allows affected computers to serve as open proxies,...
AKRF deploys OpenDNS enterprise to improve transparency and efficiency with employees in web filtering process, begin proactive malware prevention strategy. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012 OpenDNS, the world's largest and fastest-growing provider of Internet security and DNS services that deliver a safer, faster and more intelligent Internet experience to everyone, today announced AKRF is using OpenDNS Enterprise to protect employees from unsafe content and secure its network...
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) ("GigaMedia") announced today that its board of directors has elected John Stringer as its new chief executive officer upon the departure of Yichin Lee, who has resigned as an officer and a director to return to his own professional services business. Mr. Stringer is a veteran technology executive with 25 years of senior leadership experience and an exceptional track record of driving strong growth and...
Less than 5% of all smartphones and tablets in the U.S. are protected by security software, and 7 out of 10 users believe the devices were safe from data theft or other cybercrime, making them prime targets for hackers, according to multiple reports released last week. One study, conducted by Juniper Research and cited in a December 30 article by Reuters' Tarmo Virki, discovered that less than one out of every 20 smartphones have security programs installed. Virki says that mobile...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Those looking to purchase or receive smartphones and mobile technologies this holiday season should keep cyber safety top of mind. A new national study released by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee reveals a false sense of cyber security for mobile users and provides insight into how mobile users could impact our nation's collective digital infrastructure. (Logo:...
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France, December 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVOB, one of the most innovative power management solutions on the market, is now integrated with the tool of reference for computer management and security. Enables savings of up to 75% on the carbon footprint and energy costs of computers AVOB - Alternative Vision Of Business. The Green IT solutions provider announces that it has become a...
ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) board of directors today announced David G. DeWalt as its newest member, effective immediately. (Logo: <font size="2" face="Arial">http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO )</font> "We are delighted to have David DeWalt join the board of directors," said Daniel A. Carp, Delta's non-executive chairman of the board. "David's expertise in the technology industry and his strategic and operational...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the approach of the holiday shopping season and Cyber Monday, a new survey released this week demonstrates the importance of mobile online safety as more businesses and consumers are taking part in digital shopping via smartphones. This week, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee released their annual home user study, revealing insights about how our digital shopping practices and behaviors could impact our online safety and...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than nine in ten Americans (92%) believe that a safe and secure Internet is crucial to our nation's economic security and 81% of Americans want to learn more about being safe and secure online, but there still exists a visible disconnect between Americans' perceptions of their online safety practices versus the reality of their actual safety practices. These insights were revealed in the 2011 National Cyber Security...
It has been discovered that several major companies have been hacked by a command and control server. The list of companies includes nearly 20 percent of the Fortune 100 and other massive corporations, according to CNN’s Money website. A command and control server is a computer that hackers use to direct the fleets of compromised PC’s that they have gained control over. After a period of time the infected PC’s communicate with the command and control server giving away access to...
