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iPhone virus writer "could be charged" under hacking laws
It may have just been a bit of fun, but Aussie iPhone virus developer Ashley Towns has opened himself up to criminal penalties under laws banning malicious damage to computers.
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Microsoft: don’t trust us about Windows 7 security
Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.
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From today, anti-virus is free, says Microsoft
The free anti-malware shield for Windows XP, Vista and 7 goes live today, replacing OneCare (and Windows Defender) as a simplified and streamlined solution.
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Police go on patrol for open Wi-Fi networks
Queensland Police will soon add unprotected wireless networks to the Sunshine State’s ‘most wanted’ list.
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Microsoft releases free beta of Security Essentials software
Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender.
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Microsoft preps public beta of free ‘Morro’ security software for Windows 7
Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.
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AUDIO: Listen to this Commonwealth Bank scammer
A phishing scam has reached new levels with Commonwealth Bank customers targeted by fake call centres.
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Fighting credit card fraud, one GPS coordinate at a time
Mobile phones beaming their owners' locations back to banks could dramatically cut credit card fraud, Ericsson says.
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Sophos releases ‘Klingon Anti-Virus’ software
This is what happens when you let software developers off their leash: Star Trek-themed malware scanner. Raise shields and scan for intruders, Mr Worf..!
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Windows 7 flaws start to show
Tossed like a clay target into the air, everyone is now taking potshots at the Windows 7 Release Candidate
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Microsoft dumps Auto Play due to Conficker
The Conficker virus has prompted a rethink in Redmond, and Auto Play in Windows will be largely disabled in Windows 7 as a result.
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Hackers break into stealth fighter jet project
The Pentagon computer hack which gave access to the Joint Strike Fighter Project, could have been prevented.
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Brazil plebs hijacking US military satellites
What do you do if you can't get a home phone with decent long distance rates? Hijack a US military satellite, of course.
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Spam a massive carbon polluter: McAfee
Forget electric cars. Or clean coal. Or CFL lightbulbs. The energy use to send spam could power 2.4 million homes, McAfee reckons.
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Experts to Microsoft: set your Windows patches free!
There’s a growing call for Microsoft to drop its Windows Genuine Activation process so that every Windows user can keep their PC completely up to date.
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