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Trend Micro bets on the cloud
7 September 2010, 11:23 pm
Trend Micro's redone security suites for 2011 introduce new product names and a new emphasis on cloud-based protection. Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security , Trend Micro Antivirus+ , and Trend Micro Maximum Security include the overhauled cloud-based Smart Protection Network proprietary engine to protect against viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and other threats. The suites are notable for ...
Gmail spam bug traced to routing system update
7 September 2010, 6:55 pm
IDG News Service - A bug introduced during a routing system update caused Gmail to turn some users into unintentional spammers by resending some messages multiple times to increasingly annoyed recipients including company bosses, clients, prospective employers and friends.
Facebook, Twitter accounts hacked with 'free iPad' scams
7 September 2010, 4:16 pm
Kirstie Allsopp among those affected as spammer exploits weaknesses in passwords and in Facebook code to try to tempt people to 'free' gadgets A spammer has exploited a serious vulnerability in Facebook's photo upload system to spam both Facebook and Twitter with photos promising "free" iPads and iPhones. The photos, which were posted to peoples' walls by exploiting a flaw in which it was not ...
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