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Windows 7 XP Mode Creates Security Failure – Says Sophos AV

Administrator — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:00:09 +0000

The Windows 7 technology allows XP applications to run in a virtualized (XP mode), environment within Win7. This offers backward compatibility with applications, but comes at the expense of security, according to Richard Jacobs, Sophos chief technology officer. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Google Intent on Abolishing Microsoft OS Security Patch Shackle – World Rejoices

Administrator — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:44:35 +0000

Well, if it's true that "ANYBODY" can and will free the obnoxious treadmill most PC users have been on trying to use the Microsoft(MS) operating system (OS) XP, Vista & now Windows 7 - BRING IT ON NOW!!! It has been this author's (see below), belief that Microsoft has become a NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT to the world due to it's archaic business model adopted by CEO Steve Ballmer. He should have never been CEO, but Bill Gates loyalty to friends got in the way. I say this because I know just the bandwidth consumed by Microsoft in it's "security patches auto updates" is more than most 3rd world developing nation's use in total. With that said - the world's IT infrastructure is still vulnerable to cyber collapse at the hands of malicious hackers. This is the unfortunate stark reality, no matter how the conservative business publications and blogs spin nauseatingly how great Microsoft is - they need desperately the Microsoft advertising revenue, as whores need the next John. No need to be ashamed, or even admit it to the many who already know the truth behind the headlines - just don't dare continue the charade of hocus pocus free-market value over logic and common sense. Microsoft has lost it's relevance - PERIOD ! Related posts:

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Sun Shareholders File Lawsuit(s) to Block Oracle Deal

Administrator — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:56:41 +0000

The sun shareholder lawsuits claim the amount offered for Sun is "unfair and inadequate." The tender price offered by Oracle was generally considered to be a bargain, and came as Sun has been shopping itself around the industry. Additionally - Sun Microsystems, which is in the middle of a $5.6bn acquisition by software giant Oracle, said in its 10-Q quarterly financial filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it may have broken bribery laws overseas. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Acer Computer Readies Android Devices

Administrator — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:58:15 +0000

The Linux-based Android OS, developed by Google, was initially designed for use in mobile phones, but analysts predict that the OS will begin to make its way onto many other devices. Acer feels that the development of a smartphone using the OS is much more reasonable than netbook. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

World’s Deadliest Computer Exploits Rated by Security Experts

Administrator — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:55:17 +0000

Criminal hackers continue to penetrate many more company networks than most administrators care to admit, according to two security experts who offered a list of the most effective exploits used to gain entry.… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Microsoft, IBM Caught with Pants Down Over Sun-Oracle Deal

Administrator — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:36:21 +0000

When asked what he thought of the Sun purchase by Oracle - "I need to think about it," Ballmer told reporters in Moscow, "I am very surprised." I'm hearing that Ballmer wasn't the only one surprised by Monday's deal. According to a source of mine, IBM hadn't given up on purchasing Sun and was blindsided by Oracle's move. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Cyber Attacks on Pentagon Are Costly

Administrator — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:45:22 +0000

In six months it has spent $100 million to fix military networks. The Pentagon has acknowledged that its vast network is scanned or probed by outsiders millions of times each day. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Has U.S. Electric Grid Been Compromised by Hackers

Administrator — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:28:55 +0000

Spies hacked into the U.S. electric grid and left behind computer programs that would let them disrupt service, exposing potentially catastrophic vulnerabilities in key pieces of national infrastructure, a former U.S. government official said Wednesday, April 8th 09'. The intrusions were discovered after electric companies gave the government permission to audit their systems, the ex-official said. The official was not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity... No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Is data.gov A Mashup Reality in The Obama Administration

Administrator — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:11:27 +0000

Only a off-the-shelf nuts & bolts type of individual far removed from the previous IT glitz could create the type of transparent government web address that actually works and serves the people the kinda stuff they are seeking and can use. And he has already been appointed the United States Government's first Chief Information Officer (C.I.O.). Meet Vivek Kundra. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

April 1st – Beware of Potential Confickor BotNet Chaos

Administrator — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:46:07 +0000

What's a botnet? Don't be stupid if you don't know - GO here! Those familiar with confickor know it has taken over millions of unsuspecting "zombie" computers worldwide and is programmed to do something on April 1st. What - no one knows for sure, but you can be sure it's not lifting up mankind to some Utopian paradise. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.