Flashback gang could be making $10K a day off infected Macs

The Flashback malware that’s infected hundreds of thousands of Macs may be generating more than $10,000 a day for the hackers who made the Trojan horse, Symantec said. Read More

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Lies, spies, and Wi-Fi: Google fesses up

Google admits it knowingly gathered sensitive data from unprotected Wi-Fi networks with Street View and did nothing to stop it. The FCC fine: Pocket change. Read More
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New, sneakier Flashback malware infects Macs

Ditches all attempts at duping users with social engineered tactics, exploits Java bug through drive-by attacks. Read More

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Google Drive Arrives, At Last

Google Drive will duel with the likes of Dropbox and Box for the right to be your file sharing service in the cloud. Read More.

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Windows 8 Release Preview Set For June

Microsoft announcement sparks speculation that final version of Windows 8 may ship as early as October. Read More.

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How Microsoft Office Tops LibreOffice: 11 Features

LibreOffice is developing rapidly, but Office still outclasses it in some areas. Read more >>

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Psst, Microsoft! Here’s how you unseat the iPad

The iPad will be a distant memory and Windows 8 tablets will reign supreme if Microsoft follows Cringely’s cunning plan. Read More

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Windows 8 Enterprise to Deliver Desktop on a Stick

Microsoft adds a bootable USB stick desktop option as Windows 8 dons a suit and gets down to business. Read more >>

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The hidden danger of Windows 8 Microsoft Accounts

Microsoft goes to great lengths to convince Windows 8 users to log on with an email address, but if your account gets hijacked you could find yourself locked out. Read More

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Two More Mac Trojans Discovered

Following the outbreak of the Flashback Mac Trojan, security researchers have spotted two more cases of Mac OS X malware. The good news is most users have little to worry about them. Read more.

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