A massive botnet has been discovered by security researchers in Virginia who say the infestation is attacking computers at companies and governments around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: attack, botnet, infected, NetWitness, researchers, security
Got a hacked copy of Windows 7? Don’t get too used to it. Microsoft’s about to issue a new update for Windows Activation Technologies that will detect more than 70 “activation exploits” — those crafty little hacks to Windows’ activation. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: activation, detect, hacks, Microsoft, update, Windows 7
The folks over at TechCrunch are reporting that the Chinese government is now blocking the popular tech site — and they think they know why. My question: How come the government in Beijing doesn’t see me as a threat, too? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: block, China, TechCrunch, Tianament Square
Now here’s what I call customer service gone wild: A Texas bank has decided to sue one of its commercial customers that was robbed by a gang of international cyberthieves. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: cybertheives, Hillary Machinery Inc., lawsuit, PlainsCapital Bank, security, Texas
You had to figure those crafty bankers who brought you the economic debacle of the 21st century would also figure out how to use social networking to prosper. They have. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: banks, credit rating, creditcards.com, Facebook
The minds behind the feds’ big IT stimulus package obviously believe in using the carrot first, then the stick. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: electronic medical records, Medicaid, Medicare, payments, proposal
An executive order that bans texting while driving for federal workers was signed in October by President Obama and took effect today. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: ban, driving, executive order, obama, texting
If you believe the folks at security firm Kaspersky Lab (and you probably should, since their prediction for 2009 was accurate) you’ll find next year’s big threat by following the users. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 2010, botnets, Kaspersky Labs, malware, prediction, threats, viruses
Most employers keep an eye on employees’ Internet and e-mail activity. But doing it the wrong way can get the company hit with an invasion of privacy claim. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: e-mail, law, monitoring, privacy
Ever wonder how your elected representatives spend the money we taxpayers give them to staff and run their operations? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: allowance, Congressional, Member Representational Allowances, spending, Statement of Disbursement
