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IN PICTURES: The 20 best gadgets of 2011 - so far
It's been a good year for tech toys, and it'll probably get better, but here are some of the best gadgets we've seen in the first half of 2011.
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News about PC
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Message in a PCI bottle - preserving message queue integrity
Final part in the series on achieving PCI compliance when dealing with message queues.
Ben Rothke | 28 Jun | Read more
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Researchers steal data from a PC by controlling the noise from the fans
Even the noise from your PC’s fans could be used to steal the data inside. Researchers in Israel have found a way to do just by hijacking the fans inside and manipulating the sounds they create.
Michael Kan | 25 Jun | Read more
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US puts Oracle on 20 year leash over ‘deceptive’ Java security claims
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved an order that binds Oracle to being truthful with consumers about the security of updates for its widely-installed Java SE software.
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Google has doubled its bounty for a Chromebook hack to $US100,000
Google doubled the bounty it will pay for a successful exploit of its Chromebook laptop to US$100,000, sweetening the pot in hopes of drawing more attention from security researchers.
Jeremy Kirk | 15 Mar | Read more
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Android root malware widespread in third-party app stores
Four third-party app stores for Android have apps with a malicious component that seeks root access to the device, according to Trend Micro.
Jeremy Kirk | 11 Feb | Read more
Features about PC
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5 steps to secure a new PC
A common misconception is that a shiny new computer is more or less secure because it hasn't yet been exposed to the Internet's sinister underbelly. But the truth is, these machines come out of the box needing scores of patches, some basic security software downloads and the disabling or replacing of items security pros don't typically trust.
Bill Brenner | 30 Jun | Read more
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Latest Videos
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Hunting for Hackers - Why Preventive Measures are Only Part of the Cyber Solution, Duncan Alderson, Senior Manager, Cyber & Forensics, PwC Australia | IDG Security Day
Hunting for Hackers - Why Preventive Measures are Only Part of the Cyber Solution, Duncan Alderson, Senior Manager, Cyber & Forensics, PwC Australia | IDG Security Day
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Interview with David Sykes, Business Leader, Sophos | IDG Security Day
Interview with David Sykes, Business Leader, Sophos | IDG Security Day
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Showreel | IDG Security Day conference, 21st June
Showreel | IDG Security Day conference, 21st June
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Tools of the Trade: A Live Hacking Demonstration - Ty Miller, Director, Threat Intelligence | IDG Security Day
Tools of the Trade: A Live Hacking Demonstration - Ty Miller, Director, Threat Intelligence | IDG Security Day
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Publisher's Panel - Using AI for next-generation Cyber Security | IDG Security Day
Publisher's Panel - Using AI for next-generation Cyber Security | IDG Security Day
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How Back-Office Organisations Optimise Workforce and Operations Using Traditional Call Centre Model
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Meltwater bolsters machine learning capabilities with new acquisition
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Twenty Percent of Global Commercial Email Fails to Reach the Inbox
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