The controversial new function that expands searches to content in your circles has some overlooked handy features. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Google’s Chrome 16 Patches 15 Security Flaws
The newest version of the browser addresses six high-risk, seven medium-risk, and two low-risk vulnerabilities. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Google’s Schmidt likens Carrier IQ to a keylogger
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt today distanced his company from Carrier IQ’s software, even as he described the technology as a keylogger. Schmidt’s comments came at an Internet freedom conference in the Netherlands. A Reuters story from The Hague quotes Schmidt as saying that Carrier IQ’s software is a keylogger…
Google’s goo.gl URL Shortener Used for ‘Drive-by’ Malware Attacks
A new malware attack is luring victims by using web-based exploits to perform a ‘drive-by’ malware download under the guise of an electronic money transfer. Researchers at Solera Networks reported that the attackers make use of Google’s goo.gl link-shortening service to hide the location of the attack site. The attacks…
Google’s open source geezer gets shirty about security
Google’s hackerishly hirsute Open Source Programs Manager, Chris DiBona, stormed the IT headlines this week. He stuck his paddle into the computer security world and stirred… View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security
Understanding Apple fans – There’s a gap between Google’s version of Android what the mobile carriers deliver.
AT&T and other carriers are not helping Android, or themselves, by turning a great product into a second-rate one. And maybe I’m getting soft in my old age, but I now understand what Apple fans hate about Android. View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary View full post on…
Google’s barrel-roll Easter Egg goes viral
Let’s face it, folks: sometimes you just want to do a barrel roll. View full post on firefox hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans
Google’s Picasa and Yahoo! Groups used to spread spam
Spammers are turning to Google and Yahoo! to help them spread their wares. Shouldn’t Google and Yahoo! follow industry best practices of confirming your interest before sending you email? View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security