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Friday August 27, 2010 3:28 PM
Computer Outage Restoration Continues
Virginia's centralized information technology superagency continued work Friday on restoring an outage that left several state agencies unable to do their work.

Friday August 27, 2010 3:39 PM
Computer glitch still affecting DMV, customers frustrated
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - State technicians continue repairs on a state-wide computer glitch. While some agencies are able to access files, the DMV still cannot update driver's license information.

Wednesday August 25, 2010 12:01 PM
Spam emails claiming celeb deaths contain virus
Agencies London, Aug 25: Internet security experts have warned that a number of spam emails claiming death of A-list celebrities actually contain a virus or invisible spyware.

Thursday August 26, 2010 9:00 AM
India Reviewing Telecom Equipment Security Rules
India's Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is reviewing tight security rules that it announced in July on imported telecommunications equipment by service providers, according to sources who declined to be named.

Thursday August 26, 2010 2:01 AM
CentexSpySupply.com Debuts Blog to Promote Features and Functions of Spy Gear
Founder of CentexSpySupply.com, Mark Ludwig is pleased to announce the launch of his new blog, CentexSpySupplyBlog.com. Developed to complement his website, this social platform highlights the benefits, features and functionality of the diverse selection of spyware available for purchase at his web store. From bug detectors to hidden cameras and more, his product selection ensures satisfaction ...

Wednesday August 25, 2010 4:55 PM
EFF: Apple Patent Is 'Traitorware'
When a new device is activated on the sly and used against you, that's a step beyond spyware. In fact, it inspired the EFF to coin a new term, "traitorware." Electronic Frontier Foundation - Apple - Law - Intellectual property - Security

Wednesday August 25, 2010 7:07 AM
Update: LBS Tidbits
Google has banned the GPS-spyware infected TapSnake game from its Android marketplace noting a policy violation, but the developer argued, successfully to some, that the game's supporting docs explained how the game and tracking work together. Moreover, to have the tracking work took some doing.

Wednesday August 25, 2010 8:18 AM
Spam emails claiming celeb deaths contain virus, spyware
London, Aug 25 : Internet security experts have warned that a number of spam emails claiming death of A-list celebrities actually contain a virus or invisible spyware.

Wednesday August 25, 2010 10:49 AM
Worlds riskiest places to Web surf revealed
Where in the world are you most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? Well, according to AVG it seems that its the Caucasus region, with web surfers in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan all being the most likely to face threats while online.

Thursday August 26, 2010 2:00 AM
New AVG Research Shows Turkey and Russia as Most Risky Places to Surf the Net; Sierra Leone and Japan Among Safest
AMSTERDAM----Where in the World are you most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? According to the results of AVG Technologies first ever Global Threat Index, its the Caucasus region, with Web surfers in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan all being the most likely to face threats while online.