Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Version 4.0 of the Metasploit exploitation framework adds more tools for penetration testers and IT security professionals
Intel pushes cloud research beyond data centers
Macs aren't being hit with APT-style attacks, but that doesn't mean they're invulnerable
Rejects bug bounties, wants to shut down entire class of Windows exploits
Former Bush administration official says government's need for validation of threats could slow any response
64-bit ARM chips will be key to Apple's OS merger
ACLU groups in 31 states ask state and local police how they're using mobile location data
Regardless of what mobile devices your employees use, without a policy, security disappears. Here are five questions to ask
Problems with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Oracle system has a watchdog group hopping mad
But French firm whose corporate identity was stolen not laughing
New models of RIM BlackBerry 7-based smartphones slated to ship this year; pricing not disclosed
Samsung has starting pushing out a software update for Tab 10.1 over-the-air
Consultation site will be Droid-enabled by year's end
Members of an online bulletin board were encouraged to create new pictures and videos, agencies say
New releases push BlackBerry in a more consumer-oriented direction
The groups could become an even greater concern if higher-skilled hackers lend a hand
The company has raised tariffs in India to counter pressure on margins
CyberSitter has filed a lawsuit aganist China and companies for distributing a controversial Web filtering program
'Startup phase of mobile malware' shows experimentation by attackers, says expert
Takeo's mayor stresses the open use of real names, in contrast to mostly anonymous Japanese social sites
The organizations included defense contractors, governments and businesses
Facebook said it isn't planning to get into the digital books business, and will use the technology on its site
Obama administration moves to make it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to get visas and create U.S.-based start-ups
IT pros suffering through more patch deployments than ever
Grandis' technology may some day compete with NAND flash and DRAM
Recession, virtualization and fewer physical servers lower energy consumption
The new PCIe-based Z-Series SSD doubles performance of previous generations of OCZ drives
Report shows advertised speeds more in tune with reality than a year ago
Other carriers will be able to resell the 4G service, which Sprint resells from Clearwire itself
Samsung won't sell its Android-based Galaxy Tab 10.1 there
The Dealmap and its 2 million-plus users are acquired by Google as it builds a daily-deals business
Customers notice ghosting on ThinkPad X220 laptops, but Lenovo says it is commonplace on laptop panels
Revs stable build of browser to version 13, debuts print preview for Windows, Linux
Resume searches show employers are looking for people skilled with iRise, Crystal SDK and NetApp
The agency's new study gives providers higher marks than an FCC report from 2010
Online auction site sees a 5-fold boost in I/O performance
Check Point intros fast hardware for its security gateways; 1Tbps throughput on horizon
After premature release, then removal from Apple's App Store, free app returns
But upgraders running Boot Camp 3 can migrate their XP or Vista installations
Google wants Java infringement claims to be tossed out of court, using previous testimony from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt
The company's main business is in application development and management
Security for Business Innovation Council finds highly targeted, thoroughly researched, amply funded, and tailored attacks have become commonplace
The caretaker robot could be on the market by 2015.
The vehicle's batteries can be charged at night when power is cheaper and used during the day
John Suffolk will become Huawei's Global Cyber Security Officer
