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First Impressions of FiOS

I recently switched to FiOS, and overall I’m very happy with the service. One piece of their implementation, though, may cause headaches to techies who want to configure their router.

Nov 4, 2011 3 mins

Data Breach Verizon Wi-Fi

Hacker selling access to compromised websites gets hacked

Online market for stolen data and hacked websites is hijacked by rival hacking crew

Nov 4, 2011 2 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Network Security

Microsoft issues workaround for Duqu attack while it prepares a patch

The temporary fix may affect some applications using embedded fonts, Microsoft said

Nov 4, 2011 3 mins

Microsoft Network Security Patch Management Software

New Android seen easing OS fragmentation

Handset makers praised Ice Cream Sandwich and Google's bid to buy Motorola Mobility

Nov 4, 2011 4 mins

Cellular Networks LG Corp. Small and Medium Business

Microsoft to patch critical Windows 7 bug in ‘upside down’ update next week

No sign it will rush emergency update for kernel flaw exploited by Duqu malware

Nov 3, 2011 3 mins

Microsoft Networking Security

Microsoft expected to offer hot fix for Duqu soon

Although Microsoft won't have a Duqu patch ready for Patch Tuesday, security experts expect a manual "Fix It" sometime this week.

Nov 3, 2011 2 mins

Malware Microsoft Network Security

Simon Crosby, the godfather of Xen, on virtualization, security and wimpy private clouds

As startup Bromium nears the end of stealth mode, its founder describes the security benefits of virtualization

Nov 3, 2011 17 mins

Cloud Computing Security Virtualization

Another Ninjavideo.net founder pleads guilty

The 28-year-old faces up to five years in prison on a conspiracy to commit copyright infringement charge

Nov 3, 2011 2 mins

Cybercrime Intellectual Property Media and Entertainment Industry

Study: IT’s future lies with cloud computing, security and mobile

After learning the value of job stability during the recession, more tech workers want to keep their current jobs

Nov 3, 2011 4 mins

Cellular Networks Enterprise Mobile Apps

More unlicensed mobile spectrum needed, group says

The FCC and Congress should make unlicensed spectrum available as they move toward auctions, a group says

Nov 3, 2011 3 mins

Cellular Networks Internet Telecommunications Industry