Security

Google’s chances to obtain dotless ‘http://search’ domain are shrinking

Dotless Internet domains are likely to confuse users, ICANN-affiliated committees say

Encryption no protection from government surveillance

Unusual file-infecting malware steals FTP credentials, researchers say

About 70 percent of computers infected with this threat are in the US, according to antivirus firm Trend Micro

Dual-OS hybrid tablets create challenges for IT

Security Manager’s Journal: Suddenly, our firewall audit can’t wait

After a DDoS attack is discovered by chance, the audit can no longer wait until later in the year.

Oracle joins rivals to advance cloud computing

Ending a bitter feud, the database vendor enters into a cloud-centric deal with Salesforce.com, and announces similar agreements with Microsoft and NetSuite.

DHS secretary Napolitano’s exit leaves leadership vacuum

Yes I DO know the name of my high school mascot

Targeted attacks exploit now-patched Windows bug revealed by Google engineer

A second vulnerability -- in IE8 -- was also under attack prior to Patch Tuesday, Microsoft says

Enterprise anti-virus software test puts Kaspersky software out front, Microsoft at bottom

Dennis Technology Labs report pans Microsoft System Center Enterprise Protection as “least effective” in enterprise category