Science/Technology Computer Security & Viruses News Headlines

More than 18 million college students will head back to school this fall and nearly every one of them owns a personal computer. Unfortunately, many of these students will learn a number of hard lessons: Data loss and hackers, like midterms, are inescapable. Human error, software corruption, malware infections or theft, will be just a few of the reasons that many students will lose valuable data in the coming semester and underscore the need to protect both computers and content. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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Even though the slim profile of the 2nd Generation iPod nano is not conducive to repairs, the folks at the website ipodjuice.com can easily replace the battery and return it to you for years more use. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008)

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Zero Surge is proud to announce that the company has been named an official hardware sponsor of Fragapalooza 2008. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008)

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Relational Database Consultants Inc. (RDC) announced the Encryption Wizard for Oracle, a database encryption suite, is now available on the GSA Schedule through a partnership with Autonomic Resources, which in 2007 was awarded a contract to provide Data at Rest (DAR) solutions to the public sector. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Noted inventor and entrepreneur, Ralph Rodriguez, today announced he has filed for United States patent protection of his method and apparatus for combining artificial intelligence (AI) concepts with event-driven security architectures and ideas. This patent is based on research he conducted during his tenure as a Research Fellow with the M.I.T. Media Lab. The research paper outlining the unventions scope and technology is also published and available today. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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The new SuperOrca from Pantaray Research can serve the developer installation community as well as IT managers by facilitating viewing and changing any MSI installation. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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The new program opens the door for smaller or non-security specialist resellers to become managed security services providers. The new bundled Internet security services package is based on Secure Designs proprietary infrastructure and technology, SonicWALL (Nasdaq: SNWL) firewalls, the companys purchasing economies of scale as a SonicWALL Gold Partner. It gives IT solutions providers a simple, affordable way to offer own-brand managed security services without upfront costs. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the latest release of Webroot® E-mail Security SaaS which features advanced protection against the growing threat of e-mail backscatter. A side effect of spam, viruses and worms, backscatter occurs when a spammer spoofs a legitimate e-mail address to send an unsolicited message to large distribution lists, causing the e-mail server to flood an unsuspecting e-mail address owners mailbox with hundreds or thousands of failed delivery messages or bounce backs. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Mirage Networks, developer of patented, full-cycle Network Access Control (NAC) technology, today announced that the City of Overland Park has chosen Mirages NAC solution to fully protect the citys critical network infrastructure. The network provides real time communication services for the fire department, police department and other emergency services. Already a Mirage customer for behavioral policy enforcement, the City of Overland Park has expanded the solution to leverage 802.1X for endpoint authentication. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Bradford Networks, an award-winning provider of comprehensive network access control (NAC) solutions, today announced record growth across new markets and geographies. During fiscal 2008, Bradfords sales increased nearly 80 percent over the previous year. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Manufacturers, Integrators, Consultants, and Security Managers all want to share and promote their talents, services and products. IP Video Market Info now provides and free and open platform for anyone to submit articles for distribution to 1000s of Video Surveillance decision makers. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Agnitums Outpost Security Suite Pro achieves another Virus Bulletin 100% certification - now under Windows XP, SP 3. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Deep Software Inc. announces the release of its employee monitoring software Activity Monitor version 4.4. This major update brings strong data encryption, searchable reports, IntelliSnap technology for screenshots and international keylogger. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Webcast will Explore the Evolution of Vulnerability Management and Operational Whitelisting and Discuss Todays Best Practices Approach to Effective Security (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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The Internet security software guide includes detailed reviews, rankings and comparisons of services that provide protection against spyware, adware, computer viruses, phishing attacks, email spam and identity theft. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Express PC Audit & Inventory Tool Runs Right Within Browser (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Industry leader in single source litigation support services, eDiscovery technology and consulting has expanded its computer forensics and data analytics team with the addition of a respected forensic expert and industry veteran. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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