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VMware Patches Arbitrary Code Execution Flaw in Desktop, Server Virtualization Products

Loading specially crafted virtual machine checkpoint files can result in the host system being compromised

Jun 15, 2012 2 mins

Desktop Virtualization Patch Management Software Server Virtualization

Will Windows 8 Be the Client OS That IT Loves Best?

Speakers at Microsoft TechEd touted the virtues of the upcoming Windows 8. No surprise there -- except the speakers were using Windows 8 on tablets, with nary a desktop in sight. Will the strength of Windows 8 on tablets finally get IT and end user

Jun 15, 2012 5 mins

Microsoft Office Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

Cybersecurity News Roundup: LulzSec; Father’s Day Spam; and the ‘Do Not Kill’ Registry

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on a new hacking group called LulzSec Reborn; a Tennessee-school-system data breach that exposed information on 110,000 people; a flood of Father's Day spam; and more.

Jun 14, 2012 3 mins

Cybercrime Data Breach Security

LinkedIn Boosts Password Security but You Still Can’t Cure Stupid

When it comes to passwords, companies like LinkedIn can hash and salt all they want but people will inevitably use insecure apps such as "123Password" and put themselves at risk.

Jun 14, 2012 3 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Intrusion Detection Software

64-bit Operating Systems, Virtualization Software Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks on Intel CPUs

The rapid adoption of cloud services and infrastructure makes cybersecurity an even greater priority.

Sep 14, 2017

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64-bit Operating Systems, Virtualization Software Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks on Intel CPUs

Attackers can exploit an Intel CPU-dependent vulnerability to escape virtual machines or gain kernel privileges

Jun 14, 2012 2 mins

Desktop Virtualization Patch Management Software Small and Medium Business

Alleged Lulzsec Member, Ryan Cleary, Indicted in U.s.

Cleary, already charged in the U.K., is accused of attacking Sony Pictures and Fox Entertainment

Jun 14, 2012 3 mins

Cybercrime Legal Security

Windows To Go: The Do’s and Don’ts

New Windows 8 enterprise feature, Windows To Go, allows you to boot up a real version of Windows 8 on any PC running Windows 7 or higher using a USB thumb drive. Here's what else you need to know.

Jun 13, 2012 4 mins

Encryption Laptops Small and Medium Business

Exploit Available for Root-access Vulnerability in F5 Networks Products

Hackers can use a leaked SSH key to obtain root access on many F5 networking appliances

Jun 13, 2012 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Networking Patch Management Software

3 Things You Need to Know About How LinkedIn’s Calendar Works

Reports last week revealed that LinkedIn collects meeting information --including phone numbers and sensitive meeting notes -- if you turn on the iOS app's calendar feature. LinkedIn sets the record straight, making three important clarification

Jun 13, 2012 3 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security LinkedIn

Merchant Information May have Been Stolen From Global Payments

Hackers had access to servers hosting personal information of merchant applicants, Global Payments said

Jun 13, 2012 2 mins

Data Breach Security

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VMware Patches Arbitrary Code Execution Flaw in Desktop, Server Virtualization Products

Will Windows 8 Be the Client OS That IT Loves Best?

Cybersecurity News Roundup: LulzSec; Father’s Day Spam; and the ‘Do Not Kill’ Registry

LinkedIn Boosts Password Security but You Still Can’t Cure Stupid

64-bit Operating Systems, Virtualization Software Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks on Intel CPUs

64-bit Operating Systems, Virtualization Software Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks on Intel CPUs

Alleged Lulzsec Member, Ryan Cleary, Indicted in U.s.

Windows To Go: The Do’s and Don’ts

Exploit Available for Root-access Vulnerability in F5 Networks Products

3 Things You Need to Know About How LinkedIn’s Calendar Works

Merchant Information May have Been Stolen From Global Payments