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Facebook Working With Antivirus Vendors to Ward Off Spam, Malware

Lauren Goode in News on April 25 at 10:23 am PT

Facebook has partnered with a handful of antivirus software vendors to add their security services to its URL blacklist system, meant to protect users against spam and malware. Six-month antivirus software licenses from Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos and Symantec will also be available to Facebook’s 900 million users for free.

Security Start-Up CrowdStrike Hires Former FBI Cyber Cop

Arik Hesseldahl in News on April 18 at 12:30 pm PT

A new security start-up led by two former McAfee executives has tapped Shawn Henry, once the FBI’s top cyber cop, to run its service division.

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Why Digital Citizenship Must Be Taught in Schools

Scott Steinberg, Author, “The Modern Parent’s Guide to Kids and Video Games” in Voices on March 19 at 3:34 pm PT

From smartphones and apps to computers and social networks, technology has permanently invaded kids’ lives, much to the benefit of parents and educators.

A New Email Encryption App Your Network Admin Might Not Like

Lauren Goode in Media on February 15 at 10:09 am PT

A new app called Enlocked promises to make it super easy for the average consumer to send encrypted emails.

How Scary Was the Internet in 2011?

Arik Hesseldahl in News on January 1 at 3:22 pm PT

How scary was the Internet in 2011? It depends on what you consider scary. News of attacks, some silly, some downright chilling, created uneasiness all year.

HP Makes Enterprise Security Push

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on September 12, 2011 at 12:01 am PT

Hewlett-Packard announced a broad IT security strategy that seems a harbinger of the new enterprise-y HP that CEO Léo Apotheker has in mind.

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McAfee Offers iPhone Security App for Consumers

Ina Fried in Mobile on August 14, 2011 at 9:12 pm PT

Intel’s McAfee unit said on Sunday night that it will start selling a $20 app to help consumers make sure their iPhones are secure. The WaveSecure software offers the ability to remotely back up contacts, photos and other data, with such options as device tracking and remote-wipe capability.

Operation Shady RAT: The Biggest Hacking Attack Ever

Arik Hesseldahl in News on August 3, 2011 at 7:15 am PT

The biggest network intrusion ever has been carried out since 2006 against organizations in 72 countries. You get three guesses who the attacker is thought to be, but you probably only need one. Need a hint? It wasn’t LulzSec.

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Oracle Grabs Knowledge Management Software Company InQuira

Arik Hesseldahl in News on July 28, 2011 at 8:29 am PT

Software giant Oracle announced that it has agreed to acquire InQuira, a privately held software company based in San Bruno, Calif., that specializes in the field of knowledge management. Financial terms are not being disclosed. InQuira’s software is aimed at helping customers find relevant answers to questions either online or from customer via service agents. Its customers include Yahoo, McAfee, the security software unit of Intel, 3M and Sprint.

Now That Intel’s In Control at McAfee, President Dave DeWalt Resigns

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on July 12, 2011 at 7:59 am PT

Intel has named two new co-presidents at its newly acquired McAfee security software subsidiary. The bigger news is that president Dave DeWalt is leaving.