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Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'

Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'

Scan mistook folder of Slovene language files.
Liam Tung Apr 1 2011 5:49AM Security
McAfee apologises for security update blunder

McAfee apologises for security update blunder

Measures being taken to prevent future problems.
Phil Muncaster Apr 24 2010 6:30AM Security
BitDefender apologises for faulty update

BitDefender apologises for faulty update

False positive problem.
Dan Raywood Mar 23 2010 12:28PM Security
Wikipedia looks to new editing systems

Wikipedia looks to new editing systems

Considers colour-coding and revision overhaul.
Shaun Nichols Sep 1 2009 4:09PM Software
McAfee glitch causes havoc for IT admins

McAfee glitch causes havoc for IT admins

VirusScan update generates false positives.
Ian Williams Jul 7 2009 6:16AM Security
Regulator puts .org.au domains under microscope

Regulator puts .org.au domains under microscope

An audit of two years of .org.au registrations by domain regulator auDA will lead to a further scrutiny for almost 4,000 domains and their owners.
Ry Crozier Apr 30 2009 1:41PM Telco/ISP
AVG update deletes critical Windows file

AVG update deletes critical Windows file

A recent update from antivirus firm AVG has caused havoc with some users by deleting a critical file in non-English versions of Windows XP after incorrectly detecting it as a virus.
Ian Williams Nov 12 2008 6:23AM Security
Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Some of the biggest names in the security industry have failed the latest Virus Bulletin 100 test.
Shaun Nichols Oct 3 2008 3:03PM Security
Dell guilty of fraud and false advertising

Dell guilty of fraud and false advertising

A court in New York has found Dell guilty of false advertising and fraud..
Iain Thomson May 30 2008 7:47AM Hardware
Cutting green projects is a 'false economy'

Cutting green projects is a 'false economy'

Companies tempted to cut back on 'soft' IT projects like green computing to save money could end up with major bills further down the line..
Iain Thomson Apr 4 2008 7:19AM Hardware
Digg triggers false start on Firefox 3

Digg triggers false start on Firefox 3

A false Firefox 3 report on Digg has caused headaches for Mozilla and confusion for users..
Shaun Nichols Nov 9 2007 7:52AM Software
A false sense of security

A false sense of security

Bluetooth security is based around a number of assumptions that can no longer be relied upon.
Nick Barron, Jun 26 2007 9:20AM Security
Rootkit leaves false trail to 'accuse' Prevx of infections

Rootkit leaves false trail to 'accuse' Prevx of infections

In their latest move in a game of cat and mouse with security companies, the hackers that created Gromozon redesigned the malware over the last week to include pop-ups and other fake clues to trick the infected user into thinking UK-based Prevx is the source of infection.
Ericka Chickowski Nov 10 2006 11:23PM Security
Security experts warn against false sense of IE7 security

Security experts warn against false sense of IE7 security

Microsoft browser is blood in the water for hackers.
Bobby Pickering Oct 20 2006 9:42AM Security
Security firm touts end of false positives

Security firm touts end of false positives

Intrusion detection firm nCircle granted key patent.
Clement James Sep 28 2006 10:22AM Security
Debate» IPS promises much in terms of extra security for networks, but the promise is a false one

Debate» IPS promises much in terms of extra security for networks, but the promise is a false one
Ron Smith Jun 21 2005 12:39PM Security
IT sec community has false sense of security

IT sec community has false sense of security

A false sense of security could lead IT managers to getting the sack, a new survey has revealed.
David Quainton Mar 10 2005 4:30PM Security
Do Firewalls and IDS Create a False Sense of Internal Security?

Do Firewalls and IDS Create a False Sense of Internal Security?

In an effort to boost sales and generate revenue, one U.S. multinational energy company recently embraced the Internet to bolster external communication and internal collaboration.
Abishek Chauhan Jan 14 2004 4:36PM Security
Reducing the stream of false positives

Reducing the stream of false positives

Ray Zadjmool explores a solution to the number of false positives specifically created by the use of Windows Media Player
Ray Zadjmool Jan 13 2004 2:40PM Security
Police uncover suspected false ID ring

Police uncover suspected false ID ring

Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security

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