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iPad Controversy! Apple users love it, the rest of the world couldn’t care less.

by Chris Pallett @ 28. January 2010 10:01

Sporting the customary black mock turtleneck and Levi’s jeans, Steve Jobs announced to the world the newest product to come from the multinational giant Apple, the iPad. News went around the world in a flash with media and social network channels going crazy.

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December 2009 Security Threat Report

by Chris Pallett @ 7. January 2010 10:06

 

Computer security is a globally dynamic market; it is no longer just about viruses but other styles of attack too, and attacks are always on the increase. Issued monthly, leading anti-virus vendor ESET uses their unique ThreatSense technology to report on the facts.

In the November 2009 security threat report we looked at email detections, for December we give you the top 10 malware detections.

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November 2009 Security Threat Report

by Chris Pallett @ 2. December 2009 12:13

Computer security is a globally dynamic market; it is no longer just about viruses but other styles of attack too, and attacks are always on the increase. The global cost of disruption and damaged caused by malware exceeds $15bn USD, so it’s essential for us to stay current and for you to stay protected.

Issued monthly, leading anti-virus vendor ESET uses their unique ThreatSense technology to report on the facts.

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What does 802.11n wireless mean to the non-techie?

by Chris Pallett @ 2. September 2009 10:45

Finally after being two years late, the IEEE ratifies the 802.11n wireless specification. Despite only being ratified now, more than 700 products have already been certified as being 802.11n compatible.

So what exactly is 802.11n?

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Spam comes bouncing back

by Chris Pallett @ 25. April 2009 13:44

Despite a major victory against spam last November when Global Crossing disconnected US based client McColo from the Internet and reducing spam levels of 75%, by the end of March spam levels were back to normal according to recent reports from Microsoft, Google and other security experts.  Microsoft are even claiming that 97% of all emails sent over the Internet are junk.

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