Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Windows XP, Vista AutoRun Update Reduces Malware Infections by 82%

PCWorld View this newsletter online | Newsletter Services | More Newsletters » Follow @PCWBizzCenter on Twitter
June 15, 2011
Business News Daily
Our Top Stories
Windows XP, Vista AutoRun Update Reduces Malware Infections by 82% Microsoft today credited a February security update for lowering AutoRun-abusing malware infection rates on Windows XP and Vista by as much as 82%.
Share:
The 6 Hottest New Jobs in IT IT job seekers have real reason to hope. No fewer than 10,000 IT jobs were added to payrolls in May alone, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics.
Share:
Getting Started With Document Management Time is money, and time spent searching for lost paperwork is money down the drain, as is money spent making unnecessary copies.
Share:
Data Center Startups Emerging to Solve Virtualization and Cloud Problems A host of new data center startups are coming on the scene to help IT shops handle the challenges posed by virtualized infrastructures and cloud computing.
Share:
What CFOs Care About Besides Your IT Budget CFOs need to understand more than the costs and financial benefits to adopting cloud and consumer technologies.
Share:
Obama: 'We Don't Have Enough Engineers' President Barack Obama is making a push to train 10,000 new American engineers a year, primarily with the help of the private sector.
Share:
Apple Sells Unlocked IPhones in U.S. for First Time Apple today started selling unlocked iPhones in the U.S. for hundreds more than the usual subsidized price that AT&T and Verizon customers pay.
Share:
Day 14: I'm an Ubuntu Unity Convert After taking a closer look at Ubuntu Unity, I found there is a lot to love about the interface--especially for someone like me who loves Windows 7.
Share:
U.S. Questioned China About Change.org Attack The U.S. State Department questioned the Chinese government about a cyberattack that had temporarily shutdown Change.org after the site held a petition urging...
Share:
LulzSec Attacks Gaming Sites ... Just for Laughs The hacking group known as LulzSec called it Titanic Takeover Tuesday. Gamers called it by a variety of names, many of which cannot be reprinted here. But for...
Share:
Patch Tuesday Fixes Dangerous Flaws with Exploits Imminent Microsoft released 16 security bulletins--nine 'critical' and seven 'important'--addressing 34 vulnerabilities. Many are highly exploitable, and IT admins need to work fast to plug the holes.
Share:
Don't Like Ubuntu's Unity? Try One of These Desktops Instead Part of the beauty of Linux is that you can make it what you want.
Share:
Google Search Changes Underscore Rising Mobile Influence Two of the three new desktop search features Google just introduced originated on the mobile side.
Share:
New Plans to Use 1.4GHz Could to Solve EU's Spectrum Crunch The use of the 1.4 GHz band for a supplemental mobile downlink could solve Europe’s spectrum-crunch problem according to a new report presented Wednesday.
Share:
Wipro Manufactures the Products It Designs for Customers Indian outsourcers have been typically known to develop enterprise software or offer IT services. But India's third largest outsourcer, Wipro, is taking...
Share:
France Invites Mobile Operators to 4G Spectrum Auction Mobile operators that want to bid on spectrum in the 2.6GHz and 800MHz bands in order to operate 4G (fourth generation) mobile services can now send in their...
Share:
LightSquared Report Due Amid Criticism Mobile startup LightSquared may go from the frying pan to the fire on Wednesday when it releases a report on potential interference between its planned network...
Share:
American Airlines to Offer Samsung Tablets for In-flight Entertainment Business travelers sitting 'up front' soon will have another perk beyond the extra legroom and drinks.
Share:
Verizon Tries to Maintain Edge Over AT&T in Race to 4G Verizon is expanding its LTE network to 19 new cities this week as AT&T prepares to heat up the 4G race.
Share:
Building a More Resourceful Cloud USENIX researchers are looking at ways to offer more flexible pricing and services for cloud computing services.
Share:
Get More Business News
Full Windows 7 Coverage
Start here for an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's new operating system.
Visit PC World's Business Center
Get expert advice, browse product reviews, and read the latest tech news for your business.
Browse PC World's Business Center Blog
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/blogs.html
How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started.
Advertisement
No matter what you do, your hard drive is going to fail! Start protecting your digital life for FREE with 5GB of IDrive Online Backup - secure, fast and simple online backup for Windows and Mac.
Most Popular Searches
Downloads
Windows 7
Tablet PC
Angry Birds
Facebook
Product Reviews
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
93
Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 »
Nikon Coolpix P500
85
Pros Good automated and manual controls; 36X zoom with 22.5mm wide-angle; High-speed movie and burst modes; Very good image quality; EVF and adjustable LCD Cons No RAW shooting; Stabilization struggles at full telephoto; Battery charges in camera; Slightly soft images
Read Complete Review » Point-and-Shoot Cameras With the Best Image Quality »
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
84
Pros 16X zoom lens with 24mm wide angle; Superb 1080p, 60-fps video quality; In-camera GPS and compass; Great modes for 3D, panorama, and low-light shots Cons Oversaturated colors in Auto mode; Limited GPS features; Pop-up flash is too powerful
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Pocket Megazooms » Best GPS Cameras » Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Shooting Video »
Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com
Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics.
X2 Black Smartphone - T-Mobile
Price: $64.99
Be the first to review
C5-03 Black Smartphone - Unlocked
Price: $174.99
Be the first to review
Browse more Best Prices on Smartphones, Best Prices on Laptops, Best Prices on B&W Lasers, Best Prices on Network Storage, Best Prices on VOIP Phones, Best Prices on Monitors, Best Prices on Wireless Networking
Top News on PCWorld.com
Apple's Unlocked iPhone Not As Magical As It Seems Apple is now selling its iPhone 4 unlocked in the United States -- but for most users, the move isn't as magical as it may sound.
Share:
Dial-a-Hacker: LulzSec Opens Request Line for Next Target The groups claims it received 5,000 missed calls and 2,500 voicemails from people who called its number.
Share:
Sponsored Downloads
Privacy SolverHelps remove traces of Internet activity and every-day computer use, including cookies, temporary Internet files, typed URLs and more. Gives you the choice of both automatic and manual protection capabilities. You can even set advanced protection rules to exclude legitimate items from being removed. Customers benefit from free technical support through the exclusive SupportBase.NET service and access to the renowned after-sales service from MyCustomerBenefits.com. (Compatibility: Windows XP) Use discount code MULT-5IQ4-STAF for 50% off!
Flip Video Converter--15% off!A creative digital device which includes the Flip Ultra, the Flip Ultra HD, the Flip Video Mino, and the Flip Video Mino HD. Flip video Camcorder records video in .MP4 format. Encode flip video to common video formats and extract audio tracks from referred video formats to a variety of file types. Enjoy captured flip videos on your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Zune, BlackBerry, Gphone or other MP3/MP4 player. Join multiple flip video files into one file by tick Merge into one file option. Crop and Customize Video Frame Size Customize video frame size according to the scale of cropped video. Apply effects like brightness, contrast, saturation, grey, emboss, and old film. Convert multiple flip video files at one time, making your conversion much easier. (Compatibility: Windows NT/2000,Windows XP,Windows NT/2000/2003/SBS2003,Windows Vista)
Newsletter Subscription Resources

You are subscribed to this newsletter as: dediyuan.technoworld@blogger.com

Unsubscribe from this newsletter here.

To add or remove newsletters, change your address, or change your format (HTML or text-only), please go here.

If you have questions or comments about PCWorld e-mail newsletters, please contact: webmaster@pcworld.com

PCWorld Privacy Policy

© 2011 PCWorld Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of PCWorld Communications, Inc. is prohibited. PCWorld is a registered trademark of International Data Group, Inc. All other trademarks used on PCWorld are the property of their respective owners. PCWorld Communications, Inc., 501 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

0 comments:

Post a Comment

 
Powered by Blogger