Friday, September 24, 2010

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 23/09/2010



Hackers exploit latest Microsoft zero-day bug
Microsoft is warning users that hackers are exploiting the unpatched bug in ASP.Net to hijack encrypted Web sessions.
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NBC's Outsourced: Separating Fact from Comedy
NBC's new sitcom Outsourced, which takes place at a call center in India, has riled audiences on both sides of the offshoring debate, from those who say the show stereotypes Indians to anti-offshoring activists who say it makes light of a serious issue. CIO.com got a sneak peek of the pilot episode and provides a "fact check" on what the show gets right and wrong about offshore call center work.
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Too perfect to be an effective security manager?
If you're scratching your head about why users are ignoring security policy, maybe it's time to review your mistakes - and share them with people
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Analysts see uptick in Russia-registered spam domains
Researchers are seeing an uptick in the number of spam-related domains from Russian registrars, a sign that cybercriminals are choosing those providers due to lax enforcement.
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Make your Mac Emulate the Verizon 'Droid' Robot Voice
Verizon has a good thing going with its Droid branding for its lineup of Android-powered smartphones. The branding and advertising is distinctive (if, um, slightly disconcerting), and from all indications, the Droid-branded phones are selling well.
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Sony Ericsson delays Android update for Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson won't start updating its Android-based Xperia X10 smartphones until the end of October, according to a Thursday blog post.
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Facebook fixes glitch, says access back to normal
A problem that affected account access for some Facebook users Wednesday has been fixed, Facebook said via its Twitter feed.
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The InfoWorld expert guide to Web browser security
Today's Web browsers have different security pros and cons, and none offers a magic bullet against threats. Here's how to keep your Web surfing secure
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8 essential privacy extensions for Firefox
Keep prying eyes out of your online life. These Firefox add-ons can protect your privacy in the face of keyloggers, tracking networks, cross-site scripting attacks and the dreaded 'zombie cookies.'
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Dell may develop Internet TV devices
Dell said it is considering the development of devices beyond PCs that would stream Internet content to regular television sets.
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