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iPhone Fans Flock to Verizon in Record Numbers
By Larry Barrett | Article Published February 4, 2011
So many iPhone users were so eager to switch from AT&T to Verizon Thursday, the tsunami of demand forced the wireless carrier to prematurely shut down online pre-orders.
Hackers Use Facebook Mania to Spread Malware
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published February 3, 2011
Facebook is a magnet for security threats and hackers are capitalizing on users' addiction to the social networking site to do even more damage.
RIM's App World 2.1 Debuts With In-App Payments
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published February 2, 2011
BlackBerry maker's mobile app store now includes support for in-app payments, an improvement that will be particularly appreciated by gaming app developers.
Rustock, Phishing Scams Boost Spam in January
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published February 2, 2011
A flurry of new malicious spam campaigns and the return of the Rustock botnet elevated spam activity in latter half of January.
Developers Get First Look at Honeycomb SDK
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 27, 2011
Google this week released a preview version of its new Honeycomb mobile operating system for developers writing apps for tablets.
Samsung Expands Galaxy Smartphone Line
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 26, 2011
The smartphone maker introduces four new models of its popular Galaxy devices features catering to specific consumer tastes.
Zuckerberg Latest Victim of Facebook Hack
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 26, 2011
The CEO of the world's largest social networking site had his own fan page hacked just as the company unveils new security improvements.
Spam Volume Tumbles in January
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 26, 2011
New report from security software vendor Symantec reveals that worldwide spam traffic fell to a two-year low in January, largely due to a sharp decline in pharmaceutical spam.
Yahoo Tops Estimates But Sales Slip 4 Percent
By Larry Barrett | Article Published January 25, 2011
The struggling Internet search and advertising company managed to top analysts' estimates in its fourth quarter despite recording a 4 percent dip in total revenue.
Tablet Explosion Puts Developers Into Overdrive
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 25, 2011
The onslaught of new tablets running on multiple platforms is giving mobile app developers more choices and opportunities to cash in.
ICQ Users Fend Off Fake AV Campaign
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 25, 2011
A new scareware scam is taking flight on ICQ, attempting to infect users' PCs and mobile devices while selling them a bill of goods.
Facebook Tops Most Blocked, Most Allowed Lists
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 24, 2011
The combination of Facebook's popularity and its accompanying security risks are causing security administrators to make some hard and often contradictory choices.
Zynga Adds Mobile Games Developer Area/Code
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 24, 2011
The social and mobile gaming giant snaps up the developer of popular iPhone and Android games like "Drop7" and "CSI Crime City."
Phishing Scam Preys On McDonald's Customers
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 21, 2011
A new phishing scam targeting McDonald's customers attempts to elicit credit card and other personal information for identity theft.
Samsung Says Galaxy S 4G Fulfils Need for Speed
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 20, 2011
Samsung's new Galaxy S 4G device will be the fastest smartphone operating on T-Mobile's fast-growing 4G wireless network.
New Worm Takes Twitter Users For a Ride
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 20, 2011
Twitter fans have a new malware campaign to worry about this week after security researchers at Kaspersky Lab identified a new scareware come-on.
Nokia, Palm Users Looking to Bolt: Survey
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 19, 2011
iPhone and Android smartphones lead the way in customer loyalty and satisfaction and their rave reviews are causing users of other mobile devices to look their way.
Enterprises Weigh Social Nets' Risks, Rewards
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 19, 2011
New survey by security software firm Sophos reveals most companies allow employees to visit social networking sites despite obvious risks.
IDC: iPad Rides Tablet Wave in 3Q
By Larry Barrett | Article Published January 18, 2011
Apple's iPad was the prime beneficiary of consumers' thirst for tablet PCs in the third quarter, according to market researcher IDC.
Attack Toolkits Spark New Malware Strains
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 18, 2011
Do-it-yourself malware kits are all the rage online and they're making life much easier for cybercriminals looking to turn a quick buck.
RIM Sees BlackBerry Storm 3 On Horizon
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 14, 2011
Research In Motion is stepping up its aesthetics and functionality with the expected fall release of its latest BlackBerry Storm device.
Security Lags Behind Enterprise Advances
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 14, 2011
New survey of top enterprises finds most have been hit data breaches that could have been prevented if security apps, policies had been updated.
Developers Get First Look at Apple iOS 4.3 Beta
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 13, 2011
Early version of Apple's new mobile operating system offers several new features for its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.
Mobile Users Taking Phishers' Hooks
By Larry Barrett | Mobility Article Published January 12, 2011
Mobile users are three times more likely to fall for a phishing scam than those logging in from a PC or laptop.
U.S. Leads Pack in Spam Traffic in 4Q
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published January 12, 2011
PCs and mobile devices in the U.S. accounted for nearly one in five spam messages in the fourth quarter, according to security software vendor Sophos.
