Jeremy Kirk

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Ukraine helps disrupt US$72M Conficker hacking ring

The hackers allegedly pushed fake antivirus software and then also stole banking details. Conficker, also known as "Downadup," was one of the most severe computer security problems in recent years

Microsoft pursues botnet herders via Russian newspapers

Ads notify unnamed defendants in a legal suit and give them an opportunity to make their case, but a Microsoft executive admits that's unlikely

SCADA vulnerabilities prompt U.S. warning

If the systems are connected to the Internet, hackers could find ways to exploit them to steal or manipulate data.rnrn

Google to add offline storage to Apps by year end

An official with the search giant said offline capabilities should be added to its Apps product soon

Symantec finds fake Google Android update

The malware sends SMS messages and purports to be Google's latest security update for Android. The company is still analyzing the code, which it found on a third-party application market targeted at Chinese users

Android Market spiked with malware-laced apps

More than 50 applications have been found to contain code that steals personal data from Android smart phones

Mozilla: Firefox 4 for Android to ship in a few weeks

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS: One more beta will be released before the final code is out, says a Mozilla vice-president. The company said about 150 add-ons will be available for the mobile browser

RIM to launch LTE, HSPA+ PlayBook tablets by year-end

The two models will join a Wi-Fi version and one with Wi-Fi and WiMax that the company plans to begin selling next month. Plus, RIM expands its BlackBerry App World

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