Layoffs hit Microsoft security unit

The latest round of layoffs at Microsoft has taken a toll on Redmond’s security unit. Steve Riley (left),  a senior security strategist who served as one of the public faces of Microsoft’s security efforts, had his position eliminated during the second round of cuts that happened this week. Riley is best known for his [...]

Critical security hole in Google Chrome

For the second time in two weeks, Google has shipped a new version of its Chrome browser to fix a pair of serious security vulnerabilities. One of the two flaws carry a “critical” rating because of the risk of code execution with the privileges of the logged on user.

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Waledac Turns to Cash and Vaccines

Riding on the ongoing global economic recession, Waledac updates its spam messages with email subjects related to earning a fortune through Google cash.

Other spam email subjects we’ve seen so far:

Be your own boss with Google Earn cash using Google today Google System that really works Make a fortune online Make thousands a [...]