LAS VEGAS - Two researchers from Israeli security firm Radware have figured out a way to trick computers into downloading malware or take over a computer by hijacking the communications during the update process for Skype and other applications. About 100 applications, many among the most popular on CNET's Download.com, can be targeted, said Itzik
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple earlier this month fixed an SMS-related security flaw in the iPhone that had been at the center of one of the most talked-about exploits at the Black Hat security conference. "We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms," Apple representative Tom Neumayr told
DETROIT - Airfoil Public Relations announced Account Director Kevin Sangsland has been appointed to the executive board of the Michigan Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners. The IAMCP is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the growth of its membership through fostering an environment focused on community, education, advocacy, and networking
SOUTHFIELD - Data Center Solutions will discuss how Continuous Data Protection technologies developed by Datacastle will provide secure, comprehensive, policy‐driven PC backup and data privacy software for today's mobile workforce during a webinar at 2 pm Aug. 27. The product even comes with a 30-day free trial. Safeguarding enterprise data from PC loss or theft
DEARBORN - Get yourself to the Ford Conference and Event Center on September 29th & 30th for what promises to be an exciting event! From the opening keynote on Social Networking gone wrong (a live network visit will be provided to social networking Jihadis websites) to learn how extremist groups are using the social networking
LANSING - A supplemental bill that included no general fund money when the Senate passed it ballooned to $327 million written from the state's main checkbook as the House approved the bill Wednesday. The bill (SB 334 ) cleared the House on a mostly party-line vote as minority Republicans objected to Democrats discharging the bill
LANSING - If you have been convicted of child pornography or sexual contact with a child, you should not have access to Internet sites children frequent, said Attorney General Mike Cox and a group of Republican legislators Wednesday. Legislation to be introduced in both the House and the Senate would make it a crime for
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems, a robust ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise, covers everything from the shop floor to the top floor with 360 individual modules in the Plex Online package. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - Mandy and Pandy, developed by an Ann Arbor entrepreneur to teach his child Chinese, has since grown into a line of books, CDs, and soon an animated TV show. To learn more about this innovative Michigan company, listen to this special New Enterprise Forum edition of Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on
LANSING - Reducing the state's tax credit for filmmakers will crush the budding industry in Michigan, those working in the field said at a Capitol rally Tuesday. Talk continues to swirl that Gov. Jennifer Granholm and lawmakers are looking at curbing the credit, which allows a 40 percent tax credit on productions filmed in the