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Report: DDoS Attacks Rising on IPv6 Networks

According to respondents to Arbor Networks' Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report, DDoS attacks are targeting IPv6 networks for the first time since the Internet protocol started implementation last year.

Washington D.C. Tops List of Top Cyber Crime Cities

The nation's capitol has topped the list of cities with the highest risk of cybercrime, according to a new report by Symantec.

Microsoft Stock Price at 4-Year High

Microsoft's stock price today reached a new high since four years ago.

Microsoft's Windows 8 Vision Centered on Devices and Services

Microsoft thinks about the operating system market in terms of "devices and services," according to the company's chief financial officer.

Adobe Flash Flaw Gets Zero-Day Fix

Adobe on Wednesday released a security update that fixed seven Flash Player vulnerabilities, including a zero-day cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw found by Google researchers.

Judge: Microsoft May Use Its Patents To Destroy Android

A court's "initial determination" on patent misuse that went against Barnes & Noble is now partly available for public inspection.

Cisco Appeals to EC on Microsoft Skype Buy

Cisco Systems wants the European Commission to review its approval of Microsoft's acquisition of Skype.

Microsoft's Security Update IDs Google as Malicious Web Page

Microsoft's February Security Update included an antivirus and security software "fix" that told users that Google.com was infected with the Blackhole Exploit Kit.

Microsoft Cuts SQL Azure Storage Pricing

Microsoft decreased its SQL Azure pricing again, and added a new 100 MB database storage option.

Microsoft February Security Update Includes 4 'Critical' RCE Fixes

Microsoft today released its Security Update for the month of February, featuring four bulletin items classified as "critical" and five "important."

Microsoft No. 9 in Corporate Reputation, Apple Claims Top Spot

According to the latest corporate reputation survey by market researcher Harris Interactive, Apple has surpassed Google to become the U.S. company with the best reputation.

Google Gets U.S., EU Approvals To Buy Motorola Mobility

Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. today received approvals from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as the European Commission.

Microsoft Releases Beta of Exchange Bandwidth Calculator

Microsoft last week issued a beta of a new Exchange Client Network Bandwidth Calculator.

Anon Launches DDoS Attacks on U.S., Mexico Government Sites

Anonymous last week took credit for attacks on state servers in Alabama and Mexican government sites.

Microsoft's Online India Store Hacked, Personal Info Stolen

Hackers attacked Microsoft's store in India Sunday night, making off with usernames and passwords of customers who have previously placed orders on the site.

Windows 8 on ARM Details Emerge

Microsoft on Thursday provided a lot of clarification about what to expect with Windows 8 on ARM, also known as "WOA."

Trojan Exploits Unpatched Office Vulnerability

Symantec has spotted a specially crafted Trojan that can exploit an Office hole that had been previously patched.

Survey Points to Concerns Over 'Hacktivist' Attacks

An industry-produced survey suggested that Web site attacks motivated by political considerations may be on the rise.

Windows 8 Designed To Limit Power Loss From Apps

Microsoft explained a bit more about the power-saving capabilities of Windows 8 and how that works with applications.

Microsoft Readying 9 Security Bulletins for February Update

While this month's Patch Tuesday will land on Valentine's Day, Microsoft will be delivering nine not-so-sweet bulletin items.

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