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McAfee to pay for PC repairs after patch fiasco
McAfee said it will pay compensation to customers hit by a flawed antivirus update last week. PC Pro
Cloud computing to double by 2012
An analyst firm believes UK business will double their use of cloud computing, making it a 1 billion market in two years. BBC
3D TVs hit Korea
Samsung's 9000 series 3D televisions have officially gone on sale in South Korea. Expert Reviews
Criminals disrupt BT broadband services in Kent
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Copper stealing thieves have knocked broadband in Kent offline. IT PRO
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McAfee unveils London cloud data centre
News The security firm has announced its fifth cloud data centre opening within a year in England’s capital city.
By Jennifer Scott
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Energy firms unprepared for cyber attacks
News Energy providers recognise the threats they face, but some are not responding with the tech to protect themselves, data shows.
By Tom Brewster
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Security: Year in review 2010
In-depth It's been a huge year for the security industry. We look back at some of the biggest moments of 2010.
By Tom Brewster
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McAfee offers ‘unlimited’ online backup service
News Those with home offices and smaller businesses could potentially see this as a viable backup storage option.
By Asavin Wattanajantra
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Adobe and McAfee join forces to protect data
News It’s claimed that McAfee and Adobe customers will get the best of both worlds.
By Asavin Wattanajantra
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Inside data targeted by spam attacks in 2009
News The bad guys are also going to target the unemployed by baiting them with money making schemes.
By Asavin Wattanajantra
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McAfee buys Secure Computing for £258 million
News Security software vendor McAfee goes on a spending spree in an effort to expand its product range and increase market share.
By Asavin Wattanajantra