Google Maps Closer to iOS 6?

Google Maps Closer to iOS 6? - CALIFORNIA - Apple made a big mistake when it released a mapping application for iOS 6, so it gets a lot of criticism. But now, Google Maps previously "dumped" by Apple, reportedly will soon glide for Apple's latest mobile operating system was.

Reporting from Neowin, Saturday (17/11/2012), The Wall Street Journal citing information from several sources, that Google will soon complete the application map to iOS 6 and may soon apply for permission to Apple.

The report also said the Google map application that comes with navigation features turn-by-turn, which already existed in the Google maps application for Android. But the way Google Maps for iOS 6 is unlikely to be smooth, as some reports emerging mentions, chances are Google will face problem to get approval from Apple.

Even so, there has been no official statement from Google regarding the cultivation process map application for iOS 6. Meanwhile, after the sacking of Google Maps from iOS 6, map applications Apple forged many criticisms, making Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, to apologize to the user.

Microsoft Office Could Boost Windows Tablet Popularity

Microsoft Office Could Boost Windows Tablet Popularity -
According to analyst firm TrendForce, the tablet comes with a copy of Microsoft Office freeware can be very popular, so it is likely to overtake Android's market share in 2015. Analyst predictions were made after Microsoft announced that all Windows tablets will be equipped with RT freeware copy of Microsoft Office.

Quoted from Softpedia, Tuesday (18/09/2012), a copy of the freeware Microsot Office will be provided to users through Windows Update. According to Eric Chiou anlis of TrendForce, pack for Microsoft Office is a strength because the other tablets do not have a similar feature.

WitsView, which is part of the Windows tablet will TrendForce expect quite popular in 2015 in order to challenge the Android-based devices. Windows tablet market share is expected to grow to 21 percent, while the iPad in the same year is expected to drop to 59 percent.

"The incorporation of business software like Office Windows 8 tablets will not only set it apart from most entertainment tablet, but it also allows the tablet to successfully gain some market share of Apple and Android," said Chiou.

New Technology Company of Kaspersky Protect Employees Naughton

New Technology Company of Kaspersky Protect Employees Naughton -
JAKARTA - Kaspersky Lab has issued patents for three new technologies that are designed for business security solutions. These patents include technologies for server-side proxy antivirus scanning on data downloaded from the network, a method to reduce IT security risks on corporate computer networks, and systems for controlling access to network resources.

Patent 2449348, issued in Russia, is a system and method for server-side antivirus scanning on data downloaded from the network. Kaspersky Lab experts have created a technology that analyzes the main parameters of the downloaded file and assess the legality of the source of the new data.

If the data downloaded from unknown sources or have properties that indicate the possibility of malicious code, data will be downloaded to the proxy server, where the code will undergo a malware scan. Users will be given information about the scanning.

Conversely, if the appraisal states there are no hazardous components in the data downloaded, scanning will be performed on the user's computer. Compared to other solutions that provide antivirus scanning on a server or a remote computer, Kaspersky Lab's patented technology has the advantage of automatically selecting the algorithm scanning downloaded files, so that the security system more efficient and save resources.

Patent number 8181253 was taken by Kaspersky Lab in the United States. This patent is a system and method for reducing the risk of IT security in computer networks. These technologies provide the means to assess the potential hazards associated with the activities of users based on a number of parameters.

These parameters include employee activity on his desk, the relationship between the employee and other employees, as well as other information. Assessment results can be used to create a flexible information security policies, including antivirus module settings, the level of access and others.

The third patent, patent number 8209740, was issued in the United States. This patent is a system and method for regulating access to resources in the company's computer network or a particular segment of a network using administrative agent, which is installed on the computer, which is specifically designed to run the system and method.

In the early stages of operation, the technology determines the enterprise network topology and calculate the performance level of each computer. Administrative agent installed computers with the highest performance and is used by the administration server to manage access to resources on the corporate network. Thus, this technology helps ensure the security policy is implemented on a corporate network in the most effective manner.

"Many companies understand that the ultimate goal is to prevent IT experts cyber attacks," said Chief Technology Officer of Kaspersky Lab, Nikolay Grebennikov, in a release received Okezone, Thursday (13/09/2012). "We continue to develop and implement the latest technologies in order to provide protection yangn most effective security solution for business," said Nikolay.

Kaspersky Lab Find New Cyber Threats

Kaspersky Lab Find New Cyber Threats -
Kaspersky Lab announces the discovery of Gauss, the latest cyber threats targeting Internet users in the Middle East.

Through a press release received Okezone, Gauss is a toolkit cyber espionage sponsored nation-state (state funded) complex. Designed to steal sensitive data, with particular focus on browsers passwords, online banking account credentials, cookies and the specific configuration of the infected machine.

Online banking Trojan functionality found in Gauss is a unique characteristic not found in cyber weapons that existed before. Gauss found on the sidelines of the activities carried out by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), related the discovery of Flame.

Kaspersky Lab experts find Gauss with the malicious program to identify similarities with the Flame. This includes similarities in platform architecture, the structure of modules, code bases and means of communication with the server command and control (C & C).

"Gauss has a striking similarity to the Flame, such as design and code base, which allows us to find this dangerous program. As with Flame and Duqu, Gauss is a toolkit of complex cyber spies, with a design that emphasizes the latency and confidentiality. However, the goal is different from Flame or Duqu. Gauss target multiple users in selected countries to steal large amounts of data, with special focus on banking and financial information, "explains Alexander Gostev, Chief Security Expert, Kaspersky Lab through its official statement.

Investigation found that the first incident related to the Gauss occurred in September 2011. In July 2011, C & C server Gauss stop functioning.
Various modules Gauss in charge of collecting information from the browser, including the history of sites visited and passwords. Detailed data from the infected machine is also sent to the attacker, including a specific network interface, computer drives and BIOS information.

Gauss module is also capable of stealing data bank clients include Bank of Beirut Lebanon, EBLF, BlomBank, ByblosBank, FransaBank and Credit Libanais. Gauss also made the user's Citibank and PayPal as targets.

Although the design is similar to Gauss Flame, geography penginfeksian very different. The highest number of infected computers Flame in Iran, while the majority of victims of Gauss exist in Lebanon. The number of infections is also different. Based on telemetry reports of Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), approximately 2500 Gauss infects a computer, while the Flame is much lower, only 700 infected computers.

This week, Microsoft Tambal Entrance Hacker

This week, Microsoft Tambal Entrance Hacker -
CALIFORNIA - Microsoft said it will patch the security hole at approximately 14 weeks, including 4 holes found in Internet Explorer (IE).

Of the nine updates were prepared for tomorrow August 14, five of which have the label "critical" rating is the highest level in Microsoft. Meanwhile the other four will get a rating of "Important".

Cnet proclaimed on Monday (8/13/2012), patches of the most eagerly awaited and will be out this week is for Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server.

"It was two of three very important things a company's IT bafgi. Thankfully SharePoint is not included," said Director of Security Operations at nCircle Security.

In the notification of this update, Microsoft underscores the patches for Exchange email server used by the company. Updates are done Microsoft for Exchange and SQL is a very important role for businesses to finance.

Malware "Gauss" Terror of the New World Maya

Malware "Gauss" Terror of the New World Maya -
CALIFORNIA - After a malicious program (malware) Flame suddenly disappear by sending a code of "suicide", this time security researchers have a new virus that attacks mengidetifikasi approximately 2500 computers. This virus mostly attacks the Middle East and Targeting a number of banks in Lebanon.

Is researcher at Kaspersky Lab, which is a Russian security firm said, the virus begins to infect a number of kompuer in September. Thus was launched from the Huffingtonpost, Friday (10/08/2012).

Through posting on the blog, the researchers say, malicious program (malware) which was given the nickname "Gauss" is equivalent to the three other viruses that have been discovered in the area since 2009.

After analyzing the code, the researchers concluded there is a form of collaboration between the hacker and creator of the Gauss Stuxnet. As is known, Stuxnet is a virtual weapon that was found in 2009. Cyber weapons used to attack Iran's nuclear program.

According to a report in The New York Times, Stuxnet was created thanks to the collaboration of a cyber attack that carried the United States and Israel during the Bush administration.

However, unlike Gauss Stuxnet mission. Where Gauss ditagertkan to Lebanon bank, Citibank and Paypal as well as users. Meanwhile, Stuxnet targeting Iran's nuclear program.

Gauss is designed to act like a phantom who stole the data from various sources online banking termasiuk social networks, email and instant messaging. The researchers assume Gauss coined by hackers who create malware Flame. They assume the malware code have in common.

For your information Flame attack hundreds of computers in the Middle East, they steal and spy on the infected computer online activity. But some time ago found a sudden Flame sends a command to "commit suicide".

Mac OS X Malware Flashfake Experience & How to Increase Function Operations

Mac OS X Malware Flashfake Experience & How to Increase Function Operations -
Kaspersky Lab experts released a report on "The Anatomy of Flashfake, Part 1". The results of analysis by experts that provide technical details of how Flashfake (Flashback) infects more than 748 thousand computers Mac OS X until end of April, as well as ways to increase the functionality and operation.

Through the release received Okezone, Thursday (07/06/2012), the experts give technical detail how the malware used in click-fraud fraud by hijacking search results on the victim's computer. Flashfake itself consists of several modules that insert malicious code into the browser the victim is infected.

Once the malicious code in, Flashfake will connect the infected computer to the list server Flashfake Command & Control. When the victim access to Google to search for a website, the original search results will be replaced by the Command & Control server Flashfake with ads and links from them. When users click on ads or links are fake, they are actually being snared by cyber criminals through the click-fraud.

In March 2012, the group Flashfake to make a new version of the dynamic library that has many functions, including the new search method for Flashfake C & C server using Twitter, and most recently, through add-on Firefox.

Add-on Firefox dangerous disguised as an add-on Adobe Flash Player, with the same functionality that is connecting to a server computer that is infected with C & C and running a click-fraud scam.

"Today is a malicious program Flashfake most widespread for Mac OS X, and this incident shows that the Mac OS X is now a hotbed of cyber criminals. The cyber criminals are not only increasing their attack methods by using a zero-day vulnerabilities, but also create a program that is able to survive, "said Director, Global Research & Analysis Team, Kaspersky Lab Costin Raiu.

Flashback to check anti-virus solutions, has integrated self-protection capability, and use encryption to communicate with the server C & C. Additional functionality to Twitter and Firefox also showed their willingness to spend time and effort in order to increase scale and efficiency of this malware, "added Raiu.

Although Flashfake has infected more than 748 thousand computers Mac OS X until end of April 2012, the size of the botnet has been reduced significantly. In May, the number of active bot is estimated at 112 528.

NASA Launches New Application for iPhone & iPad

NASA Launches New Application for iPhone & iPad -
CALIFORNIA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released a new application for the iPhone and iPad Touch. Companies engaged in the field of space it claims that NASA App 2.0 includes several new features and redesigned interface that allows users to explore and get content from the NASA property.

Reported by International Business Times, Tuesday (05/22/2012), formerly, the first version of the iPhone and iPad applications NASA contains excellent features that allow users to get information and pictures on the planet. In addition, users can also obtain information on objects in the solar system.

Not only that, the application also allows users to get the latest news and featuring stories about the solar system through NASA's tweets and live streaming of NASA TV. Now, NASA has enhanced its free online application that supports the IOS platform.

Reportedly, approximately 4.7 million people have downloaded the application is made by a team of NASA's Ames Research Center based in Moffett Field, California. Application development team says that there are new features in 2.0 such as NASA App weather forecasts, maps, information and links to all the visitors center of NASA.

In addition, the application also allows users to perform storage, printing, accessing favorite item and tag pictures. The development team said, NASA App 2.0 requiring the iPhone and iPad with IOS version 5 or later.

"This is our first redesign of the NASA App for the iPhone since its initial release in 2009. We are very excited about this release and we think users will like the interface and new features (in this application)," said NASA Project Manager App, Jerry Colen.

Windows 8 Not Support DVD Playback

Windows 8 Not Support DVD Playback -
CALIFORNIA - In a recent post "Building Windows 8", the developer has confirmed that Media Center and support for DVD playback will not be present in the latest Windows operating system. Those who want to play these file types will have to pay an upgrade package or third party software.

IT Pro Portal preached on Sunday (06.05.2012), the decision was taken based on Microsoft research. They found the use of television and DVDs on personal computers has decreased suddenly.

Microsoft to convince prospective clients that support online media is the focus Windows 8. In addition, according to this latest operating system will be compatible with H.264, VC-1, MP4, AAC, WMA, MP3, PCM, and a large number of other formats.

Those who want to have a feature to play the DVD can buy add-on package that primarily integrate Media Center. These packages vary from one version to another Windows 8, but the option price has not been confirmed.

In the meantime, users also have alteernatif to install Media Player Classic or VLC Media Player. Both are free programs that can easily play DVDs.

Intel Reveals Plans & McAfee Integrated Security

Intel Reveals Plans & McAfee Integrated Security -
CALIFORNIA - Intel and McAfee have been talking about the fruits of their merger and future plans related to computer network security system based on cloud computing or cloud. They will carry an integrated security built into the new system.

Launched TheRegister, Saturday (05/05/2012), General Manager of Intel cloud Infrastructure Group, Jason Waxman told some time ago has been flooded with questions about what to do about Intel since the company was acquired McAfee. Acquisition was reportedly poured funds of up to $ 7, 68 billion.

Jason said, what will be planned for Intel is the strategy of the cloud base to the security of desktop systems. The company will combine features of both hardware and software into a federation framework that is designed to make the cloud more secure.

In addition, the company's leading processor manufacturers will specify to the next technology upgrade. "I think a lot of providers of cloud providers who do an excellent job on security. In fact, I see how the company doing the work, but in fact there is a perception of poor security," he said.

Intel wants to integrate Trusted Execution Technology (TET) is built into Xeon processor family of E5 with the control software from McAfee. Chipset will work with McAfee's ePolicy Orchestrator to analyze the network and enforce the policy by updating and protecting the environment is greater.

Reportedly, the two companies will release new antivirus tool for the cloud. McAfee antivirus is called Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus.

New safety device will be aimed at limiting the spread of malware infection and the use of control applications. An update on it and the connection manager can monitor incoming and outgoing data to prevent any signs of infection.