Neowin News Feed for: Protect

Google to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion

John Callaham — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:09:51 +0000

Google has announced it will acquire Nest Labs, makers of the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Protect smoke detector, for $3.2 billion in cash. Nest will continue to operate as an independent brand. Read more...

US Fails to Protect Against the Living Dead & Other Dangers

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:56:59 +0000

The week of August 7th, 2008 the amount of malicious spam a single computer user received finally overtook health and product spam. Meant to exploit holes in your operating system, get credit card information... Read more...

Folder Castle 2.2 - Protect Your Files and Peace of Mind

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:38:20 +0000

MagneticSoft today announces Folder Castle 2.2, the newest upgrade of the security software for protecting computer files from snoops and thieves. Now, Folder Castle can hide files and folders automatically when you log off, shut... Read more...

Swiss Protect Voting Data With 'Unbreakable' Encryption

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:09:38 +0000

A new "unbreakable" encryption method will be keep votes safe for citizens in the Swiss canton of Geneva during the country's upcoming national elections, according to Nicolas Gisin of the University of Geneva. The city-state... Read more...

Microsoft to Protect Consumer Privacy

Steven Parker — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:31:11 +0000

Microsoft will start erasing data from web searches after 18 months, unless it receives consent to store it longer. Microsoft is calling on the rest of the Internet industry to support it, with a common... Read more...

EU likely to protect file swapper identities

Paul Tarling — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:33:12 +0000

While the RIAA has been making headway in the United States by suing anonymous alleged file sharers with just an IP address and obtaining their names and addresses from the Internet service providers, things could... Read more...

Protect DVDVideo slaps face of PC and Media Center Users

Steven Parker — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:53:30 +0000

The movie industry just doesn't get it. This is a new century and the times, they are a-changing. But the studio bosses just keep on ignoring technology like they are on rails, kicking the consumer... Read more...

CA Wins Deal to Protect 20M AOL Users

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:57:42 +0000

America Online is deploying anti-spyware technology from CA in a new version of its client software. America Online Inc. on Wednesday announced ASP (AOL Spyware Protection) 2.0, which uses Computer Associates International Inc.'s eTrust PestPatrol... Read more...

Microsoft: Cripple IE to Protect Your PC

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:50:00 +0000

In a surprise move Microsoft wants users to limit its browsers functionality for better security. Already Microsoft says if you're running SP2 you're in the clear, but for those who don't want to test... Read more...

Wallpaper designed to protect Wi-Fi networks

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:49:45 +0000

Who wouldn't want to have wallpaper that could stop electronic eavesdropping? A British defense contractor BAE Systems has developed a panel that does just that. In addition to being only 50 to 100... Read more...

Wrappers smarten up to protect food

Mon, 26 Apr 2004 02:00:13 +0000

Perhaps you may like to read something a bit different this morning... I present you Active Packaging! Unwrapping your shopping to find you have bought mouldy bread, rotten strawberries and sour milk... Read more...

EU proposed a £30m plan to protect online children

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 03:25:36 +0000

European Union officials are proposing to spend more than Â£30m to try to make the internet safer for children. The four-year plan has been put forward by the European Commission. The program, which... Read more...

Password Protect 3.2.0.1

Steven Parker — Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:49:11 +0000

Securing Windows Folders on the fly, on removable drives or devices has never been easier than it is with Password Protect. Password Protect lets you control access to your folders. Secure your documents... Read more...

This Xmas Protect New PCs Before Connecting to the Internet

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 16 Dec 2003 14:17:06 +0000

REDMOND, Wash. -- Dec. 16, 2003 -- Consumers who are planning to buy or think they may receive a new PC this holiday season will want to learn how to protect it right out of... Read more...

Microsoft's Protect Your PC Campaign Gains New Partner

Tom Warren — Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:08:46 +0000

Computer Associates Will Offer Free Desktop Security Suite Today at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003, Microsoft Corp. announced continuing industry support for its Protect Your PC campaign, demonstrated by a new anti-virus and... Read more...

Microsoft Offers Technology Designed to Help Protect Inboxes

Tom Warren — Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:59:20 +0000

Microsoft Research's Patented Spam-Filtering SmartScreen Technology To Be Applied Across Microsoft's E-Mail Platforms, Including New Microsoft Exchange Intelligent Message Filter Microsoft Corp. today announced at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003 that as... Read more...

IBM announce software to protect wireless networks

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:14:09 +0000

IBM have announced they are to release software that will allow the protection of Wi-Fi networks from 'drive-by hacking'. This is the hijacking of wireless networks by people who go within the broadcast range and... Read more...

Project Will Protect Top-Secret Secrets

Sat, 23 Feb 2002 04:20:42 +0000

Defense communications firm L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. and data security systems vendor Kasten Chase Applied Research have won a $6 million contract with the U.S. government to develop a system that provides secure remote access... Read more...