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Open letter demanding Apple stop deployment of photo scanning tech gets 5,000 signatures

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:38:01 +0000

An open letter demanding that Apple halt the rollout of its photo scanning tech and issue a statement to reaffirm its commitment to privacy now has signatures from over 5,000 individuals and firms. Read more...

Chrome will scan risky files on demand, tell you which extensions are reliable

Usama Jawad — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:54:01 +0000

Google is rolling out security enhancements to the Enhanced Safe Browsing experience in Chrome 91. The browser will inform you which extensions are trusted and will also scan risky files on demand. Read more...

Snapchat now lets users scan food and wine labels

Usman Khan Lodhi — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:36:01 +0000

Snapchat can now scan food and wine labels. The feature works in a similar manner to other food and wine apps, displaying nutritional details about a product upon scanning its barcode. Read more...

Windows 10 bug lets malware bypass security scans using a null character

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:00:01 +0000

A bug in the Windows 10 Anti-Malware Scan Interface causes the security apparatus to truncate its scans when encountering a null character. The bug was fixed in this month's Patch Tuesday. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Xbox One Kinect will scan QR codes, including game cards

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:18:10 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that the Kinect sensor bundled with the Xbox One will be able to scan QR codes. This makes inputing game cards a lot easier and might soften the criticism towards the Kinect. Read more...

PC maker creates massive PC-as-starship bridge system

John Callaham — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:49:44 +0000

The UK PC maker Scan is selling a huge system, the Scan 3XS Swordfish, that's basically a desk turned into a PC that looks like a starship bridge. The price for the system is just under $34,000. Read more...

Man crosses US-Canada border with scanned passport on tablet

Denis Wong — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:26 +0000

In an rare case of leniency for US Customs and Border Protection agents, a man was permitted entry into the United States using his scanned Canadian passport on his iPad. Read more...

Get a Free online Safety Scan @ Microsoft

Steven Parker — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:50:06 +0000

Tired of installing countless scanners? Well look no further! Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. Check for and remove viruses Get rid of... Read more...

Yahoo Toolbar with Norton Spyware Scan 2.0.98.0 (free)

Razvan Serea — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:09:03 +0000

As the search engine wars heat up, Yahoo has upped the ante by adding powerful spyware protection to its popular Internet Explorer toolbar. The new Yahoo Anti-Spy spyware scanner is an excellent addition. It quickly... Read more...

January 09, 2007 Enterprise Update Scan Tool

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:17:39 +0000

Microsoft has released a new tool designed to help enterprises detect updates provided with the Microsoft Security Bulletins released January 09 2007. This tool is a command line scanning tool built for the sole purpose... Read more...

DOOM III Screenshots - Scan - Demo Release

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 19:15:36 +0000

Warp2Search Reports... I was just over at Doomvision when I noticed some New DOOM III screenshots! a scan from this months PcGamer where they chat with ID's Tim Willits about how DOOM... Read more...

McAfee Virus Scan Updates

Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:17:45 +0000

I just noticed that McAfee release an updates for its Virus Scan software. The changes according to McAfee are: Instant Updater enhancements Resolves Outlook Express inbox deletion Control Panel applet Fixed 'missing ecomwr.dll file' Fixed... Read more...