McAfee said it has found a vulnerability in Adobe Systems’ Reader program that reveals when and where a PDF document …
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6244
LivingSocial’s breach draws advice from security experts
The cyber attack Friday on the Internet deal site LivingSocial that forced it to reset the passwords of some 50 million users …
Dutchman arrested in connection with large DDoS attack on Spamhaus
A 35-year-old Dutchman was arrested Thursday in Spain, as part of an investigation into a large-scale DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack …
How to get around sluggish hotel Wi-Fi
During a recent trip, we stayed at a hotel offering free Wi-Fi – always a nice perk. Just one problem: …
Cisco to buy femtocell maker Ubiquisys
Cisco is planning to buy femtocell maker Ubiquisys for US$310 million in cash and retention-based incentives, the company announced on …
Baidu sets sights on Google Glass with Baidu Eye
Chinese internet giant Baidu is also developing its own Google Glass-like device that will allow for hands-free Internet searches. But …
How scientists can create 10 TB/s network speeds
As it stands now, fibre optic cables provide the fastest broadband Internet to homes. But researchers at the University of Southampton in …
Saudi Arabia in Internet regulations warning
Saudi Arabia has threatened action against Internet-based communications applications if they do not meet local rules, suggesting that the kingdom …
Massive DDoS overhyped by media, says website watcher
Much of the news reporting about the massive denial-of-service attack against anti-spam service Spamhaus over the past week or so …
Divers caught cutting major undersea Internet cable in Egypt
Egypt said it has arrested three men suspected of slicing a crucial undersea Internet cable on Wednesday, causing widespread problems …