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vendredi 23 mai 2014
Japan Plans to Criminalize Computer Virus Authoring
If you are planning to pack your bags and move to Japan for an extended period of time for various reasons (such as work commitments or simply migrating over), it might be a good practice to start maintaining your operating system and ensuring that the installed antivirus is up-to-date with the latest virus definitions.
Of course, you may be scratching your head, wondering why one must take so many precautions with a PC just to enter Japan. This is because Japan is starting to adopt a no-nonsense stance against malware: the Japan Ministry of Justice is reportedly planning on submitting a bill to the Diet which "criminalize the creation and distribution of all computer viruses".
This move was apparently made because Japanese law enforcement often found themselves powerless in attempting to bring malware authors to justice. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, the current legal system in Japan does not grant prosecutors the authority to directly charge such people for the damaged caused by their virus. As such, law enforcement agencies usually have to resort to various loopholes and workarounds in order to push charges against authors and distributors of such virus, which needlessly complicates the legal process.
The fact that the bill has also singled out "distributors" of computer viruses means that the normal user will be affected should it pass through the Diet. After all, the average users are generally unaware if their PCs have been hijacked as part of a botnet or not. And since these people are unknowing distributors of malware, it remains to be seen how the bill will addresssuch issues to ensure that users will not have to be wrongly accused by the law due to ignorance. But until then, the best way to safeguard oneself from being wrongfully charged by the law is to just simply be more mindful of computer security.
Source: Yomiuri Shinbun
jeudi 22 mai 2014
Lack of Android updates leads to unsecure handsets according to report
A company called Bit9 that creates server side security software has had a play with some of the more commonly available Android phones in the market and has found that the manufacturers lack of updates for its older handsets are leading to unsecure devices. The company has compiled a list that it calls the "Dirty Dozen" which consists of what the company considers the worst offers that have reached significant market penetration.
Wed say that this report should be taken with a grain of salt or maybe even a teaspoon or two depending on how you use your phone, but the company is suggesting that any Android phone running a version of Android older than 2.3.3 is vulnerable to various threats. There are some interesting statistics to take on board here though, such as the fact that the 12 phones picked make up close to 33 percent of the market share of Android phones currently in use, although this data only seems to apply to the US market. The top three offenders are the Samsung Galaxy Mini, the HTC Desire and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and you can check out the other nine models in the chart below.
Apparently Android holds 52 percent of the US handset market of smartphones and of that 52 percent 56 percent are running a version of Android older than 2.3.3. Many of these handsets are considered end-of-life by the handset manufacturers and as such, theyre not bothering putting any more resources into the models that theyve already sold and move away from. Even so, most of the Android handset makers have a lag time of six months or more before they deliver updates to their handsets and according to Bit9, Samsung is the worst when it comes to providing timely updates. Another problem mentioned is the fact that many new handsets ship with an already out dated version of Android, something that far too many consumers have experienced and been disappointed by.
That said, even Apples iPhone gets a mention and has ended up on a 13th place in the list as Apples older devices that arent eligible for software updates suffer a similar fate to old Android devices. What the report doesnt state is what kind of threats there are, although it talks loosely about things like hackers being able to access to information on smartphones such as business email, rather than suggesting that theres a wide range of viruses that might be picked up by your smartphone.
Bit9 doesnt give any clear solutions to the problem at hand either, but is suggestion that Google should be more involved when it comes to enforcing updates for its OS that would be able to bypass the device makers and the network service providers. Theyre also suggesting that large companies limit access to apps or provide a secure app store which only has certified apps in it. Another approach is to put more pressure on the device makers to get more timely releases of updates to the OS out to all of their devices and we have to say that this one sounds like the best option to us, as its a win-win situation for everyone except possibly the device makers who would be forced to hire more software developers. Head over to the source for the full report.
Source: Bit9
jeudi 4 juillet 2013
Dell Introduces New XPS Laptops in Singapore
At yesterday'sevent, Dell showcased thenew Dell XPS laptops which claim to incorporate JBL and Waves sound design, and high-definition Nvidia graphics to provide the cinematic experience to consumers. The latops are also 3D TV ready and include Nvidia's 3DTV Play software that allows you to hook up to your 3D TV and play your PC or movies in stereoscopic 3D.
Offered in 14- and 15-inch screen sizes, the XPS machines are also Skype-certified with HD video streaming webcams so that you can do video calls with friends and family easily. According to Dell, the XPS 14 and XPS 1 are available now (from http://www.dell.com.sg/) and the starting prices for both are S$1,499.
Besides the XPS 14 and 15 laptops, Dell also showcased their some of their other products including the 5-inch Dell Streak Android tablet and Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7.
Quick hands-onof Dell Streak
The Dell Streak is the company's first Android tabletwith a 5-inch display. While it is smaller than the iPad, we have no problem reading the text and the size feels about just right in our hands. According to a Dell executive, the Streak will appeal more to the ladies as it is smaller and lighter compared to other Internet tablets or ebook readers.
The Streak also offers a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. At the top are the 3.5mm audio jack, volume/zoom control and the camera button. When you want to take a picture with the tablet, you hold it exactly like how you would with a touchscreen phone, in a landscape orientation.
On the right is a unique connector that fits to the power adapter, USB cable or docking station. The Streak when its available here could be Android 1.6, but is upgradeable to 2.1. No pricing and availability information available yet though.
Quick hands-on of Dell Venue Pro
The Dell Venue Pro was one of the Windows Phone 7 when Microsoft announced their highly anticipated mobile platform, but it was only available in US. And it seems like the company could be bringing the phone to Asia after all.
The Venue Pro has a intuitive 4.1-inch touchscreen with a layer of toughened Gorilla glass to give the brilliance and durability, although it also offers a QWERTY keypad. But unlike most of the QWERTY phones that slide from the side, this one slide out from the bottom. The keys are pretty small to type on, though there is always theoption of using the onscreen keyboard.
The power button and 3.5mm jack are at the top, while the volume control are on the right. At the rear is the 5-megapixel camera with flash for taking pictures and videos.
No word as to when the Dell Streak or Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 will be available in Singapore yet, or their pricing. But they are definitely coming.
mercredi 19 juin 2013
India to launch $45 tablet computer
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India is set Wednesday to launch its long-awaited low-cost computer, a $45 tablet device designed to bring the information technology revolution to tens of millions of students.
The touchscreen computer has a seven-inch (18-centimetre) screen, Wi-Fi Internet access, a media player and 180 minutes of
"It will cost 2,200 rupees ($45) and the first batch of 500 tablets will be handed over to students after the release," ministry spokeswoman Mamata Varma told AFP.
"Initially, 700 Akash tablets will be made every day and we expect the production to pick up when more companies join in to manufacture the device," she said.
The commercial marketing strategy for the Akash remains unclear, but most of the computers are likely to be sold through universities and colleges rather than shops.
Canada-based Datawind, the current manufacturer, said the tablet used an Android 2.2 operating system, had video-conferencing capability, two USB ports and a 32GB expandable memory.
But experts warned its 256-megabyte
Industry observers say rising labour charges, cheap imports, and more sophisticated tablets could undermine the Akash among India's tech-savvy youngsters.
jeudi 23 mai 2013
Hitachi Delivers New Power-Efficient Terabyte Hard Drive
Hitachi Global Storage has announced today the Deskstar 7K1000.B, the world’s most energy-efficient 7,200 RPM one terabyte (1TB) hard drive.
The Deskstar 7K1000.B provides an exceptional blend of power efficiency and performance, making it an ideal solution for power-friendly consumer and commercial PCs. The new three-disk design improves idle power consumption up to 43 percent over its 1TB predecessor, which was already among the industry’s most energy efficient hard drives. Increased protection against data loss and piracy is provided via Bulk Data Encryption (BDE) which is available as an optional feature to users. Hitachi is also shipping the Deskstar E7K1000, designed to provide high-capacity storage for low-duty-cycle, 24x7 applications.
Hitachi debuted the industry’s first 1TB hard drive in January 2007 to address consumers’ insatiable appetite for storage capacity. Entire libraries of photos, movies, music and games are increasingly being stored and accessed from a variety of digital entertainment devices within the home and a plethora of mobile devices. As the distribution of video content to social networking sites and to handheld devices becomes more commonplace, storage capacity requirements will only continue to increase. Hitachi’s latest terabyte drive delivers the performance and capacity required for today’s increasingly mobile digital lifestyle.
The new 7,200 RPM, 3.5-inch drives are available in a range of capacities from 160GB to 1TB. The drives are built using Hitachi’s proven and patented perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) heads and disks, delivering a maximum of 375GB of storage per disk with a high level of reliability.
“Hitachi pioneered the industry’s first terabyte hard drive, so we are pleased to see how the market for high capacity desktop and laptop drives has grown substantially in the past year,” said Larry Swezey, director, Consumer and Commercial HDD Marketing and Strategy, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. “Now through the application of Hitachi’s advanced head, media and channel technologies, we can bring to market a terabyte drive using only three disks that has advanced performance and best-in-class power consumption. This will allow us to take the next step in making terabyte technology available and affordable in the personal storage, consumer electronics, desktop and enterprise segments.”
By applying Hitachi’s seventh-generation power management technology and innovations pioneered on the popular 2.5-inch Travelstar line of mobile hard drives, the Deskstar 7K1000.B delivers best-in-class power management and thermal emissions to help manufacturers meet or exceed energy compliance targets.
Power consumption has become an important factor in technology purchase decisions, with an increasing number of consumers now actively seeking out products that are ENERGY STAR compliant. The ENERGY STAR 4.0 specifications released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are recognized worldwide as a way to identify energy-efficient PCs and other computer equipment. PCs that meet the ENERGY STAR 4.0 criteria are expected to become increasingly popular by consumer and commercial customers for years to come. Some corporations are choosing to purchase ENERGY STAR PCs as part of their “green” initiatives. The low power characteristics of the Deskstar 7K1000.B hard drive contribute to a reduction in overall system power requirements, which helps PC manufacturers achieve ENERGY STAR ratings.
“With rising energy costs, power concerns are likely to migrate from the datacenter to compute hardware that is spread across an entire organization, including desktop PCs,” according to John Rydning, IDC's research director for hard disk drives. “Hitachi is doing its part to enable more power efficient PCs by reducing the power consumption of the hard drive, as demonstrated with its newest one terabyte drive designed especially for desktop PC applications.”
The Deskstar 7K1000.B also features optional Bulk Data Encryption (BDE) for hard drive-level data security. Previously, data on a hard drive could be protected either through software-based encryption or a system-level password. However, hard drive-level encryption provides improved performance and a higher level of security than any of the previously available options.
When employing bulk data encryption, data is scrambled using a key as it is being written to the disk and then descrambled with the key as it is retrieved. Thus, data encryption at the hard-drive level represents a more sophisticated approach of securing users’ data and is generally considered to be virtually impenetrable. The Deskstar 7K1000.B uses an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) that has been certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to deliver the strongest commercially available data security protection. Only hard drives that have received this certification are eligible to be used by the U.S. government for national security applications.
Hitachi also announced today the Deskstar E7K1000, a drive designed for business critical storage systems where a combination of power, reliability and performance is of critical importance. The drives ship with a 32MB buffer, five-year warranty, 1.2 million hour Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology for robust performance in multi-drive environments. The Deskstar E7K1000 has the same low power characteristics and optional encryption technology as its desktop-class counterpart, but was specifically designed for use in nearline storage for deep data archival and other high density storage environments.
The new Deskstar drives feature a SATA 3Gb/s interface, which supports important features such as hot-swap capability for very high availability, Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for enhanced performance and staggered spin-up for power savings.
The Deskstar 7K1000.B and Deskstar E7K1000 will ship to customers worldwide in July.
Source: Hitachi
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