[TechRepublic] Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions

IT Security TechRepublic Member | January 03, 2012

Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions It's common knowledge that Android has issues with permission leaks, albeit minor ones. However, Michael Kassner finds that this issue with third-party apps still has the potential to do a lot of harm. Read more Resource of the day Managing a Global Workforce Oracle can help your company take a global view of Human Capital Management. Read this white paper to discover solutions that enable multinational organizations to meet requirements unique to a country or region. Controlling your network using Network Access Control Alfonso Barreiro looks at the various methods of implementing network access control (NAC) in order to keep unauthorized and non-compliant devices off your network. Read more Carrier IQ's MSIP: Spyware according to some Carrier IQ's MSIP client is on millions of smart phones. More than a few people are wondering why, and what to do about it. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   A surveillance Android app: Developing a continuous video recorder Android developer Kyle Miller describes the trial-and-error process of creating his surveillance system application. Read more What's your outlook for 2012? A new year is the perfect time to create or renew your plan. Whether they're for a department, a business, or one's own life, smart people know that it's much easier to succeed with a plan. Read more Apps of the month (December 2011): CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, and more In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features four useful mobile applications: CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Tie & Mirror, and Norton Snap QR Code Reader. Read more Featured multimedia   Avast now protects your Android booty A few months after it bought the Android security firm ITAgents, makers of Theft Aware, Avast releases a rebranded app with some cool new features. It won't cost you a cent in gold, though: It's 100 percent free. View on site The top 11 flying machines of 2011 (images) It was a monumental year for aircraft and spacecraft, as Boeing's Dreamliner carried passengers for the first time and the space shuttle landed for the final time. Plus: drones, drones, drones. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Kellogg Executive MBA Program (Northwestern University (Kellogg)) Oracle's Sun Fire Server Architecture (Oracle) Blade Systems: Power and Cooling Efficiency (Oracle) Accelerating Databases with Flash Array Storage (Oracle) Increase Performance and Reduce the Cost of Your Database Storage Environment (Oracle) Connect with TechRepublic Top 25 geek New Year's resolutions for 2012 Jay Garmon lists 25 suggested resolutions for the dork-tacular among us. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions

IT Security TechRepublic Member | January 03, 2012

Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions It's common knowledge that Android has issues with permission leaks, albeit minor ones. However, Michael Kassner finds that this issue with third-party apps still has the potential to do a lot of harm. Read more Resource of the day The Kellogg Executive MBA Program It's becoming harder and harder to stay competitive in the job market today. For those interested in pursuing more education, but limited by their job requirements, this white paper is worth checking out. Controlling your network using Network Access Control Alfonso Barreiro looks at the various methods of implementing network access control (NAC) in order to keep unauthorized and non-compliant devices off your network. Read more Carrier IQ's MSIP: Spyware according to some Carrier IQ's MSIP client is on millions of smart phones. More than a few people are wondering why, and what to do about it. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   A surveillance Android app: Developing a continuous video recorder Android developer Kyle Miller describes the trial-and-error process of creating his surveillance system application. Read more What's your outlook for 2012? A new year is the perfect time to create or renew your plan. Whether they're for a department, a business, or one's own life, smart people know that it's much easier to succeed with a plan. Read more Apps of the month (December 2011): CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, and more In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features four useful mobile applications: CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Tie & Mirror, and Norton Snap QR Code Reader. Read more Featured multimedia   Avast now protects your Android booty A few months after it bought the Android security firm ITAgents, makers of Theft Aware, Avast releases a rebranded app with some cool new features. It won't cost you a cent in gold, though: It's 100 percent free. View on site The top 11 flying machines of 2011 (images) It was a monumental year for aircraft and spacecraft, as Boeing's Dreamliner carried passengers for the first time and the space shuttle landed for the final time. Plus: drones, drones, drones. View on site Today's recommended downloads Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine- 3D Demo (Oracle) Next-wave Virtualization: Extending the Business Benefits of Cloud Storage (Oracle) Pillar Axiom 600: System Overview and Architecture (Oracle) HR in the Cloud: Bringing Clarity to SaaS Myths and Manifestos (Oracle) SOAs: Getting Your Users on The Same Page, Securely (Oracle) Connect with TechRepublic Top 25 geek New Year's resolutions for 2012 Jay Garmon lists 25 suggested resolutions for the dork-tacular among us. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] PowerShell 3 takes scripting to new heights

Data Center TechRepublic Member | January 02, 2012

PowerShell 3 takes scripting to new heights Scott Lowe takes the early preview version of PowerShell 3.0 for a spin and likes what he sees. Here are some of the best-looking new features from his test run. Read more Resource of the day Oracle Fusion Talent Management Overview: How and Why Read this white paper to learn how companies like yours can benefit from Oracle's Fusion Talent Management tool and discover the steps towards implementation. Additional TechRepublic resources   Ask yourself these five questions to gain perspective on the coming year Taking even a few minutes to review the past year will do a lot to help you be more clear about what's needed for next year. Read more Microsoft could be the "Comeback Kid" in 2012 Microsoft has made some decisions in 2011 that have the potential to pay off nicely, if the company can keep its focus and deliver on its promises. Read more Stop being duped by the 3D scam The entertainment and electronics industries keep trying to push 3D on consumers, even though a lot of smart people have caught on to the fact that it's a scam. It's time to stop the madness. Read more What to look for from Google in 2012 Kevin Purdy gazes into his crystal ball to find out what Google is planning for 2012 and how they expect to accomplish it. Read more Has public cloud computing changed your software buying habits? Tajudeen Abubakr considers the changing software-buying habits of users who are beginning to dip into the cloud. Have yours changed? Take the poll. Read more Featured multimedia   10 plus must have Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets Desktop Gadgets in Microsoft Windows 7 are more sophisticated and more useful than in previous versions of the operating system. Here are 10+ gadgets that should be in your desktop management portfolio. View on site Today's recommended downloads Quick Start Guide - Oracle SOA Suite 11g (Oracle) Rethinking the Business of HR (Oracle) Cloud Computing: It's Raining, It's Pouring, And Not Worth Ignoring (Oracle) Empowering Your HR Software (Oracle) Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 (Oracle) Connect with TechRepublic Top 25 geek New Year's resolutions for 2012 Jay Garmon lists 25 suggested resolutions for the dork-tacular among us. Check out Doc's latest blog posts: The Problems with Do Not Mail Lists Greener by Mail or Electronically? Is It the Era of Electronic Signatures? The Over-Hype about Digital Books TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Don't take business away from clients

IT Consultant TechRepublic Member | January 02, 2012

Avoid taking business away from your clients When you have a client whose market regularly overlaps yours, Chip Camden notes that it's important to communicate openly and frequently about boundaries and to be gracious. Read more Resource of the day Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine- 3D Demo Check out this demonstration to see how your organization can benefit from implementing the latest and greatest in BI. Additional TechRepublic resources   The 10 hottest IT project management posts of 2011 Microsoft Project 2010, career advice for PMs, and free collaboration tools are among the most-viewed IT project management topics of 2011. Read more Software Engineer: Most-read posts of 2011 HTTP requests, HTML5, the art of programming, and .NET basics are among the most popular Software Engineer topics of 2011. Read more Featured multimedia   Accessibility technologies for persons with disabilities These 10 technologies will help create a more accessible workplace for your employees with disabilities. View on site Today's recommended downloads Optimizing Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Oracle) The Kellogg Executive MBA Program (Northwestern University (Kellogg)) Human Capital Management's Race to Implementation (Oracle) Pillar Axiom 600: System Overview and Architecture (Oracle) Online Data Warehousing Assessment Tool (Oracle) Connect with TechRepublic Top 25 geek New Year's resolutions for 2012 Jay Garmon lists 25 suggested resolutions for the dork-tacular among us. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things

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