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D-Link DCS-1100 and DCS-1130 IP webcam promise simple setup

By Chris Davies on Monday, Jun 15th 2009 1 Comment

d link dcs 1100 network webcam D-Link have announced two new network webcams which promise plug-and-play remote viewing using the company’s online streaming portal. The D-Link Network Camera DCS-1100 launches today, while the DCS-1130 – with WiFi draft-n – arrives later in the month.

Both cameras can be accessed from any browser by going to D-Link’s mydlink.com portal. However they can also be used to stream live video to cellphones, with sound from the integrated microphone and remote control of 16x digital zoom and motion detection.

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Microsoft Morro antivirus software on the way

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Jun 11th 2009 No Comments

microsoftonecare Microsoft has announced they will be releasing their own antivirus software very soon. Given the codename, “Morro,” the new software will be a competitor to the major antivirus software makers like Symantec and McAfee.

The main goal of this software is to remove trojans, spyware and viruses. That’s it. It’s currently undergoing testing and is likely to see a beta very soon for the public. What’s interesting, is this antivirus software will be free for Windows users, which is likely to stick a thorn in the side of its competitors.

Microsoft tried the antivirus market before with their OneCare bundle, though it required an annual fee. It never really took hold, so now the free price tag is likely to bring in added interest.

Kensington releases MicroSaver Lock for Ultra-Thin notebooks

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Jun 5th 2009 No Comments

41ar1qnnll sl500 aa280 Most people are concerned about the safety and security of their electronics items, so it makes sense that Kensington has released the MicroSaver DS Keyed Ultra-Thin Notebook Lock to help you make sure your sensitive files are kept under wraps.

But this thing is super sleek and not bulky like many other versions. It’s still strong, however and uses a disk-style keyed locking mechanism. You just attach the lock to the security slot that most notebooks have.

Included with the lock is a rubber tie, letting you keep the cord tucked away when not in use. You can get the MicroSaver DS Keyed Ultra-Thin Notebook Lock now for $54.99.

Remote-controlled GPS cyanide implant patent rejected

By Chris Davies on Friday, May 22nd 2009 No Comments

poison bottle The German patent office have rejected an application for a “killer chip” for political undesirables. The chip, which the Saudi inventor suggested would be useful for tracking terrorists, criminals, fugitives, illegal immigrants, political dissidents, domestic servants and foreigners overstaying their visas, consisted of not only a GPS transceiver but an optional capsule of cyanide that could be remotely administered.

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Nerf Sentry Gun checks badges, shoots intruders

By Chris Davies on Monday, May 18th 2009 1 Comment

We’ve seen automated guns and remote-control weapons here on SlashGear before, but this Nerf Sentry Gun is particularly slick. Designed and created by Jason Wright and Jeremy Blum as part of their robotics class at Cornell, the sentry uses a webcam to authenticate ID badges; if your name isn’t on the list then, like Finland in Eurovision 2009, you’re shot down.

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Video demo after the cut

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D-Link add CAPTCHA anti-trojan security to routers

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, May 12th 2009 No Comments

D-Link have announced new CAPTCHA security for selected models in their router range, promising more resilience against DNS-altering malware and spyware. The new firmware – which is also available to upgrade on existing models – adds the familiar distorted letters and numbers to common router settings pages.

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100,000 PCs wiped as malware pulls “Kill OS” trigger

By Chris Davies on Friday, May 8th 2009 1 Comment

burning pc If ever there was a good reason to keep your computer spyware-free, this is it. Last month a group of more than 100,000 Windows-based PCs saw their operating systems self-destruct, after the botnet that infected them issued the “nuclear option”. Little-used, though apparently present in several different types of trojan, the “kos” or “kill operating system” command basically wipes access to the user’s system.

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Leaked Windows 7 RC torrents infected with trojan

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Apr 28th 2009 No Comments

Various torrents of the Windows 7 RC have been infected with a trojan that, if allowed to run successfully, could open a security hole in a user’s system. The affected torrents have the setup.exe install file encapsulated in a self-extracting archive, along with an installer for the trojan itself; launching it triggers an install of both Windows 7 RC and the malware.

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$32k Nokia 1100 bought for online banking scam

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Apr 21st 2009 No Comments

nokia 1100 142x192 custom The Nokia 1100 was never an especially alluring device, even at its launch, but a select few versions of the simplistic cellphone are said to be changing hands for up to €25,000 ($32,328) among criminals. According to unconfirmed reports, the specific 1100’s each show a specific software flaw that, with the correct reprogramming, allows them to intercept the one-time passwords used to authorize online bank transactions.

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Fujitsu Secure USB protects your info

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Apr 17th 2009 No Comments

If you are looking for a way to protect your personal information so that you know for sure it will be safe, you might want to consider the latest device to come from Fujitsu Labs. It’s called a Secure USB Memory Device and this gadget makes good and sure your data is secure.

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