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HTC's Help page advised users of the issue, which can be resolved through an automatic software upgrade, though some users will have to update manually.

The cloud backup and data recovery services are designed to provide the recovery of data, applications and operating systems.

Included is real-time monitoring, secure logging and more than 65 report templates that give businesses insight as to what is going in and out of their network and by whom.

The security as a service (SaaS) vendor combines hosted security with cloud access to build secure environments for public and hybrid cloud users.

Symantec says a new Trojan horse called Android.Counterclank, attaches to applications in the Android Market and may be used to run malicious code on users' smartphones and tablets. It may have hit anywhere from 1 million to 5 million devices and spans 13 different application titles.

Avocent Data Center Planner provides data center managers with complete information about where their devices and equipment are located.

While it may be tempting to scan that QR code with your iPhone or Android phone, it's not a good idea. Hackers, pranksters and fraudsters are now using those QR codes in phishing attacks and to download malware to your device.

Several "activist hackers" appear to be using DNS poisoning and other attacks against the Domain Name System to divert users away from legitimate sites.

Symantec has confirmed that pcAnywhere users are at "increased risk" because attackers have stolen source code to the remote control tool.

F5 Networks is launching a data center-grade firewall designed to protect websites from cyber attacks. The technology competes with offerings from other vendors in terms of traffic capacity and cost.

Arbor Networks has integrated its Threat Management System into Alcatel-Lucent's IP routers to create clouds capable of blocking distributed denial of service attacks.

The report also explores a variety of risks associated with browser-based file-sharing applications, which varies by application and use case.

LiveOffice uses its homegrown, SaaS-based CloudMerge platform to integrate email services with archiving. Its archiving systems can be deployed for either cloud or on-site email systems and will integrate with Symantec's existing cloud services.

NEWS ANALYSIS: As 2012 gets going, it's time to accept that malware and cyber-attacks will increasingly target mobile users and Internet applications.

The death of the corporate firewall has been greatly exaggerated. Contrary to the proclamations of some security experts, the firewall is here to stay, and so is the need for someone to manage it. Here's why.

An exploitable connection between the PlayBook tablet and handheld Blackberry devices poses a risk to users.

Microsoft is testing a real-time feed to distribute information collected from several sources on major botnets, including Rustock, Waldec and Kelihos networks.

The platform leverages Format-Preserving Encryption (FPE) and Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) technologies used for simplified key management.

Symantec confirmed that hackers have obtained source code to two enterprise security products, but third-party experts said the impact on users will be minimal to none.

Maybe your special someone was especially generous this year, getting you a tablet or smartphone as a holiday gift. Or maybe you just treated yourself. But now that the holidays are over and it’s back-to-work time, chances are you don’t want to leave those cool new toys at home. You’ve probably even figured out ways that they could help you be more productive at work. But that doesn’t mean your new gadgets are welcome in your company’s IT environment. You may find if you bring that stuff into the office, you’re in a bit of trouble with the IT guys. But when did you ever let that stop you. Here’s a look at some of the products you might have received over the holidays, and why your IT staff just doesn’t want you to bring them to the office. (Or if you are in the IT department, here’s what you can expect your users trying to sneak onto the network.)