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Panasonic Showcases its New Range of VIERA LED Televisions and Projectors

Panasonic yesterday launched its new range of VIERA LED and Plasma Televisions in India. The new lineup consists of 4 new Smart VIERA-Home enabled Televisions, with a wide range of pricing options, ranging from INR 43,000 to 1,95,000.

Model number – Pricing

TH-L32E6D – 43,000

TH-L42E6D – 65,000

TH-P60S60D – 1,32,000

TH-L55DT60D- 1,95,000

The new lineup of TVs feature Panasonic’s ‘My Home Screen’ which detects the Users face and shows a personalized home screen, that enables you to watch TV and view your apps and Widgets on the side of the broadcast.

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The company claims that these televisions have a 100Hz backlighting and dot noise reduction which will enhance motion clarity and will be useful to improve standard definition content. These televisions also have the Swipe and Share feature which allows users to share content via any smart phone or tablet, and the new app even allows you to download any image that any one might have swiped on the TV. At one time upto 4 users can swipe and share images on the same TV using the new Smart Viera 2 App.

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The company also shared some new accessories like the touch pad controller which helps you to interact with your TV through your voice. The other one is the Touch Pen which allows us to edit, draw and save photos, this accessory can be used on the live broadcast as well. Below are three images, which shows the art made by the artist standing next to it, he even made a caricature of an audience member.

Panasonic has also launched 17 new Small and Home Office projectors. These projectors are PT-CW330 ulra-short-throw projectors and PT-TW330 normal short throw projectors. The new series includes PT-CW330, PT-CW240 and PT-CX300 as well as three interactive models that have pen capabilities PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R. The company claims all these projectors are suitable for classroom lectures, presentation, digital signage and more .

The PT-CW330 series gives up to 3100 lumens and the contrast ratio of 8000:1. These projectors generate an 80 inches display from less than 2 feet away, which prevents the shadows being cast by the presenters. Whereas, the PT-CW331R. PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R has built-in interactive features which enables two users to work together with the help of IR pens. The projector senses the movement of the pens and accordingly gives you an experience of using a touch screen, no matter where the projection is being projected.

The PT-CW330 series includes a built-in 10 watt speaker, and the company claims a upto 5,000 hour lamp replacement cycle. These projectors are also 3D ready, the price of this series ranges from 75,000 to 95,000 INR.

PT-TW330 series has 5 models from which two are interactive, the price ranges from 49,000 to 74,000 INR.

Panasonic also launched new projectors in the Portable Range Including the PT-LW271 series which are designed for the price sensitive volume zone market as per the company. This series comprises of the PT-LW271 with 2700 lumens, PT-LX351 with 3500 lumens, PT-LX300 with 3200 lumens and PT-LX270 with 2700 lumens. These projectors have a lamp replacement cycle of upto 10,000, when the projector is in auto mode, claims Panasonic. The new portable range of projectors come with HDMI ports and price ranges from 35,000 to 52,000 INR.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Panasonic showcases its New Range of VIERA LED TVs and Portable

Range Interactive Ultra Short-Throw, Short throw and Portable 1-Chip

DLP™ Projectors

Panasonic has brought a world full of entertainment with its new series of Viera TVs. The new range

consist of models that have an attractive and slim line designs. This series of Panasonic LED TV’s

gives you superior audio output, for a wonderful cinematic experience and offers you various

other features which make them a lot more than just a Smart TV.

The new line up provides our customers with a wide range of pricing options so that each

customer can choose a suitable model at their own discretion. The new series start from the THL32E6D model which is available at Rs. 43,000. It goes up to TH-L42E6D available at Rs. 65,000,

the TH-P60S60D priced at Rs 1,32,000 to the highest priced model TH-L55DT60D available at Rs.

1,95,000.

Additional features like My Home Screen gives you a user-friendly experience by providing everything

you need in one place, combining the best of broadcast and internet in one space and an instant

access to the user’s favourite content. You can easily access the LED Television by the Voice

Interaction and Voice Guidance features which makes TV watching a fascinating experience and

gives the users a way to control their viewing conveniently. It also has 100Hz backlighting and

dot noise reduction which enhances its fast motion clarity and improves the standard definition of

broadcast content. It renders the individualistic functionality of the Swipe, Share & Back 2.0 feature

which one can utilize by linking a smartphone or tablet device to the TV. It renders the Panasonic

Viera Remote which lets you comfortably operate the Panasonic Viera TV. It provides a practical

usability as one can freely share content like photos, videos, and web pages with family and friends

and achieve easy operation. Touch Pen also adds to the unique features of the range allowing the

user to edit, draw & save photos even on a moving frame. These features establish the company’s

main motto of “Smart TV Made Easy”.

Continuing its focus on innovation and catering to the needs of its customers Panasonic has also

rolled out PT-CW330 Series of ultra-short-throw projectors and PT-TW330 series of normal short

throw projectors. The new series includes the PT-CW330, PT-CW240, PT-CX300 as well as three
interactive models that have dual pen capabilities, the PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R.

All of these projectors are well suited for a host of applications where space is limited and high image

quality is critical, including classroom lectures, corporate presentations, digital signage and more.

With up to 3,100 lumens and a contrast ratio of 8,000:1, the PT-CW330 Series produces crisp, clear

images. Models PT-CW330, PT-CW240 and PT-CW331R are able to generate an 80” diagonal image

from less than 2 feet away, delivering large image projection in confined spaces, without the fear of

shadows being cast by presenters.

The PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R built-in interactive features enables two users to

simultaneously write on the image using IR pens that deliver smooth and natural lines. The result is

an engaging classroom or corporate experience, without requiring a dedicated interactive whiteboard.

PT-CW330 Series projectors include a built in 10 Watt speaker, up to 5,000 hour lamp replacement

cycle

and CrestronRoomView™ compatibility. The projectors are also 3D capable, ideal for

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classroom education, special projection displays in exhibitions and digital signage. The price for

CW330 series range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs.95, 0000

PT-TW330 series has 5 models out of which two are interactive .The price ranges from Rs.49, 000 to

74,000.

Further strengthening the model line, Panasonic India announced the new portable range of 1 Chip

DLP projectors, The PT-LW271 Series meant for price sensitive volume zone market.The PT-LW271

Series is comprised of the PT-LW271 with 2,700 lumens and WXGA resolution, PT-LX351 with 3,500

lumens and XGA resolution, PT-LX300 with 3,200 lumens and XGA resolution and PT-LX270 with

2,700 lumens and XGA resolution. Most attractive is the 10,000 hrs maximum Lamp replacement

cycle, when the projector is set to auto mode, thus reducing the total cost of ownership by a huge

amount. Along with a high contrast ratio of up to 4000:1 and equipped with HDMI input, the PTLW271 Series delivers superb basic performance in a compact and lightweight body. Combining

mobility and flexibility with quality and performance, the PT-LW271 series is perfect for the modern

business. The price for PT-LW271 series ranges from Rs.35, 000 to 52,000.[/toggle]

August 30, 2013
Suunto Launches AMBIT2 with GPS and Navigation and Quick MultiSport Mode (Hands On) (PR)

Suunto has been a name synonymous with pro athletes and adventurers of all types. The company’s foray into the Indian market targets more enthusiasts and youth. The new Ambit2 is the successor of the popular Ambit, and adds a new Multi Sports mode.

The new apps on the Suunto Ambit 2 have been designed for a large variety of use, including swimming, cycling, running and multisport training.

The watch features interesting features including route navigation, barometric information, altimeter with FusedAltiTM, 3D compass and other outdoor specific features. In addition the Ambit2 has all the training features of the Ambit2 S.

The Ambit 2 is made inside a glass fiber reinforced casing with a battery life of up to 50 hours in GPS mode, the Ambit2 is a watch designed for serious adventurers, explorers and multisport athletes. The HR edition we put our hands on features a heart monitor belt which syncs up with the watch to track your heart rate through your workout/swim or trek.

The watch is really easy to handle and works great while on the hand, switching form one mode to another is fast and conveniently handled by one hand. The watch can be worn on either hand due to the design and the button layout.

The watch has a massive 50 mm bezel, which to us felt really nice, but a lot of athletes may not want such a huge dial. The backlight is nicely spread and is not overbearing, and should provide ample lighting during the night.

The strap is also designed keeping the active folks in mind, a stretch rubber strap with large breathable perforated holes.

While we take this watch for a spin, check out the video (uploading ) and images and stay tuned for a full review.

[toggle title=”Press Release”]Suunto recently unveils the second generation of Ambit outdoor GPS watches, the new line-up of Ambit2 S and the Ambit2. This creates a collection of Suunto GPS watches for every occassion — whether a multisport training session or a serious adventure.

Comments President of Suunto, Mikko Moilanen: “The Ambit got a tremendously positive response from consumers last year. To meet the needs of perfomance sports oriented users even better we felt that a lighter, slimmer GPS with sports-specific features but less focus on outdoor functionality was needed to complement the Ambit family. In addition, the rapidly advancing technology made it meaningful to update the Ambit family with new members already now.”

Ambit2 S – The GPS watch for athletes
The new Ambit2 S is a light and sleek GPS watch for multisport athletes that packs all the features needed for cycling, running, swimming and multisport training. The GPS provides accurate pace, route navigation and tracking, while the heart rate monitor lets you train within your ideal zone.
• Cycling: The new Suunto Ambit2 S will support power meters (ANT+) and offers various power measurement values and numerous options for in-depth analysis.
• Swimming: The Ambit2 S also offers comprehensive swimming functionality, including pace and distance, automatic intervals, stroke rate and swimming time related to different pool lengths. The Ambit2 S will also learn to recognize your swimming style, which makes performance analysis easier.
• Running: Runners benefit from highly accurate pace and distance thanks to FusedSpeed™, the Ambit’s accelerometer integrated GPS, as well as interval timer and autolaps for training.
• Multisport Training: Users can switch between sports, making the Suunto Ambit2 S ideal for recording your multisport training or race.
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Ambit2 – The GPS for explorers and athletes
Suunto also launches the Ambit2, which builds on the success of the award-winning Suunto Ambit. It includes Suunto’s hallmark outdoor functions such as route navigation, barometric information, altimeter with FusedAltiTM, 3D compass and other outdoor specific features. In addition the Ambit2 has all the training features of the Ambit2 S.
Packed in a glass fiber reinforced casing with a battery life of up to 50 hours in GPS mode, the Ambit2 is the ultimate watch for serious adventurers, explorers and multisport athletes. The Sapphire edition of the Ambit2, features a brushed steel bezel and sapphire crystal glass, adding some serious style to the Ambit2’s extreme functionality.

Comments Suunto ambassador and climber Ueli Steck: “In the mountains you need a watch you can rely on. I’ve been using Suunto products for many years and the Ambit2 is the ideal product out there for anyone serious about their mountain sports.”

Both Ambit2 S and Ambit2 will be globally available from May 2013.

App Zone and Movescount.com are also upgraded
Suunto is also upgrading the Suunto App Zone, the community forum where users can find and create free Apps for the Ambit GPS watches. Since it launched in November 2012, the App Zone has proved popular with users, who have created over 5,000 Apps so far. The upgrade gives Ambit owners the chance to create and share more advanced Apps. Suunto’s online sports community Movescount.comwhich hosts the App Zone, will also be updated to provide new tools for in-depth analysis, enhanced navigation and improved opportunities for sharing.

About Suunto

Suunto was founded in 1936 by Tuomas Vohlonen, a Finnish orienteer and inventor of the liquid-filled field compass. Since then Suunto has been at the forefront of design and innovation for dive computers, instruments and sports watches used by adventure seekers all over the globe. From the highest mountains to the deepest oceans, Suunto physically and mentally equips outdoor adventurers to conquer new territory. Suunto’s headquarters and manufacturing plant is in Vantaa, Finland. Employing more than 400 people worldwide, Suunto products are sold in over 100 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation along with its sister brands Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, Wilson, Precor, and Mavic
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June 20, 2013
People : “the New iPad is overheating” , Apple : ” Don’t worry about it”!

New iPad owners on the MacRumors forums and Apple’s own support community complain that the iPad’s lower left corner is getting warm during extended use. As usual with all new Apple products things tend to go out of hand. So without wasting any time on the matter Apple has issued a statement on the matter.

The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while operating well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare.”

-Apple

Seems fair enough!

March 21, 2012
MCAFEE releases Security Journal 2011 (PR)
Mcafee has released its 2011 edition Security Journal which outlines the “Quantum Leap” in Security, Data, and Privacy Concerns, or so the company claims anyway.

As security experts, we need to be leaders in understanding what the next-generation threats are,Technologies are more interconnected than ever before, and that has led to new types of security threats and data and privacy concerns. As new platforms gain traction and visibility at the attacker level, now is the time to examine these threats and inform organizations and individuals on how they can protect themselves.”

-Vincent Weafer, senior vice president of McAfee Labs.

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MCAFEE LABS EXAMINES THREAT LANDSCAPE IN LATEST EDITION

OF THE “SECURITY JOURNAL”

McAfee and Security Industry Thought Leaders Outline the “Quantum Leap” in Security, Data, and Privacy Concerns

India, November 17,2011 – McAfee today announced the 2011 edition of McAfee Security Journal, a publication designed to inform security executives and technical personnel on cutting-edge topics to help them make better-informed security decisions. The Journal, now in its seventh edition, comprises in-depth articles from McAfee Labs researchers and security thought leaders. It examines the future of information security as it pertains to interconnected technologies, recent acts of cyberespionage, the rise in hacktivism, and increasingly sophisticated malware such as Stuxnet and Duqu.

“As security experts, we need to be leaders in understanding what the next-generation threats are,” said Vincent Weafer, senior vice president of McAfee Labs. “Technologies are more interconnected than ever before, and that has led to new types of security threats and data and privacy concerns. As new platforms gain traction and visibility at the attacker level, now is the time to examine these threats and inform organizations and individuals on how they can protect themselves.”

This edition of the Journal, “Security beyond the Desktop,” is based on articles compiled by international experts who issue an urgent “call to arms” to the security industry. No longer is a defensive posture sufficient to protect the ubiquitous devices and data of today’s digital world. Instead of defensive methods being installed on computers, in networks, and in the cloud, there is an urgent need to “step back,” to take a broader look at security, and to take preemptive measures. The report’s authors say now is the time to avoid enemy attacks altogether by taking a more inclusive stance, looking both inside and outside the network.

The report details the following highlights on the evolution of cyberthreats and the need for a more inclusive security strategy:
Experts in the report are McAfee Labs researchers, as well as Chris Roberts, founder and Chief Geek of One World Labs, Jayson Street, author of Dissecting the Hack, andDavid Kennedy, creator of The Social Engineering Toolkit. All these experts agree that the recommendations laid out in the report are preliminary, and these are just the first steps that need to be taken industry wide.

For a full copy of the McAfee Security Journal: Security Beyond the Desktop, please visit www.mcafee.com

About McAfee

McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com

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November 24, 2011
McAfee Shares Vision for Bringing Mobile Devices into the Security Infrastructure (PR)
McAfee has developed a three sided plan to ensure the future of mobile devices in the corporate environment. This plan was developed to help users secure their devices as the mobile malware market has seen an exponential growth in the last quarter. Read the Press Release for more details.

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McAfee, today shared its vision for securing mobile devices in corporate environments. The three-pronged approach for protecting mobile devices, mobile data, and mobile applications, is designed to help businesses and consumers manage their devices securely, as the threat environment quickly evolves.

Attacks on smartphones are becoming more common, and according to McAfee Labs, new malware targeting Android devices jumped 76 percent in the last quarter. The need to secure mobile devices from attacks has never been more important. IT security operations that were once smooth-running have recently come under intense pressure to adopt new technologies and fully support completely new platforms, operating systems, and architectures. McAfee is developing products and strategies to allow businesses to bring these consumer devices securely into the IT infrastructure.

“Mobile device adoption is exploding, and unfortunately, so are the threats targeting mobile platforms. If McAfee’s historical experience analyzing threats on numerous platforms is any indication, we believe that the emerging mobile malware we are seeing today is just the beginning,” said John Dasher, senior director, mobile security for McAfee. “It’s a whole new world, and a challenge for IT to craft security policies that make sense while updating their infrastructure. At McAfee, we’re working hard to create new technology to help enterprises address the challenge of securely incorporating these new mobile platforms into their environment.”

New Endpoints, New Challenges

Traditional endpoints relied mostly on email and web for application framework. Mobile has a whole new freedom in custom applications. But each new application – either public or private – introduces new threats and risks to corporate IT. Today, challenges include the consumerization of IT, mobile platform diversity that includes iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone, and an explosion of applications. Additionally, most Android-based devices have a slightly different implementation of the OS making software development and support that much harder.

McAfee is unique in being able to bring mobile devices into the security infrastructure. With a broad portfolio of security technologies including anti-malware, data loss prevention, application security, web protection, and more, McAfee has the technology needed to securely welcome these new endpoints. McAfee® ePolicy Orchestrator® security management software, which covers more than 30 million endpoints today, and McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, support and work across these integrations.

McAfee’s Three-Pronged Approach to Mobile Security
- Protecting Mobile Devices — With data and device protection for today’s most popular mobile devices, McAfee provides a complete security solution that embraces mobile device diversity. To meet this challenge, McAfee offers the following:
- Protecting Mobile Data — Protecting sensitive corporate data is a requirement. McAfee can ensure that only those devices with encryption access the corporate network and data. McAfee offers
- Protecting Mobile Apps – Beyond traditional email and web, mobile apps are readily available and proliferating by the millions. McAfee sees this as potentially the biggest threat vector of the future.
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September 29, 2011
Transcend Introduces USB 3.0 StoreJet 25A3 Portable Hard Drive (PR)
Transcend has launched the new StoreJet 25A3 Portable Hard Drives in India. Available in 3 sizes 500GB , 750GB and 1TB, these drives are available now at a local Transcend dealer.

Specs include
- USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0
- Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second
- Advanced internal hard drive suspension system
- Durable and shock-resistant
- Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required
- USB powered – no external adapter necessary
- Power saving sleep mode
- Transcend Elite backup and security software
- LED power / data transfer activity indicator
- 256-bit AES file & folder encryption
- One Touch Auto-Backup button
- Three-year Limited Warranty
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In a move to further strengthen its product portfolio in the range of USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products announces the launch of feature-packed StoreJet 25A3, USB 3.0 portable hard drive in India. Besides its slender and compact design, this next generation, shock resistant portable hard drive flaunts impressive looks along with robust durability. Featuring strikingly fast data transfer speeds, powerful software tools and up to a full terabyte of storage capacity, the StoreJet 25A3 is an ultimate choice for everyday backup and storage needs.

Equipped with a next-generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection interface and backwards compatible with USB 2.0,the Transcend StoreJet 25A3 portable hard drive provides 10 times the bandwidth of USB 2.0. Thanks to the improved connection speed of USB 3.0, the StoreJet 25A3 delivers real-world transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s – fast enough to transfer a full DVD in just 50 seconds. Much more than just a place to store files, the StoreJet 25A3 can also function as an advanced data backup station, with a convenient One Touch Auto-Backup button for swift, effortless data backup and synchronization when used with the bundled Transcend Elite software backup and security software. To add to its security measures, the Transcend hard drive comes with powerful 256-bit AES file & folder encryption features.

Transcend’s exclusive shock-absorbing suspension damper system, the StoreJet 25A3 effectively protects its internal hard drive by softening the force of impact in case of accidental slips or falls.

With easy plug and play features, StoreJet 25A3 requires no drivers. Powered by USB, there is no requirement of external adapter and can run on power saving sleep mode.

Key Features:

Ø Super Speed USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Ø Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second

Ø Advanced internal hard drive suspension system

Ø Extra-large storage capacity

Ø Sleek durable and shock-resistant

Ø Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required

Ø USB powered – no external adapter necessary

Ø Power saving sleep mode

Ø includes Transcend Elite backup and security software – LED power / data transfer activity indicator

Ø 256-bit AES file & folder encryption

Ø One Touch Auto-Backup button

Ø Three-year Limited Warranty

Pricing and Availability:

The USB 3.0 StoreJet 25A3 is currently available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities at Rs.6150/-,Rs.7350/-,and Rs.9800/- respectively, backed by Transcend’s three-year limited warranty.

Notes to Editor

About Transcend Information Inc.

Transcend is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of memory products and peripherals. Established in 1988, Transcend offers a full line of standard and proprietary memory modules, USB flash drives and portable hard drives, solid-state disks, MP3 players, flash memory cards, card readers, and multimedia products. Transcend has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China, and has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, and China. For more information, please visit http://in.transcend-info.com/.

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August 25, 2011
McAfee Report Shows Significant Growths in Mobile Malware (PR)

Today, Mcafee released a report which showed that the number of Malware targeted Android devices has skyrocketed in this quarter to 76%, which makes it the most attacked mobile OS. Read the Press release for more information.

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McAfee today released the McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2011, showing that the amount of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, to become the most attacked mobile operating system. 2011 has also resulted in the busiest ever first half-year in malware history, including a first-ever appearance of Mac fake AV and a significant uptick in rootkits, suggesting that McAfee’s comprehensive malware “zoo” collection will reach a record 75 million samples by the year’s end.

“Overall attacks are becoming more stealth and more sophisticated, suggesting that we could see attacks that remain unnoticed for longer periods of time. High-profile hacktivist groups have also changed the landscape by drawing a line between attacks for personal gain and attacks meant to send a message.”

“This year we’ve seen record-breaking numbers of malware, especially on mobile devices, where the uptick is in direct correlation to popularity,” said Vincent Weafer, senior vice president of McAfee Labs. “Overall attacks are becoming more stealth and more sophisticated, suggesting that we could see attacks that remain unnoticed for longer periods of time. High-profile hacktivist groups have also changed the landscape by drawing a line between attacks for personal gain and attacks meant to send a message.”

The report also details specific activity shaping the way cybercriminals operate, such as cybercrime “pricebooks” that determine the going rate for large email address lists, and acts of hacktivism and cyberwar.

2011 On Track to Reach Record “Malware Zoo”

With an approximate 12 million unique samples for the first half of 2011, a 22 percent increase over 2010, this has been the busiest first half-year in malware history. With the addition of Q2’s numbers, the grand total of total malware samples in McAfee’s database has reached approximately 65 million, and McAfee researchers estimate that this “Malware Zoo” will reach at least 75 million samples by the year’s end.

Android Nabs Top Spot for Most Mobile Malware

With the vast amount of personal and business data now found on user’s mobile phones, mobile malware is steadily increasing, often mimicking the same code as PC-based threats. In the second quarter of 2011, Android OS-based malware surpassed Symbian OS for the most popular target for mobile malware developers. While Symbian OS and Java ME remain the most targeted to date, the rapid rise in Android malware in Q2 indicates that the platform could become an increasing target for cybercriminals – affecting everything from calendar apps, to comedy apps to SMS messages to a fake Angry Birds updates.

Fake Anti-Virus for Apple, Rootkits and Stealth Malware Reach New Terrain

There are more Mac users than ever before, and as organizations increasingly adopt Macs for business use, Apple now has become more a target for malware authors. Though historically the Apple platform has been unaffected by fake anti-virus (fake AV) software, activity in Q2 indicates that it is now being affected. Although this type of fake AV is the first of its kind, McAfee Labs does expect fake AV in general will drop off over time.

Another malware category that is demonstrating recent steady growth is stealth malware. The tactic of hiding malware in a rootkit is used by cybercriminals to make malware stealthier and more persistent, and has seen this type of attack gain in prominence over the past year, with high-profile attacks such as Stuxnet. Stealth malware has increased more rapidly in the last six months than in any previous period, up almost 38 percent over 2010.

Acts of Hacktivism and Cyberwar Make Their Mark

Acts of hacktivism, primarily from the groups Anonymous and LulzSec, were among some of the most prominent cyber news generators for Q2. The report details hacktivist activity from Q2, with at least 20 global attacks reported in Q2 alone, and with the majority allegedly at the hands of LulzSec. The report also outlines acts of cyberwar that occurred in Q2, including attacks on United States’ Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and an attack on South Korea’s National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

Email “Black Market” for Spammers

Though spam is still at historic low levels, due in part to the Rustock takedown, McAfee Labs still expects to see a sharp rise in activity over the coming months. A common method for cybercriminals to increase their volume of spam activity is to purchase a bulk list of emails in order to flood as much spam as possible to a widespread group of people. Whether it’s a botnet or a rental service, prices vary for such enterprises, often by location. For instance, in the United States, the going rate for 1 million emails is $25, whereas in England 1.5 million emails are worth $100.

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August 24, 2011
MSI To Launch World’s First PCI Express Gen 3 Motherboard (PR)

MSI has announced that it will be releasing the world’s first PCI Express Gen 3 motherboard and exclusive Click BIOS II with unified interface. This motherboard will bring together may new technologies to boost performance. Read the Press Release for more information.

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New Delhi, India: MSI, the world-renowned mainboard and graphics card manufacturer, officially launches the Z68A-GD80 (G3), featuring world’s first large bandwidth PCI Express Gen 3 mainboard, and the latest UEFI technology: Click BIOS II which features a homogenous interface both under Windows and the UEFI interface. Conforming to Intel’s latest design standard, the MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) with PCI Express Gen 3 provides a data transfer rate that is 200% faster than PCI Express Gen 2, enhancing the performance of graphics cards without bandwidth limitations. Click BIOS II, allows simple and intuitive system adjustments in both Windows and the UEFI interface! In addition, Z68A-GD80 (G3) utilizes MIL-810STD Certified Military Class II components and are equipped with OC Genie II technology which increases the performance of hard drive up to 457%. The MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) enables next generation superior performance with PCI Express Gen 3 and OC Genie II, ultimate stability with certified Military Class II components and an extreme user-friendly Click BIOS II interface both in Windows and in the UEFI BIOS.

If you want to own the highest specification, components and the most superior performance and technology, the best choice is MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3). The product is expected to hit the market in the very early Q3 2011 as the first PCIe Gen 3 mainboard available in the global market.

The world’s 1^st PCI Express Gen 3 Mainboard – unparalleled performance

With the Z68A-GD80 (G3), MSI introduced the world’s first PCI Express Gen 3 mainboard in Computex 2011. With ultra-high 32GB/s transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 is 200% faster than PCI Express Gen 2. This allows the MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) to process huge amounts of data and information, maximizing the performance of AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI multi-GPU solutions.
MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) is backwards compatible with all the devices with PCI Express 2.0 or older devices already available on the market and enhances their performance considerably. For example, PCI Express 2.0 SSD devices on MSI Z68-GD80 (G3) mainboards perform 14% faster than on competitor’s mainboards.

Click BIOS II with unified interface – provides the best experience

As an industry leader of UEFI technology, MSI revolutionizes the industry again with the world’s first UEFI BIOS which utilizes a unified graphical interface in both Windows and in the UEFI BIOS, Click BIOS II. Click BIOS II brings the ease of a clear, unified interface with all the benefits of MSI’s UEFI interface. This allows both die-hard overclockers and first-time system users to get the maximum out of their system through an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface. This interface supports all traditional input devices like a Keyboard, Mouse or new touch-screen interfaces for the most flexibility.

OC Genie II unleashes total system power

MSI’s exclusive OC Genie II provides stunning system performance within a single push of a button and unleash the true performance of CPU, memory and integrated graphics all at once. By maximizing system performance and guaranteeing the most stable condition, it gives users the best benefits in the shortest time. When measuring with industry standard benchmarking software such as 3DMark Vantage and PCMark Vantage, the results show that OC Genie II boosts 3D game performance up to 145% and hard drive reading speed up to 457% along with Intel Smart Response Technology.

Military Class II brings top quality and stability

MSI has equipped all its Z68 mainboards with the leading-edge Military Class II components. In addition to Hi-c CAPs made out of the rare element Tantalum and the Solid CAPs with a lifespan longer than 10 years, Military Class II includes Super Ferrite Choke (SFC) that provides 30% more power and is 10% more efficient. Military Class II components ensure ultimate stability and performance under any circumstance.

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July 14, 2011
Mcafee Mobile Security and WaveSecure for Android
McAfee has issued a Press Release regarding its Mobile Security and WaveSecure security softwares for smartphones and tablets on the Android Platform. Read the full PR for more information.

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McAfee today announced the it is extending its mobile device portfolio for consumers with McAfee Mobile Security and McAfee WaveSecure Tablet Edition. These mobile device offerings change the mobile security landscape by offering security safeguards that help consumers secure their mobile devices for personal use, commerce and work.

According to a mobile security report released last week by McAfee and Carnegie Mellon University titled, “Mobility and Security: Dazzling Opportunities, Profound Challenges,” respondents named their top three security concerns to be the loss of personal or work data through the accidental loss of a device, physical theft of the device, or loss of their data due to their device “crashing.” In addition, close to half of all respondents said they were using their smartphones both for personal use and work, demonstrating that consumers want more than just personal device security.

McAfee Mobile Security software, available for both smartphones and tablets, provides a comprehensive mobile security solution by combining three leading McAfee mobile security products: WaveSecure, VirusScan Mobile and SiteAdvisor® for Android. It is ideal for users who want protection for their data and privacy in the event of loss or theft, protection against the growing threats of viruses and spyware targeting mobile devices as well as protection from Web based threats, such as phishing sites that probe for personal and sensitive information.

With McAfee Mobile Security, consumers can now access the following features and functionality in a single download:
- Back-up and restore data to help protect sensitive information and irreplaceable photos. Even if the device is missing, it can be backed up before it is wiped clean of information.
- Protection against misuse (such as excessive phone charges) as well as safeguarding personal data with remote locking capabilities
- An audible alarm to help users find the device or disrupt a thief, and or pop-up a notification with instructions for returning the device
- Remotely remove data from a lost or stolen device via the McAfee Web portal, mobile Web portal or via a SMS message from a buddy device
- 24/7 real-time anti-malware protection against viruses, worms and spyware, Trojan horses and battery sapping malware
  - Protection from malicious Web sites, phishing, identity theft, and credit card fraud when shopping online. SiteAdvisor software for Android provides color coded site ratings appear right next to the search results, allowing Android users to confidently browse and search the mobile Web.
  - Management of mobile device protection allows consumers to quickly execute needed security tasks, backup, locate, wipe, etc. via the McAfee Web portal and simple device interface
  - All backed by McAfee Labs with its 24/7 global presence and dedicated team of threat researchers
The WaveSecure Tablet Edition offers Android users with WiFi the ability to find their missing device with alarm and location tracking, prevent misuse with remote lock and wipe and preserve important memories and personal data with remote backup, even from a lost or misplaced device. Users can also trigger an audible alarm to help them find the device or disrupt a thief, and send a brief SMS message with instructions for returning it.

“With device growth eclipsing PCs, consumers need tools to not only protect their personal information, but also to provide safeguards for business data should they decide to use that device for work,” said Todd Gebhart, senior vice president and general manager of consumer, small business and mobile, McAfee. “It’s far too easy to leave a mobile device in a cab or at the airport, which can mean lost photos, contacts and other important content. Also, the threats to mobile devices are in many ways the same as in the online world. Beyond device lost or theft, users can be hacked, infected or phished on a mobile device just as easily as they can online.”

Availability and Pricing:

McAfee Mobile Security and WaveSecure software are available in the following languages; Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French (European and Canadian), German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Swedish, Spanish (European and Mexican) and Russian. McAfee Mobile Security software is available as an annual subscription of $29.99 USD per year from McAfee and the Android Market. McAfee WaveSecure software is available as an annual subscription of $19.99 USD from McAfee and the Android Market.

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July 12, 2011