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[TechRepublic] Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy

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Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy

Did you know marketing companies supplying ads to Android apps are privy to the same user information supplied to the app developer? Read more

Resource of the day

Create a Referral Program to Grow Your IT Business

Are you doing enough to make referrals a part of your sales strategy? Read this white paper to learn what you can do to turn the occasional referral into a sales driver at your company.


Infographic: Holiday shopping security tips

Online shopping spikes in November and December. Remind your users, friends, and family to be vigilant by sharing this infographic of holiday shopping security tips. Read more

Carrier IQ snooping: Another good reason to root your phone

Get the basics on the Carrier IQ snooping software that has privacy-minded people up in arms and watch researcher Trevor Eckhart's video illustrating his findings. Read more

Additional TechRepublic resources

 

Carrier IQ: It's just part of the deal with the devil

Donovan Colbert says that we've become complacent with devices that have built-in tracking and usage monitoring that report back and aren't easily disabled. Read more

Test a beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials

There is a beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials available that promises to perform better than the current version. Read more

Five dangerous and often overlooked IT security risks

Bill Detwiler reveals five common security risks all organizations have and that many IT pros overlook. Read more

Call for photos: Data center showcase

TechRepublic is looking for your data center photos -- have a server room nightmare, strange sighting, or something you want to brag about? Send them in! Read more

Featured multimedia

 

Cracking Open: Amazon Kindle Touch (2011)

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2011 Amazon Kindle Touch. Inside this e-book reader, he found hardware from Freescale, SanDisk, and Samsung. View on site


Featured Webcast

Live Webcast: Complete Web Protection: 4 Strategies to Stop Threats

While it's true that there's only so much you can do to prevent online threats, that's no excuse not to do everything you can. Tune in to this webcast sponsored by Sophos to learn about four strategies for preventing online attacks.


Today's recommended downloads

Architecting for the Future: Converged Medical Infrastructure (Hewlett-Packard (HP))

Cloudonomics: The Economics of Cloud Computing (Rackspace Hosting)

Unified Messaging: Communication Without Limits (CDW)

Data Loss Prevention Whitepaper: When Mobile Device Management Alone Isn't Enough (Good Technology, Inc.)

Reliability Analysis of the APC InfraStruXure Power System (American Power Conversion (APC))


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