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Avast finds PDF exploit invisible to antivirus programs
Criminals have started using an obscure image filter to make malicious PDF files all but invisible to many antivirus programs. The trick involves hiding a common Adobe Reader exploit inside a PDF file by encoding it with the JBIG2Decode filter. Read More


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Yahoo Hadoop spin-off could propel software's growth
Yahoo reportedly is considering setting up its Hadoop development team as a standalone company to develop the software and offer consulting services. Yahoo has been instrumental in developing the Hadoop data processing platform. Read More

Apple, Google will testify to Senate on location tracking
On Monday, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) asked both Apple and Google to testify at his hearing. Representatives from both Apple and Google will testify at a Congressional hearing next month on consumer privacy and smartphones. Read More


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Microsoft's quarter rescued by Microsoft Office
Overall, Windows 7 revenue shrank by approximately 4 percent when compared to the same time last year. howeve, buoyed by strong Microsoft Office sales, the Microsoft business division generated more revenue than the Windows unit. Read More

AMD sticking to x86 for tablets
AMD denies reports that it was pursuing an ARM license, says it will continue developing chips for tablets around the x86 architecture. Read More



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