Serious Cyber Attack and Google’s New Operating System

White House among targets of sweeping cyber attack

The powerful attack that overwhelmed computers at U.S. and South Korean government agencies for days was even broader than initially realized, also targeting the White House, the Pentagon and the New York Stock Exchange.

Tech 101: How a denial-of-service attack works

Investigators are piecing together details about one of the most aggressive computer attacks in recent memory — a powerful "denial-of-service" assault that overwhelmed computers at U.S. and South Korean government agencies, companies and institutions, in some cases for days. How does this type of cyber attack work? And how can people make sure their computers are safe?

Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS

Google said late Tuesday that it will launch the Google Chrome operating system, a computer operating system that initially will target netbook computers by offering a faster, better and more secure way for users to access Web-based applications.

Tech 101: How a denial-of-service attack works

Investigators are piecing together details about one of the most aggressive computer attacks in recent memory — a powerful "denial-of-service" assault that overwhelmed computers at U.S. and South Korean government agencies, companies and institutions, in some cases for days. How does this type of cyber attack work? And how can people make sure their computers are safe?

7 free Windows 7 tweaking utilities

If you're running the Windows 7 RC, chances are good that you're the kind of user that likes to monkey around with settings and tweak your OS. While you can go the DIY route and hack your registry and run your mouse ragged clicking through various control panel screens, there are a number of good, free apps available designed to simplify tweaking.