Android 4.2′s built-in antivirus software only detects 15% of malware

The latest version of the Android operating system has been called one of the most bug-ridden releases since Honeycomb, although it has also been recognized as the safest version yet. With Android 4.2, Google (GOOG) integrated a unique and high-powered security feature into the platform that scans for malicious or potentially harmful codes in apps that are loaded onto a user’s device. According to...

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Russia backs down on proposals to regulate the Internet

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Russia-led coalition on Monday withdrew a proposal to give governments new powers over the Internet, a plan opposed by Western countries in talks on a new global telecom treaty. Negotiations on the treaty mark the most sustained effort so far by governments from around the world to agree on how - or whether - to regulate cyberspace. The United States, Europe, Canada and other...

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Editorial: If Barrett Brown's Guilty, Then So Am I

Dallas writer Barrett Brown, who was involved with the "hacktivist" movement Anonymous until earlier this year, was indicted last Tuesday (Dec. 4) on 12 counts related to possession of stolen credit-card numbers. The indictment alleges that Brown possessed at least 10 stolen credit-card numbers and card-verification values (CVVs), and also shared a link to a document that contained thousands more...

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Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year

LONDON (Reuters) - American Serena Williams has been named WTA Player of the Year after one of the most successful seasons in her career. The 31-year-old won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to take her grand-slam haul in singles to 15 while she also won Olympic gold in singles and doubles in London. After a relatively slow start to the year, Williams was virtually unstoppable from April to October when...

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After winning Wimbledon, US Open, Olympic gold, Serena Williams named WTA's Player of the Year

LONDON - Serena Williams has been named the WTA's Player of the Year after winning major titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and claiming gold at the London Olympics. Williams, who has won 15 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals, was 48-2 over the final seven months of the season. It is the fourth time Williams has won the award, which is voted on by international tennis media....

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Broach Sports Tours Announces 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tours

It's the perfect year to go as this year's Westminster Dog Show expands to include more breeds and more dogs than ever. Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 Broach Sports Tours is pleased to announce travel packages to the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The two-day event, considered the Super Bowl of dog shows, is scheduled for Feb. 11-12, 2013 in New York City. This year’s Westminster...

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Andy Murray Gets Our Vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, says Racquet Depot UK

Leading UK supplier of tennis equipment online, Racquet Depot UK, says first British man to win grand slam in more than 75 years deserves SPOTY title. (PRWEB UK) 1 December 2012 Racquet Depot UK, the online retailer for tennis racquets, equipment and accessories, says that US Open champion Andy Murray deserves to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award; but admits that the Scot faces stiff...

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Tennis-Nadal eyes clay season for return to top form

MADRID, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal is aiming to be back to his best after injury in time for the claycourt season and the run-up to Roland Garros, the Spaniard said on Monday. The 26-year-old former world number one has slipped down to fourth in the ATP rankings and has not played since his shock second-round exit at Wimbledon in June. The Spaniard was diagnosed with a partial tear of the patella...

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Hard-serving Milos Raonic leads Canadian tennis charge after strong 2012 season

TORONTO - The strong play of rising tennis star Milos Raonic has created a sense of optimism that the Canadian may soon crack the sport's highest tier in the men's singles game. He has also helped instill a sense of confidence that can be felt across the national program. Raonic built on his strong 2011 season this past year with two more ATP tournament victories. He has risen to No. 13 in the world...

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Twins have simultaneous and free hip replacements

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — To make the high school cheerleading team 40 years ago, twins Deborah and Sandra Fanelli performed an acrobatic move called "the flying splits." The memory recently drew a rueful laugh from the once-active sisters, who in recent years have had trouble simply walking. Severe arthritis has nearly crippled Sandra, known as Sam, who uses a walker. Deb has relied on a cane. But...

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