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 Mac Malware is Back. Your Move, Apple A new type of fake antivirus software called Mac Guard has emerged, and unlike Mac Defender, it doesn't need a password to install. Share:   |  Google Unveils Mobile Wallet Service Google unveiled a mobile wallet platform that will let people with special phones pay for goods in in retail shops by tapping the phones against a payment terminal. Share: | Newest MacDefender Scareware Installs Without a Password Hours after Apple owned up to a fake security software scam campaign, the "scareware" gang released a new variant, with a new name and a streamlined installation process that doesn't prompt victims for their password, a French antivirus firm said today. Share: | Chinese Prisoners Allegedly Forced to Play 'World of Warcraft' One former prisoner says he had to farm virtual gold that the prison guards then sold in the real world for cash. Share: | A Malware-induced Rapture for Mobile Devices? May 21 didn't turn out to be the end of the world. But it did bring a reminder that the world is an increasingly risky place for mobile devices. Share: | Say Something, Sony Sony's deafening silence in the midst of a snowballing security nightmare is puzzling to say the least. Share: | Survey: PSN Outage Hasn't Impacted PlayStation Network Loyalty A GameStop Trax survey indicates a clear majority of PlayStation 3 owners remain loyal in the wake of the PSN outage. Share: | The Real Mac Security Threat Isn't Malware: It's Apple Apple took more than three weeks to acknowledge the Mac Defender malware and offer a solution. That's three weeks too long Share: | Google Wallet: What to Expect at Google's NFC Event Google is expected to announce Google Wallet Thursday that will allow Android phones to be used as credit cards. Here is what to expect from Google and its NFC ambitions. Share: | Google Maps Adds Buttons, Gets Foursquare Feel The 'check-in' and 'rate and review' buttons feature prominently on each locale's page and make it easy to check in and give a star rating with just two taps. Share: | Web-Based Windows Phone 7 App Store Arriving with Mango Users will be able to browse the full app catalog, view screenshots, and check out details and reviews. Microsoft will also allow you to share your favorite apps via a link in e-mails or recommendations on Facebook and Twitter. Share: | Want to Stop Junk Email? Block Payments to Spammers Stopping spam is an almost futile effort if the focus continues to be on spam filtering and botnet takedown, according to a research team. Share: | Ballmer Needs to Step Down, Says Hedge Fund Manager Hedge fund "star" David Einhorn thinks Steve Ballmer's time is up. Share: | Laptops and Game Consoles Could Replace Set-Top Boxes in Comcast Test Cable giant proposes to beat AT&T's U-Verse and other rivals with their own technology for regular and on-demand programming. Share: | Skype Voice Service Crashes; Users Offered Fix Instructions Skype offers fix in first crash after Microsoft acquisition. Share: | PSN Users Get Identity Theft Protection The service, good for one year and offered through AllClearID PLUS, is available to anyone who activated a PlayStation Network account before April 20. Share: | Zuck: No Facebook for Pre-Teens--For Now While Facebook might consider allowing pre-teens to join the social networking site in the future, Mark Zuckerberg says the time isn't right just now. Share: | Dumping Steve Ballmer: Microsoft's Pros and Cons Calls to rid Steve Ballmer from Microsoft's helm are nothing new. But is dumping him a good idea? Here's a look at a few pros and cons. Share: | Google Patches Critical Chrome Bugs Google on Tuesday patched several vulnerabilities in Chrome, including two a French security company said could be used to bypass the browser's anti-exploit technology. Share: | Lawmakers Question Obama Cybersecurity Proposal Critics question parts of the Obama administration's new cybersecurity proposal. Share: | |  | | Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com | | Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. |  PIXMA MX870 Multifunction Inkjet PrinterPrice: $165.99  |  ML-2525 Laser Printer (24 PPM, 1200x600 DPI, B&W, 8MB, PC/Mac)Price: $59.89 | | Browse more Best Prices on Printers, Ink & Toner, Paper, Graphics & Publishing Software | | Top News on PCWorld.com | Mac Malware is Back. Your Move, Apple A new type of fake antivirus software called Mac Guard has emerged, and unlike Mac Defender, it doesn't need a password to install. 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