Google recently released Desktop 3, a free program that includes an option allowing a user to search for files across multiple computers. Industry research company Gartner issued a warning that Desktop 3 stores a user’s data in a remote server, putting its security at risk. Gartner recommended that users switch off the “Search Across Computers” feature when using Desktop 3. After the Gartner warning, Google admitted that the transport of data when the search feature is used represents “as much of a security risk as e-mail does.” To learn more, go to: http://news.com.com/2100-1002_3-6041338.html

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