Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

The Conficker worm was a classic example of media misunderstanding of malware, said security guru Bruce Schneier.
Iain Thomson Apr 25 2009 8:04AM Security
Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Security experts are expressing concern at Microsoft's failure to patch a flaw in PowerPoint that is already being exploited by malware writers.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 3:07PM Security
Apple users at risk as Mac malware mushrooms

Apple users at risk as Mac malware mushrooms

The days of Apple users not getting targeted by malware are coming to an end, according to experts.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 2:37PM Security
RSA boss calls for “inventive collaboration” in industry

RSA boss calls for “inventive collaboration” in industry

The security industry needs to adapt itself into an ecosystem that matches the criminals attacking it, RSA president Art Coviello told delegates at RSA 2009 in San Francisco.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 10:20AM Security
Symantec boss pushes “reputational security”

Symantec boss pushes “reputational security”

The new head of Symantec has used his keynote at the RSA 2009 conference to call for a new method of security operations.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 6:31AM Security
IBM reports slight drop in profits

IBM reports slight drop in profits

IBM has reported a one per cent drop in profits in its quarterly earnings statement but is bullish about the future of 2009.
Iain Thomson Apr 21 2009 3:18PM Financial Services
Users not patching third party apps

Users not patching third party apps

Research by vulnerability specialists Secunia suggests that third party applications are increasingly being used by malware writers in preference to using operating system attacks.
Iain Thomson Apr 21 2009 2:08PM Security
Google sees first ever drop in revenue

Google sees first ever drop in revenue

Google has reported profits are still being made but sales are dropping in the recession.
Iain Thomson Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Financial Services
Researchers study ears for unbeatable biometrics

Researchers study ears for unbeatable biometrics

The UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced it is funding a major new study into the possibilities of using the human ear as a biometric security system.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 2:02PM Security
Cloud computing too costly for enterprise

Cloud computing too costly for enterprise

A study into cloud computing by McKinsey has found that cloud computing doesn’t make financial sense for large enterprises.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 11:57AM Storage
Spam comes with huge carbon footprint

Spam comes with huge carbon footprint

In a report on the state of the spam industry, security software vendor McAfee has estimated that spam emails use 33 terawatt hours (TWh) of power each year.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 10:51AM Security
Demand dries up for US IT worker visas

Demand dries up for US IT worker visas

Figures released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services have shown a steep drop in applications for H-1B visas, which allow overseas IT workers to enter the US for employment.
Iain Thomson Apr 15 2009 6:09AM Training & Development
Symantec boss tells industry to stop buying storage

Symantec boss tells industry to stop buying storage

The new head of Symantec has told delegates at Storage Networking World in Orlando that they should stop buying storage and focus on what they have.
Iain Thomson Apr 11 2009 7:59AM Storage
Apple sued over touch screen technology

Apple sued over touch screen technology

Apple is being sued for patent infringement by Taiwanese chip design house Elan Microelectronics over its use of touch screen controls.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2009 2:34PM Hardware
Microsoft Germany hit with €9 million fine

Microsoft Germany hit with €9 million fine

Microsoft in Germany has been hit with a €9 million (AU$16.8m) fine over its business practices.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2009 11:09AM Software
US Govt asks industry for broadband ideas

US Govt asks industry for broadband ideas

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun a 60 day consultation period with the IT industry over the plans for a national broadband infrastructure.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2009 11:09AM Networking
Online attacks cost Pentagon US$100 million

Online attacks cost Pentagon US$100 million

In the last six months the Pentagon has spent US$100 million deflecting and cleaning up after online attacks, according to Air Force General Kevin Chilton, head of the US Strategic Command..
Iain Thomson Apr 8 2009 12:43PM Security
Segway moves into automotive industry

Segway moves into automotive industry

The team behind the Segway have unveiled a new use for the technology by converting the system into a two seat electric car.
Iain Thomson Apr 8 2009 12:43PM Hardware
Online attacks cost Pentagon US$100 million

Online attacks cost Pentagon US$100 million

In the last six months the Pentagon has spent $100 million deflecting and cleaning up after online attacks, according to Air Force General Kevin Chilton, head of the US Strategic Command.
Iain Thomson Apr 8 2009 10:10AM Security
US backs down on ACTA details

US backs down on ACTA details

The United States has released details of a major new intellectual property treaty with its allies - including Australia.
Iain Thomson Apr 7 2009 2:16PM Software

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