Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Zoho extends mobile reach

Zoho extends mobile reach

Online productivity software service Zoho is continuing its campaign to expand to new markets and devices.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2009 1:09PM Software
General Electric promises 500GB holographic disc

General Electric promises 500GB holographic disc

General Electric (GE) has unveiled a new storage method which it claims will allow for 500GB of storage space on a single compact disc.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2009 6:11AM Storage
IBM supercomputer to take on Jeopardy quiz show

IBM supercomputer to take on Jeopardy quiz show

IBM has set its sights on US quiz show Jeopardy for an upcoming supercomputer challenge that could have important implications for practical artificial intelligence programming.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2009 6:11AM Hardware
Swine flu causes spam fever

Swine flu causes spam fever

Just days after news surfaced of a swine flu outbreak in Mexico, spammers are exploiting the news to advertise online pharmacies.
Shaun Nichols Apr 28 2009 10:52AM Security
MySpace names Van Natta new chief executive

MySpace names Van Natta new chief executive

MySpace has officially named Owen Van Natta as its new chief executive.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009 2:06PM Strategy
Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Less than one year after it was formally launched, Apple's iTunes App Store has served its one billionth download.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Software
Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

The world's biggest computer security show has come to an end, the expo hall is full of workers breaking down the stands and the assembled throngs are heading home.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Security
RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting has security experts and privacy advocates split down the middle.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 11:30AM Security
Layer up for security, say RSA experts

Layer up for security, say RSA experts

A panel of network security experts have warned administrators to steer clear of so-called 'magic bullet' offerings.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 10:47AM Security
TippingPoint laments access policy complexity

TippingPoint laments access policy complexity

TippingPoint chief technical officer Brian Smith has presented a new system for managing access rights, which the company hopes will greatly simplify the process of securing enterprise networks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 6:36AM Security
FBI agent discusses big cybercrime bust

FBI agent discusses big cybercrime bust

The man responsible for a recent cybercrime bust has shared his experiences at the RSA conference in San Francisco.
Shaun Nichols Apr 23 2009 2:53PM Security
Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft has revealed a planned expansion to its future security approach.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2009 10:16AM Security
Wikimedia latest to shun Phorm

Wikimedia latest to shun Phorm

The Wikimedia Foundation has become the latest group to exclude the controversial Phorm advertising platform.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 11:44AM Security
SSH server attacks resurface

SSH server attacks resurface

Security researchers are warning administrators to secure their servers in the wake of new Secure Shell (SSH) attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Security
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Software
Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft said that reports of a closed beta programme for Office 2010 are not true.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Software
Mac malware turns into botnet

Mac malware turns into botnet

A rash of malware for MacOS X systems is now being used to run a botnet, according to researchers.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Security
Cisco fleshes out unified computing

Cisco fleshes out unified computing

Cisco has provided further details on its upcoming 'Unified Computing Platform' blade server play.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Hardware
Lenovo releases new password management tool

Lenovo releases new password management tool

Lenovo is touting a new password management tool designed to help administrators better deal with encrypted hard drive systems.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Security
Mac malware turns into botnet

Mac malware turns into botnet

A rash of malware for MacOS X systems is now being used to run a botnet, according to researchers.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 9:54AM Security

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