Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Microsoft responds to Windows 7 security gripe

Microsoft responds to Windows 7 security gripe

Microsoft has responded to public criticism of its User Account Control (UAC) system, and has confirmed that it will not classify the reported issue as a security vulnerability.
Shaun Nichols Feb 4 2009 9:38AM Security
Big security hole punched in Windows 7

Big security hole punched in Windows 7

A prolific Aussie blogger is warning of a possible security hole in the latest beta version of Windows 7.
Shaun Nichols Feb 2 2009 10:54AM Security
Big security hole punched in Windows 7

Big security hole punched in Windows 7

A prolific Aussie blogger is warning of a possible security hole in the latest beta version of Windows 7.
Shaun Nichols Feb 2 2009 12:32AM Software
Microsoft to unblock Windows Service packs

Microsoft to unblock Windows Service packs

Microsoft is planning to end a feature which allows users to block the automatic installation of Windows service packs.
Shaun Nichols Jan 31 2009 1:28PM Software
Top 10 most inspiring moments in IT

Top 10 most inspiring moments in IT

To say that the technology industry has had a rough couple of months would be a huge understatement.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Jan 31 2009 1:01AM Strategy
Valentine's spam starts to heat up

Valentine's spam starts to heat up

Security experts are warning users of a rising tide in Valentine's day-themed spam messages and malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2009 4:47PM Security
New encryption standards pitched

New encryption standards pitched

The Trusted Computing Group has put forward specifications for three new storage encryption standards.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2009 3:08PM Storage
EU presses forward with Intel case

EU presses forward with Intel case

Intel's attempt to push back its EU anti-trust case with AMD has been struck down.
Shaun Nichols Jan 29 2009 2:33PM Hardware
EMC hopes to defy industry slowdown

EMC hopes to defy industry slowdown

Storage specialist EMC is keeping an optimistic outlook for 2009. The company on Tuesday issued a final report for its 2008 fiscal year, noting a 12 per cent rise in revenues.
Shaun Nichols Jan 28 2009 3:01PM Storage
Symantec hops into hosted workspace battle

Symantec hops into hosted workspace battle

Symantec has become the latest company to wade into the hosted workspace market.
Shaun Nichols Jan 28 2009 3:01PM Software
IE 8 approaching on formal release

IE 8 approaching on formal release

Internet Explorer 8 moved one step closer to its official release on Monday.
Shaun Nichols Jan 27 2009 3:48PM Software
OS X 'pirate' trojan resurfaces

OS X 'pirate' trojan resurfaces

Malware attack now using Photoshop.
Shaun Nichols Jan 27 2009 3:16PM Security
IE 8 approaching on formal release

IE 8 approaching on formal release

Browser moves into release candidate phase.
Shaun Nichols Jan 27 2009 3:15PM Security
Intel's Barrett to step down

Intel's Barrett to step down

Intel chairman Craig Barrett is planning to step down from his position later this year.
Shaun Nichols Jan 24 2009 2:28PM Hardware
Trojan targets Mac pirates

Trojan targets Mac pirates

Mac users are being warned of a new malware attack circulating within pirated software for OS X.
Shaun Nichols Jan 23 2009 4:09PM Security
Yahoo touts new spam protections

Yahoo touts new spam protections

Yahoo is touting a new set of tools it is using to block spam for its webmail service.
Shaun Nichols Jan 22 2009 2:38PM Security
Yahoo touts new spam protections

Yahoo touts new spam protections

Yahoo is touting a new set of tools it is using to block spam for its webmail service.
Shaun Nichols Jan 22 2009 1:57PM Security
IEEE celebrates 125th anniversary

IEEE celebrates 125th anniversary

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is preparing to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
Shaun Nichols Jan 22 2009 1:57PM Strategy
Antitrust claim lobbed at IBM

Antitrust claim lobbed at IBM

IBM could soon find itself fending off antitrust accusations in the EU.
Shaun Nichols Jan 21 2009 4:31PM Hardware
RIM begins stocking Blackberry application store

RIM begins stocking Blackberry application store

Research In Motion (RIM) is opening its doors to would-be Blackberry application developers.
Shaun Nichols Jan 21 2009 4:31PM Software

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