Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Yahoo talks big on BOSS

Yahoo talks big on BOSS

Yahoo is touting the early success of its Build Your Own Search (BOSS) search service.
Shaun Nichols Dec 9 2008 2:30PM Software
Top 10 annoying technologies

Top 10 annoying technologies

Sometimes a new technology not only makes things more complex, but also frustratingly difficult and time-consuming. This week, we look at a few of those pet peeves of the technology world.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Dec 8 2008 6:59AM Hardware
Eight bulletins wrap up Microsoft's security year

Eight bulletins wrap up Microsoft's security year

Microsoft is preparing to release the December edition of its monthly security release.
Shaun Nichols Dec 8 2008 6:59AM Security
Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

A virulent new attack on Mozilla's Firefox browser is setting off alarms in the security world.
Shaun Nichols Dec 6 2008 8:21AM Security
Microsoft taps EMC for data protection

Microsoft taps EMC for data protection

Microsoft is planning to use software from EMC's RSA division to help secure its enterprise offerings.
Shaun Nichols Dec 6 2008 8:11AM Security
Sun and VMware issue vital updates

Sun and VMware issue vital updates

Users are being advised to update their software after Sun Microsystems and VMware posted software fixes on Wednesday.
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2008 12:48AM Software
Latest VB100 malware test brings good news

Latest VB100 malware test brings good news

The latest VB100 malware test from Virus Bulletin has proved good news for security vendors, all but two of which passed the latest edition of the noted antivirus test.
Shaun Nichols Dec 4 2008 6:41AM Security
Researchers plan 'honeypot' security project

Researchers plan 'honeypot' security project

Security firm Sans Institute is asking developers to volunteer for a new research project due to launch in the coming months.
Shaun Nichols Dec 3 2008 9:42AM Security
Linux lands on the iPhone

Linux lands on the iPhone

A group of amateur developers has ported the Linux operating system to Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
Shaun Nichols Dec 3 2008 6:50AM Software
Apple releases iPhone update

Apple releases iPhone update

Apple has posted an update for the iPhone and iPod touch. The 2.2 version update adds several features to both devices, as well as a host of security and stability improvements.
Shaun Nichols Nov 24 2008 10:24AM Security
Apple releases iPhone update

Apple releases iPhone update

Apple has posted an update for the iPhone and iPod touch. The 2.2 version update adds several features to both devices, as well as a host of security and stability improvements.
Shaun Nichols Nov 24 2008 6:36AM Software
Internet Explorer 8 inches closer to release

Internet Explorer 8 inches closer to release

Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 8 will be released in the first half of 2009.
Shaun Nichols Nov 22 2008 1:43PM Software
US makes big counterfeit hardware bust

US makes big counterfeit hardware bust

Authorities in the US have seized a massive collection of counterfeited IT equipment: 420,000 pieces of networking equipment and hardware components.
Shaun Nichols Nov 21 2008 3:59PM Hardware
Alarms sounded over flash drive infections

Alarms sounded over flash drive infections

The US Computer Emergency Response Team (US-Cert) is warning users and administrators to be on the lookout following the discovery of a malware outbreak being spread via USB keys.
Shaun Nichols Nov 21 2008 3:25PM Security
Green IT could have big global reach

Green IT could have big global reach

An increasingly consolidated and energy efficient IT infrastructure could play a major part in cutting emissions, according to a recent report.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2008 3:15PM Hardware
Google opens up for mashup security

Google opens up for mashup security

OAuth support added to Gadget platform.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2008 3:15PM Security
Apple gets big win in clone case

Apple gets big win in clone case

Apple has moved closer to victory in its case against Mac clone vendor Psystar.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2008 3:15PM Hardware
MySQL boosts performance with Query Analyser

MySQL boosts performance with Query Analyser

MySQL, the open source database branch of Sun Microsystems, has unveiled a new addition to its subscription service known as Query Analyser.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2008 6:10AM Software
IBM returns to broadband over power line market

IBM returns to broadband over power line market

IBM is once again planning to set up a broadband over power line (BPL) system in the US.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2008 7:12AM Networking
New mobile virus goes 'old school'

New mobile virus goes 'old school'

A new virus is relying on some old tricks to infect Windows Mobile users. The so-called 'companion virus' attack uses a method of assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2008 6:49AM Security

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