Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Stolen SSH keys used for attacks

Stolen SSH keys used for attacks

Linux keys harvested by hackers.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2008 4:01PM Security
Users can bypass iPhone security

Users can bypass iPhone security

iPhone users have uncovered a simple procedure to bypass the handset's passcode protections.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2008 4:01PM Security
Users can bypass iPhone security

Users can bypass iPhone security

iPhone users have uncovered a simple procedure to bypass the handset's passcode protections.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2008 10:12AM Security
Ubuntu gets major security fix

Ubuntu gets major security fix

Update patches kernel flaws.
Shaun Nichols Aug 27 2008 1:59PM Software
Mozilla steps up Firefox 3 push

Mozilla steps up Firefox 3 push

Mozilla is stepping up its efforts to drive users to Firefox 3.
Shaun Nichols Aug 27 2008 1:58PM Software
New iPods predicted in weeks

New iPods predicted in weeks

A new version of the iPod Nano will be introduced within the next two to three weeks, according to Digg founder and Apple watcher Kevin Rose.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2008 3:14PM Hardware
Precocious phishers target teen world

Precocious phishers target teen world

A new attack spotted on virtual world Habbo Hotel is causing researchers to worry.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2008 3:13PM Security
Phone companies latest iPhone slowdown culprit

Phone companies latest iPhone slowdown culprit

A recent survey by Wired magazine has pointed to mobile carriers as the reason for the iPhone 3G slowdown.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2008 3:13PM Telco/ISP
IE 8 to sport traceless browsing

IE 8 to sport traceless browsing

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Internet Explorer 8 which will allow users to surf without recording data.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2008 11:44AM Security
Precocious phishers targets teen world

Precocious phishers targets teen world

A new attack spotted on virtual world Habbo Hotel is causing researchers to worry.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2008 11:44AM Security
Hacker runs up US$12,000 Federal phone bill

Hacker runs up US$12,000 Federal phone bill

A hacker who compromised phone systems for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) left the government with a US$12,000 phone bill.
Shaun Nichols Aug 25 2008 9:48AM Security
'Mosquito' morphs into kid-only ringtones

'Mosquito' morphs into kid-only ringtones

A sonic device originally intended to repel teenagers is being used to create kid-only ringtones..
Shaun Nichols Aug 25 2008 7:40AM Oddware
Fair use comes first in web video

Fair use comes first in web video

A video of a dancing baby has led to a landmark decision regarding the handling of internet videos..
Shaun Nichols Aug 25 2008 7:40AM Software
Hacker runs up US$12,000 Federal phone bill

Hacker runs up US$12,000 Federal phone bill

A hacker who compromised phone systems for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) left the government with a US$12,000 phone bill..
Shaun Nichols Aug 23 2008 4:39PM Security
FEMA foots big bill from phone phreak

FEMA foots big bill from phone phreak

A hacker who compromised phone systems for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) left the government with a US$12,000 phone bill..
Shaun Nichols Aug 22 2008 3:11PM Security
UK government blast TCP/IP security

UK government blast TCP/IP security

A report from a top UK government defence body is calling into question the security of the basic internet protocol.
Shaun Nichols Aug 22 2008 9:47AM Security
Microsoft and Novell extend patent-sharing deal

Microsoft and Novell extend patent-sharing deal

Microsoft and Novell have again extended their alliance, vowing to work together to further a programme of linking Linux and Windows in the enterprise..
Shaun Nichols Aug 22 2008 7:58AM Software
Yahoo pitches 'widget channel'

Yahoo pitches 'widget channel'

Yahoo is gearing up to launch a new service which will allow users to run widgets on their TV..
Shaun Nichols Aug 21 2008 3:32PM Software
Users unimpressed with iPhone update

Users unimpressed with iPhone update

Apple has posted an update to address a range of problems with the iPhone 3G..
Shaun Nichols Aug 21 2008 7:46AM Software
Android release looms with new SDK

Android release looms with new SDK

The Open Handset Alliance lead by Google has posted an update to the Android SDK..
Shaun Nichols Aug 20 2008 4:04PM Software

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