Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Storm spoofs FBI

Storm spoofs FBI

The Storm worm is trying a new tactic to lure in users..
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2008 10:58AM Security
Storm spoofs FBI via Facebook

Storm spoofs FBI via Facebook

The malicious botnet is now attempting to recruit new members by hiding its malware within a fake news story about the FBI and Facebook.
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2008 10:32AM Security
HP, Intel and Yahoo shoot for clouds

HP, Intel and Yahoo shoot for clouds

Three of the biggest names in the tech world are joining forces for a new cloud computing initiative.
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2008 8:14AM Storage
Virgin Galactic rolls out new Mothership

Virgin Galactic rolls out new Mothership

Commercial space venture Virgin Galactic has unveiled the plane which will launch its SpaceShipTwo orbital craft..
Shaun Nichols Jul 29 2008 1:19PM Hardware
Spammers deliver bogus invoices

Spammers deliver bogus invoices

Security experts are warning users of new rash of malicious spam disguised as a parcel tracker..
Shaun Nichols Jul 28 2008 2:03PM Security
O2 still reeling from iPhone rush

O2 still reeling from iPhone rush

Mobile service provider O2 is warning users that the iPhone 3G handset will be in short supply for some time..
Shaun Nichols Jul 28 2008 1:56PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft shakes up online operation

Microsoft shakes up online operation

Microsoft is reorganising its Platforms and Services Division as the head of the group prepares to depart.
Shaun Nichols Jul 28 2008 9:27AM Software
Web address total tops one trillion

Web address total tops one trillion

The number of sites on the internet has topped one trillion, says Google.
Shaun Nichols Jul 26 2008 1:18PM Telco/ISP
First DNS attacks reported

First DNS attacks reported

The first attacks to on the Kaminsky DNS vulnerability have been reported.
Shaun Nichols Jul 26 2008 1:18PM Security
Exploit emerges for DNS flaw

Exploit emerges for DNS flaw

Exploit code has surfaced for a much-touted Domain Name System flaw..
Shaun Nichols Jul 25 2008 2:36PM Security
Batman takes to the web

Batman takes to the web

Sony is giving users their first glimpse of the upcoming DC Universe online game..
Shaun Nichols Jul 25 2008 2:36PM Software
iPhone fever fills AT&T's coffers

iPhone fever fills AT&T's coffers

US telco AT&T is crediting the iPhone with helping push the company to a strong second quarter..
Shaun Nichols Jul 24 2008 4:17PM Telco/ISP
Small firms naive about security

Small firms naive about security

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) have developed a false sense of security and remain naïve about the threats, according to McAfee.
Shaun Nichols Jul 24 2008 9:57AM Security
Set top boxes tune into big sales

Set top boxes tune into big sales

The market for set top boxes is set to explode, according to a recent report..
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2008 4:48PM Hardware
'Cold boot' tools surface

'Cold boot' tools surface

A set of tools for performing 'cold boot' data recoveries has been posted..
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2008 4:48PM Hardware
Major DNS flaw revealed

Major DNS flaw revealed

A high-profile security flaw scheduled for disclosure next month has been released early, much to the chagrin of security experts.
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2008 9:05AM Security
SAP to kill off TomorrowNow

SAP to kill off TomorrowNow

SAP has said that it will shut its TomorrowNow subsidiary..
Shaun Nichols Jul 22 2008 1:50PM Software
Apple continues record run

Apple continues record run

Apple is reporting yet another record earnings haul..
Shaun Nichols Jul 22 2008 1:50PM Software
Hackers go down to Georgia

Hackers go down to Georgia

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack brought down a government website in the country of Georgia this weekend..
Shaun Nichols Jul 22 2008 1:50PM Security
Hackers go down to Georgia

Hackers go down to Georgia

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack brought down a government website in Georgia this weekend.
Shaun Nichols Jul 22 2008 1:37PM Security

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