Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Murdoch casts doubt on Microsoft/Yahoo

Murdoch casts doubt on Microsoft/Yahoo

News Corp head Rupert Murdoch appears to be soured on any chance for Yahoo to cut a big deal with Microsoft.
Shaun Nichols Jul 12 2008 12:52PM Strategy
Homer Simpson accused of spreading malware

Homer Simpson accused of spreading malware

An screen name once connected to animated TV dad Homer Simpson is being used to spread malware.
Shaun Nichols Jul 12 2008 12:52PM Security
iPhone application store opens its doors

iPhone application store opens its doors

Apple has officially launched the iPhone applications store.
Shaun Nichols Jul 11 2008 9:19AM Software
Google's 3D world a bit too 'Lively'

Google's 3D world a bit too 'Lively'

Google has launched a new 3D world system designed to be safe for teenage users..
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2008 3:01PM Software
Microsoft warns of new Word attacks

Microsoft warns of new Word attacks

Remote code flaw being exploited.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2008 11:40AM Security
Flickr strikes deal with Getty

Flickr strikes deal with Getty

Photo-sharing site Flickr has inked a deal with photo syndication service Getty Images to sell user photos.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2008 9:05AM Networking
Founder of Webroot goes missing

Founder of Webroot goes missing

The co-founder of security firm Webroot Software has apparently gone missing in Hawaii.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2008 9:05AM Software
Microsoft issues monthly security pack

Microsoft issues monthly security pack

Microsoft has issued the July edition of its monthly security update..
Shaun Nichols Jul 9 2008 4:01PM Security
IBM and Linden teleport avatars beween virtual worlds

IBM and Linden teleport avatars beween virtual worlds

Linden Labs, creators of Second Life, and IBM say they have developed have created a set of compatible avatars that can be used on either companies systems.
Shaun Nichols Jul 9 2008 4:01PM Software
Microsoft warns of new attacks

Microsoft warns of new attacks

Microsoft is warning users of a newly reported attack on one of its ActiveX browser components..
Shaun Nichols Jul 8 2008 4:20PM Security
ICANN downplays site hacks

ICANN downplays site hacks

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is speaking out about a recent round of attacks perpetrated against its sites.
Shaun Nichols Jul 8 2008 9:04AM Security
Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning to issue a relatively low-key monthly security update this month.
Shaun Nichols Jul 7 2008 1:01AM Security
Cyber-crooks celebrate Independence Day

Cyber-crooks celebrate Independence Day

Malware writers are looking to cash in on the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, security experts have warned.
Shaun Nichols Jul 6 2008 8:01PM Security
AT&T reveals iPhone 3G price plans

AT&T reveals iPhone 3G price plans

AT&T has revealed a new pricing structure for the iPhone 3G in the US..
Shaun Nichols Jul 5 2008 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Cyber-crooks celebrate independence

Cyber-crooks celebrate independence

Malware writers are looking to cash in the upcoming 4th of July weekend, say security experts..
Shaun Nichols Jul 4 2008 1:47PM Security
Victory predicted for Microsoft's Hyper-V

Victory predicted for Microsoft's Hyper-V

Microsoft will see its Hyper-V virtualization system overtake market leader VMware, according to one industry analyst..
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008 12:41PM Software
Google open sources RatProxy security tool

Google open sources RatProxy security tool

Google has released the source code for a security tool it uses internally..
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008 12:41PM Software
IE8 to get security upgrades

IE8 to get security upgrades

Microsoft is planning two new security features for the upcoming beta version of Internet Explorer 8..
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008 12:41PM Security
Google opens RatProxy security code

Google opens RatProxy security code

Google has released the source code for a security tool it uses internally, The RatProxy software analyses web pages for potential security risks.
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008 9:55AM Security
Microsoft outlines Office subscription plan

Microsoft outlines Office subscription plan

Microsoft has unveiled a new subscription service for Office which will be aimed at consumers..
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008 6:45AM Software

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