Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

IBM takes to the trading floor

IBM takes to the trading floor

IBM has added to its arsenal of software for financial traders with the acquisition of InfoDyne..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 3:34PM Hardware
EFF blasts Microsoft over DRM validation

EFF blasts Microsoft over DRM validation

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has taken Microsoft to task over plans to shut down its digital rights management validation servers..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 3:34PM Software
'Hacktivism' making a comeback

'Hacktivism' making a comeback

Politically-motivated hacking incidents are on the rise, according to security researchers..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 8:58AM Security
Microsoft pulls Windows updates

Microsoft pulls Windows updates

A compatibility issue has forced Microsoft to delay the release of new service packs for Windows Vista and XP..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 8:58AM Software
'Hacktivism' making a comeback

'Hacktivism' making a comeback

Political attacks on the rise, say experts.
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 7:44AM Security
AMD takes aim at small businesses

AMD takes aim at small businesses

AMD has kicked off an initiative to get its chips into the small and medium-sized business market..
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2008 3:15PM Hardware
Chinese hackers target CNN

Chinese hackers target CNN

A newly discovered application is attacking news website CNN in what security experts suspect to be an act of information warfare.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2008 7:44AM Security
Dell completes US$155m MessageOne buy

Dell completes US$155m MessageOne buy

Dell has completed its US$155m acquisition of web-based email archiving firm MessageOne..
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Software
Microsoft launches RoboChamps competition

Microsoft launches RoboChamps competition

Microsoft has launched an open robotics competition for hobbyists and students, as well as professional developers..
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Hardware
SQL attack hits 500,000 websites

SQL attack hits 500,000 websites

Security researchers have uncovered a new SQL attack which has compromised more than half a million web pages.
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Security
Windows Vista SP1 reaches the masses

Windows Vista SP1 reaches the masses

Microsoft has begun distributing Windows Vista Service Pack 1 as an automatic update..
Shaun Nichols Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Software
Apple logs another record quarter

Apple logs another record quarter

Apple has logged another record financial quarter, posting US$7.51bn in revenues and more than US$1bn in total profit over the first three months of the year..
Shaun Nichols Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Financial Services
Sun releases 10 5/08 Solaris update

Sun releases 10 5/08 Solaris update

Sun Microsystems has released the 10 5/08 update for its Solaris operating system which is currently being offered to users for free..
Shaun Nichols Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Software
Experts warn of 'Tornado' hacker tool

Experts warn of 'Tornado' hacker tool

Security researchers have discovered a new web-based attack tool which exploits up to 14 browser vulnerabilities and installs malware on the user's system..
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2008 7:29AM Security
Yahoo and Google tout green credentials

Yahoo and Google tout green credentials

Some of the biggest names in technology, including Google and Yahoo, have been talking up their green efforts for Earth Day 2008..
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2008 7:29AM Hardware
Consolidation to boost online ad market

Consolidation to boost online ad market

The online advertising market is set for a major boost, according to analysts, as recent consolidation in the online advertising market leads to big gains for advertisers..
Shaun Nichols Apr 23 2008 3:14PM Financial Services
Google developers play in the sandbox

Google developers play in the sandbox

Google has released new sandbox tools for its iGoogle web service, allowing developers to create larger and more complex iGoogle Gadget apps..
Shaun Nichols Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Software
EA extends Take Two deadline

EA extends Take Two deadline

Electronic Arts has extended the deadline in its attempt to buy out rival game firm Take-Two Interactive..
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Software
Microsoft warns of web server flaw

Microsoft warns of web server flaw

Microsoft is investigating a newly reported flaw that could put websites at risk of attack..
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Security
Google Q1 profit soars to US$1.31 billion

Google Q1 profit soars to US$1.31 billion

Google's report on the first quarter of 2008 shows an unexpectedly strong start to the year for the search giant..
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Financial Services

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