Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Venture capitalists jittery in sluggish market

Venture capitalists jittery in sluggish market

Jitters over a sagging economy, and fears about returns, are plaguing venture capitalists, according to a recent study..
Shaun Nichols Apr 21 2008 12:28PM Financial Services
Email scammers use bogus subpoenas

Email scammers use bogus subpoenas

A new targeted phishing attack is attempting to dupe users into downloading malware by sending bogus court subpoenas..
Shaun Nichols Apr 21 2008 7:47AM Security
Google 'close' to bailing out Yahoo

Google 'close' to bailing out Yahoo

Google and Yahoo are reportedly moving closer to striking an advertising deal that could foil Microsoft's takeover bid..
Shaun Nichols Apr 21 2008 7:47AM Networking
Free chocolate provides password bounty

Free chocolate provides password bounty

Up to a fifth of UK PC users are willing to turn over their passwords in exchange for a chocolate bar, according to a recent survey..
Shaun Nichols Apr 18 2008 7:24AM Security
Google Earth 4.3 offers better navigation

Google Earth 4.3 offers better navigation

Google has updated its Google Earth mapping application, offering a 3D navigation system which the company claims is smoother and more natural for users..
Shaun Nichols Apr 18 2008 7:15AM Software
Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple has patched four security vulnerabilities in Safari affecting the Mac OS X and Windows versions of the web browser..
Shaun Nichols Apr 18 2008 7:15AM Security
HP taps Dreamworks for new screens

HP taps Dreamworks for new screens

HP has unveiled a new high-end LCD monitor designed for graphics and animation studios..
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2008 7:20AM Hardware
Dell unveils Opteron quad-core servers

Dell unveils Opteron quad-core servers

Dell has announced that it will use new AMD processors for its PowerEdge server range..
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Hardware
IBM opens gates on 32nm development

IBM opens gates on 32nm development

A research team lead by IBM has moved closer to developing a 32nm processor..
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Hardware
Malware writers cash in on Olympics

Malware writers cash in on Olympics

A video file laced with a malicious rootkit is the latest attempt by hackers to cash in on the Beijing Olympics..
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Security
WSLabi founder returns to the fray

WSLabi founder returns to the fray

Roberto Preatoni, strategic director at WSLabi, a public marketplace for security exploits, has returned to the company following his arrest in a corporate espionage case..
Shaun Nichols Apr 15 2008 3:02PM Security
BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender is planning to release a security software suite for small and medium-sized businesses..
Shaun Nichols Apr 15 2008 3:02PM Security
Tibet attack Trojan identified

Tibet attack Trojan identified

A new SQL-based Trojan has been connected to the recent attacks on pro-Tibet websites as well as the outbreak of site infections uncovered last month..
Shaun Nichols Apr 14 2008 7:35AM Security
Big Blue planning HD video breakthrough

Big Blue planning HD video breakthrough

IBM is planning to introduce a new encoding system that will allow video providers to stream HD video at a lean 3Mbps..
Shaun Nichols Apr 14 2008 7:35AM Hardware
Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Groups involved in the Cyber Storm 2 security exercise presented their first thoughts on the simulated attack drill..
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2008 7:52AM Security
Underworld economy runs on bots and spam

Underworld economy runs on bots and spam

The world of cybercrime is thriving on spam and the means of distributing it, say security experts..
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2008 7:52AM Security
Underworld economy runs on bots and spam

Underworld economy runs on bots and spam

Market for hijacked PCs fuels online crime.
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2008 6:19AM Security
Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Experts give early word on simulated attack.
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2008 6:10AM Security
Eight April patches from Microsoft

Eight April patches from Microsoft

Microsoft has released its latest security update package..
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Security
Google shares its security secrets

Google shares its security secrets

Google is offering security professionals a look into its security systems..
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Security

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