Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Exploit code surfaces for CA vulnerability

Exploit code surfaces for CA vulnerability

Successful exploit could offer system-level access.
Shaun Nichols Apr 3 2007 11:45AM Security
DRM activists hail EMI-Apple deal

DRM activists hail EMI-Apple deal

Groups opposed to the use of Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology awoke this morning to good news...
Shaun Nichols Apr 3 2007 11:24AM Software
Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Corrupted cursor files could deliver malicious payloads.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2007 10:31AM Security
Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 Elite

Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 Elite

Upgraded console adds HDMI and larger hard drive.
Shaun Nichols Mar 30 2007 2:04PM Hardware
Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Corrupted cursor files could deliver malicious payloads.
Shaun Nichols Mar 30 2007 11:33AM Security
New attack allows for hijacking of web traffic

New attack allows for hijacking of web traffic

Vulnerability could send users to phishing sites.
Shaun Nichols Mar 29 2007 1:59PM Security
Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Ninjas, musicians on treadmills and a cute kiwi.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2007 10:39AM Software
Americans retain spam crown

Americans retain spam crown

Nine in 20 junk emails sent from US computers.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2007 7:10AM Security
US retains spam crown

US retains spam crown

9 out of 20 junk emails come from US.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Security
Intel boffins showcase rural Wi-Fi

Intel boffins showcase rural Wi-Fi

Chipmaker teams up with university researchers on third-world connectivity.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Networking
SAP responds to Oracle lawsuit

SAP responds to Oracle lawsuit

SAP has issued a brief but vehement response to Oracle's lawsuit accusing the German software firm of corporate espionage.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Software
Hitachi closes hard drive plant in Mexico

Hitachi closes hard drive plant in Mexico

Factory closure will leave 4,500 out of work.
Shaun Nichols Mar 26 2007 12:07PM Training & Development
Trio of security holes found in OpenOffice

Trio of security holes found in OpenOffice

Open source app becomes a little more like its Microsoft counterpart.
Shaun Nichols Mar 23 2007 2:52PM Security
Simpsons to air on Murdoch and NBC's new venture into online video

Simpsons to air on Murdoch and NBC's new venture into online video

New site won't challenge mighty YouTube, say analysts.
Shaun Nichols Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Oddware
Sony gives update on PS3 legacy support

Sony gives update on PS3 legacy support

Company releases list of supported PS2 titles.
Shaun Nichols Mar 22 2007 10:55AM Software
Lack of Mac malware baffles experts

Lack of Mac malware baffles experts

Exploit authors continue to ignore OS X.
Shaun Nichols Mar 22 2007 10:55AM Security
Boffins craft CPU-less supercomputer

Boffins craft CPU-less supercomputer

Researchers in Scotland have built a small, power-efficient supercomputer that doesn't use any conventional microprocessors.
Shaun Nichols Mar 22 2007 10:55AM Hardware
Microsoft unveils small-business VoIP system

Microsoft unveils small-business VoIP system

Handsets designed to integrate with PCs.
Shaun Nichols Mar 21 2007 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Internet Explorer flaw leads to phishing attack

Internet Explorer flaw leads to phishing attack

Hackers may be able to manipulate error page.
Shaun Nichols Mar 20 2007 1:11PM Security
Microsoft admits to OneCare flaws

Microsoft admits to OneCare flaws

Company concedes security software not up to scratch.
Shaun Nichols Mar 20 2007 1:11PM Security

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