Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Exploit code implanted into blog software

Exploit code implanted into blog software

Attackers break into server and inject malware into software update.
Shaun Nichols Mar 6 2007 8:22AM Security
FCC grants full phone rights to VoIP

FCC grants full phone rights to VoIP

Ruling says VoIP services have same access rights as phone providers.
Shaun Nichols Mar 6 2007 8:21AM Telco/ISP
Sony mends fences with Immersion

Sony mends fences with Immersion

Japanese giant to pay US$150.3m in new licensing deal.
Shaun Nichols Mar 6 2007 8:21AM Hardware
Furore after YouTube pulls line dance video

Furore after YouTube pulls line dance video

Digital rights group jumps into fray over 'Electric Slide' clips.
Shaun Nichols Mar 6 2007 8:21AM Oddware
Lenovo recalls 200,000 notebook batteries

Lenovo recalls 200,000 notebook batteries

Reported fire hazard as units overheat.
Shaun Nichols Mar 5 2007 8:12AM Hardware
Microsoft under fire from the EU again

Microsoft under fire from the EU again

Commission claims royalty prices are too high.
Shaun Nichols Mar 5 2007 8:12AM Software
Experts praise Microsoft's Patch Tuesday format

Experts praise Microsoft's Patch Tuesday format

Convenience of regular updates worth the risk, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols Mar 2 2007 8:26AM Security
Koreans sniff out Web-scent technology

Koreans sniff out Web-scent technology

Internet will transfer smells between computers by 2015.
Shaun Nichols Mar 1 2007 8:15AM Oddware
Software blurs line between Mac and PC

Software blurs line between Mac and PC

Latest Parallels release allows Windows apps to launch from Mac desktop.
Shaun Nichols Mar 1 2007 8:15AM Software
Apple, Samsung and SanDisk hit by MP3 patent claim

Apple, Samsung and SanDisk hit by MP3 patent claim

Portable heavyweights accused of violating design patent.
Shaun Nichols Feb 28 2007 8:20AM Storage
Smart malware injects spam into messages

Smart malware injects spam into messages

Trojan scans outgoing messages before embedding spam content.
Shaun Nichols Feb 28 2007 8:20AM Security
Critical JavaScript flaw hits Firefox

Critical JavaScript flaw hits Firefox

Error could allow for remote exploits.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2007 7:53AM Security
YouTube 'close' to content filtering deal

YouTube 'close' to content filtering deal

System will automatically block copyrighted material.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2007 7:53AM Software
Kernel-level malware on the rise

Kernel-level malware on the rise

Hard to catch, even harder to stop.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2007 7:55AM Security
InStat declares an end to gadget wars

InStat declares an end to gadget wars

New content, not hardware, drivng portable device sales.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2007 7:55AM Hardware
New flaws found in Trend Micro antivirus

New flaws found in Trend Micro antivirus

Vulnerabilities acknowledged in server antivirus offerings.
Shaun Nichols Feb 23 2007 10:23AM Security
Sweden to jail DoS attackers

Sweden to jail DoS attackers

Up to two years behind bars for launching denial of service attacks.
Shaun Nichols Feb 23 2007 10:23AM Security
Intel unveils medical tablet PC

Intel unveils medical tablet PC

New computing platform seeks to streamline nursing.
Shaun Nichols Feb 22 2007 9:53AM Hardware
Blade vendors sharpen up technology

Blade vendors sharpen up technology

Collaboration is the theme at first anniversary of Blade.org.
Shaun Nichols Feb 20 2007 8:59AM Hardware
EFF cries foul over YouTube takedowns

EFF cries foul over YouTube takedowns

Viacom not justified in demanding removal of 100,000 videos, says advocacy
group.
Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2007 9:52AM Software

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