Stewart Mitchell

Recent articles by Stewart Mitchell

Sophos warns over fake MS update worm

Sophos warns over fake MS update worm

Spammers target users with bogus attachment.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 6 2011 1:01PM Security
Open-source firms seek safety in numbers

Open-source firms seek safety in numbers

Patent dispute concerns force open source firms to band together.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 29 2010 10:30AM Software
Apple pulls Wikileaks app

Apple pulls Wikileaks app

But was it much use anyway?
Stewart Mitchell Dec 22 2010 8:56AM Software
Google facing encryption battle in India

Google facing encryption battle in India

Security officials seek encryption details.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 20 2010 2:03PM Security
Adobe launches sandboxed Reader for security boost

Adobe launches sandboxed Reader for security boost

Ring-fenced Reader X promises to limit damage from attacks
Stewart Mitchell Nov 22 2010 10:14AM Security
Microsoft denies Kinect could be used to snoop

Microsoft denies Kinect could be used to snoop

Gaming device passes one million sales.
Stewart Mitchell Nov 17 2010 2:09PM Security
Microsoft details Windows Phone 7 kill switch

Microsoft details Windows Phone 7 kill switch

Marketplace could remove apps if they pose a security threat.
Stewart Mitchell Nov 4 2010 11:42AM Security
Keystroke dynamics block bots to boost security

Keystroke dynamics block bots to boost security

Uses factors such as speed of typing.
Stewart Mitchell Nov 3 2010 2:49PM Security
Facebook blocks developers that sold user information

Facebook blocks developers that sold user information

App developers that sold user IDs to data brokers kicked off social network (but only for a six month stint).
Stewart Mitchell Nov 2 2010 12:31PM Security
Mozilla warns of new Firefox Trojan

Mozilla warns of new Firefox Trojan

Malware sends infected computers to servers in Taiwan
Stewart Mitchell Oct 28 2010 9:38AM Security
Unlock flaw leaves iPhones exposed

Unlock flaw leaves iPhones exposed

Emergency call glitch makes handsets vulnerable.
Stewart Mitchell Oct 27 2010 9:37AM Security
Facebook facing privacy furore

Facebook facing privacy furore

Facebook ID numbers passed by apps to advertising companies.
Stewart Mitchell Oct 19 2010 9:58AM Security
Writing on the wall for complex CAPTCHAs

Writing on the wall for complex CAPTCHAs

Pattern recognition could serve up simpler pass codes.
Stewart Mitchell Oct 18 2010 1:22PM Security
Cyber attacks on utilities tipped to soar

Cyber attacks on utilities tipped to soar

Attackers growing in determination and preying on connected networks.
Stewart Mitchell Oct 12 2010 12:21PM Security
SMS-harvesting mobile virus targeting banks

SMS-harvesting mobile virus targeting banks

Bank log-in details could be targeted, say security experts.
Stewart Mitchell Sep 29 2010 9:31AM Security
Universal app platform attracts funding and scepticism

Universal app platform attracts funding and scepticism

Webinos promises revolution, questions remain.
Stewart Mitchell Sep 24 2010 2:59PM Software
Oracle moves to calm developer fears

Oracle moves to calm developer fears

Software vendor hopes to stave off criticism with open-source Java promise.
Stewart Mitchell Sep 17 2010 12:02PM Financial Services

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