Recent articles by Tom Sanders

Apple's security record unscathed

Apple's security record unscathed

Apple computers still offer a safe refuge for computer users looking to evade the onslaught of online threats, security vendor Sophos advised in a Security Threat Management Report.
Tom Sanders Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Security
Oracle picks up fight against Epicrealm patents

Oracle picks up fight against Epicrealm patents

Database vendor demands that dynamic web page patents are invalidated.
Tom Sanders Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Software
Microsoft inches closer to EU fine

Microsoft inches closer to EU fine

Regulators prepare to follow through on anti-monopoly ruling.
Tom Sanders Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Software
Judge knocks back SCO's IBM Linux suit

Judge knocks back SCO's IBM Linux suit

SCO largely failed to prove stolen code in Linux, judge rules.
Tom Sanders Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Software
Virus peril shifts from email to websites

Virus peril shifts from email to websites

Malware authors are turning away from email attachments and attempting to lure victims to specially crafted websites from which malware is downloaded.
Tom Sanders Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
OpenOffice patches three security holes

OpenOffice patches three security holes

OpenOffice.org has released an update for its open source productivity suite that plugs three security vulnerabilities.
Tom Sanders Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
Red Hat slapped with patent suit

Red Hat slapped with patent suit

FireStar Software has filed a claim against Linux vendor Red Hat for an alleged patent infringement in one of its software products.
Tom Sanders Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
Apple silences MacBook Pro fans

Apple silences MacBook Pro fans

Apple has released a firmware update for its 17in MacBook Pro notebook designed to silence the computer's noisy fans and solve overheating issues.
Tom Sanders Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Hardware
Red Hat slapped with patent suit

Red Hat slapped with patent suit

Firestar Software has filed a claim against Linux vendor Red Hat for an alleged patent infringement in one of its software products.
Tom Sanders Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Software
Apple plugs five security holes

Apple plugs five security holes

Apple has released a security update for its OS X operating system that plugs five vulnerabilities.
Tom Sanders Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Security
Yahoo settles click fraud lawsuit

Yahoo settles click fraud lawsuit

Yahoo has settled a lawsuit filed by Checkmate Strategic Group which alleged that the search firm provided insufficient protection against click fraud.
Tom Sanders Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Software

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