Recent articles by Tom Sanders

Symantec mistakes open source tool for trojan

Symantec mistakes open source tool for trojan

An faulty update has caused Symantec to incorrectly detect the Zlob trojan in the open source Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS).
Tom Sanders Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Security
Microsoft and Yahoo flunk on IM interoperability

Microsoft and Yahoo flunk on IM interoperability

Microsoft and Yahoo! have failed to meet an interoperability deadline for their instant messaging services.
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
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
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
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
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 Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
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
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
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

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