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Intel memory firmware bug hits hundreds of products

Intel memory firmware bug hits hundreds of products

Dell and HP first to ship fixes.
Richard Chirgwin May 11 2022 12:30PM Security
Head over to the data centre and patch that UPS

Head over to the data centre and patch that UPS

Researchers ignited an APC Smart-UPS as proof-of-concept.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 9 2022 9:33AM Security
Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Latest patch solved one problem but caused another.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 5:17PM Networking
NBN Co to roll back Sky Muster modem firmware update

NBN Co to roll back Sky Muster modem firmware update

To solve 'blue NTD light' issue.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2018 2:45PM Telco/ISP
HP to compensate customers over printer 'security' firmware

HP to compensate customers over printer 'security' firmware

Rejected non-HP ink cartridges.
Ry Crozier May 3 2018 11:27AM Hardware
'Critical' firmware and hardware flaws found in AMD chips

'Critical' firmware and hardware flaws found in AMD chips

But how severe, and were they responsibly disclosed?
Ry Crozier Mar 14 2018 5:48AM Security
Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Do home routers really need urgent patching?
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
The hidden cost of the new $10 note

The hidden cost of the new $10 note

Firmware upgrades to cost vending industry $4m alone.
Ben Grubb Sep 19 2017 12:20PM Financial Services
Aussie pilots and airports want a drone register

Aussie pilots and airports want a drone register

Plus safety restrictions in firmware of heavier drones.
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2016 11:53AM Hardware
Don’t be doomed to repeat the past

Don’t be doomed to repeat the past

[Blog post] Open standards help with past mistakes.
Juha Saarinen Jun 2 2015 2:30PM Security
Computers remain exposed to boot-up vulnerability

Computers remain exposed to boot-up vulnerability

Manufacturers failing to heed security warnings.
Joseph Menn Aug 4 2014 6:24AM Security
USB devices offer hackers direct route into computers

USB devices offer hackers direct route into computers

New research finds USB malware can evade PC security.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2014 9:47AM Security
HP promises free server security patches

HP promises free server security patches

Defends firmware charges.
Juha Saarinen Feb 12 2014 6:39AM Hardware
HP’s quest for a predictable future

HP’s quest for a predictable future

Analysis: Deciphering Whitman’s firmware squeeze.
Brett Winterford , Paris Cowan Feb 11 2014 6:35AM Hardware
HP to charge for server firmware updates, service packs

HP to charge for server firmware updates, service packs

Entitled access.
Juha Saarinen Feb 9 2014 4:22PM Hardware
Microsoft dumps Windows Phone update site

Microsoft dumps Windows Phone update site

Leaves transparency to carriers.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2012 7:42AM Software
Firmware update blamed for Office365 outage

Firmware update blamed for Office365 outage

Caused Office365, Windows Live, Azure platform management to cut out.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2011 4:43PM Networking
Telstra warns of Nokia bug on NextG

Telstra warns of Nokia bug on NextG

Upgrade your firmware.
Staff Writers May 4 2011 4:49PM Telco/ISP
Adam tests WiMAX firmware for speed drive

Adam tests WiMAX firmware for speed drive

Software upgrade to push speeds "significantly above" 15 Mbps.
Ry Crozier Apr 1 2010 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Acure to use Amcom downtime to upgrade power

Acure to use Amcom downtime to upgrade power

Acure has brought forward a major power upgrade in its DC1 data centre to Sunday to coincide with a core network upgrade by Amcom that is expected to cut communications to up to 70 per cent of Acure’s customers.
Ry Crozier May 21 2009 6:00AM Telco/ISP

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