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Microsoft: Six fixes teed up for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft: Six fixes teed up for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft told its users today that it is prepared to let loose six security fixes on Tuesday during its latest round of monthly patch releases.
Ericka Chickowski Nov 10 2006 1:46AM Security
Google apologises for hosting Kama Sutra worm

Google apologises for hosting Kama Sutra worm

Google apologised to users of its video group this week for unintentionally hosting a version of the infamous Kama Sutra Worm.
Frank Washkuch Nov 9 2006 7:43PM Security
Mozilla urges upgrades for product flaws

Mozilla urges upgrades for product flaws

Mozilla is reporting three vulnerabilities affecting its products - the most severe being a JavaScript flaw that could allow for the remote execution of code - US-CERT (the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team) said today in an alert.
Dan Kaplan Nov 8 2006 11:05PM Security
Experts question business case for WiMax

Experts question business case for WiMax

There may be very few situations in which WiMax has a secure long-term business case, new research has warned.
Robert Jaques Nov 8 2006 9:27AM Telco/ISP
Challenges ahead for mobile TV content providers

Challenges ahead for mobile TV content providers

Cashing in on mobile TV trend will be difficult, warns report.
Robert Jaques Nov 8 2006 9:27AM Software
Online company fined $3m for adware use

Online company fined $3m for adware use

Online advertising company, Zango, is to pay USD $3 million for "unfairly and deceptively" downloading adware onto people's computers.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 7 2006 11:10AM Security
Zango fined US$3m for illegal adware installations

Zango fined US$3m for illegal adware installations

Teh US FTC sets new rules for adware downloads.
Tom Sanders Nov 6 2006 9:32AM Financial Services
Dozen years in the slammer for former CA chief exec

Dozen years in the slammer for former CA chief exec

The former chief executive of anti-virus software vendor CA was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison this week for his role in an accounting scandal at the company.
Frank Washkuch Nov 3 2006 7:17PM Security
Microsoft sets corporate Vista launch date for month's end

Microsoft sets corporate Vista launch date for month's end

Microsoft has set the date its Vista operating system will be released to businesses for the end of this month.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 3 2006 2:59PM Security
Spammers gear up for pre-Christmas blitz

Spammers gear up for pre-Christmas blitz

Security report reveals sophisticated online tricks.
Andrew Charlesworth Nov 3 2006 9:50AM Security
Business Vista slated for 30 November

Business Vista slated for 30 November

Consumers still have to wait until January 2007.
Tom Sanders Nov 3 2006 9:49AM Software
Home users still a soft target for malware

Home users still a soft target for malware

Common threats meeting with little resistance despite government campaign.
Matt Chapman Nov 2 2006 10:07AM Security
Home users still a soft target for malware

Home users still a soft target for malware

Well-known malware threats and hoaxes continue to head the list of the most reported online problems, despite a government campaign designed to educate users.
Matt Chapman Nov 2 2006 9:48AM Security
Using proper standards for organisational security

Using proper standards for organisational security

In the last couple of years, the role of the information security function in many organisations has achieved recognition as an important component of the organisation's overall risk management strategy.
Rudy Bakalov, Nov 1 2006 10:04PM Security
UK think-tank calls for right to copy CDs and DVDs

UK think-tank calls for right to copy CDs and DVDs

IPPR says using iPods and MP3 players makes criminals of millions.
Bobby Pickering Oct 31 2006 9:42AM Software
DoS exploit for Windows XP firewall, ICS in the wild

DoS exploit for Windows XP firewall, ICS in the wild

Windows XP platforms running a shared internet access service are at risk from an in-the-wild remote DoS exploit, vulnerability management firm nCircle reported Sunday.
Dan Kaplan Oct 30 2006 10:50PM Security
Human factor essential for IT security

Human factor essential for IT security

Global enterprises need to focus more time on policies, processes and people rather than technology if they are to successfully secure IT infrastructures, a report claimed today.
Robert Jaques Oct 27 2006 9:43AM Security
MSN addicts get paid for advertising

MSN addicts get paid for advertising

IM users earn cash and prizes by promoting products while they chat.
Simon Burns Oct 26 2006 9:55AM Software
McAfee denies it was ill prepared for Vista

McAfee denies it was ill prepared for Vista

McAfee has hit back at comments made by rival security firm Sophos yesterday alleging that it has not adequately prepared for Microsoft's forthcoming Vista operating system.
Robert Jaques Oct 25 2006 8:42AM Software
Novell unveils Suse for real-time applications

Novell unveils Suse for real-time applications

Linux firm incorporates technology from Concurrent Computer.
Robert Jaques Oct 25 2006 8:42AM Software

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