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Codec flaws threaten Windows Media Player, Winamp

Codec flaws threaten Windows Media Player, Winamp

Researchers today began noticing increased activity on ports directed to media players, a strong indication that attackers are actively screening machines for a new codec vulnerability reported over the weekend.
Dan Kaplan Dec 11 2007 9:48AM Security
Microsoft looks to broaden Media Center reach

Microsoft looks to broaden Media Center reach

Microsoft is hoping that a line of new products from third-party vendors will help push its Windows Media Center platform during the holiday season.
Shaun Nichols Sep 10 2007 9:54AM Hardware
BO MD claims Informatica misleading media

BO MD claims Informatica misleading media

SYDNEY - Local MD of Business Objects (BO) claims Informatica, has made false claims regarding a recent court case.
Sarah Falson Jun 6 2007 2:24PM Hardware
MiCard standard chosen for next-gen media cards

MiCard standard chosen for next-gen media cards

Another card format – be still my beating heart.
Iain Thomson Jun 5 2007 5:30PM Software
Sky fallout hits Virgin Media profits

Sky fallout hits Virgin Media profits

£25million (A$59 million) rebranding programme fails to stop customer churn.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 12:53PM Software
Creative rolls out Stone media player

Creative rolls out Stone media player

'Featherweight' 1GB player just US$39.99.
Clement James May 7 2007 2:54PM Hardware
Yahoo pays US$680m for Right Media

Yahoo pays US$680m for Right Media

Portal snaps up online advertising exchange.
Robert Jaques May 1 2007 2:30PM Software
IPods fuel demand for networked home media streaming

IPods fuel demand for networked home media streaming

Users clamour for technology that delivers digital content throughout the
home.
Robert Jaques Apr 19 2007 11:27AM Networking
CeBIT: Commodore launches Wi-Fi media players

CeBIT: Commodore launches Wi-Fi media players

Comeback kid unveils 1GB and 2GB Gravel devices.
Ian Williams Mar 21 2007 12:29PM Hardware
Train to prevent social media attacks

Train to prevent social media attacks

If there is one certainty in the security business, it is that security professionals and hackers are in a constant battle to protect and exploit vulnerabilities.
Mark Zielinski, Jan 17 2007 11:42PM Security
Media player prices set to tumble

Media player prices set to tumble

Four-fifths of manufacturers expect to lower prices this year.
Robert Jaques Jan 10 2007 9:27AM Hardware
US users lukewarm on mobile media

US users lukewarm on mobile media

Americans 'pass' on premium mobile phone content, while SMS thrives.
Shaun Nichols Dec 13 2006 9:06AM Telco/ISP
Experts warn of Media Player vulnerability

Experts warn of Media Player vulnerability

Specially crafted Media Player .asx file could be used to gain control.
Shaun Nichols Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Security
Microsoft investigating Windows Media Player flaws

Microsoft investigating Windows Media Player flaws

Microsoft this week warned Windows Media Player users that a flaw in the program is susceptible to proof-of-concept malicious code.
Frank Washkuch Dec 11 2006 9:00AM Security
Unisys sells media business to Atex

Unisys sells media business to Atex

Purchase price of deal not disclosed.
Robert Jaques Nov 28 2006 10:01AM Hardware
Worm uses Real Media files to infect

Worm uses Real Media files to infect

McAfee is warning of a new worm that modifies Real Media files and launches a malicious website without a user prompt.
Dan Kaplan Nov 16 2006 8:26PM Security
Big guns jump on media server bandwagon

Big guns jump on media server bandwagon

Sector enjoying increased momentum, according to ABI.
Robert Jaques Nov 14 2006 9:45AM Hardware
Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 11

Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 11

Latest version of player touted as 'preview of Vista'.
Shaun Nichols Nov 1 2006 8:26AM Software
Movie download deals boost media centre PCs

Movie download deals boost media centre PCs

Apple's sale of 125,000 movies in a week shows potential of market.
Robert Jaques Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Hardware
Real to offer Windows Media on Linux by December

Real to offer Windows Media on Linux by December

Mainstream media player increases Linux's appeal, vendor argues.
Tom Sanders Aug 16 2006 9:36AM Software

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