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FBI warns of hit man scam

FBI warns of hit man scam

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is warning internet users of spam emails claiming to come from internet hit men.
Iain Thomson Aug 29 2008 10:05AM Security
OMB mandates use of DNSSEC in gov't agencies

OMB mandates use of DNSSEC in gov't agencies

A White House office is ordering all federal agencies to implement a new standard for securing DNS connections.
Dan Kaplan Aug 29 2008 9:50AM Security
New algorithm boosts network routing efficiency

New algorithm boosts network routing efficiency

A newly-developed algorithm for computer network routing could significantly boost the efficiency of networks that share ever-changing Internet resources.
Staff Writers Aug 28 2008 12:05PM Networking
Symantec execs encourage using Facebook at work

Symantec execs encourage using Facebook at work

Organisations that block access to sites such as Facebook are limiting the use of critical business tools necessary to a Generation Y workforce, argued Symantec executives in Sydney on Tuesday.
Negar Salek Aug 27 2008 1:56PM Security
Web 2.0: Attack of the JavaScript malware

Web 2.0: Attack of the JavaScript malware

Imagine you are sitting in front of your computer and all of a sudden you hear weird sounds coming from your hard drive.
Itzik Kotler, security operation centre, Radware Aug 27 2008 11:39AM Security
Best Western falls victim to major hack

Best Western falls victim to major hack

The Best Western hotel chain has reportedly suffered what is being claimed as the world's largest cybercrime, resulting in the identity theft of eight million customers.
Greg Masters Aug 26 2008 12:16PM Security
Japan warns of iPod fires

Japan warns of iPod fires

A rare defect in the first generation iPod nano is causing a consumer scare in Japan..
Shaun Nichols Aug 20 2008 7:35AM Hardware
Infineon chipset may be cause of iPhone woes

Infineon chipset may be cause of iPhone woes

An analyst has stated that the cause of the unusually high number of dropped calls some Apple iPhone users are experiencing may be down to the phone’s Infineon chipset.
Iain Thomson Aug 16 2008 1:17PM Hardware
Georgia accuses Russians of cyberwar

Georgia accuses Russians of cyberwar

A spokesman for the Georgian government has accused Russia of launching an online attack against the country’s web infrastructure in conjunction with its occupation of South Ossetia..
Iain Thomson Aug 12 2008 4:03PM Security
Pictures of keyboard-less Palm Centro leaked

Pictures of keyboard-less Palm Centro leaked

The rumour making the rounds is that a keyboard-less version of Palm's Centro smartphone is in the works.
Fernando Cassia Aug 12 2008 7:34AM Hardware
Laptop motion detector warns of earthquake

Laptop motion detector warns of earthquake

The technology used to detect motion in laptops can be utilised to detect earthquakes.
Emma Hughes Aug 12 2008 7:34AM Software
Apple twice the price of PCs

Apple twice the price of PCs

Research by analyst house NPD has shown that on average Apple users pay twice as much in the shops as PC users..
Iain Thomson Aug 11 2008 7:11AM Hardware
Firms told to beware of virtualisation

Firms told to beware of virtualisation

IT managers looking to adopt virtualisation technologies must plan their migrations carefully or risk application failure, according to IT services firm Compuware..
Phil Muncaster Aug 11 2008 7:11AM Storage
Google now owns three quarters of UK search

Google now owns three quarters of UK search

More than three quarters of all internet searches are conducted by Google, according to market research firm comScore..
Rosalie Marshall Aug 7 2008 7:39AM Software
Adobe warns of fake Flash peddlers

Adobe warns of fake Flash peddlers

Adobe is warning that its Flash video player is being used to push malware..
Shaun Nichols Aug 7 2008 7:39AM Security
Dell seeks control of clouds

Dell seeks control of clouds

Dell is seeking a patent on the term 'cloud computing'.
Shaun Nichols Aug 5 2008 2:35PM Storage
Microsoft study disproves six degrees of separation

Microsoft study disproves six degrees of separation

An analysis of Microsoft’s instant messaging system has concluded that there aren’t six degrees of separation between everyone -- the number is 6.6.
Iain Thomson Aug 5 2008 2:35PM Software
Great Firewall of China remains strong

Great Firewall of China remains strong

Amnesty International was last week granted freedom in China, but says the country’s promise remains broken.
Emma Hughes Aug 4 2008 8:12AM Security
Details of Australia's new data breach disclosure laws to be revealed

Details of Australia's new data breach disclosure laws to be revealed

The final report outlining the amendments to Australia’s Privacy Act will be released on August 11, possibily ending almost two years of speculation surrounding the inclusion of Australia’s inaugural mandatory data breach disclosure laws.
Negar Salek Aug 1 2008 3:34PM Security
Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla is investigating a new, low-risk vulnerability in its recently released Firefox 3 web browser that could permit an attacker to crash a victim's browser.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2008 10:05AM Security

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