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Four fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday, but none for critical Word flaws

Four fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday, but none for critical Word flaws

Microsoft released four security bulletins today to address nine critical vulnerabilities in Excel, Outlook and vector markup language (VML) - but perhaps the biggest news out of the security update is what it did not address.
Dan Kaplan Jan 9 2007 10:41PM Security
IDefense backtracks on PDF scare

IDefense backtracks on PDF scare

Not as big a problem as first thought.
Matt Chapman Jan 8 2007 9:39AM Security
Microsoft to release eight fixes on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft to release eight fixes on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft announced Thursday that it will release eight security patches for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office and Visual Studio next Tuesday.
Ericka Chickowski Jan 5 2007 12:18AM Security
Opera lifts curtain on browser for Wii

Opera lifts curtain on browser for Wii

Software offered as free download for owners of console.
Robert Jaques Dec 22 2006 9:49AM Software
Christmas U-turn on ID card database

Christmas U-turn on ID card database

Data shared between existing systems cuts costs but reduces security.
Iain Thomson Dec 22 2006 9:48AM Security
Microsoft blames Vista insecurity on third party applications

Microsoft blames Vista insecurity on third party applications

Vista might be more secure than XP, but no software is perfect.
Tom Sanders Dec 21 2006 9:14AM Security
UK consumers switch on to digital TV

UK consumers switch on to digital TV

Three out of four households have now gone digital.
Robert Jaques Dec 21 2006 9:14AM Telco/ISP
ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

Database tracking systems and computer audits could soon be regular practice in NSW public sector offices, after the Independent Commission and Corruption (ICAC) agency yesterday released a report detailing strategies to help prevent the misuse of people’s identity information and documents.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2006 1:50PM Security
ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

Database tracking systems and computer audits could soon be regular practice in NSW public sector offices, after the Independent Commission and Corruption (ICAC) agency yesterday released a report detailing strategies to help prevent the misuse of people’s identity information and documents.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2006 12:57PM Security
Microsoft cracks down on Vista pirates

Microsoft cracks down on Vista pirates

'Frankenbuild' software walks the plank.
Matt Chapman Dec 18 2006 2:59PM Software
Nintendo issues recall on Wii straps

Nintendo issues recall on Wii straps

Responds to complaints after injuries to players.
Iain Thomson Dec 18 2006 2:59PM Hardware
Sony on track for PlayStation 3 targets

Sony on track for PlayStation 3 targets

Two million units before the end of 2006, claims Sony president.
Matt Chapman Dec 18 2006 2:59PM Hardware
ACCC pounces on Digital Products Group

ACCC pounces on Digital Products Group

Consumer watchdog, the ACCC has penalised Digital Products Group for $238, 000 because of resale price maintenance of Topfield branded set-top boxes.
Lilia Guan Dec 14 2006 2:12PM Hardware
Ofcom rules on broadband switching

Ofcom rules on broadband switching

Providers will have to hand over customer details promptly.
Iain Thomson Dec 14 2006 8:41AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft tacks WMP fix on to 'Patch Tuesday'

Microsoft tacks WMP fix on to 'Patch Tuesday'

Monthly update includes fixes for IE, Media Player.
Shaun Nichols Dec 14 2006 8:41AM Security
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
Vietnam cracks down on online games

Vietnam cracks down on online games

Games disconnected, companies fined or shut down.
Simon Burns Dec 13 2006 9:06AM Oddware
Mobile security products to be worth US$5bn by 2011

Mobile security products to be worth US$5bn by 2011

The number of security attacks against mobile phones is increasing dramatically, according to new data from Juniper Research.
Will Head Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Security
Financial firms clamp down on unauthorised IM

Financial firms clamp down on unauthorised IM

The days are numbered for users of unauthorised consumer instant messaging (IM) applications within financial securities firms, new research has predicted.
Robert Jaques Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Software
India considers ban on unlicensed VoIP

India considers ban on unlicensed VoIP

Loss of revenues hitting government coffers.
Iain Thomson Dec 11 2006 9:46AM Telco/ISP

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