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Researchers claim solar cell breakthrough

Researchers claim solar cell breakthrough

An international research collaboration has developed a technology that could dramatically improve the efficiency of solar cells..
Robert Jaques Mar 4 2008 3:32PM Hardware
Researchers warn of chip and Pin flaws

Researchers warn of chip and Pin flaws

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have warned that chip and Pin machines are not as secure as the banking industry claims.
Robert Jaques Feb 29 2008 2:20PM Security
Researchers promise to stop terrorists

Researchers promise to stop terrorists

Researchers at the University of Maryland's Institute for Advanced Computer Studies have developed a software-based system designed to fight terrorism..
Robert Jaques Feb 27 2008 3:40PM Software
US researchers perfect gecko-style glue

US researchers perfect gecko-style glue

Scientists at the University of California at Berkeley have developed an adhesive that mirrors the attach and easy release characteristics of a gecko's feet.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2008 2:29PM Strategy
Georgia Tech researchers break down botnets

Georgia Tech researchers break down botnets

Warning that botnets are a "dynamic, evolving threat," researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have proposed the classification of botnet structures to provide an effective response framework for attacks and general remediation.
Jack Rogers Dec 18 2007 9:33AM Security
Researchers blast Vista Service Pack 1

Researchers blast Vista Service Pack 1

A group of researchers has described Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista Service Pack 1 as a "performance dud"..
Shaun Nichols Nov 22 2007 7:18AM Software
Researchers turbocharge Cat 7 data throughput

Researchers turbocharge Cat 7 data throughput

Engineers at Penn State University have successfully boosted the data transmission rates of Cat-7 copper cables to 100Gbps..
Robert Jaques Nov 16 2007 7:17AM Networking
Researchers warn of serious Windows flaw

Researchers warn of serious Windows flaw

A group of Israeli researchers claims to have discovered a serious vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system..
Robert Jaques Nov 14 2007 7:19AM Security
Researchers reveal Windows buffer overflow flaw

Researchers reveal Windows buffer overflow flaw

Researchers last week revealed an unpatched buffer overflow bug in Windows that could allow an attacker to take control of an affected machine.
Frank Washkuch Sep 19 2007 1:52PM Security
Researchers ponder cause of Trend Micro port scanning

Researchers ponder cause of Trend Micro port scanning

Security experts believe increased scanning today of a TCP port related to Trend Micro's anti-virus solution is not the result of two product vulnerabilities announced this week but instead an older flaw that already has been patched.
Dan Kaplan Aug 24 2007 10:43AM Security
Researchers create carbon net to catch toxic gases

Researchers create carbon net to catch toxic gases

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a way of using ultra thin layers of carbon to detect even a single molecule of a toxic gas.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2007 12:47PM Hardware
Researchers spot ZIP spam spike

Researchers spot ZIP spam spike

Spammers have turned to ZIP files to push pump-and-dump scam emails past filters, researchers said this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 2 2007 9:54AM Security
Researchers release LinkedIn bug 'o-day style'

Researchers release LinkedIn bug 'o-day style'

In a move sure to fuel the debate over responsible disclosure, a pair of security researchers have posted public exploit code for a severe vulnerability affecting users of the Internet Explorer toolbar for business networking site LinkedIn.
Dan Kaplan Jul 25 2007 9:48AM Security
Image spam drops again, but researchers see more PDF stock spam

Image spam drops again, but researchers see more PDF stock spam

Levels of image spam dropped again in June, but researchers also saw increased use of PDF spam.
Frank Washkuch Jul 10 2007 9:35AM Security
Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Users are being warned of a new phishing scam falsely telling recipients they need to download a Microsoft patch.
Dan Kaplan Jun 28 2007 9:59AM Security
Researchers plan quantum satellite link

Researchers plan quantum satellite link

EUROPE - A team of European scientists has unveiled details of research that aims to use quantum physics to communicate securely with orbiting satellites.
Robert Jaques Jun 15 2007 7:30AM Telco/ISP
More Safari bugs found after Windows release

More Safari bugs found after Windows release

Bug hunters have claimed numerous flaws in Apple's Safari web browser just hours after its release for Windows.
Frank Washkuch Jun 14 2007 7:33AM Security
Beware fake Microsoft security advisories

Beware fake Microsoft security advisories

Windows users are being warned of fake Microsoft security advisories that actually link to a malicious website.
Frank Washkuch Jun 12 2007 10:28AM Security
US researchers perfect electrically conductive plastic

US researchers perfect electrically conductive plastic

A University of Texas researcher has developed a modified plastic that can carry variable electric currents
Robert Jaques Apr 12 2007 2:01PM Oddware
Researchers find similar unpatched flaw in IE and Firefox

Researchers find similar unpatched flaw in IE and Firefox

Security researchers have discovered a rare flaw affecting both Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer that can allow a hacker to read sensitive files on users' computers with the use of a bit of social engineering.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 16 2007 11:32PM Security

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