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No new PowerPoint flaws to report, says Microsoft

No new PowerPoint flaws to report, says Microsoft

There is no new, recently discovered but unpatched flaw in Microsoft's popular PowerPoint presentation program, the company said today after completing an investigation.
Frank Washkuch Aug 22 2006 7:58PM Security
Spammers scam child protection group to propagate trojan

Spammers scam child protection group to propagate trojan

Emails that appear sent by an anti-child pornography nonprofit group - but in fact are being delivered by spammers - are trying to use scare tactics to get unsuspecting recipients to download a trojan, a security firm warned today.
Dan Kaplan Aug 22 2006 7:00PM Security
Google's search lead begins to flag

Google's search lead begins to flag

It's tough at the top.
Clement James Aug 22 2006 10:22AM Software
Consumers look to generate their own electricity

Consumers look to generate their own electricity

Power to the people.
Robert Jaques Aug 22 2006 10:22AM Oddware
Experts warn of 'bumpy' transition to 802.11n

Experts warn of 'bumpy' transition to 802.11n

But Wi-Fi firms up and running with IEE 802.11n draft kit.
Robert Jaques Aug 22 2006 10:22AM Networking
Sony PlayStation 3 predicted to win console war

Sony PlayStation 3 predicted to win console war

Industry analysts believe that Sony's long-delayed PlayStation 3 will still lead sales in North America, despite rivals Microsoft and Nintendo stealing a march on the market.
Clement James Aug 21 2006 10:21AM Hardware
Portable devices to fuel web video explosion

Portable devices to fuel web video explosion

ABI Research predicts huge growth over the next five years.
Robert Jaques Aug 18 2006 10:34AM Hardware
Google right to protect its trademark

Google right to protect its trademark

Objection to 'google' as a verb is justified, says lawyer.
Will Head Aug 18 2006 10:34AM Software
VoIP not yet saviour of PSTN providers

VoIP not yet saviour of PSTN providers

Despite recording 500 percent growth, VoIP revenues across Australia are not yet sufficient to cover the massive decline in telco voice revenues.
Staff Writers Aug 17 2006 2:21PM Telco/ISP
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
VA to encrypt all computers

VA to encrypt all computers

In the latest response to the massive laptop data breach that placed the personal information of some 26.5 million veterans and active duty members at risk for identity theft, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that all its computers will be encrypted, effective immediately.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2006 8:13PM Security
CA to slash staff amid profits plunge

CA to slash staff amid profits plunge

Computer software giant CA announced late Monday that it will lay off 1,700 employees after the company reported a 64 percent fall in first-quarter net income.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2006 4:53PM Security
Groups unite to fight mobile Linux fragmentation

Groups unite to fight mobile Linux fragmentation

OSDL puckers up for LiPS.
Robert Jaques Aug 15 2006 2:13PM Software
Demand for semiconductor IP set to explode

Demand for semiconductor IP set to explode

Chip vendors to become a major intellectual property licensing force.
Robert Jaques Aug 15 2006 2:13PM Hardware
T-Mobile urges users to exploit 'deadtime'

T-Mobile urges users to exploit 'deadtime'

Including those trapped at the airport.
Tony Dennis Aug 15 2006 2:12PM Telco/ISP
Letter: Stick to the facts

Letter: Stick to the facts

Paul Simmond's piece ("Only we can save the world wide web", SC July, p21) was unnecessarily alarmist and full of claims left unsubstantiated.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
ID Analytics to monitor retrieved VA data

ID Analytics to monitor retrieved VA data

ID Analytics will conduct data breach analysis for the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that personal information of millions of veterans and current members of the military was not misused, the department announced this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 11 2006 5:45PM Security
Young people exposed to more online porn

Young people exposed to more online porn

Cyber bullying also on the up.
Will Head Aug 11 2006 1:48PM Oddware
DSL prices fall to all-time low

DSL prices fall to all-time low

Global pricing for DSL broadband services fell by 9.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2006, claims ananlysts.
Robert Jaques Aug 10 2006 9:47AM Telco/ISP
Gartner welcomes IBM move to AMD Opteron servers

Gartner welcomes IBM move to AMD Opteron servers

Industry analysts have welcomed IBM’s recent decision to add to its established Intel Xeon-based server offerings by developing machines based on AMD's Opteron processors.
Robert Jaques Aug 8 2006 3:00PM Hardware

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