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Sarbanes-Oxley regulation to go on trial

Sarbanes-Oxley regulation to go on trial

The US supreme court has agreed to hear a case which could decide the fate of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley act.
Shaun Nichols May 20 2009 5:56AM Financial Services
AusCERT09: US Military inspects student laptops for security threats

AusCERT09: US Military inspects student laptops for security threats

If you have a problem with your staff or students installing unauthorised applications, or your network is groaning under malware, Colonel Joe Adams from the United States Military Academy at West Point has a solution - but it's one your users probably won't enjoy.
Nate Cochrane May 18 2009 2:45PM Security
Cisco lands deal to outfit Clearwire WiMAX network

Cisco lands deal to outfit Clearwire WiMAX network

Cisco has secured a deal to provide network hardware for Clearwire's planned US WiMax network.
Shaun Nichols May 14 2009 2:17PM Networking
Apple charged US$19m for patent infringement

Apple charged US$19m for patent infringement

Apple has been found guilty of patent infringement and charged $19m by a US court in Texas.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 27 2009 2:06PM Hardware
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Software
Demand dries up for US IT worker visas

Demand dries up for US IT worker visas

Figures released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services have shown a steep drop in applications for H-1B visas, which allow overseas IT workers to enter the US for employment.
Iain Thomson Apr 15 2009 6:09AM Training & Development
China denies role on US grid hacks

China denies role on US grid hacks

The Chinese government is denying any involvement in the reported infiltration of US electric grid systems.
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2009 7:47AM Security
Hackers breach US electric grid

Hackers breach US electric grid

News of a recent security breach in the US electrical grid is prompting new security worries and calls for better protections.
Shaun Nichols Apr 9 2009 10:30AM Security
US backs down on ACTA details

US backs down on ACTA details

The United States has released details of a major new intellectual property treaty with its allies - including Australia.
Iain Thomson Apr 7 2009 2:16PM Software
US plans national cybersecurity upgrade

US plans national cybersecurity upgrade

New bill would enforce security for critical infrastructure.
Iain Thomson Apr 2 2009 10:49AM Security
Lenovo sued for Mpeg-2 patent infringement

Lenovo sued for Mpeg-2 patent infringement

PC maker Lenovo has been served with several enforcement actions in the US and Germany for allegedly infringing on patents covering the Mpeg-2 digital video compression standard.
Ian Williams Mar 12 2009 6:15AM Hardware
US cybersecurity chief steps down

US cybersecurity chief steps down

The United States' top cybersecurity officer has resigned his position within the government.
Staff Writers Mar 10 2009 2:44PM Security
US Cybersecurity chief steps down

US Cybersecurity chief steps down

Beckstrom resigns post as doubt over agency's role lingers.
Shaun Nichols Mar 10 2009 1:17PM Security
Nokia pulls 5800 for faulty 3G

Nokia pulls 5800 for faulty 3G

Nokia has stopped the sale of its 5800 handset in the US following problems with 3G connections.
Iain Thomson Mar 3 2009 1:21PM Hardware
Obama to spend on cybersecurity

Obama to spend on cybersecurity

President Barack Obama is planning to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on improving cybersecurity in the United States.
Shaun Nichols Mar 2 2009 10:26AM Security
Obama's digital kingmaker advises Aussies to get "real"

Obama's digital kingmaker advises Aussies to get "real"

It's time to drop the corporate-speak to start dealing with your supporters, customers and partners like human beings.
Nate Cochrane Feb 13 2009 3:17PM Strategy
U.S. tweaks Internet privacy guidelines

U.S. tweaks Internet privacy guidelines

U.S. regulators have tweaked recommendations for how websites should collect, save and share information about users, extending them to Internet service providers and mobile users.
Staff Writers Feb 13 2009 10:07AM Security
U.S. nuclear weapons lab loses 67 computers

U.S. nuclear weapons lab loses 67 computers

The mention of nuclear weapons laboratories rarely has a calming effect on anyone, even less so when the mention involves 67 lost or stolen computers.
Sylvie Barak Feb 13 2009 6:50AM Security
Obama orders 60-day cyber security audit

Obama orders 60-day cyber security audit

US President Barack Obama has ordered an immediate 60 day review of the online security of government IT systems to check for vulnerabilities.
Iain Thomson Feb 10 2009 3:12PM Security
Scammers spring for stimulus plan

Scammers spring for stimulus plan

A new scam is targeting the US stimulus plan even before the law itself has passed.
Shaun Nichols Feb 9 2009 2:55PM Security

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