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ActiveX vulnerability hits Yahoo Widgets

ActiveX vulnerability hits Yahoo Widgets

Researchers at security research firm Secunia have revealed a "highly critical" security vulnerability in Yahoo's desktop Widgets. Widgets are software plug-ins that allow delivering a variety of information - weather reports, sports scores, and music - to users' computer desktops.
Jim Carr Jul 30 2007 8:35AM Security
Flaws revealed for Trillian, Yahoo IM platforms

Flaws revealed for Trillian, Yahoo IM platforms

Remotely exploitable vulnerabilities were revealed for two widely used instant messaging platforms this week.
Frank Washkuch Jul 18 2007 10:53AM Security
Trojan uses Hotmail and Yahoo as spam hosts

Trojan uses Hotmail and Yahoo as spam hosts

Scammers bypassing authentication systems.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2007 6:40AM Security
Yahoo signs mega-mobile deals in Asia

Yahoo signs mega-mobile deals in Asia

100 million potential customers, web firm claims.
Simon Burns Jun 22 2007 4:36PM Software
Yahoo boots chief executive, brings in co-founder

Yahoo boots chief executive, brings in co-founder

Jerry Yang brought on the turn the Google tide.
Tom Sanders Jun 19 2007 11:19AM Training & Development
London hosts first Yahoo! 'Hack Day'

London hosts first Yahoo! 'Hack Day'

Web developers and computer programmers gathered together for the first Yahoo! ‘Hack Day' in London at the weekend.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 19 2007 10:45AM Security
Yahoo shareholders fail to condemn censorship

Yahoo shareholders fail to condemn censorship

USA - Yahoo shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected proposals to stop censoring its Chinese customers and support human rights.
Iain Thomson Jun 15 2007 5:04PM Security
Yahoo rushes out IM patch

Yahoo rushes out IM patch

GLOBAL - Yahoo has released an update for its Instant Messenger software shortly after researchers posted code that exploits flaws in the application.
Tom Sanders Jun 12 2007 12:55PM Software
Yahoo patches Messenger ActiveX control flaws

Yahoo patches Messenger ActiveX control flaws

Yahoo patched two vulnerabilities in Messenger's ActiveX control, which were disclosed by a hacker offering proof-of-concept exploit code earlier this week.
Frank Washkuch Jun 12 2007 9:52AM Security
'Extremely critical' flaws hit Yahoo Messenger

'Extremely critical' flaws hit Yahoo Messenger

GLOBAL - Two 'extremely critical' vulnerabilities have been discovered in Yahoo Messenger that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise a system.
Matt Chapman Jun 8 2007 1:02PM Security
Exploits released for zero-day Yahoo Messenger vulnerabilities

Exploits released for zero-day Yahoo Messenger vulnerabilities

A hacker named "Danny" has released two zero-day ActiveX exploits for Yahoo Messenger's Webcam application.
Frank Washkuch Jun 8 2007 9:53AM Security
McAfee SiteAdvisor: Safer searches on Google, Ask, AOL than Yahoo, MSN

McAfee SiteAdvisor: Safer searches on Google, Ask, AOL than Yahoo, MSN

Although the five major online search engines have improved search safety, four percent of all search results link to dangerous websites, according to a report from McAfee's SiteAdvisor.
Jim Carr Jun 7 2007 5:00AM Security
Yahoo opens up Panama search

Yahoo opens up Panama search

USA - Yahoo is making its Panama search engine technology available to third parties.
Iain Thomson Jun 7 2007 12:32AM Software
Yahoo linked to US$1bn bid for Bebo

Yahoo linked to US$1bn bid for Bebo

Yahoo is reportedly preparing a takeover bid for social networking site, Bebo, as part of a recent flurry of internet takeovers.
Staff Writers May 22 2007 10:26AM Software
Google and Yahoo beware; month of search engine bugs coming

Google and Yahoo beware; month of search engine bugs coming

A hacker using the alias "Mustlive" announced this week that June will feature the next month-long vulnerability disclosure project, this one dedicated to search engine bugs.
Dan Kaplan May 18 2007 10:04AM Security
Yahoo brings hammer down on US auctions

Yahoo brings hammer down on US auctions

Company plans to shut down little-used service in North America.
Shaun Nichols May 11 2007 1:59PM Software
Yahoo shares jump on Microsoft buyout rumour

Yahoo shares jump on Microsoft buyout rumour

Shares in Yahoo were up over 17 percent last week after rumours emerged of a takeover bid by Microsoft.
Iain Thomson May 7 2007 10:31AM Software
Yahoo refreshes online messenger

Yahoo refreshes online messenger

Online service introduces archived conversation search.
Tom Sanders May 4 2007 2:45PM Software
Yahoo pays US$680m for Right Media

Yahoo pays US$680m for Right Media

Portal snaps up online advertising exchange.
Robert Jaques May 1 2007 2:30PM Software
Yahoo sued over kowtowing to China

Yahoo sued over kowtowing to China

Imprisoned activist's wife takes action over company cave-in.
Iain Thomson Apr 23 2007 1:56PM Software

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