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Social networking juror kicked out of court

Social networking juror kicked out of court

Criminals are expected to face up to their actions in court, but trial by Facebook is not an option, apparently, as a British juror discovered after being booted out for running a poll on the social not-working site to determine the defendants’ guilt.
Sylvie Barak Nov 26 2008 3:42PM Software
Review: Cyber-Ark Software Enterprise Password Vault

Review: Cyber-Ark Software Enterprise Password Vault

The Cyber-Ark Enterprise Password Vault, or EPV, is a high-end password management powerhouse.
Peter Stephenson, Nov 26 2008 3:32PM Security
Telstra baits Government with NBN ‘detail’ carrot

Telstra baits Government with NBN ‘detail’ carrot

Telstra will hold the government to ransom by submitting a ‘proposal’ to build a $9.7 billion National Broadband Network but withholding more detailed bid documents.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2008 1:27PM Telco/ISP
ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a detailed response to claims by Hyarchis that its formal warning over alleged spam activities was unfair.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2008 12:52PM Telco/ISP
SMS ‘confirmations’ put Hyarchis in hot water: ACMA

SMS ‘confirmations’ put Hyarchis in hot water: ACMA

ACMA has released the content of alleged spam SMS messages sent by Hyarchis and suggested that if they had been ‘purely factual’ there may not have been grounds to issue a formal warning.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2008 12:50PM Telco/ISP
ICANN to transfer 281,000 domains to new registrar

ICANN to transfer 281,000 domains to new registrar

Following the termination of domain registrar EstDomains' accreditation, ICANN announced it will transfer 281,000 domains to an approved provider.
Dan Kaplan Nov 26 2008 9:56AM Security
Trial of accused Palin email hacker delayed

Trial of accused Palin email hacker delayed

The student charged with accessing former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's email will go to trial in April.
Dan Kaplan Nov 26 2008 9:56AM Security
Lenovo taps SMS for laptop security

Lenovo taps SMS for laptop security

Lenovo is to offer the ability to lock down its ThinkPad laptops remotely by text message..
Daniel Robinson Nov 26 2008 9:46AM Security
Facebook wins record spam payout

Facebook wins record spam payout

Social networking giant Facebook has been awarded a hefty US$837m judgment against a Canadian spammer under the US Can-Spam Act.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2008 9:46AM Security
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

The Pentagon has banned the use of portable USB drives after fears that they are being used to propagate viruses.
Iain Thomson Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Security
Apple sued over iPhone web browser

Apple sued over iPhone web browser

Apple is being sued by a small US firm for allegedly infringing on a patent covering web browsing technology.
Iain Thomson Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Software
Enterprise search no longer a black art

Enterprise search no longer a black art

Enterprise search buyers are finally being offered products that are easier to configure, install and implement, according to new research by independent analyst firm CMS Watch.
Phil Muncaster Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Software
Protecting customer information

Protecting customer information

Enterprises still seem to have turned a blind eye to the vulnerability that exists when information, in document and spreadsheet form, leaves the company via email and laptops.
Brian Dirking, principal product director, Oracle Nov 25 2008 4:30PM Security
Review: Hitachi ID Systems ID-Archive

Review: Hitachi ID Systems ID-Archive

The Hitachi ID-Archive sets its focus on password randomisation.
Peter Stephenson, Nov 25 2008 4:25PM Security
Ballmer to testify in Vista Capable case

Ballmer to testify in Vista Capable case

Ballmer earlier issued a statement saying that he was not involved in the case, instead naming two other Microsoft managers, both of whom have since left the company, as the prime movers in the Vista Capable campaign.
Iain Thomson Nov 25 2008 3:39PM Software
Can Quark XPress win back customers?

Can Quark XPress win back customers?

Can Quark XPress claw its way back into the desktop publishing space? iTnews talks to Alex Nemeth, regional business director A/NZ, about Quark XPress 8 – and why users should give it another look.
Kathryn Small Nov 25 2008 3:31PM Software
Telstra pumps $5.5m into South Queensland projects

Telstra pumps $5.5m into South Queensland projects

Telstra has dropped $5.5 million into two communications infrastructure projects in Southern Queensland to provide a backbone for mining and gas developments in the region.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2008 3:24PM Telco/ISP
OLPC Oz wants to give away another 5,000 laptops

OLPC Oz wants to give away another 5,000 laptops

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is hoping a local version of its globally successful ‘Give 1, Get 1’ promotion will result in 5,000 XO laptops for disadvantaged children in Australia and the Pacific rim.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2008 3:22PM Hardware
CBA system glitch takes out money twice

CBA system glitch takes out money twice

The Commonwealth Bank has blamed an unknown overnight processing system glitch for causing some Netbank and ATM transations to be processed twice.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2008 3:20PM Software
BMC’s new local chief targets new local markets

BMC’s new local chief targets new local markets

BMC is bucking the trend among IT vendors, taking on new staff in Canberra to push into the government sector and embarking on a new customer acquisition strategy under the watch of new A/NZ chief, Gary Mitchell.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2008 3:20PM Software

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