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This section looks at some of the new technologies that are emerging, or could be upcoming in future months or years.

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Symantec warns of new Microsoft exploit

Symantec warns of new Microsoft exploit

Symantec warned this weekend of a new worm taking advantage of a Microsoft bug, prompting the security company to raise its ThreatCon level.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 25 2008 9:50AM Security
Blacklists, whitelists and heuristics: Symantec describes new threats

Blacklists, whitelists and heuristics: Symantec describes new threats

iTnews talks to Vincent Weafer, VP Security Response, Symantec, about how server-side polymorphism is changing the security landscape.
Kathryn Small Nov 20 2008 2:06PM Security
NASA shows off new star supercomputer

NASA shows off new star supercomputer

When it comes to shooting for the moon and Mars, NASA needs more than just vision and billions in funding, it needs a boost from an astronomically powerful supercomputer, namely one called Pleiades.
Sylvie Barak Nov 19 2008 6:45AM Hardware
Recall brings RFID carton tracking online

Recall brings RFID carton tracking online

Document management firm Recall has rolled out a carton-based RFID tagging system across its 20 local information centres and will now look at taking the system down to the paper file level as well.
Ry Crozier Nov 14 2008 2:19PM Storage
New security updates for Firefox 2 and 3

New security updates for Firefox 2 and 3

Mozilla has released updates to its Firefox 2 and 3 browsers to offset a number of security holes.
Dan Kaplan Nov 14 2008 9:23AM Security
Microsoft unveils new server tech for SMBs

Microsoft unveils new server tech for SMBs

Microsoft unleashed its latest range of enterprise-class server technologies for medium and small businesses yesterday, claiming it would give firms a competitive boost and help cut costs.
Sylvie Barak Nov 14 2008 6:37AM Software
Outsourcing lacks ambition, all about cost

Outsourcing lacks ambition, all about cost

A London School of Economics professor has urged executives to put ‘a level of ambition’ back in outsourcing to achieve innovative outcomes over and above a low-cost benefit.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2008 12:29AM Financial Services
New worm exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

New worm exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

A worm, exploiting the emergency Microsoft patch, turns infected computers into bots that can launch DDoS attacks.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
New Yorker charged with providing "sniffer" trojan for TJX hack

New Yorker charged with providing "sniffer" trojan for TJX hack

The trojan used to "sniff" the credit card information of millions of TJX shoppers was provided by a 25-year-old New York man, who has been charged with conspiracy.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
Semiconductor industry facing dark times

Semiconductor industry facing dark times

The semiconductor industry is in for a rough ride for the foreseeable future, according to analyst firm Gartner.
Nov 1 2008 9:48AM Hardware
DSTO shows off two new Land Warfare robots

DSTO shows off two new Land Warfare robots

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) demonstrated two new robots at the Land Warfare Conference in Brisbane this week.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2008 12:03AM Hardware
Patched Opera browser faces new vulnerability

Patched Opera browser faces new vulnerability

Security researchers have already discovered security vulnerability in Opera Software's 9.61 browser version that was released last week.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
Security firms report spam increase

Security firms report spam increase

Two security firms have revealed that spam attacks have increased in the last quarter.
Dan Raywood Oct 28 2008 10:00AM Security
SIMable unlocks 3G iPhone, Blackberry Bold

SIMable unlocks 3G iPhone, Blackberry Bold

The much-hyped SIMable handset unlocking chip developed in the UK has been expanded to unlock equally hyped smartphone offerings from Apple and RIM.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2008 12:31AM Hardware
Change-room mirror likes what you’re wearing

Change-room mirror likes what you’re wearing

NEC Australia has developed an innovative 'magic mirror' prototype that can display information relating to garments as people try them on in-store.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2008 1:04PM Networking
Websense detects new 'Better Business Bureau' spam campaign

Websense detects new 'Better Business Bureau' spam campaign

Websense has detected a new round of 'Better Business Bureau' spam emails.
Dan Raywood Oct 24 2008 12:13PM Security
Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users.
Shaun Nichols Oct 24 2008 11:38AM Security
American jailed after assisting NZ hacker in botnet attack

American jailed after assisting NZ hacker in botnet attack

An American who helped a New Zealand hacker has been sentenced to 90 days in prison and five years of probation.
Dan Raywood Oct 23 2008 10:12AM Security
Microsoft makes new anti-piracy push

Microsoft makes new anti-piracy push

Company launches offensive against illegal software sales.
Shaun Nichols Oct 22 2008 10:40AM Security
New version of CAPTCHA reduces spam to Yahoo and Hotmail

New version of CAPTCHA reduces spam to Yahoo and Hotmail

A recent reduction in Yahoo and Hotmail spam has been caused by scientists.
SC Australia Staff Oct 22 2008 9:55AM Security

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