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Another new CFO at CA

Another new CFO at CA

IT management software maker CA named a new chief financial officer on Friday – the fifth person to hold the position in the past three years.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2006 10:11PM Security
Skype launches new toolbars

Skype launches new toolbars

Calling all users of Skype.
Dinah Greek Jul 31 2006 1:53PM Software
Senate minority leader victimized by ID theft

Senate minority leader victimized by ID theft

Victims of identity theft may have gained a new, powerful ally this week.
Frank Washkuch Jul 28 2006 6:54PM Security
New Firefox version includes security fix

New Firefox version includes security fix

Mozilla is encouraging Firefox users to install a newly released version that contains security fixes.
Frank Washkuch Jul 27 2006 9:13PM Security
New email scam claims AIDS cure

New email scam claims AIDS cure

In-boxes are being plagued by thousands of messages related to an email scam that attempts to fool people into believing that the sender has found a cure to AIDS.
René Millman Jul 21 2006 11:45AM Security
Patent changes considered to protect innovation

Patent changes considered to protect innovation

UK government office looks at role in encouraging invention.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2006 10:13AM Software
New adware tricks users with security promise

New adware tricks users with security promise

A new adware program that tries to trick users into installing fake security applications on their PC is has been spotted in the wild.
René Millman Jul 19 2006 12:27PM Security
New worm targets virus researchers

New worm targets virus researchers

Malware seeks to embarras research community.
Tom Sanders Jul 13 2006 2:40PM Security
Don't get cocky about RFID

Don't get cocky about RFID

Are RFID keycards the next big thing? Only if they can see off power attacks, warns Ken Munro
Ken Munro Jul 12 2006 2:13PM Security
Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Microsoft's release today of seven much-anticipated patches highlights the continued trend of client-side vulnerabilities – but the most important fix of all corrects a high-risk flaw that malicious users can take advantage of with no user interaction.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 10:16PM Security
Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Security experts are warning of a new "widespread" phishing scheme that attempts to dupe users of Google's email service, Gmail, into offering account details in exchange for a bogus cash prize.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 7:05PM Security
EC consults on RFID tags

EC consults on RFID tags

European Commission starts public consultation on RFID privacy and frequency
allocation.
Madeline Bennett Jul 11 2006 2:10PM Hardware
New flaw affects Asian Microsoft Excel versions

New flaw affects Asian Microsoft Excel versions

A new vulnerability has been discovered in Asian-language versions of Microsoft Excel.
Frank Washkuch Jul 7 2006 7:29PM Security
Apple renews education push with new iMac

Apple renews education push with new iMac

Apple has renewed its efforts to widen its education sector presence with a new, low-cost dual-core iMac.
Tim Lohman Jul 7 2006 1:39PM Hardware
New cybersecurity standards

New cybersecurity standards

The 9/11 attacks may have left the nation's power grid unaffected in 2001, but the August 2003 blackout knocked out power to some 400 million Americans. Combined, these incidents stressed the possible impact a widespread outage could cause and prompted concerns about cybersecurity.
Dan Kaplan Jul 6 2006 10:03PM Security
Email gives way to new virus distribution tactics

Email gives way to new virus distribution tactics

Improved security against malware attacks is challenged by more intelligent
delivery methods.
Tom Young Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Security
Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

But software giant missed an opportunity to spin its recent decision.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Software
Samsung to launch three 'new vision' cameras

Samsung to launch three 'new vision' cameras

Samsung is to release three new cameras that signal a departure from traditional-looking digital models.
Anthony Dhanendran Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Hardware
New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

A new instant messaging (IM) worm that poses as a security notification from Microsoft's anti-piracy program has been identified by Sophos.
Dinah Greek Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
MTV adds new shows to iTunes

MTV adds new shows to iTunes

MTV Networks is expanding the range of shows it offers through Apple's iTunes music store.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software

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