Operating systems software
Competition among operating system (OS) suppliers is growing, with new OS products being developed for emerging platforms such as smartphones and netbooks. Microsoft Windows is still the most important product for businesses, but Linux, Mac OS and Unix offer important alternatives, along with device-specific OS such as Android and Chrome. We examine the operating system software choices facing IT managers.
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08 Nov 2024
Inside Grab’s platform strategy
Grab’s group CTO talks up the super app’s platform strategy, architecture and organisational structure behind its growth across diverse Southeast Asian markets Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
SUSE sees growth in multi-Linux support and containers
SUSE CEO talks up the company’s double-digit growth, fuelled by demand for its multi-Linux support offering, Rancher container platform and focus on artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2010
Photos: The 7 sins of Windows Phone 7
Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 (WP7) in October this year. Considered as the first serious offering from the company in the mobile operating system (OS) space, WP7 has met some criticism from users and analysts. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2010
MySpace new look test drive
MySpace is revamping its social networking site to take on Facebook. See what all the fuss is about... Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2010
Photos: First look at OpenOffice 3.3
OpenOffice 3.3 beta is giving the Microsoft office 2010 proprietary suite of productivity applications a good run for its money. Adrian Bridgwater takes a look at the free, open source office productivity suite. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2010
Internet Explorer 9 beta preview
Microsoft has released the beta version of its latest web browser, which uses HTML 5.0 and DirectX graphics acceleration. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2010
Photos: Adobe Creative Suite 5
Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 is vast: 15 core applications covering web design, Flash design and development, print design and publishing, and video production. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2010
MeeGo test drive
MeeGo is a new Linux operating system for mobile devices, desktop PCs and Net Books. Cliff Saran takes a close look at what it has to offer. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2010
Photos: Adobe CS5 first look
CS5 is the latest release of Adobe's Creative Suite, which includes tighter workflow to help designers and Flash developers work more efficiently across Photoshop. Illustrator and Flash. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2010
Virtual desktops online in space
Astronauts at the International Space Station are being given access to applications and websites through Citrix’s XenDesktop software. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2010
Microsoft loses appeal on Office XML patent dispute with i4i
Microsoft has lost an appeal in its dispute with i4i over XML support in Office 2003/2007, following a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2009
Photos: Google Chrome OS review - Open source, Apps and Flash
In 1992 IBM tried to defeat Windows with OS/2 2.0, using the slogan "a better Windows than Windows". It was, arguably, but it still failed. Google is not making that mistake with Chrome OS, unveiled last week as an open source project. Release is planned for sometime in 2010. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2009
First pictures of Google Chrome OS
Chrome OS is Google's attempt to build an open source operating system for cloud computing, which will run on netbooks. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2009
Photo review: Karmic Koala kickstarts new Ubuntu 9.10
Ubuntu 9.10, also known as Karmic Koala, is taking on Microsoft's Windows 7. The Koala has a better software installer, faster boot times and much more. Here's our thorough review. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2009
Photos: Windows 7 - Top ten new features
Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the new features of Windows 7 and why it will rock your world. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2009
Google Wave - Surf, swim or suffocate?
Google Wave looks like it will turn into a typhoon as it sets its sights on email, social networking and instant messaging. But can Wave really sweep us off our feet or is it too much say goodbye to these shores... waving goodbye of course. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2009
Photos: Microsoft Security Essentials test drive
Microsoft has released anti-malware software for Windows XP SP2, Vista and Windows 7. The product is freely available from the Microsoft website, but is it any good? Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2009
Photos: Apple Mac Snow Leopard OSX - What you will enjoy
The hype factor around Windows 7 has reached fever pitch but that hasn't stopped Apple from developing Snow Leopard with equally impressive features. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2009
Photos: The Dirty Dozen of Windows 7 - things that might bug you
After the rather embarrassing flop that was Vista, it seems that they may have finally got things right with their latest progeny, and by right we mean very right. But as with all masterpieces, there are bound to be a few flaws that make us wring our hands in frustration. Here is our Windows 7 Dirty Dozen. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2009
Photos: Firefox 4 team try out new user interface
The developers behind Firefox have provided a couple of concept screenshots, which points to how the popular, open source web browser could evolve. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2009
Photos: MoD demo latest in military information technology
Each year the Ministry of Defence holds a week-long exhibition where suppliers can demonstrate the latest in military information technology. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2009
Photos: Office 2010 first look
Microsoft has released the first technical preview of Office 2010, the much anticipated update to Office 2007. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2009
Photos: Deer gets hit by Google Street View car
As the headline says, these pictures show a Google Street View car hitting a deer and driving off after the accident. Continue Reading
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29 May 2009
Photos: Windows 7 Touch Pack games and applications for the home
Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is six multi-touch applications and games that are designed to show the capabilities of Windows Touch in Windows 7. Continue Reading
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24 May 2009
Photos: Tragic pictures on Google Street View
The Google Street View eye wanders all across the world. This is a colection of dramatic pictures taken from all over the world, from Japan to the UK. Continue Reading
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12 May 2009
Photos: It's a funny old world according to Google Street View
Google Street View cameras travel far and wide and capture every moment as they pass. So what do they see? Continue Reading
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05 May 2009
Photos: Celebrities caught on Google Street View!
Google Street View sees all and that includes celebrities and fictional characters amazingly. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2009
Photos: Google Street View - A tour of London
Take a virtual tour of London with Google Street View! Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2009
Photos: Safari 4 - Step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to installing Safari 4 and a look at some of the new features. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2009
Photos: Top Ten security sensitive sites on Google Earth
Following the hysteria in the British media that Google Earth can be used to target sensitive sites, we decided to look at which sites so far have not been censored on Google Earth, that could possibly be considered a security risk. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2009
Photos: Step-by-step guide to IE 8
Too scared to install Internet Explorer 8? Have a look at our step-by-step guide before you take the plunge. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2009
Photos: Windows 7 Beta inside out
With a heightened hype factor typical to that of any Microsoft product launch, Windows 7 Beta 1 was recently made available to those of us within the industry willing to put our necks on the block and install this operating system ‘work in progress’ to see if it is likely to change our lives. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2009
Photos: Top 10 most anticipated PC games for 2009
This year promises to be massive for the gaming industry as people are saving money by staying in. We look at the games that will get your fingers itching. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2008
Photos: Sneak peek at Windows 7
Following the announcement of Windows 7, Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the new features. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2008
Microsoft and Novell expand Windows/Linux integration deal
Microsoft and Novell are extending their interoperability agreement to tie Windows closer to Novell's SUSE Linux in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2008
Facing up to security perils of outbound traffic
What about the threat from within and, more specifically, the security issues that arise from outbound traffic risks? Continue Reading
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28 May 2008
Chinook helicopter disaster - computer software failure or pilot error?
Chinook helicopter crash: was it computer software failure or a cause we'll never know? This article gives the background to the Chinook helicopter disaster with links to all the relevant articles published by ComputerWeekly and other useful web links. Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2007
Unified communications new priority for HP
Unified communications is a confusing area with a number of vendors in the mix. HP has launched new services to help ease companies into unified communications and help them determine which integrated tools will best fit their business goals. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2007
Web 2.0 strategies for SMBs
Web 2.0 technologies are catching on at companies of all sizes. Find out how to make them work for your SMB with SearchSMB.com's top five Web 2.0 tips. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2007
How to select the right IP PBX
Selecting the right IP PBX system for your company can be complicated. Here are some important things to consider when purchasing an IP PBX. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2007
Microsoft update to patch critical Windows flaw
Microsoft plans to patch a critical flaw in Windows and plug holes in MSN Messenger, Visual Studio, and Windows services for Unix. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2007
Firefox security issues persist despite update
Despite Mozilla's recent Firefox security update, researchers say there's another way attackers could exploit the browser for malicious purposes. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2007
IT cheat sheets for all
They may seem like no-brainers to you, but some of your IT tricks and workarounds look magical to your peers. We've collected our favorite IT cheat sheets on topics ranging from AS/400 to HTML and Outlook so everyone can look like a whiz. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2007
Flaw found in MSN Messenger
Attackers could exploit a flaw in MSN Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, according to Danish vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2007
Attackers target two Microsoft security flaws
Symantec warned customers about attacks targeting two Microsoft security flaws -- an unpatched DirectX Media vulnerability and the XML Core Services flaw patched in MS07-042. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2007
College campuses prepare for Microsoft Vista challenges
With new Vista machines coming to campus, the IT shops of academia have no choice but to embrace the latest Windows OS and its security implications. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2007
Latest Microsoft flaws affect Windows, IE, Excel
Microsoft released nine security updates Tuesday -- six of them critical -- for flaws in Internet Explorer, Excel and other programs within the Windows OS. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2007
NAS appliance specifications
NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without having to proliferate additional appliances across the network. The product snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross section of major NAS appliance products. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2007
Mozilla to extend security in major Firefox update
The next version of Firefox will include new anti-phishing and anti-malware capabilities. Mozilla also plans to release a pair of fuzzing tools to detect Java, FTP and HTTP flaws. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2007
Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws
Firefox version 2.0.0.6 addresses critical flaws involving unescaped URLs passing to external programs and privilege escalation. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2007
Warning issued over unpatched Firefox flaw
Vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia and US-CERT have issued advisories about the input validation flaw Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2007
Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software
Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2007
IBM washes hands of IceCube storage project
IBM is spinning out its long overdue next-generation storage system, code-named IceCube, and is seeking $15 million in funding to commercialize the product. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2007
Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption
Unified communications (UC) and unified messaging are on the verge of launching a mobile platform. Learn more about mobile UC from Yankee Group's Zeus Kerravala. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2007
Google buy shakes up email archiving
Google's acquisition of Postini will boost adoption of Gmail, pushing email archiving players to add support for hosted applications. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2007
Data migration product specifications
Part of the Tiered Storage Buying guide focusing on product specifications for data migration tools. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2007
Instant messaging usage increase highlights need for policies
A Burton Group report suggests that all companies should have an IM usage policy, even if they haven't deployed IM yet Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2007
Prevent network hacks with secure Web browsing
Hackers can penetrate your network in almost unlimited ways these days, and that includes through your Web browser. Learn how to improve Web browser security and keep these hackers out of your network. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2007
Big Microsoft Vista concerns for Big Pharma
The second installment of an ongoing series examining the challenges of deploying Windows Vista and the considerations that go into the decision to roll out the new OS. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2007
Microsoft patches Windows Vista, IE 7
Microsoft fixed 15 flaws in a variety of products Tuesday, including Windows XP, Vista and Internet Explorer 7. Attackers could exploit the most serious flaws for remote code execution. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
Microsoft to patch Windows Vista, IE 7, Office
In a redesigned advance bulletin for Patch Tuesday, Microsoft said it will fix flaws in Windows Vista, IE 7, Office and other programs. Four updates will address critical problems. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2007
Serious flaws put Yahoo Messenger users in peril
Attackers could exploit two serious flaws in Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, vulnerability trackers warned Wednesday. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2007
Zero-day flaws affect Firefox, IE
A researcher published details on four new zero-day flaws affecting Firefox and Internet Explorer. They could be exploited to log keystrokes, download malware and steal cookies. Continue Reading
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31 May 2007
HDS CEO quits for HP storage biz
Dave Roberson, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems since 2006, has jumped ship to HP to run the server giant's storage business. Continue Reading
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25 May 2007
Admins run into trouble with Microsoft updates
A DNS service failure and an ongoing WSUS glitch are among this month's frustrations as IT administrators try to deploy the latest security patches from Microsoft. Continue Reading
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24 May 2007
Microsoft fixes Office 2007 patch issues, releases MOICE
The Microsoft Security Response Center acknowledged that some of the company's May 8 security updates didn't make it to machines running Office 2007 on Windows Vista. Continue Reading
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21 May 2007
Mobile instant messaging enhances company's business processes
A mobile IM service acquired by a hosted VoIP provider encourages more companies to enhance their business processes. Continue Reading
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17 May 2007
VoIP security fundamentals
VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP telephony threats, and how to secure your VoIP systems and endpoints from them. Continue Reading
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16 May 2007
When signature based antivirus isn't enough
Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products. Continue Reading
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08 May 2007
Companies plug FTP holes with secure FTP servers
Some companies are investing in secure FTP suites to give employees and business partners the ability to transfer large files such as large documents, audio, video and photos. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2007
Inside MSRC: Windows Vista security update explained
Microsoft's Christopher Budd details the first Windows Vista security updates. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2007
How does file archiving differ from email and database archiving or document management systems?
The thing they all have in common is "archiving" -- long-term storage and preservation of data that's inactive... Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2007
Instant messaging threats become more sophisticated
Instant messaging faces greater threats as more enterprises begin to utilize it, making it a more appealing target to hackers. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2007
Capacity planning software specifications
Gauging storage needs over time is one of the biggest challenges faced by IT administrators, and a new generation of capacity planning tools is emerging to help forecast growth and utilisation of storage resources. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2007
Spam poses as Internet Explorer 7 download
Beware of emails from "[email protected]." It may look like an invitation to download Internet Explorer 7, but it's really a trick to infect machines with malware. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2007
Compellent adds boot from SAN consolidation
Update saves storage space by consolidating boot volumes into a "golden" copy of the OS, but experts are troubled by a lack of partnerships with server and OS vendors. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2007
IT pros eye Windows Server 2003 SP2 with caution
Despite its security and stability enhancements, IT pros say they are in no rush to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2 Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2007
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista Mail flaw
Attackers could exploit a flaw in Windows Vista Mail to compromise PCs by tricking the user into opening a malicious email attachment. Microsoft is investigating. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Flaws haunt protocol tied to national infrastructure
Also: A weakness is found in Windows settings, Microsoft investigates a new Vista flaw, and flaws are addressed in OpenOffice.org and Firefox. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2007
Mozilla releases Firefox fix
One newly-discovered flaw and several glitches introduced in the last update have been fixed with Mozilla's release of Firefox 2.0.0.3 and 1.5.0.11. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Web 2.0 tools of the trade
As Web 2.0 technologies become more popular, IT professionals are answering questions from business units on how it can be used. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2007
Measuring Vista's true security muscle will take time
Researchers are digging through the Windows Vista code right now, and when they find flaws we'll hear about it. But it's the ones we don't hear about that should keep us up at night. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2007
'Worm' targets Sun Solaris Telnet flaw
Security researchers have found evidence that a worm is trying to exploit the recently patched Telnet flaw in Sun Solaris. Experts say it's another reason to stay away from Telnet. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2007
Microsoft confirms new IE flaw
Attackers could exploit a new flaw in Internet Explorer (IE) to access local files on targeted systems, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2007
Google plugs dangerous flaw
An attacker could exploit a hole in Google Desktop to gain access to users' personal files. Google has released a patch, but experts say not all users are receiving it. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2007
Microsoft fixes zero-day flaws in Word, Office
Twelve security updates from Microsoft fix a range of problems, including a flaw in the Malware Protection Engine and previously-exploited zero-days glitches in Word and Office. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2007
Solaris 10 has zero-day Telnet flaw
Attackers could exploit a zero-day flaw in Solaris 10's Telnet daemon to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized system access, security experts warn. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2007
Briefs: Vulnerabilities found in Trend Micro, Firefox browser
This week, Trend Micro released a fix for a flaw in its antivirus engine, while no fixes are available for two newly discovered Mozilla Firefox browser flaws. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2007
New zero-day attack targets Microsoft Excel
Microsoft says maliciously crafted Excel files may permit the execution of arbitrary code. Other Microsoft Office applications may be at risk. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
Lawyers discuss e-discovery gotchas
During panel sessions at Legal Tech, lawyers provided their insights into the e-discovery process, retention policies and helping judges get up to speed. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2007
Companies take IM threats seriously
Wesabe is a brand new money management community. It takes threats to IM as seriously as those targeting email and web applications Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2007
Inside MSRC: Microsoft updates WSUSSCAN issue
Christopher Budd of the Microsoft Security Response Center is urging customers to deploy the latest versions of the Systems Management Server Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates or Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer to receive all the current software updates. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2007
Bug Briefs: OpenOffice vulnerable to attack
Other flaws were reported in Apple QuickTime, Mac OS X, Adobe Flash Player, VideoLAN VLC, the Opera Web browser, and Cisco Access Control Server. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2007
Top Web security tips of 2006
Check out the top five Web security tips of 2006 to get advice on securing Internet Explorer, ISA Server and Radius and a set of tools designed to secure the Web browsing experience. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2007
Adobe Reader flaws spook security experts
Security experts sound the alarm over Adobe Reader flaws that could be exploited for cross-site scripting attacks and other mayhem. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2006
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista flaw
Local users could gain elevated system privileges and run malicious commands by exploiting an error within the Windows server library. Vista is among the OS versions affected. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2006
Mozilla fixes multiple Firefox flaws
Digital miscreants could exploit flaws in Mozilla's popular Firefox browser to bypass security programs, access sensitive information and conduct cross-site scripting attacks. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2006
Third zero-day found in Microsoft Word
For the third time in a week, a zero-day flaw has been found in Microsoft Word. Users should be cautious when opening attachments from unknown sources. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2006
IT pros look for ways to lock down IM
Special Report: To control growing IM threats, administrators are trying to limit which programs can be used or ban the technology altogether. But that's not always possible. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2006
Zantaz buys data classification partner Singlecast
Email archiving player Zantaz has purchased data classification startup Singlecast, which can categorise and apply policies to data before an email takes up storage space. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2006
Inside the numbers: Messaging (in)security
In August, SearchSecurity.com surveyed 250 IT pros from a variety of industries about messaging security programs. Here are some of the questions we asked and their responses. Continue Reading