December 2005 News
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Student developers' chance to win $125,000 of prizes
Microsoft calls for student developers to represent the UK in 4th annual Imagine Cup23 Dec 2005
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Gaining access using application and operating system attacks
In this excerpt from Chapter 7 of Counter Hack Reloaded: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses, Second Edition, authors Ed Skoudis and Tom Liston explain how security prof...22 Dec 2005
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Compliance gets more expensive for IT budgets
New study shows IT spending has increased in order to keep pace with the growing demands of Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations. Analysts predict that this may lead to the canceling of other proje...21 Dec 2005
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Sony struggles to regain trust
The company is trying to mend a reputation bruised over its antipiracy practices. One advocate for online civil liberties explains why redemption is a long way off.21 Dec 2005
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XP gets US government security rating
The US government has given some versions of Microsoft’s Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems the highly regarded Common Criteria security certification rating.21 Dec 2005
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Hackers crack X-Box software
Microsoft’s operating systems aren’t the only products from the company to suffer hacker attacks. Now its new Xbox 360 games console is under threat after hackers claimed to have cracked their way ...21 Dec 2005
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Firms worry over clash between policies and compliance
Company security specialists are struggling to manage the demands of meeting regulatory accountability for data security while at the same time keeping businesses running with the help of numerous ...21 Dec 2005
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EU data to be stored for two years
European telecoms companies and ISPs will have to keep their data stored for two years to meet security regulations after EU politicians and legislators voted for the increase in data retention.21 Dec 2005
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New Dasher worm targets Windows 2000
A new worm has emerged, which targets Windows 2000 systems. It is based on an exploit for a recently patched bug in Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator.21 Dec 2005
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Guidance turns investigative tools on itself
The forensics software firm says it was compromised by hackers in November. It's just one in a growing list of companies admitting to recent attacks or lax security.20 Dec 2005
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Symantec shuts down discussion groups
One user has started a new, independent forum in response, saying IT professionals need a place to find support for problems related to the AV giant's products.20 Dec 2005
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Free tool helps secure Terminal Services
New freeware offered by software developer 2X improves security for Terminal Services. The tool secures remote Web servers by verifying IP addresses.19 Dec 2005
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Dell recalls faulty batteries
PC supplier, Dell is recalling batteries from selected notebook computers, after receiving reports that some are at risk of over heating, and could pose a fire risk.19 Dec 2005
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New open source software standard unites suppliers
Seven US universities and four suppliers have agreed common standards for developing open source software.19 Dec 2005
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Microsoft to boost project management offering with UMT technology
Microsoft has unveiled plans to acquire the software and intellectual property of the development arm of UMT, which provides project and portfolio management technology alongside consulting services.19 Dec 2005
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Microsoft, IBM and SAP drop joint project
Microsoft, IBM and SAP, are to discontinue the UDDI Business Registry (UBR) project, created to test UDDI specifications and products, in January.19 Dec 2005
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Suppliers and retailers split on delay to electronic waste scheme
Retailers are disappointed that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has indefinitely postponed the introduction of a scheme for safely disposing of electronic waste.19 Dec 2005
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Sun unveils Linux software for Solaris after year-long wait
Sun Microsystems has finally released software which lets the latest version of its Solaris operating system run Linux applications.19 Dec 2005
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Microsoft patch hits Internet Explorer 7
Users who are testing the latest version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, IE7 have complained of problems after downloading last week’s critical internet explorer patch.19 Dec 2005
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HBOS to boost training efficiency with Enlight deal
HBOS has signed an agreement with Enlight to use its IT Rollout and Training product across the bank’s entire group of companies.19 Dec 2005
