October 2005
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Letter #5: Adware is insidious
Removing adware from a workstation requires tools like rootkit revealer and even then that is not enough. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Letter #3: Most tools are just Band-Aids, Phishing is still a threat
Tools don't solve the spam and spyware problem. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Editorial: The next worst thing in malware
How hard it is for enterprises -- and vendors -- to keep up with the likes of hackers, crackers and the unremitting spread of malware? Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Letter #6: Microsoft is the problem
Microsoft is the worst purveyor of spam and adware. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Letter #9: Microsoft is more the problem than the solution
Count me as a Microsoft Basher, products like Outlook and Windows 2K3 Server invite malware. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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SAP improves Business One
SAP has unveiled the latest version of its SAP Business One business management software platform for SMEs. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Networks news in brief
Short takes on this week's news Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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News in brief
Short takes on this week's news Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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US passports to contain RFID chips
All US passports will contain radio frequency identification (RFID) chips from October 2006. The Bush administration believes such a move will help improve air travel security, although the decision has angered privacy advocates. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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CA sees increased sales and profits return
Computer Associates has reported a 9% increase in second quarter sales and posted a profit, as opposed to the loss it experienced in the same quarter last year. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Open source storage software body launched
IBM and other storage vendors have teamed up to form an open source storage software organisation. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Internet backbone weakened by vulnerable DNS servers
A large number of Domain Name System (DNS) servers are wrongly configured or running out-of-date software, leaving them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Law firm deploys PortWise
London legal practice Charles Russell is deploying PortWise's IAM software to secure the delivery of applications to employees, clients and selected external partners. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Qualys tool supports access control initiative
Security company Qualys has integrated its Qualysguard on-demand vulnerability management product with the Network Admission Control programme. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Microsoft launches new certification programme
Microsoft has announced a new three-tiered certification programme for providing training and credentials for IT professionals and developers. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Chatham Grammar solves data storage issues with low-cost San
Chatham Grammar School for Boys has implemented a low-cost storage area network to cope with the growing volume of data being created by pupils' course work. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 released
Microsoft has released Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) with security enhancements and "push" mobile e-mail support. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Amazon posts lower profits as competition grows
Amazon.com has posted a quarterly profit fall in the face of stiffer competition. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Skype fixes security flaws
Skype has updated its voice over IP software to fix two security flaws, one of which allows a remote attacker to take over a user’s PC. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Nine principles that are the cornerstone of successful outsourcing relationships
A constructive relationship between client and supplier is crucial for the delivery of the benefits of outsourcing - and such relationships do not happen automatically. Continue Reading