December 2005
-
December 23, 2005
23
Dec'05
Student developers' chance to win $125,000 of prizes
Microsoft calls for student developers to represent the UK in 4th annual Imagine Cup Continue Reading
-
December 22, 2005
22
Dec'05
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 professionals can use exploit frameworks to their ... Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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 projects. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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 into the software that runs the machine. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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 business partners. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 21, 2005
21
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 20, 2005
20
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 20, 2005
20
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
New open source software standard unites suppliers
Seven US universities and four suppliers have agreed common standards for developing open source software. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
Case study - Datacentre consolidation at Ernst and Young
As Ernst & Young has grown, so have the demands on its data resources. In order to remain the effective outfit that it is, the firm consolidated its datacentres Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading
-
December 19, 2005
19
Dec'05
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. Continue Reading