July 2006
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July 10, 2006
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Jul'06
Security Bytes: Data breach affects 100,000 military personnel
Meanwhile: Phishers use a phone trick to dupe PayPal users; the PCI security standard will get more teeth and a survey illustrates an increase in security breaches Continue Reading
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July 10, 2006
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Jul'06
IT firms admit struggle to secure wireless Lans
Almost 66% of technology businesses plan to expand their wireless local-area network (WLAN) deployments during the next 12 months, but most admit they do not have adequate security, according to analyst firms Gartner. Continue Reading
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Integration row as LCH boss leaves
The chief executive of pan-European clearing house LCH.Clearnet resigned last week following boardroom disputes over the company's failure to merge its technology platforms in the three years since it was created. Continue Reading
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July 09, 2006
09
Jul'06
Users tame backup systems with reporting tools
Third-party backup reporting tools are gaining popularity among users, and are even beginning to expand into new markets. Continue Reading
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July 07, 2006
07
Jul'06
UK faces skills crisis as students abandon IT degrees
The UK is facing a shortage of skilled IT professionals following a sharp decline in the number of graduates studying the subject at university, an industry report has warned. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
VOICE OVER IP COMES OF AGE
There is a growing body of evidence that voice over IP is starting to gain wider acceptance as a viable enterprise technology, as some of the problems that beset the technology in its early days are overcome. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
DWP refuses to issue ID card report in face of release order
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is fighting an order made by the Information Commissioner’s Office to make public a report it has written into the feasibility of the proposed national ID card scheme. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
British ‘UFO hacker’ to be extradited to US
The UK government has approved the extradition of hacker Gary McKinnon to the US. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
OFT forces Dell to change PC contracts
The Office of Fair Trading has forced Dell to change its terms and conditions for consumers buying its PCs and other products. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
Microsoft to issue seven security patches on Tuesday
Microsoft is to issue seven security patches next Tuesday to address vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and Office productivity suite. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
UK researchers unveil cheaper chip manufacture method
UK researchers say they have found a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make computer chips. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
Excel spreadsheet hit by further security flaw
The third security hole in a month has been discovered in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
06
Jul'06
Strong authentication for businesses large and small
Product review: Customer service could return calls more quickly when there's a problem. But overall, RSA SecurID Appliance 2.0 delivers robust, scalable protection. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
Interim vaccination tracking system “putting children at risk,” says HPA
Problems with a system used to track NHS vaccinations could be putting children at risk, according to the Health Protection Agency. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2006
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Jul'06
Business Continuity Post 7/7
One year on from the 7/7 attacks on London, ensuring business continuity is still high on the agenda of many IT directors, but the evidence shows that many firms remain vulnerable and could do more. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2006
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Jul'06
Clearing house chief resigns in wake of debacle
The CEO of the LCH.Clearnet pan-European clearing system resigned yesterday following boardroom disputes over the company’s failure to merge its technology platforms in the three years since it was created. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2006
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Jul'06
Councils compete for IT excellence award
Local authorities are being asked to enter their most successful IT projects to the Society of IT Management’s annual Local Government IT Excellence Awards. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2006
05
Jul'06
OpenOffice suite hit by security problems
OpenOffice.org has warned users that security vulnerabilities in its open-source OpenOffice.org productivity suite could allow remote hackers to take over their systems. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2006
05
Jul'06
Google ready to run to DoJ over net neutrality concerns
Google has warned it will start anti-trust suits against any US telecom service providers that do not allow its content to be freely distributed over the internet. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2006
05
Jul'06
Microsoft hit by second WGA lawsuit
Microsoft is facing a second lawsuit over its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) anti-piracy program. Continue Reading