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June 26, 2007 26 Jun'07
Information Commissioner goes after recruitment firms

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is urging recruitment agencies to meet their obligations under the Data Protection Act.
June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07
Internet shoppers lose £100m in extra charges

UK internet shoppers are spending £100m pounds a year more than they expected as a result of hidden charges according to the findings of an Office of Fair Trading report.
June 21, 2007 21 Jun'07
Stephenson Harwood chooses XP over Vista for stability

International law firm Stephenson Harwood has chosen Windows XP over Vista in its latest desktop refresh, in order to maintain compatibility with its existing suite of applications.
June 13, 2007 13 Jun'07
Inside MSRC: Microsoft security matters on MOICE and Outlook flaws

Microsoft's Christopher Budd outlines the finer points behind this month's security bulletins and gives an update on the new bulletin layout.

June 06, 2007 06 Jun'07
Final judgement on Microsoft's anti-competitive behaviour

A decision on Microsoft’s appeal against the European Commission’s 2004 anti-trust judgement is expected by 17 September.
May 29, 2007 29 May'07
Expression Studio breaks down web design barriers

Hot skills: Microsoft suite eliminates error-prone manual work
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Microsoft investigates new Office zero-day flaw

Attackers could exploit a newly-discovered zero-day flaw in Office 2000 to run malicious code on targeted machines, Symantec warned.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Microsoft releases Popfly alpha

Microsoft has introduced the alpha release of Popfly, which provides an easy way to build and share mash-ups, gadgets, applications, web pages and other interactive content.
May 14, 2007 14 May'07
Comms hardware firms get behind Microsoft unified communications

A number of comms device manufacturers have said they will build products around Microsoft’s unified communications software platform.
May 10, 2007 10 May'07
Microsoft releases link IT management and security

Microsoft has unveiled its latest strategy for IT security with two products that combine IT security with IT management.

May 09, 2007 09 May'07
Microsoft issues further guidance on Exchange update

Microsoft's Christopher Budd explains vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Exchange and other critical patch updates.
May 02, 2007 02 May'07
Charity for organics implements Microsoft Dynamics GP

Garden Organic, the UK’s leading charity for organic growing and living, is implementing Microsoft Dynamics GP to manage financial accounting and management reporting for its 40,000 members.
April 27, 2007 27 Apr'07
Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 now publicly available

Microsoft has unveiled the first publicly available test version of the next edition of Windows Server, codenamed Longhorn.
April 24, 2007 24 Apr'07
Microsoft issues response to EC licensing objections

Microsoft has submitted its response to the European Commission’s objections concerning the pricing of licenses for its Workgroup Server Protocol Program (WSPP), designed to make Redmond comply with the Commission’s 2004 anti-trust judgement.
April 20, 2007 20 Apr'07
Construction firm hopes to crush competition with CRM

Construction industry equipment maker Fintec is implementing a £200,000 Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 CRM system to improve its operations.
April 19, 2007 19 Apr'07
PatchLink issues workaround for Windows DNS Server flaw

Security firm PatchLink has issued an emergency workaround to identify the Domain Name System (DNS) Server Service vulnerability in Windows Server platforms, and enable users to temporarily defend themselves against exploits in the wild.
April 19, 2007 19 Apr'07
Hackers get free reign says Microsoft security chief

A patchwork of laws and apathy toward cyber crimes give attackers an advantage over law enforcement, said Microsoft's top security chief Scott Charney.
April 16, 2007 16 Apr'07
Microsoft issues hotfix for file copying bug in Vista

Microsoft has issued a hotfix after receiving more than 100 complaints concerning a bug in Windows Vista that makes it difficult to copy files from one disc or PC to another.
April 12, 2007 12 Apr'07
Microsoft DNS server flaw called dangerous

UPDATE: Microsoft said Sunday that attacks are still limited, but a proof of concept code to exploit the vulnerability is publicly available.
April 09, 2007 09 Apr'07
Microsoft urged to speed patch releases

Microsoft has been urged to issue security updates more frequently, after the company was last week forced to release a security patch ahead of schedule for a vulnerability it first knew about in 2006.
April 05, 2007 05 Apr'07
EC pressures Microsoft to share code for free

Microsoft could be forced to hand over workgroup server protocol technology to rivals for free, under new proposals being considered by the European Commission.
April 02, 2007 02 Apr'07
Microsoft issues 'early' patch for cursor flaw

Microsoft is to issue an “early” security patch tomorrow to help tackle a critical security problem in Windows.
March 28, 2007 28 Mar'07
Busy Bees buzzes off to Microsoft for £1m IT deal

Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers is implementing a £1m-plus Microsoft-based IT system to improve its administration and finance.
March 25, 2007 25 Mar'07
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.
March 15, 2007 15 Mar'07
Microsoft moves to evict cyber-squatters

Microsoft is taking legal action against cyber-squatters in the UK and the US.
March 12, 2007 12 Mar'07
Windows security tools replace Tuesday patch action

Microsoft released no new security patches today, but several of its security-related tools got a refresh.
March 11, 2007 11 Mar'07
Windows Vista vulnerable to long-time security attack

A well-known security attack carried out though StickyKeys, can be exploited in Windows Vista.
February 26, 2007 26 Feb'07
Microsoft releases six Vista deployment tools

Microsoft has released six new deployment tools that will help firms migrate to Windows Vista.
February 12, 2007 12 Feb'07
Cracking passwords: Eight tips in eight minutes

Learn some valuable password cracking advice with these eight tips from SearchWindowsSecurity.com.
February 08, 2007 08 Feb'07
Roundup: Vista security, breakability touted at RSA Conference

At RSA Conference 2007, Microsoft extolled the security virtues of its new operating system, but others weren't afraid to demonstrate how Vista security is lacking.
February 08, 2007 08 Feb'07
Doubts raised over durability of e-passport chips

Chips within electronic passports are only guaranteed for two years, even though British e-passports are intended to last 10 years, according to the National Audit Office.
February 07, 2007 07 Feb'07
Security can be a business enabler, says Gates

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has used an industry conference to lay down a vision of security as a business enabler rather than a fortress to protect internal systems.
February 06, 2007 06 Feb'07
Hackers exploit Word vulnerability

Both Symantec and security researchers have claimed hackers are exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Word that could allow them to take control of a victim's computer.
February 06, 2007 06 Feb'07
Vista: Microsoft’s ‘most secure’ operating system

Microsoft has claimed its newly available Windows Vista will be the most secure operating system it has released.
February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07
Epos supplier Torex Retail calls in Serious Fraud Office

Epos supplier Torex Retail has called in the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to look at its accounts.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Vista exploitable, researcher says

Marc Maiffret, CTO and chief hacking officer of eEye Digital Security, said he has found a way to elevate system privileges by exploiting a flaw in Windows Vista.
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Brown and Gates address Scottish government leaders forum

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and chancellor Gordon Brown are to take part in a Q&A at this week’s Microsoft Government Leaders Forum Europe, being held at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh .
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec exploitation video hits YouTube

Symantec posted a clip on the popular video-sharing site showing researchers using a newly discovered flaw in Microsoft Word to drop an executable on a vulnerable machine.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Windows Vista voice command tricked

An attacker found a way to play audio commands at a user's machine tricking the voice command capability in Vista into running arbitrary code.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Microsoft disputes Word zero-day report

Symantec is warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word. But Microsoft doesn't believe the flaw is new.
January 26, 2007 26 Jan'07
Deferred sales hit Microsoft profits

Microsoft has announced a big drop in net profits for the second quarter ending 31 December.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
Microsoft investigates new Word zero-day

An unpatched memory-corruption flaw in Microsoft Word is the target of "limited" attacks in the wild, Microsoft confirmed Thursday.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
Vista service pack being prepared

Microsoft is already putting the feelers out for testers of its first Vista service pack, before the product even hits the shelves in shops later this month.
January 21, 2007 21 Jan'07
This week's Bug Briefs: Cisco fixes MARS flaw

Also in this week's Bug Briefs: Microsoft re-releases a patch, the Month of Apple Bugs exposes more Mac OS X flaws and Oracle fixes 51 flaws in its quarterly CPU.
January 11, 2007 11 Jan'07
Oracle emulates Microsoft with advance patch notice

Oracle will patch 52 security flaws across its product line Tuesday, according to its inaugural CPU advance notification bulletin.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Out-of-cycle Microsoft patch likely, experts say

Patch specialists and IT administrators were surprised Microsoft didn't fix much-publicised Word zero-day flaws Tuesday. But they don't fault the company for holding back.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Remote flaw in Vista could earn finder $8,000

VeriSign Inc.'s iDefense Labs is offering an $8,000 bounty to any researcher who finds a remotely exploitable flaw in Windows Vista.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Critical fixes for Excel, Outlook and Windows

Microsoft starts the year with security updates for Excel, Outlook and Windows. Three of the fixes are rated critical.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Gates unveils new products at CES

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has unveiled a variety of new products at this week’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Cisco forced to fix insecure access solutions

Cisco has issued a security fix for certain versions of its Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows and the Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine.
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Microsoft nixes four patch bulletins

Eight security updates were originally scheduled for Patch Tuesday , but Microsoft has decided to hold back on half of them.
December 15, 2006 15 Dec'06
Gartner’s top 10 forecasts for 2007 and beyond

Microsoft’s Windows Vista will be the last major upgrade to the Windows platform and the number of bloggers on the internet will level out next year.
December 11, 2006 11 Dec'06
Microsoft fixes two zero-day flaws

The December security update from Microsoft includes patches for zero-day flaws in Visual Studio and Windows Media Player, but two zero-day flaws in Word remain unfixed.
December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06
Microsoft to fix Visual Studio, Windows flaws

Microsoft plans to release five security updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows and a flaw in Visual Studio as part of its monthly security bulletin release cycle.
December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06
Zero-day flaw found in Windows Media Player

Attackers could exploit a new zero-day flaw in Windows Media Player to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. The threat is Microsoft's second zero-day flaw in a week.
December 05, 2006 05 Dec'06
Microsoft takes on Adobe with web design software

Microsoft has announced a suite of web design and graphics software in a move that will see it take on the traditional designers’ favourite, Adobe.
December 01, 2006 01 Dec'06
New worm attacks education sector

Symantec has confirmed the existence of a new worm called W32.Spybot.ACYR, which is attacking the education sector. The worm takes advantage of several Microsoft vulnerabilities and holes in Symantec's own security products.
December 01, 2006 01 Dec'06
Vista lets in leading malware threats

Three of the most virulent malware threats attacking PCs this month can run on Microsoft's Vista OS, launched today.
November 23, 2006 23 Nov'06
Microsoft sweats over EU antitrust fine

Microsoft is still uncertain over whether it will have to pay a daily fine of up to £2m if it has failed to comply with the European Commission’s 2004 antitrust judgement.
November 22, 2006 22 Nov'06
Symantec unveils security beta to rival Microsoft OneCare

Symantec has launched the public beta of its new all-in-one Norton 360 consumer security service.
November 22, 2006 22 Nov'06
Bloggers dissect Vista technology

The imminent arrival of Windows Vista has stirred users to write blog entries on all aspects of Microsoft's desktop operating system, including interface and security enhancements. But users still seem undecided on when to upgrade.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
NAO highlights perils facing key IT projects

National Audit Office finds defects in high-risk programmes
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Microsoft to add new security fixes

Microsoft is to introduce a series of security patches in its next scheduled ‘Patch Tuesday’ to fix flaws in Windows.
November 17, 2006 17 Nov'06
Big firms won't be hurried on move to Vista, says Corporate IT Forum

Microsoft’s promise of productivity gains and lower management costs with Windows Vista is unlikely to prompt many firms to upgrade any sooner than they would under their existing lifecycle renewal programmes, according to blue chip user group the ...
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
Microsoft unveils new scripting engine

Microsoft has launched Windows PowerShell 1.0, a command-line shell and scripting tool designed to ease administration and speed automation.
November 10, 2006 10 Nov'06
Microsoft to release six security patches

Microsoft will release six security updates next Tuesday as part of its monthly patching cycle.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Microsoft ActiveX bug is ‘extremely critical’

Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating a security bug described by independent security experts as “extremely critical” in XML Core Services on Windows.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
Red Hat indemnifies users against patent claims

Red Hat has responded to a patents tie-up between rival Linux distributor Novell and Microsoft by announcing that it will now provide indemnification against intellectual property infringement claims.
October 31, 2006 31 Oct'06
Microsoft Office anti-piracy check is now mandatory

Microsoft has made its Office Genuine Advantage anti-piracy scheme mandatory, six months after it was introduced as an optional pilot.
October 26, 2006 26 Oct'06
Microsoft’s 41% operating margin impresses

Microsoft has reported an 11% increase in both sales and profits for the first quarter, ended 30 September.
October 24, 2006 24 Oct'06
NAO calls for colleges to use more e-procurement

The National Audit Office has urged further education colleges to make more use of e-procurement as part of improving their purchasing.
October 23, 2006 23 Oct'06
Newham strengthens MS links two years into deal

Two years into its 10-year strategic contract with Microsoft, Newham Borough Council is turning the spotlight on collaborative working systems as it looks to develop the relationship.
October 20, 2006 20 Oct'06
Microsoft patch did not stick

Microsoft has re-issued one of the critical security patches it distributed earlier this month, after discovering it did not fully protect all systems.
October 20, 2006 20 Oct'06
Windows XP upgrade delayed

Microsoft has pushed back the introduction of Windows XP Service Pack 3 to the first half of 2008.
October 18, 2006 18 Oct'06
Rural Payments Agency project failed after IT system costs spiralled

Delays in implementing a bespoke IT system led to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) failing to pay subsidies to farmers on time, according to a National Audit Office report.
October 16, 2006 16 Oct'06
Microsoft under pressure over detail of Vista security

Security experts have demanded the detail behind Microsoft’s pledge to tackle concerns over security features in the forthcoming Windows Vista operating system.
October 16, 2006 16 Oct'06
Vista release confirmed after Microsoft makes changes to comply with EC

Microsoft has announced that it is now on track to release its new Windows Vista operating system to corporate users in November and to consumers in January, following changes to meet European anti-trust requirements.
October 10, 2006 10 Oct'06
Microsoft bug could be worse than thought

A “moderate” level security bug in Microsoft’s Windows that was patched last month could point to more serious problems with the Internet Explorer browser, security experts have warned.
October 09, 2006 09 Oct'06
Roll out the beta for a barrel of buy-in

Microsoft CIO Ron Markezich doesn't shrink from deploying the company's software to its own end-users before it has been finalised for production
October 09, 2006 09 Oct'06
Microsoft ISA 2006 can give you security premium

Hot skills: Microsoft ISA 2006
October 09, 2006 09 Oct'06
Microsoft ends support for XP Service Pack 1

Microsoft has warned users of Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Service Pack 1a (SP1a) that its support for the products ends on Tuesday 10 October.
October 09, 2006 09 Oct'06
Microsoft releases final Vista beta

Microsoft has made a final test version of its forthcoming Windows Vista operating system available to testers.
October 05, 2006 05 Oct'06
Microsoft to release 11 security patches

Microsoft is planning to release 11 security patches for its Windows operating system, Office productivity suite, and .NET development framework next Tuesday (10 October).
October 04, 2006 04 Oct'06
Unlucky for some as Microsoft launches 13 secuity fixes

Patch Tuesday will see the release of 13 security updates
October 03, 2006 03 Oct'06
Microsoft acquires desktop management firm

Microsoft has acquired DesktopStandard Corporation, a developer of group policy-based enterprise desktop management products.
October 03, 2006 03 Oct'06
Flexibility and a big stick for police

Police IT: Offering choice while enforcing standards puts the Home Office's latest approach to integrating police information systems on a strong footing for success
September 26, 2006 26 Sep'06
Microsoft releases Visual Studio beta

Microsoft has released a beta of Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack (SP) 1 via its Microsoft Connect website.
September 26, 2006 26 Sep'06
Microsoft patches IE security flaw early

Attacks against the Internet Explorer VML flaw have increased to the point where Microsoft sees the need to fix it outside its normal patch cycle.
September 20, 2006 20 Sep'06
New security hole hits Internet Explorer but patch not available

Microsoft has confirmed a new security vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser and says it plans to issue a patch for the problem on 10 October, its next scheduled monthly patching date.
September 19, 2006 19 Sep'06
Trend unveils new integrated security offering to compete with Microsoft

Trend Micro has unveiled the 2007 version of its internet security suite, which is priced competitively against Microsoft’s recently launched OneCare security suite.
September 18, 2006 18 Sep'06
Was NAO report truly independent?

The National Audit Office's final report on the NPfIT was very different to earlier drafts, which criticised the programme. Was it influenced along the way?
September 18, 2006 18 Sep'06
Third patch released for Explorer bug

Microsoft has attempted for the third time to fix a security vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser, after the previous two attempts failed to make the browser safe.
September 18, 2006 18 Sep'06
Government to get extra MS discount

The government’s procurement arm has received an additional £1m discount on the cost of software for the public sector from Microsoft.
September 12, 2006 12 Sep'06
Government gets another £1m off the cost of Microsoft software

The government’s procurement arm says it has received a further £1m discount on the cost of public sector software from Microsoft.
September 12, 2006 12 Sep'06
Microsoft takes wraps off Live Search

Microsoft has announced the release from beta of its Live Search product and of the launch of Live.com in 47 markets worldwide.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Vendors acknowledge NAC-NAP roadmap limits

The NAC-NAP interoperability roadmap Microsoft and Cisco unveiled last week won't be of much use to non-Windows and non-Cisco environments.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws

This month's only critical fix is for a flaw in Microsoft Publisher, a component of Office. Attackers could exploit the flaw to take control of vulnerable machines.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
Microsoft publishes Vista prices and releases RC1 to five million users

The US price of Windows Vista Business will be $299 (£165). The price for Windows Vista Enterprise, which has a wider range of features has not been released.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
Remote attackers use new Word flaw

Remote attackers are already exploiting a recently discovered security vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000.
September 04, 2006 04 Sep'06
Users urged to test Explorer 7

Microsoft has launched a test version of its forthcoming Internet Explorer 7 browser.