Security

Windows Server 2008 R2: Better For Virtualisation

The new 64-bit-only Windows Server hosts a number of virtualisation improvements but migration may be problematic

16 years ago

Windows 7’s Costly Compatibility Issues

Polished yes, but elevated costs ensuring hardware and software compatibility may hold back business adoption of Windows 7

16 years ago

Office 2007 Service Pack 2: A Major Update

Tighter server integration keeps Office ahead of Linux/OpenOffice, but SP2 could create headaches for IT organisations.

16 years ago

Zenprise Software Finds Lost Blackberrys

GPS location can tell you if you just left it in your other jacket, and whether someone else is using…

16 years ago

Microsoft SharePoint Secured

How to cut through the hype and choose the right SharePoint security product.

16 years ago

Hacker Broke Into Twitter Via Yahoo Mail

The hacker reportedly was able to view data belonging to President Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and actor Ashton Kutcher

16 years ago

Conficker’s Celebrity Hid The Real Threat

Just as human celebrities distract us from the real stories, the Conficker panic took our eyes from the numerous hard-working…

16 years ago

HP ProCurve Jumps Into The Firewall Market

Hewlett-Packard's ambition to offer under-one-roof network security starts with ProCurve Firewall, putting HP head to head with other security vendors.

16 years ago

Government Aims to Tackle Online Fraud

Regulations to protect consumers need to be updated for online retail

16 years ago

Google Fixes Chrome Bug, Blames Microsoft IE

If your PC uses two browsers in tandem - say Google and IE - whose job is it to protect…

16 years ago

Information Security Pay Rates Go Up In Recession

Security professionals are holding their value in the downturn, according to the Information Security Solutions Salary Survey 2009

16 years ago

RIM BlackBerry Service Fails In Europe

Enterprise customers have their mobile email interrupted for around an hour, due to network failover

16 years ago

Security Drops Off Government IT Agenda

But it's possible to get security bundled in with other technology, so don't worry, says Citrix

16 years ago

Blunkett Lashes Out At “Urban Myth” Of Surveillance

Overblown fears of CCTV and snooping are undermining confidence in the system, says former home secretary

16 years ago

Virtualisation Inspires A Security Rebirth

There's a new IT world coming, and when information security companies gear up to it, they'll find new opportunities as…

16 years ago

Blunkett Warns Of 2012 Olympics Cyber Threat

But securing the London Games well could give the UK a reputation as a secure place to do online business,…

16 years ago

Windows 7 Is More Secure Than XP

Companies can expect the next Windows to improve authentication, data protection, privilege levels, and more

16 years ago

No Shortage of Security Vulnerabilities at RSA

There was plenty of talk about the latest threats at the RSA Conference in San Francisco last week

16 years ago

Is Twitter Spreading Swine Flu Fever?

Social media such as Twitter are doing more harm than good by stoking fears of a swine flu pandemic, while…

16 years ago

Fast, Wi-Fi Based Bluetooth 3.0 Arrives On Schedule

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has finally adopted 3.0, a much zippier version of the wireless data transfer solution.

16 years ago

Information security: Budgets Down, Hiring Up

The latest research among infosec professionals has found the tide of budget cuts has turned and recruitment is back on…

16 years ago

Hackers Steal US Strike Fighter Data

The most expensive Pentagon weapons system ever developed, the program involves 7.5 million lines of code, of which hackers made…

16 years ago

The Studios Will Lose Out From Their Pirate Bay Victory

Content owners may be pleased with The Pirate Bay verdict, but they will lose out. Illegal downloads of movies and…

16 years ago

Recession Fuels UK ID Theft Fears

Consumer fears over personal identity theft are rising because of the recession, a survey has found

16 years ago

VMware’s vSPhere: “Bigger, More Open, More Resilient”

The virtualisation giant is pretty pleased with its new "cloud OS", vSphere. Is it really that different from the competition.…

16 years ago

VMware Launches “Cloud OS” vSphere

Upgrade to virtual infrastructure product boosts fault-tolerance and expands to smaller businesses, as well as including networks and storage

16 years ago

Conficker Infections Number In The Millions

Kaspersky manages to track down 200,000 actual IP addresses for the worm, but the total numer is in the millions

16 years ago

Pirate Bay – A Fair Verdict?

The Pirate Bay founders have been given prison sentences for enabling copyright theft. The verdict has been loudly protested, but…

16 years ago

Alcatel-Lucent Improves Switch Security

New OS for AlcaLu switches includes an end-point gatekeeper from InfoExpress

16 years ago