September 2008 News
EU Prepares to Utilize Web 3.0
The European Commission is considering the employment of Web 3.0 to gain state-of-the-art internet across Europe. Web 3.0 is an evolutionary stage following Web 2.0. It u... More »
Women Conquering the World of IT
The IT world has been dominated by men, but women are slowly joining the IT workforce. Women working in technology industry consist of only 25 percent of all IT worke... More »
Cybercrooks Target Kiwibank
Internet scammers have found a new prey by which they could amass personal information from. New Zealand's Kiwibank customers have been receiving bogus emails claiming&nb... More »
Citrix Trials BYO Computer Scheme
Citrix Systems is trying out a new program that would most benefit its employees. The company is giving out $2,100 per employee to get a laptop of their choice which will be us... More »
MIllions Contest Facebook's New Design
Almost 2.7 million Facebook users have expressed dissent over the site's new design. A Facebook group was even formed calling for a boycott on the social networking site as a way ... More »
Researchers Create Bug-Blocking Chip Monitor
Researchers at the University of Michigan have built a device designed to combat microprocessor bugs. The technology, dubbed as "semantic guardian" is a little monito... More »
Calls for Mobile Broadband in Laptops Soaring
Operators, together with laptop and chipset makers are exhorting for a built-in mobile broadband support in laptops. Companies such as Asus, Dell, Ericsson, Lenovo, LG, Microso... More »
Microsoft Introduces Visual Studio 2010, .NET 4.0
Microsoft is set to focus on a new suite of developer tools, adding to its wide array of advanced products. With the Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft aims to "democratize app... More »
Microsoft Eyes Spammers in Legal Salvo
Microsoft is anticipated to file legal charges against spammers who continually use the company's products in their advertising. Reports say Microsoft has employed a group, kno... More »
The Truth About Green IT
Green IT has made a big fuss over the internet world, and it seems more of just a puff rather than a reality. Most companies are dropping back when it comes to ecological ways of ... More »
Pressure Mounts for 100Mbps Broadband
An internet speed of at least 100Mbps by 2015 is currently being pushed in New Zealand and the U.S. The Singapore and Finnish government are also eyeing for the same goal sometime... More »
UK Launches Internet Regulator
The UK government is slated to launch a new internet overseer which will be tasked to keep children from accessing suicide web sites, bullying, and pornography. The UK Council ... More »
UK's MI6 Uses Facebook for Drafting
UK's security service, M16, has employed Facebook as a channel for recruitment. The agency aims to expand its web of spies;thus, resorting to the social networking site's services... More »
Adobe Flaws Rising
Another Adobe vulnerability exploit toolkit, known as PDF Xploit Pack, has been identified by Secure Computing's Anti-Malware Research Labs. The toolkit is labelled as &ldqu... More »
Web 2.0 Security Enhancement Urged
A study has revealed that business organizations are less insistent when it comes to Web 2.0 security. Companies tend to focus more on email security albeit an increasing number o... More »
Internet Innovator Warns on IP Drought
Vint Cerf, known as the "father of the internet", has warned on a possible IP drought. Cerf has stressed the need to shift to IPv6 before the number of available IP addr... More »
Nokia Set to Launch iPhone Rival
Nokia is set to release a new touch-screen smartphone aimed to contend with Apple's iPhone. The mobile device is reported to be introduced on October 2 in London. The new phone... More »
Apple Applauded for Delivering Accessible Products
Apple has been acclaimed for making iTunes and iPods accessible to the blind. The American Foundation for the Blind recognizes the new iPod Nano and other Apple efforts to cater t... More »
World's Smallest TV Tuner Unveiled
Elgato's EyeTV DTT Deluxe, which is especially designed for Macbook Air and other Mac laptops, has been recently introduced to the public. The deluxe is exceptionally sm... More »
New Industry Group Battles Piracy
A group of technology giants have been in a massive campaign against piracy dissuading the consumers from supporting illegal file sharing. Arts+Labs, as the group is known, inc... More »
Russia Gets iPhone in October
Apple's iPhone 3G will finally be available in Russia in October 3. Russia is among the numerous countries selling the device in the gray market, and Apple's move will surely... More »
Adobe Flaw Allows Free Movie Downloads
Users are now exploiting an Adobe software which let them download free movies and TV shows over the internet. The flaw gives free access to record and copy from Amazon.com ... More »
1Gbps Internet Speed Now Available in Japan
KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications company, will be offering 1Gbps fiber-optic internet speed on October. The service will be available to single-dwelling homes and apartment bui... More »
Orkut Blocks Community Underwriting Indian Terrorists
Orkut, Google's social networking site has thwarted access to a community on the site that clearly promotes Indian terrrorism. The community is purported to be an advocate of Indi... More »
Microsoft Distributes Vista Add-ons
Microsoft launched three downloadable add-ons designed for Windows Vista Ultimate five months after the company released updates on its "Ultimate Extras". The new ... More »
Toshiba Unveils World's First 250 GB 1.8-Inch Hard Drive
Toshiba has set another record through launching the first ever quarter-terabyte 1.8-inch mini hard drive. The new SATA drive is designed for slim laptops such as the Macbook A... More »
"Clickjacking" Forces to Disable Browser Plug-ins
A web browser exploit known as "clickjacking" has steered a demand to disable all browser scripting and plug-ins until a patch is available. A warning was sent by U.S... More »
Verizon Reaches 100 Gbps In Optical Pilot
Verizon, along with Nokia Siemens Network, established a new distance record by transmitting a 100-Gbps core optical communication in a single wavelength for more than 646 miles. ... More »
Microsoft Expands Small-Business Program Incentives
Microsoft has added a new line of products to its Big Easy program benifiting small and mid-sized business customers. Microsoft has introduced Big Easy 2.0, a revision of its p... More »
Microsoft, Washington Pursues "Scareware" Pushers
Microsoft is teaming up with Washington state to clamp down on scammers who attack users with bogus warning messages aiming to sell inoperable software. Bot parties will be filing... More »
Limbo Malware Attacks Online Banking
A Trojan horse program, known as Limbo, is now compromising banking data by adding data entry fields to legal banking sites and dupe customers to provide sensitive information lik... More »
New PDF Attacks on the Rise
The US Computer Emergency Response Team (US-Cert) and Secure Computing has warned users of a new set of tools for exploited PDF flaws. The toolkits are deemed critical due to t... More »
Computer Glitch Triggers Chaos at UK Airports
A computer glitch at Britains air traffic caused flight delays and cancellations all over Britain which lasted overnight. According to NATZ, provider of air traffic control ser... More »
Yahoo Concludes Ad System Upgrades
Yahoo is finally done with its online advertising system upgrade. The renovation aims to create graphical display ads which were used by Google in its phenomenal search marketing.... More »
Mozilla Releases New Firefox Patch
Mozilla has been intensely working on a patch hoping to Firefox' password vuln. The bug rests in the Firefox 3.0.2 software restricting users to use their existing saved ... More »
Hackers Revive Infamous Attack Toolkit
Hackers have revived the use of Neosploit, an exploit toolkit that is believed to have been eliminated months ago. The Neosploit toolkit is an advanced exploit framework design... More »
Unlocked iPhone 3G Available in Hongkong
Apple is now selling iPhone 3G which can be unlocked by any wireless carrier on its Apple Store website in HOngkong. The 8GB and 16GB iPhone 3G units are priced at HK$5,400 (US$69... More »
Web Threats to Rise Amidst Economic Downturn
Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO of Security firm Webroot Software, Inc., emphasized the growing complexity of controlling computer threats in light of today's economic slump. Webroot rese... More »
New ISC Certification Underlines Software Lifecycle Security
A new certification has been launched by the ISC2 or Initiative for Software Vendors, designed to substantiate secure software development practices. Furthermore, ISC aims to addr... More »
Kaspersky Warns Over Trojans, Mobile Phone Worms
Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab has circulated a mid-year report on contemporary trends in malware and spam emails. The report consisted of a list of malware threats divide... More »
EU Summons Nationwide Broadband Access
The European Commision is finding ways to expand broadband access all over the United Kingdom. The move hopes to grant internet connectivity to all British homes by 2010. Accor... More »
Egham, Surrey Labelled as UK Spam Capital
Egham, a small town in Surrey, has been identified as the UK spam capital, according to reports released by security provider MessageLabs. The town has been recounted to receiv... More »
T-Mobile Removes Data Limit for G1
The recently unveiled Google phone, also called as G1, initially had a data limit of GB available for customers. However, with all the criticisms fired at the new devicelaunch on ... More »
UK Releases New ID Card
Britain uncovered its new biometric identity card which is aimed to help its fight against illegal immigration and terrorism. The ID scheme will be the very first of its kind a... More »
Developers Get First Windows 7 ALpha
Microsoft has announced Windows 7 alpha will be initially distributed to developers attending its Professional Developers Conference (PDC). The company has stayed mum on the de... More »
Dell Releases One-Touch Privacy
Dell has introduced an application that allows netbook users to reduce their screen view, also known as One-Touch Privacy. The app is a software-based solution which is designed t... More »
Cyber-security Bill Favored by US Senate
There were doubts cast on the United States' ability to protect its network as well as muddle through investments made in IT infrastructure. On September 23, the U.S. Senate Homel... More »
Free Wi-Max Offered in Nottingham
A QiMax-based broadband network will be installed to offer free internet access throughout Nottingham. The service will be offered by Nottingham Trent University and will kick off... More »
Web Servers Don't Get Much Protection from Companies, Says Sophos
Security firm Sophos revealed that business organizations are not giving much effort in shielding their web servers from incursions, resulting to numerous cyberattacks. Ac... More »
Spam Blocking List Unveiled
Barracuda Networks has opened a spam blocking list that companies can use for free. The Barracuda Reputation Block List or BBL has been made available so businesses will have a... More »
Data Management Viewed Irrepressible
McAfee and IBM executives revealed at Gartner's IT Security Summit held in Sydney that data management in businesses has become out of control, Most organizations, they say, ar... More »
Cyberattacks Carried Out by U.S-based Computers
According to data distributed by security-as-a-service provider SecureWorks, computers in the United Stated sends off most of the cyberattacks in 2008. Majority of the country'... More »
Phony Facebook Emails Carry Trojans
Facebook users are now the subject of malicious attacks on the net. An email containing a Trojan virus is being circulated among Facebook members disguising as an invitation to be... More »
Business Mail Filter: The Key to Business Security
Internode, a telecommunications carrier, has revealed the availability of Ironport spam and virus filter technology as part of its services to small and medium enterprise customer... More »
Qualcomm To Deliver Satellite-Cellular Chips
Qualcomm, a wireless telecommunications research and development company, has signed an agreement to manufacture multimode mobile chipsets that joins in satellite and cellul... More »
Wi-Fi Network Installed for U.S. Soldiers In Iraq
Aruba Networks revealed it has installed a secure Wi-Fi network to serve up to 20,000 U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The network server will be centered on Joint Base Balad, the larges... More »
Microsoft Reschedules Windows Mobile 7 Release
The release of Windows Mobile 7 has been put off until the second half of next year, according to reports. The delay is deemed to be a huge disadvantage in Microsoft's part as ... More »
Dell Foresees the End of IT Consultants
IT consultants have been instrumental in putting information technology to good use and helping businesses achieve their objectives through delivering reliable IT support. They ha... More »
FBI Tightens Up Security on .gov Files
The FBI has launched a massive unrolling of the internet's DNS authentication mechanism. The agency has deployed DNSSEC or DNS Security Extensions on all .gov files. DNSSEC is ... More »
Intercage Resumes Operation
The controversial San Francisco company is now back online after its services were ceased by network provider Pacific Internet Exchange. Intercage resumed its operation, ... More »
Adobe Launches New CS4 Video Tutorial Web Site
A new video has been released to offer tutorials to professionals who have installed the recently introduced Adobe Creative Suite 4. DesignProVideo.com is dedicated to Adobe Ph... More »
Intrusion-Prevention Systems Still Not in Full Use
New research reveals that network-based intrusion-prevention system is still used in the wrong means. Most organizations are employing the sytem to inertly monitor traffic in... More »
Intel Distributes First Dual-Core Atom Processors
Intel, a giant microchip company, has started shipping its dual-core Atom processors. The multi-core chips are the first of its kind and Intel is aiming to spread out its reach to... More »
Number of Active Viruses Quantified
Network Box has revealed that August had the most number of cybercrimes where 51 percent of threats was recorded. Virus activity reached a record high of 14,600 new viruses in ... More »
Politicians Urge for Net Neutrality and Broadband Policy
Two Democratic politicians, Donna Edwards and Jonathan Adelstein, expressed their aim to have an integrated broadband policy which will offer internet connections t... More »
Apple Debuts iPhone Developer University Program
Apple has launched the iPhone Developer University Program, a free program designed for higher education institutions looking to introduce curriculum for developing iPhone or iPod... More »
IBM's AppScan Quells Bugs
IBM introduced a new source-code-scanning software devised to idetify security bugs as programs are being written. The program is an enhanced version of Rational AppScan produc... More »
Broadband Rivalry Goes Steeper
Telecom has launched an enhanced unbundled bitstream access or UBA, creating a much steeper competition among broadband providers. The enhanced UBA enables service providers to of... More »
Company Alleged of Tolerating Scammers Takes Drastic Action
The Pacific Internet Exchange, an internet service provider, terminated Intercage's service due to alleged support to online scammers. After a few days of peering on Intercage,... More »
Bills Imposed on Online Sale of Snipped Goods
Three bills centering on the auction of stolen goods on the web would be levied on sites offering such services. The organizations behind the bill think that the internet eggs ... More »
Microsoft Buys Back Shares at $40 Billion
Microsoft has declared plans to repurchase its shares from investors at $40bn or £22bn. The move is Microsoft's way of redeeming its share price which has slumped to a... More »
LCH Glitch Causes Two-Month Blackout
According to the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the biggest machine aimed to simulate "Big Bang" theory may shut down for at least two months. The Large ... More »
Campaign Opposing Software Patents Launches
A global petition intended to elevate awarenes of software patents will kick off on September 24 as part of the World Day against Software Patents. The petition was initiated by S... More »
McAfee to Acquire Secure Computing for $465M
Security firm McAfee has decided to procure network security company Secure Computing at $465 million. The move is aimed to expand McAfee's influence in the network security arena... More »
Lenovo Debuts ThinkServers
Lenovo has entered the global server market and released ThinkServers specifically designed for SMBs. The new product will be made available worldwide, but can only be bought thro... More »
Blackberry Enhances Mac Support
RIM, a Canadian wireless device company best known for distributing Blackberry, is now releasing a new set of tools on the handheld device which is deemed to deal with v... More »
Teen Arrested for Music Uploads
A 14-year old boy was apprehended by Hong Kong customs officials for uploading 2,000 Chinese-language pop songs on a website for free downloading. The unnamed suspect is allege... More »
Google Backs Yahoo Ad Deal Despite Reproach
Google has declared its support over the proposed advertising deal with Yahoo amidst criticisms from various advertisers. The deal received numerous censures as it is seen to b... More »
Digital Bill of Right Proposed in the US
A Digital Bill of Right has been submitted for approval in the US to battle the soaring number of internet crimes. One of the primary player in cybercrimes is identity theft, and ... More »
Internet Beats Radio in Advertising Spending
According to the data released by Carat in the UK, advertisers have seen the much greater importance of internet over radios nowadays. The research revealed that the internet will... More »
SanDisk Introduces Preloaded 'SlotMusic' Cards
SanDisk has announced its plan to sell memory cards preloaded with digital music, called 'slotMusic'. The new card can be inserted into wireless mobile phones and other digital mu... More »
Mozilla Acknowledges Firefox License Gaffe
Mozilla Corp. has admitted it made a serious mistake in its Firefox license which mostly affected Linux users, The company initially fessed up on having an error in packing an end... More »
iPhone Features Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster has collaborated with Apple and signed its Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition as part of the device's new features. This edition contains 225,000 entries a... More »
Apple Releases Final Cut Server 1.1.1
Apple has released an update to its media asset management and workflow automation system for film and video experts, dubbed as Final Cut Server 1.1.1. The update is a revision... More »
Google's Conference Focuses on Africa's Technological Development
Google is underwriting a conference in Silicon Valley on October 10, also known as BarCamp Africa, which centers on Africa's IT advancement. The event is anticipated to deli... More »
Webmail Services Plagued with Similar Password Reset Flaw
Yahoo Mail isn't the only web mail service hounded with password reset flaw. According to tests conducted by Computerworld, Google's Gmail and Microsoft's Windows Live Hotmail sha... More »
Al Qaeda 9/11 Video Delayed Due to Web Problems
An Al Qaeda video set to be released in time for the 9/11 anniversary was deferred due to a technical glitch. The delay has defaced Al Qaeda's annual celebration of its attack on ... More »
New Semantic Mac Enhances Internet Searches
Cognition Technologies has developed a new semantic map that allows software developers to write programs which recogizes words based on context and tense just like how human brai... More »
Cisco to Procure Jabber
Cisco intends to buy Jabber, Inc., a presence and messenging software provider. The acquisition will enable Cisco to use Jabber's technology "in the network" and t... More »
Porn Spreads in Teen Mobile Phones
A new youth ABC talk show investigation disclosed the alarming increase of porn videos being spread in mobile phones of teenagers. The probe further revealed that teens are mostly... More »
Youngest Computer Terrrorist Faces Two Years in Jail
Hammaad Munshi, the youngest person in the UK ever to be convicted for violating the Terrrorism Act, has been sentenced to two years in a young offender's institution. Mu... More »
Samsung Joins the Netbook Bandwagon
Samsung has followed the lead of other computer firms in distributing ulta-small and affordable PCs. The NC10 netbook features 10.2’’ SuperBright Non-Gloss LED screen ... More »
Mobile Phone Makers Struggle as Banking Crisis Looms
Mobile phone makers are on the verge of losing their customers as an effect of the ongoing worlwide financial downturn. One of the most reliant on Wall Street's progress ... More »
Nvidia to Cut Hundreds of Jobs
Chip firm Nvidia has declared it is retrenching about 360 jobs as the company focuses on key developments. Nvidia has around 5,000 employees all over the world, and offices in Eng... More »
Identity Theft Bill Ready for Approval
A new bill is anticipated to become a US federal law which seeks to protect computer users from identity theft. The bill, dubbed as the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution ... More »
60 Percent of U.S. Firms Victims of Cybercrime, DOJ Survey Says
The National Computer Security Survey (NCSS) which is spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that about 60 percent of U.S business are being attacked by cybe... More »
Wireless LAN Benchmark Curtails Power Consumption
According to Matthew Gast, principal engineer at Trapeze Networks, the forthcoming 802.11v standard will increase power savings in Wireless LANs. The standard has been ini... More »
Airline E-ticket Scam Emerges
Researchers are alerting users of a budding malware campaign disguised as airline e-ticket information. The spam messages contain a .ZIP attachment purported to be e-ticket inf... More »
Apple Withdraws iPhone 3G Power Adapters from the Market
Apple has decided to pull out iPhone 3G power adapters from the North American and Japanese markets. The move is due to a possible breaking of prongs on the power block which is f... More »
Palm Reports Loss Despite Rising Smartphone Sales
Palm has reported its fifth straight loss even with the upturn of its smartphone sales. The company announced a net loss of $41.9 million from June to August. Palm's shares fel... More »
Wall Street Financial Bedlam Thwarts Web Traffic
The RTC or Resolution Trust Corp. has become the most searched company name in Google since the federal government announced it would form a unit with the same functionality as th... More »
Google Unveils Gaudi Audio Search Service
Google has introduced yet another addition to its wide array of services. Google Gaudi is designed to utilize voice recognition software and search for words and phrases inside of... More »
YouTube Vetoes Videos Featuring Gun Crimes
Video sharing website YouTube is trying to ban video submissions featuring guns and knives in an effort to ease the growing deification of gang and gun culture in the UK. The m... More »
ITC Probes Wii Patent Infringement
Nintendo is facing allegations of impinging on patents of Hillcrest Laboratories with its widely used Wii games console. The International Trade Commission is conducting an invest... More »
Sandisk Declines Samsung's Offer
Sandisk has said no to Samsung's offer which the company sees as a hostile bid. Samsung is offering £2.5bn or $5.9bn for Sandisk takeover, however, the deal was turned do... More »
NSA, Bush, Cheney Faces Charges for Warrantless Wiretaps
The National Security Agency, American President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and a number of other administration officials were sued by the Electronic Frontier Found... More »
Web Proxy Firm Teams Up with FBI in Palin Email Breach Probe
Ctunnel.com, a web proxy firm, is currently teaming up with the FBI to pin down the person responsible for Governor Palin's email fissure. Gabriel Ramuglia, the Athens-ba... More »
First Android Phone Priced at $199
Google's "Dream" phone powered by Android will be released in the US next week for $199. T-Mobile will be launching the device on September 23rd and will be dubbed as... More »
Google Teams Up with GE
Google has made another deal and joined forces with multinationtall American technology conglomerate General Electric. The move is part of Google's effort to establish a "sma... More »
Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate's Email Breached
American vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's Yahoo account has been breached by hackers who published the email contents on the web. One of the messages posted online was... More »
iPhone Game Carries Windows Malware
Another malware is on the prowl which deliberately strikes PC users. Security firm Sophos has disclosed the coming out of the Penguin Panic imitations loaded with malware desig... More »
Microsoft Launches "Wave 3" Windows Live Betas
Microsoft, a multinational computer technology corporation, has released "Wave 3" of its Windows Live programs along with the updated versions of three Live apps. Wi... More »
Quick Time Zero-Day Attack Code Circulated
A hacker has released an attack code that manipulates an unfixed flaw in QuickTime, a multimedia framework developed by Apple Inc. Quicktime is capable of handling various form... More »
Yahoo Debuts New Home Page
Yahoo has added more features on its home page to provide wider customization options to users in an attempt to boost its web usage. The new home page sports a dashboard located a... More »
VMware Introduces Fusion 2
VMware has released an upgraded version of its Fusion application to give Apple customers more security when running Windows software. VMware Fusion is a virtual machine softwa... More »
Dell Cuts Technology Spending
Amidst the price cuts and costly restructuring, Dell has yet another surprise for its investors. The company will be cutting its IT budget in an effort to keep in shape despite wo... More »
EU Set to Assess Yahoo-Google Ad Deal
The EU Competition Commission has announced its plan to scrutinize the ad deal between Yahoo and Google. Under the deal, the two huge companies will merge their instant messeng... More »
HBO Completes LinkiUp with iTunes in UK
HBO has finally completed its link-up with iTunes in the UK which have become one of the most awaited feature of the Apple store. The TV company has released its top five TV sh... More »
2012 Olympics Organizers Pick IT Chief
A former Co-operative Financial Services executive was named the chief information officer for the 2012 London Olymics. Organizers have chosen Gerry Pennel after a massive search ... More »
Brad Pitt Proclaimed Most Threatening Man on the Net
According to McAfee, a security vendor, Brad Pitt has been found to be the most threatening search name used on the internet this year. Fans who search the actor's nam... More »
Phony Antivirus Attacks Skyrocket
A new flare-up of bogus antivirus campaigns are now blighting most computer systems. A security application masked as legit antivirus tools are deceiving users through false... More »
Google Docs Plagued with Vuln
Tim Bass, a security researcher, revealed his discovery of a vulnerability in Google Docs that furtively enables private documents to emerge in other users' accounts. Bass unco... More »