Microsoft issues four critical patches, including one for Vista
Microsoft Tuesday released five patches — four of them rated critical — as part of its monthly security update cycle. One of the patches affects Windows Vista.
Over 2,000 sites now exploit .ani security flaw
More than 2,000 unique Web sites have been rigged to exploit the animated cursor security flaw in Microsoft’s software, according to security vendor Websense.
Vonage, emergency responders support 911 bill
Emergency dispatchers and VoIP provider Vonage Tuesday urged U.S. senators to pass a bill intended to ensure that all VoIP customers can dial the emergency 911 service.
Researcher creates Bluetooth crack tool
A security researcher has demonstrated that it’s possible to put together a Bluetooth sniffer out of an inexpensive wireless dongle, raising fresh questions about the security of the wireless technology.
Trends show desktop virtualization is gaining traction
The market for desktop virtualization is hitting a growth spurt, given a run of new product introductions and research showing increased demand for the technology.
How to avoid falling into the phishing hole
You never can defend yourself too much while online.
Which Verizon patents did Vonage violate?
Vonage was found guilty of violating three patents held by Verizon. But what exactly do those patents cover? Here’s a more detailed look.
Five ways to prevent data theft by iPod
Here is a sampling of the ways your organization can protect itself from data theft via iPods and other such portable storage devices.
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Application virtualization paying off for university
Not so long ago, it took Northeastern University some four to five weeks to roll out a new application to one of the more than 1,000 workstations in its various campus laboratories. Today, it takes almost no time – any user with proper authorization …
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From Cisco Subnet: Cisco, Microsoft in talks to go greenThe U.K.’s The Register is citing a story that Cisco and Microsoft are investigating the possibility of establishing server farms in Iceland powered by renewable energy.
