IT Security News
March 31, 2008
The IFRAME Search engine optimization (SEO) which began last week has spread and has infected an increasing number of important sites. The latest high profile sites found to have the IFRAMES redirecting browsers to fake security software and Zlob malware variants are: USAToday.com ABCNews.com News.com Target.com Packard Bell.com Walmart.com Rediff.com MiamiHerald.com Bloomingdales.com PatentStorm.us WebShots.com Sears.com Forbes.com Ugo.com Bartleby.com Linkedwords.com Circuitcity.com Allwords.com Blogdigger.com Epinions.com Buyersindex.com Jcpenney.com Nakido.com Uvm.edu hobbes.nmsu.edu jurist.law.pitt.edu boisestate.edu The hackers have been searching for popular keywords on sites and then adding a HTML command to the end ...
IFRAME SEO attack spreads to over a million search queries
by Janine de BloisThe IFRAME Search engine optimization (SEO) which began last week has spread and has infected an increasing number of important sites. The latest high profile sites found to have the IFRAMES redirecting browsers to fake security software and Zlob malware variants are: USAToday.com ABCNews.com News.com Target.com Packard Bell.com Walmart.com Rediff.com MiamiHerald.com Bloomingdales.com PatentStorm.us WebShots.com Sears.com Forbes.com Ugo.com Bartleby.com Linkedwords.com Circuitcity.com Allwords.com Blogdigger.com Epinions.com Buyersindex.com Jcpenney.com Nakido.com Uvm.edu hobbes.nmsu.edu jurist.law.pitt.edu boisestate.edu The hackers have been searching for popular keywords on sites and then adding a HTML command to the end ...
Resco offers backup for pocket PC
by Janine de BloisSlovakian based, Resco has added Resco Backup for v1.10 to their repretoire of over thirty products for Windows and Palm pocket PCs. Designed for end users as well as companies the software allows a variety of options for partial and full backup and restore. It offers compression and encryption (standard AES) as well as an advanced mode to back up user ...
Wisair announces SDIO Wireless USB solution for mobile devices
by Jan HarrisFabless semiconductor company, Wisair, has announced a new SDIO Wireless USB solution designed to enable vendors to embed Wireless USB technology in portable and handheld electronic devices. The design enables module vendors to implement small form-factor, low-power modules based on the Wisair WSR601 low-power single chip. The modules will be used by OEMs to integrate Wireless USB into mobile devices. The Wisair ...
Gresso announces Avantegarde luxury mobile phone
by Janet Harris
High-end mobile phone manufacturer, Gresso, has announced the forthcoming launch of the Gresso Avantgarde, its latest luxury phone.
The Gresso Avantegarde is powered by the Gresso operating system, which is based on the new Windows Mobile 6 Standard.
It has a 320 x 240 pixel TFT display, a built-in 2 megapixel camera, ...Ubuntu Linux stands through hacking contest
by Janine de BloisThe CanSecWest contest in Vancouver has left only the Ubuntu Linux undefeated, though several attempts to crack it were made. On the final day of the contest Shane Macaulay spent almost four hours attempting to use his exploit of a previously unknown flaw in Adobe Flash. He alternated his attempts between Vista and Linux. Macaulay had neglected to install Service Pack 1 ...
Snom technology announces IP DECT phone
by Jan Harrissnom technology has announced the launch of the snom m3, a new IP DECT phone which represents the company's first cordless offering. The snom m3 is designed to provide VoIP communications to businesses of all sizes, and helps to fill a gap in the market for IP DECT phones. The phone was designed by Sebastian Stroschein of Stroschein Product Design, Berlin, a ...
Sony announces Bravia W4000 energy saving TV
by Janet Harris
Electronics company, Sony, has announced the Bravia W4000 LCD series of energy saving TVs, which display still images on the screen when the TV isn't in use.
The Bravia W4000 HD TVs feature an innovative Picture Frame Mode, designed to enhance the look of a living space even when it’s ...Estimated 10,000 websites still contain buggy Flash Player files
by Janine de BloisGoogle Security Engineer Rich Cannings discovered the widespread vulnerability in websites that are using buggy Shockwave Flash (.swf). An estimated 10,000 sites with hundreds of thousands or web pages still affected after the patch was released by Adobe two months ago. The bug could allow plishing attacks, or worse it could provide nearly undetectable access to ...
Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop features Blu-ray drive
by Janet Harris
Scheme to prevent illegal downloads planned by Virgin
by Lin Freestone
Upgrade Your Software
by Lashan ClarkeEven though the computer software manufacturers have done their part to ensure their programs are free from bugs, or plugged any security holes, many site owners are still using the older versions of software that have not had the security patches applied. In this regard, website owners are allowing their sites to be susceptible to security attacks, while also potentially creating ...
Apple Plugs Security Holes In Mac OS
by Lashan ClarkeSince this month, technology giant Appple has made at least two new updates to its Mac OS X system. These updates have also been made to any of the open source components associated with it, along with the Safari web browser. In regards to the security issuses, Apple has had to plug more than ninety differen security holes located in the ...
Licence fee to be shared under Tories
by David Allen
Five joins big four
by David AllenChangingWorlds wins innovation award
by Jan HarrisDublin-based ChangingWorlds has won the Innovation Award at the Irish American Technology Leadership Group's (ITLG) inaugural award ceremony in San Francisco, USA. ChangingWorlds provides mobile data personalisation and Mobile Internet products to major operators around the world, including Vodafone and O2. It's ClixSmart(tm) Intelligent Portal platform uses advanced artificial intelligence technology to provide a personalised content discovery solution that enhances content relevance ...
£4,000 fine showing Sky
by David Allen
Consumers should consider the whole broadband package
by David Allen
Velocix in live streaming deal with MediaCorp
by Janet HarrisCambridge-based Velocix has secured a contract to provide MediaCorp, a national broadcaster in Singapore, with live broadcast streaming services via its Digital Asset Delivery Network. MediaCorp's viewers will receive live, on-line, bi-weekly episodes of talent search program, Star Search, and international game show, Deal or No Deal, with Velocix's delivery technology providing multiple live video feeds from both stage and backstage ...
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
by Franz Bicar
Consumers today want everything. They want everything, all the features they like, into one device. Well, if you love music, the Nokia has got the piece for you. The Nokia 5310 combines the best of both worlds - a portable music player with a wireless communications device.
The 5310 is a smooth and sleek phone. Every time ...In-flight cell phone use may soon be available
by Alan Harten
HP LP3065 30-inch LCD Monitor
by Franz Bicar
HP is probably one of todays leading manufacturer of LCD displays. They are more popular with their LCD monitors used in the corporate world and business. Many of their LCD displays, especially the 30-inch ones, have been used by a number of people already and with user feedbacks, you get the idea of ...
March 30, 2008
The European Union is contributing 10 million euro (around £8 million) in sponsorship to a project named PrimeLife, which intends to grow open source tools for personal privacy management and protection, and get the community at large to accept them. PrimeLife's co-ordinator is IBM's Zurich research laboratory, and it continues from an earlier EU-backed project into identity management systems, called Prime ...
EU pushes €10m into open source privacy management
by Dave NixonThe European Union is contributing 10 million euro (around £8 million) in sponsorship to a project named PrimeLife, which intends to grow open source tools for personal privacy management and protection, and get the community at large to accept them. PrimeLife's co-ordinator is IBM's Zurich research laboratory, and it continues from an earlier EU-backed project into identity management systems, called Prime ...
Spy software for mobile to become more broadly obtainable
by Dave NixonSpying programs for mobile phones are expected to develop in sophistication according to a top mobile analyst. Lots of the spy programs on the market are potent, but aren't very refined code, said Jarno Niemela, a senior anti-virus researchers for Finnish security vendor F-Secure, speaking at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. But there is rising evidence that money from ...
Apple loses three-way hacking contest
by Dave NixonAn Apple Mac was the first casualty in a hacker shoot-out to establish which operating system is the most secure. A former US National Security Agency employee has won $10,000 for breaking into a MacBook Air at CanSecWest security conference's PWN 2 OWN hacking contest. The MacBook was up against Linux and Vista PCs which have hitherto remained uncracked. It took Charles ...
Google search behind most phishing sites
by Dave Nixon75% of phishing sites are built on hacked servers that have been tracked down using pre-programmed Google search terms, according to study from brand-protection firm MarkMonitor. Among additional activities, MarkMonitor tracks phishing attacks that target brand names. Researchers assembled a list of 750 Google search terms that are used to track down websites liable to have effortlessly utilizable vulnerabilities - mostly PHP-based ...
US service tracks absent backup tapes
by Dave NixonAn innovative system has been launched in the United States, which uses GPS technology to trace missing backup tapes. Fujifilm Recording Media teamed up with SC-Integrity (SCI) to establish the Fujifilm Tape Tracker, which can be placed in a standard cartridge so it appears like any other half-inch digital tape, and transported along with a set of tapes. The Fujifilm Tape Tracker ...
EMC launches new range of security services
by Dave NixonEMC has launched a set of services that it maintains would allow companies to improve on-site security by combining user authentication, backup and content management capabilities with IP video surveillance. The new EMC Physical Security Solutions line includes assessment, design and implementation services, EMC said. EMC is furthermore offering turnkey systems, with products from EMC and third party vendors, that it said ...
Suggestion that whole of the UK should follow Scottish broadband lead
by Dave NixonThe Broadband Reach Project in Scotland is ongoing with the Scottish Parliament due to award a £3.5 million contract to a company who will then labor to fill in the gaps broadband coverage. Computer Weekly has discovered that the Enterprise minister Jim Mather believes that businesses might be offered high speed broadband more rapidly if a comparable scheme to the Scottish ...
British Airway lounges get free Wi-Fi
by Dave NixonBritish Airways from 1st April 2008 is offering free access to Openzone hot spots in its 25 UK lounges, the agreement with Openzone is for a three year period according to Silicon.com. Certainly not all us have access to the different lounges which are usually set aside for business class ticket holders or those on the upper tiers of frequent flyer ...
Voipfone launch £45 limitless broadband package
by Dave NixonThose who have used VoIP (Voice over IP) on their broadband lines will be conscious of the irritation that can arise if a large web page causes a spike in latency or swamps the connection causing the voice to stutter. Voipfone are attempting to address this in two ways with their new £45 (ex. VAT) per month broadband product. The product ...
Firmware upgrade for Netgear DG834v3 routers
by Dave NixonThe AR7 chipset problem hit the headlines last year and Netgear has now issued a firmware update for its DG834 version 3 hardware that might improve effects for some people. The firmware is version 4.01.37 and should only be used on version 3 of the DG834 and DG834G routers. Note: Do not use this firmware on North American models. The firmware fixes ...
BT Yahoo mail troubles
by Dave NixonIt appears the BT Yahoo mail service which is offered as a subscription service or is bundled with BT Total broadband packages has been experiencing service problems. Vnunet.com has some comments from BT, signifying that the service issues are in the process of being fixed and that people have been experiencing issues since March 11th. Unnoficial BT Total forums have numerous ...
Karoo users redirected to Ask.com for unsuccessful DNS lookups
by Dave NixonThe Register has brought to light the most recent advertising revenue scheme to be deployed by a broadband provider. K-Com who operate Karoo, the broadband provider in the Hull area, has started a partnership with Ask.com where the provider will get a cut of advertising revenue for directing users to Ask.com. The redirection will take place when a user types a ...
March 29, 2008
A patented software tool for searching and visualising unstructured information has been released by Comintell. The tool can be used for creating competitor comparisons, SWOT analysis, competitive intelligence reports, media analysis, and trend spotting. Matrix Analyzer 3 automatically categorises incoming content feeds and displays this information in a dynamic matrix format. The new version, introduced by Comintell, a Sweden-based provider of software ...
Matrix Analyzer 3 launched by Comintell
by Lin FreestoneA patented software tool for searching and visualising unstructured information has been released by Comintell. The tool can be used for creating competitor comparisons, SWOT analysis, competitive intelligence reports, media analysis, and trend spotting. Matrix Analyzer 3 automatically categorises incoming content feeds and displays this information in a dynamic matrix format. The new version, introduced by Comintell, a Sweden-based provider of software ...
Improved customer service most important for Vonage revival
by Lin FreestoneInternet phone company Vonage is currently striving to revive its operations, and has placed answering a customer’s call at the top of its list of improvements to be made. New software for the company's customer service operations is being rolled out to make sure there are enough bodies in the seats, and to redirect calls to call centres that are less ...
fonYou plans to launch MVN in Spain
by Lin FreestoneA new mobile operator will launch its services in Spain by the end of 2008. fonYou is a mobile virtual network operator that combines mobile communications services with the delivery of extensive web-based services. The start-up mobile operator is planning to offer its independent mobile services in Spain through an agreement with Spanish telecom Telefónica. Following this agreement, fonYou has opened ...
India’s TRAI plans to raise FDI cap on pay TV to 74%
by Lin FreestoneTRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, has revealed that it is considering raising the foreign direct investment cap for all pay TV platforms in the country, except cable, to 74%. The TRAI is currently consulting stakeholders on the issue and, if approved, the move is expected to bring more capital, technology and international best practices into the industries of IPTV, ...
New report predicts the third phase of Internet evolution
by Lin FreestoneThe Discovery Institute publishes a 24-page report at the beginning of April which predicts that new technologies are dramatically transforming the Internet and could boost IPTV traffic in the US more than 50-fold within the next decade. Innovations like YouTube, IPTV, high-definition video, and mobile phone cameras are driving this new wave of data, or exaflood, of Internet and IP traffic, ...
250,000 UK homes will not have a TV signal after switchover.
by Alan Harten
Gateway XHD3000 30-Inch Extreme HD LCD
by Franz Bicar
On this site, we have been focusing mostly on HD capable televisions. Well, televisions are not the only ones who can handle HD content. Nowadays, so does computer monitors. Gateway's XHD3000 30-inch Extreme HD LCD delivers excellent image quality along with lots of screen adjustments and graphics-card compatibility that most 30-inch monitors ...
March 28, 2008
French retailer, Colette, is selling the Levi's limited edition Red Tab mobile phone. There are only a hundred units of the phone available and it can be purchased online.
As well as the 'exclusive' Levi's Red Tab at the top and Levi's detailing on the rear, the ...
Colette announces Levi’s limited edition Red Tab mobile phone
by Janet Harris
French retailer, Colette, is selling the Levi's limited edition Red Tab mobile phone. There are only a hundred units of the phone available and it can be purchased online.
As well as the 'exclusive' Levi's Red Tab at the top and Levi's detailing on the rear, the ...Blu-ray disc sales gain ground on DVD
by Janet Harris
Since Blu-ray finally won the format war, next-gen disc sales are gaining market share from DVD in the home video market.
According to data from Nielsen VideoScan First Alert, Disney's Blu-ray title 'No Country for Old Men' drew 9.8 percent of its total unit ...Hawking announces compact USB 802.11n adapter
by Jan HarrisHawking Technology has announced the HWUN1A, a compact USB WiFi adapter with upgradable hi-gain antennas. The device can boost range fourfold and can also boost throughput up to N-spec levels. The Hi-Gain antennas make the device ideal for use in an area with a lot of interference, and can be removed and upgraded to Hi-Gain Indoor/Outdoor Antennas to achieve the Maximum Wireless ...
New Phenom CPU’s Announced From AMD
by Rohan Parker Hitwise reveals tripling of UK traffic to online video sites
by Janet Harris
Intel Predicted To Set Back P45 Chipset Release Date
by Rohan Parker
NTT DoCoMo demos 250mbps Super 3G connection
by Jan HarrisPhone service provider, NTT DoCoMo of Japan, has successfully demonstrated download speeds of 250Mbps with 'Super 3G' cellular technology. The trial, which builds on NTT DoCoMo's demonstration of 100Mbps mobile downloads in November, last year, was carried out in an actual wireless environment near the company's R&D labs in Yokosuka, near Tokyo. 250Mbps is at least 12 times faster than the current ...
Nvidia Graphics Cards Only For Abit
by Rohan Parker
Voipfone launches new business broadband ADSL package
by Jan HarrisUK service provider, Voipfone, has expanded into the broadband market with the launch of a new business broadband ADSL package for £45 a month. The service can be used as a voice line, and can host up to 25 simultaneous calls. Voipfone's bradband service addresses the problem of voice 'stuttering', which can occur during VoIP calls if a large web page causes ...
Fix issued for 'critical' Firefox flaws
by Isabelle ChaizeMozilla has released an update for its open source browser, Firefox. The fix corrects various security related problems with the browser. There are nine flaws addressed in the update, including two 'critical' flaws. 'Critical' is the highest risk level in Mozilla's threat rating system. One of the two critical vulnerabilities is to do with the way in which Firefox deals with JavaScript ...
