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McAfee debunks recent vulnerabilities in AV software research, n.runs restates its position

McAfee debunks recent vulnerabilities in AV software research, n.runs restates its positionConflicts of Interests Are Common for Every IndustryAnd Thierry should certainly know, because n.runs has recently released it's own AV solution, aps-AV: http://www.nruns.com/_en/aps/ Oddly enough, this never seems to be mentioned during any discussions of n.runs research.RE: McAfee...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, N.Runs, AV software research, recent vulnerability, McAfee Inc., AV Software, software

Discussion threads 2008-07-23

Microsoft fights with researcher over Full Disclosure

Microsoft fights with researcher over Full DisclosureA quaint turn of phrase[i]But that's like saying that Russian roulette isn't very reliable at killing its player[/i]Sometimes you have a real talent at turning a phrase.What about Windows 2000 servers?Since this bug was brought to Microsoft attention well within Windows 2000 support cycle...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., FULL DISCLOSURE, security

Discussion threads 2007-04-09

Metasploit 3.0 ships with 177 exploits, 104 payloads

Metasploit 3.0 ships with 177 exploits, 104 payloadsAnd this helps us how ??NTHow many are there?You said there were 177, but in the pictures on ZDNet* is clearly says 179. Also of note, which versions are affected? What's the risk involved with each version?* http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12691_22-59905-4.htmlWAR GAMES?Script is not software writing.Script...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Strategy, SECURITY, exploit, Metasploit 3.0, tool, software, FULL DISCLOSURE

Discussion threads 2007-03-27

Additional Resources

Can Chrome OS save us from racket ware?

Open Source / Repositories vs. Windows Closed SourceThe idea of having GPG-protected repositories which contain open source apps is central to the notion that these apps' source code is viewed by 'many eyes' and as such, vetted.Get your app outside of your designated O/S approved repos and you 'tempt fate'.In...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, SECURITY, Chrome OS, Chrome, operating system, software, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-30

East Anglia: anger and aggro

One must live through it in order to fully understand itOnly in this case some will have to face huge collateral damage. Fortunately those who will suffer the most are living in already hard hit areas so they are quite used to a life of pain and suffering and as...

Tags: E-mail, East Anglia

Discussion threads 2009-11-26

East Anglia: some new angles, but no arrests for hacking

Investigation..."If the Republicans regain control of the Senate any time soon, you can expect a full-blown Inhofe-fuelled investigation."Horrors! Imagine that, someone actually wants to INVESTIGATE to see if the "science" of global warming holds water pardon the pun? You mean people actually want to KNOW if these drastic changes to...

Tags: Blogging, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Junkscience, East Anglia, e-mail, hacking

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

East Anglia: one hacked U.S. scientist is hacked off

I say then be pro-active...If it is out of context, pro-actively publish EVERYTHING and PROVE they are out of context. If the hacked scientists DO NOT provide context, publish everything they say vindicates them, then we know the truth. If they simply fall behind the mantra of "it's...

Tags: global warming, East Anglia, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-22

Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole

Microsoft said it is looking into a report of a vulnerability in Windows 7 and Server 2008 Release 2 that could be used by an attacker to remotely crash the computer. Microsoft said on Wednesday it is looking into a report of a vulnerability in Windows 7 and Server...

Tags: Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Server Message Block, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, attack, zero day, Elinor Mills CNET News

News items 2009-11-12

Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over Alex, Nook

I kind of want to see barnes and noble win this one...The whole concept of a sliding image preview isn't exactly revolutionary, and it does look decidedly different from the bulky, 2003-esque block interface of the alex.On a personal note, I think the alex looks like some children's toy out...

Tags: Sales channel, E-books, NDA, Barnes & Noble Inc., B&N, credit card, patent, Nook, password

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

BuyersGuide 99 4.1.2 (Windows)

Awards include coveted Tucows.com 5-cows award. Easy to install and intuitive user interface. Prints great looking "As-Is" warranty status Window Stickers FTC Buyers Guide labels as mandated by federal law. Must be affixed to any used car offered for sale in USA (check with your legal advisor for local venue...

Tags: Car, Leadersoft, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sales, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-12

Social media at the WashPost: It's time to loosen the tie

For the sake of full disclosure, I spent a little more than two years working as an editor and later a reporter/blogger for the Washington Post - roughly from the summer of 2005 until early fall of 2007. I tell you this because it gives you some...

Tags: Journalist, Blog, Social Media, Washington Post Co., Post, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-01

Dropbox releases iPhone app

Great Stuff IndeedNow if only QuickOffice worked with Dropbox, or better yet, if Apple let apps access the file system so I could open mail attachments directly in other apps or arrange my photos in folders or even create and change iTunes play lists.RE: Dropbox releases iPhone appBelieving in full...

Tags: Smart phones, DropBox, iPhone-App

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

Dell and Perot: What this means

Look at more than the upside to any acquisition Dell and Perot are getting married. This acquisition puts approximately 23,000 Perot services employees in with Dell. (see Larry Dignan's detailed post on the transaction ) (here's an InfoWorld post, too) From the macro view,...

Tags: Acquisition, Dell Computer Corp., Perot, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-09-21

Will Microsoft always be seen as open source Astroturf?

Long ago......people gave up any semblance of being able to separate the message from the messenger. We saw it with the anti-Bush tirades, we see it now with the anti-Obama (and the anti-anti-Obama) tirades, as we see it in the anti-Microsoft tirades. Microsoft could announce that the sun was going...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., publically-traded company, open source

Discussion threads 2009-09-11

Does good Betsy McCaughey exist?

all very interesting, but...Is ZDnet now a health-oriented web site? Should we start looking forward to more political articles?A Ph.D. is a doctorate[i]"When McCaughey uses the title ?Dr.,? it?s based on her Ph.D from Columbia. ... to refer to her as ?Dr. McCaughey,? is to endorse a deception."[/i]Sorry, Dana, but...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, SECURITY, Betsy McCaughey, deception, good Betsy McCaughey, doctorate, health care

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Friday follow-up: six online music services revisited

As it turns out, those pennies add up ...I agree, there's little point in sticking with one provider, especially if it happens to be an expensive one!Hey, a thought - if someone wrote an app for the iPod touch/iPhone that compared track prices from different outlets, I'd buy that!great idea,...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, online music, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

Privacy groups want Congressional action on behavioral ads

Who's tracking users on ZDNet?Here's an example of the kind of enhanced disclosure that will help consumers be more comfortable with behavioral targeting: at this page you can see the network privacy profile for zdnet.com, including which networks are present, excerpts from their privacy policies and links to opt-out. http://www.privacychoice.net/zdnet.comThese...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Regulations, advertisement, spam, self-regulation, network

Discussion threads 2009-09-02

Should you benefit from ACN’s bloodletting?

If you like great talent, you should….. Accenture has cut loose many senior executives recently and will pare some more given last Thursday’s announcement. I know some of these folks. Specific vertical segments have been pared down to reflect new market realities. These include: automotive...

Tags: Consultant, Benefit, Workforce Management, Professional Development, Sales Strategy, Strategy, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Career, Sales, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-08-26

The Math Behind Accenture’s Restructuring

Will more cuts come? Thursday, Accenture announced that they were going to reduce their senior executive ranks by about 7%. The company stated: Approximately $128 million of the charge is for severance and related costs of workforce actions, primarily at the senior-executive level, which...

Tags: Accenture Ltd., Restructuring, Senior Executive, Executive, $119mm, Workforce Management, Recruitment & Selection, Payroll Solutions, Real Estate, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Business Operations, It Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-08-26

Microsoft: Exploits likely for 'critical' Windows vulnerabilities

Who cares if exploit code will be released in the futureAs long as it is patched before the exploits are out, the exploits no longer count. Or something like that.Cue the double standards...PS I wonder which one of these was labeled "Bulletin 3" in the pre-patch announcement? According to some...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, exploit, patch, Microsoft Corp., LUA

Discussion threads 2009-08-11