Monthly Archives: February 2004
A Progress Report on Windows ASN.1 Vulnerability
On February 10, Microsoft disclosed a dangerous vulnerability in all modern versions of Windows, along with a patch to fix it. Nine days may...
Microsoft Stands by Its Code
The leak of some of Microsoft Corp.s Windows source code this month highlights the struggle proprietary software companies face in providing developers, partners and...
IBM Confident in Face of SCOs Legal Steps
The legal maneuvering between The SCO Group Inc. and IBM took a new twist as IBM on Thursday gave the green light for SCO...
Marimba to Update Security Patch Management Software
Marimba Inc. on Monday will step up its efforts to move into the patch-management space with the launch of Version 2 of Marimba Security...
Is Linux Keeping the Softies Awake at Night?
In a recent column, I wondered aloud if too much credit is being given to Linux in explaining Microsofts strategies.
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DEMO and Dave Redux
DEMO sounds like it was back on track this year after several years of nursing the collective wounds of the Bubble collapse. SAP Ventures...
TippingPoint Aligns With Dell On Security
TippingPoint Technologies Inc. this week announced an update to its intrusion-prevention appliance. The companys ASIC-based appliance called UnityOne can be used at the perimeter...
Homeland Security Forms Groups to Bolster Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Department this week said it created three groups of government technology officials to share information in an effort to strengthen computer security...
FTC Fines COPPA Violators
The Federal Trade Commission this week collected it largest fine to date for a violation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) when...
Films, CDs, Games Get New FBI Piracy Seal
The Federal Bureau of Investigation this week announced a plan to place warnings on DVDs, CDs and video games about the penalties for making...