HD Moore, a well-known security researcher, has released code that can be used to mine Google Inc.’s database for malicious software. Using a database of digital fingerprints of known malware — called “signatures” — the Continue reading “HD Moore posts Google-based malware”.…more
The sentiment surrounding IBM’s second-quarter results has looked rather blue as analysts near and far have stepped up to temper their expectations for the company’s performance while the stock has reset new 52-week lows. The Continue reading “IBM’s second-quarter results looking blue”.…more
Microsoft Corp. has filed 26 lawsuits accusing U.S. companies of selling pirated software, the latest move in its ramped-up efforts to boost sales by cracking down on illegal copies. The world’s largest software maker filed Continue reading “Microsoft files 26 U.S. piracy lawsuits”.…more
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Movielink has purchased technology from software company Sonic Solutions that makes it possible for customers to transfer the movies they download onto DVDs, according to a Sonic Solutions’ spokesman. This is great Continue reading “Movielink Allows Users To Backup Downloaded DVD Movies”.…more
Yahoo Finance was set to get a face-lift on Monday with new interactive stock charts, improved message boards and business-related video clips from content partners. In addition, Yahoo is offering Internet publishers the ability to Continue reading “Yahoo Finance gets a face-lift”.…more
Aiming to counter pressure from the launch of Socket AM2 Sempron processors by rival Advanced Micron Devices (AMD), Intel plans to further cut the prices for the complete line up of its entry-level Celeron D Continue reading “Intel to launch Core 2 Duo E4300 in 1Q 2007”.…more
Dell has decided to cut back on mail-in rebates and will try to simplify its prices after customers moaned that its pricing structure was too complex. Dell said the number of promotions for US consumers Continue reading “Dell abandons mail-in rebates”.…more
Intel is laying off about 1,000 managers — representing about 1% of its workforce — worldwide as part of a previously announced restructuring program, the company said on Thursday. I know a good number of Continue reading “Intel to Cut 1,000 Managers”.…more