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Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!

April 11, 2008 The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers) TAGS: Yahoo! Inc., News Corp., Week in review, RSA Security Inc., reader, head, acquisition, Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc., security, Google Inc.

Week in review: Battening down Microsoft's hatches

December 7, 2007 The rate of piracy on Windows Vista is lower than its predecessor, and Congress moves to ramp up copyright infringement penalties. Also: Peeling Apple. TAGS: Jeff Jones, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Week in review, study, reader, flaw, rate, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, security, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Try to read Microsoft's hips

June 22, 2007 On the eve of announcing a change in Vista that people have clamored for, the company reverses course and then clams up. TAGS: virtual machine, Microsoft Windows Vista, virtualization, Terry Semel, Week in review, desktop search, reader, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp., security, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Windows, CEO

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: Firefox, reader, flaw, phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Web browser, London, security, electronics, open source, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Cursing Windows' cursor flaw

April 6, 2007 Vista's security gets a black eye, and tech worker visas are snapped up quickly. TAGS: H-1B, truck, Microsoft Windows Vista, Week in review, reader, patch, security, Firefox, operating system, networking, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Orbitz investigates security breach

October 29, 2003 The online travel agency notifies law enforcement authorities about a recent security breach that has resulted in its customers' e-mail addresses falling into the hands of spammers. TAGS: Orbitz, security breach, e-mail address, reader, agency, security, e-mail

Week in review: See Vista in your future?

February 16, 2007 Consumer version of Vista generated relatively slow sales during first week on store shelves, but PC sales got a boost. TAGS: Second Life, Microsoft Windows Vista, upgrade, IT professional, Week in review, virtual worlds, reader, security company, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC

Week in review: Visions of Vista? Buyer beware

February 2, 2007 Microsoft's release of the consumer version of its new operating system raises the ultimate question: Was it worth the wait? TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, CompUSA Inc., Week in review, home PC, reader, operating system, vision, security, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Blog feeds may carry security risk

August 4, 2006 Popular RSS and Atom feeds could carry malicious JavaScript code that would compromise a PC, an expert warned. TAGS: JavaScript, RSS, SPI Dynamics, blog, mailing list, attacker, reader, RSS feed, security, PC

Allchin on Vista's security, timing, and your questions

January 27, 2006 Windows chief says stronger defenses are a key for Microsoft's new OS. Plus: Vista test schedule tweaked, Allchin answers your questions. TAGS: Jim Allchin, Microsoft Windows Vista, reader, defense, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security

RSA polishes RFID shield

February 24, 2004 The security software maker announces a cloaking technology designed to protect information emitted by radio frequency identification tags. TAGS: RFID, RSA Security Inc., radio frequency, RFID tag, reader, security software company, EMC Corp., radio, security, software company

Fighting Microsoft's piracy check

June 20, 2006 The software pushes ahead with a piracy check tool for Windows as some users complain about system troubles and unwanted data collection. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, antipiracy, hack, reader, Microsoft Corp., method, Microsoft Windows, PC, security

Week in review: The gold in being green

April 13, 2007 It's easier being green when environmentally friendly technologies and practices yield financial rewards. TAGS: biodiesel, Hummer, global warming, Week in review, DNS, reader, attack, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

When paying with plastic, why swipe? Just wave

February 25, 2005 Visa promises greater convenience with "contactless" payment cards, but will consumers and merchants bite? TAGS: Visa International, merchant, American Express Co., MasterCard International, debit card, card, reader, purchase, payment, security

Sensors: Living off scraps of energy

May 24, 2006 In the future, your shoes may be able to charge your camera and RFID chips could tell when you leave the room. Images: Energy-saving sensors TAGS: sensor, energy, RFID, transistor, RFID chip, reader, tag, microprocessor, scientist, battery, Intel, security

Finding a replacement for passwords

February 23, 2005 Verification gadgets range from tokens to cell-phone-based systems, but cost keeps them from catching on. Photo: In an antiphishing huddle TAGS: smart card, token, RSA Security Inc., password, gadget, reader, bank, card, USB port, USB, cell phone, security

Week in review: HP goes to Washington

September 29, 2006 Key players in pretexting probe appear before Congress, expressing regret or taking the Fifth. TAGS: pretexting, Mark Hurd, Patricia Dunn, HP, reader, Week in review, CEO, e-mail, security

Week in review: Unfolding Origami

March 3, 2006 Despite hints at big announcements, Microsoft offers whispered details while Apple brings big noise to iPod. TAGS: Apple iPod Hi-Fi, Apple Intel Mac Mini, home stereo, Microsoft Origami, minitablet PC, Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, Week in review, Apple Computer, announcement, Steve Jobs, reader, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, security, Web browser

Readers' choice 2004: From TiVo to MyDoom

January 17, 2005 In 2004, stories that mattered most to readers covered viruses, Net surveillance and unexpected uses of everyday technology. TAGS: TiVo Inc., MyDoom virus, Super Bowl, Janet Jackson, virus, SCO Group Inc., reader, Apple iPod, HP, security, PC
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