January 2, 2009 / Internet & Networks
Every so often, the Web provides a form of entertainment that almost everyone can enjoy -- a punching bag. Enter Andy Burnham, the UK Culture Minister, and his recent musings on a movie-style ratings system for the Internet.
December 31, 2008 / Internet & Networks
As 2008 draws to a monotonous close, there is still a sliver of time left for me to make my 2009 networking predictions. Yes, money will be as tight as a Minnesota Senate race next year, but there certainly will be a number of bright spots. Here is my list of 10 technology areas to watch in 2009 (in no particular order):
December 30, 2008 / System & Utilities
The proof of concept for a Windows Media Player exploit does exist, and it has been shared. But it's not a vulnerability, Microsoft said, because it would need to trigger remote code execution...and this one doesn't.
December 30, 2008 / Internet & Networks
Worlds.com, which launched its first 3D avatar environment back in the mid-90s, has retained an intellectual property law firm and has filed patent infringement suits. Its first, against game developer NCsoft, was filed on Christmas Eve.
December 25, 2008 / Internet & Networks
Google took a chunk of market share from rival search engines in the US in November, new figures from ComScore show.
December 25, 2008 / Web Development
It wouldn't be the Christmas season without the tinsel, the holly, and the zero-days. Since early this month, an exploitable buffer overflow has been known to exist in SQL Server, and today Microsoft is acknowledging its existence.
December 22, 2008 / Web Development
December 20, 2008 / Graphics & Design
Google's popular video site YouTube yesterday unveiled a
dedicated HD section for US users to watch videos in 720p high definition.
December 18, 2008 / System & Utilities
A common but dangerous vulnerability spotted weeks ago on American Express's site was plugged this week after the hole gained blog and then press attention. But there may have been a faster, better way.
December 18, 2008 / System & Utilities
Internet Explorer is apparently not the only browser this week that's the subject of preventative measures, as Mozilla revealed this morning that the real reason for issuing Firefox 3.0.5 was to prevent a possible wave of page hijacks.