Symantec Anti-Virus Software Exposes Computers to HackersMay 29th, 2006 Symantec's antivirus software, which protects some of the world's largest corporations and US government agencies, suffers from a flaw that lets hackers seize control of computers to steal sensitive data, delete files or implant malicious programs, researchers from eEye Digital Security said. Symantec is investigating the issue.
Critical Vulnerability in Apple's iTunes for WindowsDecember 18th, 2005 A critical vulnerability, found in some versions of Apple's popular iTunes software, could enable attackers to remotely take over a user's computer, according to a warning issued by eEye. This flaw existed on the earlier version of iTunes 6 for Windows and was not addressed by the latest security update.
Banking Sites (like Chase.com and Americanexpress.com) Security QuestionedMay 3rd, 2006 Johannes Ullrich, chief research officer of the prestigious SANS institute said that many of the most popular banking sites may be needlessly placing their customers at risk and I agree with him. The key issue is the user login areas that can be found on banking sites like Chase.com or American Express.com which ask users to submit their user ID and password information.
Nucleus Software enters Mexican marketJune 16th, 2009 BANGALORE - Nucleus Software Exports Ltd has tied up with Mexican consulting and distribution firm Praxis to market its software products in the Latin American country, the leading IT products firm said Tuesday. As our channel partner, Praxis will distribute our software products in the banking, insurance and financial services (BFSI) sector in the Mexican market and enable us to strengthen our presence in Latin America, Nucleus global sales head Niraj Vedwa said in a statement.
Hackers Steal 19, 000 AT&T DSL Customer's Credit Card InformationAugust 30th, 2006 AT&T said hackers broke into one of its computer systems and accessed personal data, including credit card information, on thousands of customers who used its online store. The attack affects about 19,000 customers who purchased equipment for high-speed DSL Internet connections through AT&T's Web site.
How To: Tata Indicom Online Bill PaymentAugust 31st, 2007 Tata Indicom now allows you to pay your bills online using your credit card or using your net banking account. As a Tata Indicom Broadband customer this is a big convenience for me.
Google Pages Allows GMail Email HarvestingFebruary 27th, 2006 Google has newly introduced Google Pages which allows you to create your webpages with AJAX interface (Web 2.0?). It is quite a slick product, provides 100MB of space, file uploading etc.
Oracle Leans on India for Financial Services BusinessApril 4th, 2008 Oracle plans to make its Indian subsidiary a hub for its strategy for the financial services market. I-flex solutions, the Indian banking software subsidiary of Oracle, said that it will change its name to Oracle Financial Services Ltd.
Salesforce.com 2nd-quarter profit surges, tops Wall Street expectations; shares jumpAugust 21st, 2009 Salesforce.com 2Q profit soars, sales climbSAN FRANCISCO — Sales management software maker Salesforce.com Inc. said Thursday its fiscal second-quarter profit more than doubled as the company added thousands of new customers and grew its revenue.
Hyderabad's SoftPro acquires South African firm for $19 mnJuly 1st, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Hyderabad-based software solutions provider SoftPro Systems has acquired South Africa's Cura Software Solutions for $19 million. SoftPro chairman Bala Reddy and Cura chief executive Avi Eyal inked the deal here Wednesday evening.
Understanding Software Industry EcosystemApril 8th, 2006 While reading about ecosystems, I found an uncanny similarity with (and gained insight into) software industry ecosystems. Like any other ecosystem, the Software industry ecosystem is in constant flux, with inherent forces that push it toward a stable state that includes niches that are well-defined and sensible with respect to applications.
FTC: Sears agrees to settle claims over personal data company collected by tracking Web useJune 4th, 2009 Sears, FTC to settle personal data allegations
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Federal Trade Commission announced a preliminary settlement Thursday with retailer Sears Holdings Corp.
Microsoft Releases Patch To Fix ActiveX, Media File Flaws And MoreAugust 12th, 2009 Microsoft has released nine patches to fix 19 security vulnerabilities affecting multiple Windows systems. The patches would address multiple critical ActiveX and Windows Media File loop holes that could invite hackers malicious attacks.
MySpace Banner Ad Spreads SpywareJuly 20th, 2006 Millions of visitors to Myspace.com and other web sites have been infected with spyware by a banner advertisement according to iDefense, a Verisign company. iDefense, an Internet security company owned by Verisign, said the spyware infects unpatched versions of Windows using a security flaw in the way the operating system and Microsoft Internet Explorer open Windows Metafile images, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
Facebook now has 250 million usersJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that the online social networking site now has 250 million users. "The rapid pace of our growth is humbling and exciting for us," the Telegraph quoted him, as saying.
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