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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Suffers From Memory Corruption Security VulnerabilityJuly 18th, 2006 Naveed has discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint, which potentially can be exploited to compromise any user's system. The vulnerability has been confirmed on Windows XP SP2 with a fully patched PowerPoint 2003.
If you are using IE, A hacker can take control of your machine: MicrosoftJuly 6th, 2009 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Microsoft Corp.
Linux Worm Exploits PHP XMLRPC VulnerabilityNovember 9th, 2005 There are few reports of an attack by a new Linux worm called Lupper which exploits a well known PHP XMLRPC implementation vulnerability. PHP XMLRPC implementation is used in a large number of popular web applications such as PostNuke, Drupal, b2evolution, Xoops, PHPGroupWare, TikiWiki etc.
Yet Another Microsoft Excel VulnerabilityJune 21st, 2006 While Microsoft developers are scrambling to patch a security hole in Excel, a hacker has now posted code that exploits a second vulnerability in the popular spreadsheet software. Microsoft says that criminals are not yet using this code in attacks, but the software could be used to run unauthorised programs on a PC, according to Marc Maiffret, chief hacking officer at security software vendor eEye Digital Security.
Software CDs launched in four regional languagesFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a government-run research and development organisation, Saturday launched software CDs in four regional languages to help spread IT in villages. Bodo, Nepali, Maithili and Dogri are the four new languages in which the software is available.
Yahoo, Microsoft reach search and ad partnershipJuly 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet search firm Yahoo and software giant Microsoft have reached a 10-year deal in which they hope to tackle the online dominance of Google, media reports said Wednesday. Under the terms of the deal, Yahoo will use Microsoft's new search engine on its sites and handle some advertising sales for Microsoft.
Elecon unveils 'In Case of Emergency' softwareJanuary 27th, 2009 VALLABH VIDYANAGAR - Material handling equipment manufacturer Elecon Engineering Wednesday launched a software that stores health information on mobile phones for use during crisis. Called 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE), the software can help communicate one's health information, which can be communicated to pre-identified family members and friends during crisis through the mobile phone.
US Department of Homeland Security Wants You To Update WindowsAugust 10th, 2006 I have never seen them so concerned about computer vulnerability from Microsoft Windows software. Everyone knows Windows OS is vulnerable by default.
Sun Direct ties up with IBM IndiaJuly 21st, 2009 CHENNAI - Direct-to-home (DTH) service provider Sun Direct has tied up with software major IBM India to implement and manage customer relationship management services, it was announced Tuesday. "As we continue our aggressive growth plans, we will rely on IBM to help us tackle key issues surrounding billing and customer relationship management, as well as develop ways to get better insights to customer behaviour," Tony D'Silva, chief operating officer of Sun Direct, said.
MindTree unveils knowledge management solutionJuly 8th, 2009 BANGALORE - MindTree Ltd unveiled its knowledge management solution for providing competitive advantage to the manufacturing industry, the global software major said Wednesday. The software is designed to help manufacturing organisations to execute ideas of their workforce, resulting in innovative solutions, higher productivity and faster response and delivery, MindTree vice-president R.
Generous Microsoft unveils new security software, but remains a miser stillJune 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Hoping to dispel fears about the vulnerability of Windows to viruses and other malware, Microsoft Tuesday released a trial version of a new free security package called Microsoft Security Essentials. The software is designed to replace the Windows Defender tool that Microsoft released in 2007, but which was widely derided as being inadequate to protect computers from the constant and ever-evolving threats posed by hackers.
L&T Ventures Into Microfinance with BR from CranesMarch 18th, 2009 Cranes software bags BR.net order from L and T finance ltd. BANGALORE - Cranes Software International Ltd.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Bug Allows Hackers To Read Your Email, Website Credentials & Remote Code ExecutionJune 29th, 2006 Fresh security problems found in Microsoft Internet Explorer that can allow attackers to take over a system or read private information from other Web sites. One of the bugs also affects Firefox.
Malaysia Airlines chooses Kerala IT firm's softwareApril 30th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - MASholidays, the travel and leisure arm of Malaysia Airlines, has opted for the city-based IBS Software Services' tour management solution 'iFly Tour', the IT firm said here Thursday. iFly Tour, a product under the iFly solution suite, offers an online booking system that is fully integrated with real time inventory of flights, hotel rooms and other products.