Software

Security experts have said that the size of the internet browser on the device means that users may be more susceptible to phishing attacks. The URL bar on the Safari browser is so small that a person browsing the internet could be directed to a phishing website and not realise ... [full story]

An error occurring in the update of Norton's virus database on Friday has caused millions of PCs and computers to crash-a heavy blow to people's daily work and ongoing business. The computer crash results from the "attack" by Norton's Antivirus software, newly updated on May 18, which regards two essential ... [full story]

Three months after the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft unveiled the first public beta of the next edition of Windows Server, code-named Longhorn. Microsoft also announced that the final version will be launched in the second half of this year. The Beta 3 release of Windows Server "Longhorn" marks the beginning ... [full story]

Windows XP will stop being available on new PCs from the end of January 2008. Microsoft is keeping to a plan to stop selling the operating system even though surveys show a lukewarm response to Windows Vista among consumers. PC makers will be forced to stop selling machines running ... [full story]

Antivirus software maker GRISOFT today introduced a new, free product aimed at detection and removal of Rootkits. Rootkits are a specific malware type which hide in other applications or a computer‘s operating system kernel. This allows malicious applications to then collect passwords and sensitive data from the infected computer without ... [full story]

Adobe announced that the first public alpha version of Apollo is now available for developers on Adobe Labs. So what is Appolo? Apollo is the code name for a cross-operating system application runtime that allows web developers to leverage their existing skills in HTML, JavaScript and Ajax, as well as ... [full story]

Famatech is proud to announce the release of Radmin3.0 remote control software. Radmin is one of the best Windows-based remote control solutions now available on Microsoft Vista operating system. Radmin allows users to work remotely on up to several remote computers simultaneously using a simple graphics interface. This new version ... [full story]

Reported late Friday, and over the weekend, a flaw allowing complete control to an attacker was disclosed, affecting several Trend Micro products. The flaw is a buffer-over flow exploit, and was reported by Trend Micro and later confirmed by iDefense Labs. This exploit is serious enough to earn a critical rating ... [full story]

Security tools that work with Windows Vista have failed tests to see if they can detect current viruses. Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare security tool was one of four products that failed independent tests carried out by the Virus Bulletin. The security testing group found that Live OneCare missed far more active ... [full story]

Microsoft has admitted that speech recognition features in Vista could be hijacked so that a PC tells itself to delete files or folders. Vista can respond to vocal commands and concern has been raised about malicious audio on websites or sent via e-mail. In one scenario outlined by users an ... [full story]

Microsoft could face a user revolt as it launches a campaign to get mid-range companies to submit to a software audit. Those who refuse risk having their details being handed to the Business Software Alliance (BSA) who will execute follow-up interviews that could result in fines and other penalties. The ... [full story]

Adobe Systems announced today that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 software is now available for pre-order and is expected to ship in mid-February 2007. Adobe’s new product allows professional photographers to import, manage and present large volumes of digital photographs, helping photographers spend more time behind the lens and less time ... [full story]

At the MacWorld Conference and Expo 2007, Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit announced a universal Mac version of its Office 2008 suite of applications. The company said that Office 2008 for Mac will allow Mac users to work smarter and more efficiently with new and enhanced tools that are simple, intuitive, ... [full story]

The BBC plans to make hundreds of episodes of its popular British television programs available on a file-sharing network for the first time. The BBC announced December 20, that the move follows a deal between the commercial arm of the company, BBC Worldwide, and the Java-based BitTorrent client technological firm, Azureus. ... [full story]

A free beta version of Opera Software’s Opera browser will be available to Wii users from December 22, giving them access to the web from the comfort of their lounge room. Wii owners who are connected and have activated the Wii Shop Channel can download a free beta version of the ... [full story]