US cites China, Russia for failing to protect intellectual property
The United States on Friday named China and Russia as among the worst protectors of intellectual property rights, flooding global trade with counterfeit items such...
Huge Web hack attack infects 500,000 pages
Attacks on legitimate Web domains, including some belonging to the United Nations, have expanded dramatically this week, security researchers said today. One antivirus vendor said...
Dell to factory-install Windows XP after June 30
Dell will continue to install Windows XP on new PCs after Microsoft's June 30 retirement date by taking advantage of a little-known clause in the...
Researcher finds new way to hack Oracle database
Security researcher David Litchfield has released technical details of a new type of attack that could give a hacker access to an Oracle database. Called...
Microsoft Leaves MSN Music Subscribers in Cold
Microsoft announced that it will stop releasing licensing keys for its "Plays For Sure" technology as of August 31, meaning that already purchased music will...
Hacker Testifies News Corp Hired Him
A computer hacker testified on Wednesday that a News Corp unit hired him to develop pirating software, but denied using it to penetrate the security...
Microsoft May Walk Away From Yahoo Bid
Microsoft is prepared to walk away from its $43.6 billion bid for Yahoo if the two sides can't agree on a price, Chief Executive Steve...
Apple Buying Chip Designer P.A. Semi
Apple is buying P.A. Semi, a designer of low-power microchips, in a move that could bolster its ability to customize key parts for its iPhone,...
Rambus and Spansion to Collaborate On Flash Memory
Rambus today announced that it has signed an agreement for DDR engineering services and a memorandum of understanding for future development of MirrorBit Flash memory...
Sony to Buy Gracenote For $260 Million
Sony Corporation of America said it would buy digital media company Gracenote Inc for about $260 million plus other consideration. The companies expect the deal...
