Microsoft's digital signature security compromised

Microsoft and VeriSign are warning that an impostor fraudulently obtained two digital certificates. The danger is the certificates will be used to deceive users into receiving damaging code under the guise of it being officially supplied by Microsoft. An audit procedure at VeriSign - the issuers of the certificates - identified the problem that actually occurred back in late January. ...more

Skype 2.5 adds usability and better payment options

VoIP pioneer Skype has released a new beta version of its popular Internet telephony software. Although not a major step forward for the software, Skype has worked on making the sometimes clunky user interface a little more intuitive. Skype claims that Version 2. ...more

Commodore 64 revives to a new lease of life

Those nostalgic for the halcyon age of home computing will be pleased to learn that the Commodore 64 is back in the shops. At a penny less than ?30, the Commodore 64 is reincarnated as a 'Direct to TV' model. Although it features the original operating system, coders won't be able to relive their bygone Basic days. ...more

lastminute newsletter gaffe confuses author

The person behind the lastminute email describing the delights of children's attractions in the capital as 'Like Gary Glitter in a sweet shop, you too can have your pick of kiddy treats in London's theatre world', is relying on others to correct future PR disasters. The lastminute email motivated recipients to complain to the Advertising Standards Agency who considered the email 'likely to cause serious or widespread offence'. According to Internet sources, a subsequent internal email to lastminute staffers by the author puts the responsibility on them to raise alarm bells. ...more

Microsoft salutes the new President

Microsoft has a new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The existing COO, Bob Herbold, has decided to retire, to spend more time with his fly fishing rods. Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer and still the power behind the Gates throne, announced that the 47-year-old Rick Belluzzo will assume the two roles. ...more