Iframe scripting vulnerability affects Mozilla suite

The 'Iframe' JavaScript URL Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability afflicting Firefox has manifested itself in the Mozilla Internet applications suite. However it merits only a moderately critical rating as opposed to its extremely critical status in Firefox. The Mozilla Foundation has made changes to its servers that prevents hackers from exploiting the flaw in default Mozilla installations. ...more

06-01-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main stories from the world of IT. Linux kernel version 2.4. ...more

Online music service bought by US rival

OD2, supplier of online music services to several of the rivals to the iTunes Music Store and Napster, has been acquired by US company Loudeye. The combined company will have a catalogue of 1.3 million tracks, almost twice the total claimed by iTMS and Napster. ...more

Intel profits dip 40 per cent, reports flat PC sales

Intel, traditionally seen as a bellwether stock for the technology sector, has reported a 40 per cent decline in profits. The chip giant has announced its first quarter results amid flattening demand, increased inventory problems and strong competition from its rival AMD, which posted bumper results last week. The figures read as follow: sales for the three months amounted to $8. ...more

Offspring spawns MP3 album

US rock band Offspring has followed the Smashing Pumpkins' lead by distributing songs in MP3 format via the Net. Offspring, who had a hit in the UK with Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) doesn't have the same issues with its record company that the Smashing Pumpkins had, it just sees MP3 as a viable alternative to traditional methods. The new album will be on the Net by the end of October, while the first single from the album, Original Prankster will be available next Friday. ...more