Symantec moves to plug its anti-virus vulnerability

Symantec has moved to plug the security gap in its anti-virus software, which was originally flagged just last Friday. Few details of the flaw were revealed, but the vulnerability could be exploited remotely. The exact products affected are: Symantec Client Security 3. ...more

Urban WiMax to raise ?35m to fund expansion of UK network

Money will be used to extend London-based WiMax wireless data network nationwide. Wireless broadband network operator Urban WiMax has announced plans for a fresh round of funding to raise ?35m to finance a national roll-out for its WiMax wireless broadband service. The company has appointed investment bank Rothschild to advise it on the planned fundraising that, when completed, will see the company begin deploying its WiMax service, which is already running in parts of central London, to other urban centres across the UK. ...more

Copy-protection update kills felt-tip pen hack

New CD copy-protection software has been released which prevents CD owners from employing the felt-tip pen hack. Previously CDs which were copy-protected using Midbar Technology's CDS100 system could, as a German Web site showed, be hacked by drawing a black line around the CD close to the edge with a felt-tip pen. This would enable the CDs to be played and copied on a computer. ...more

Comment: Microsoft's latest Linux offensive is an enormous blunder

With Bill Gates getting ready to clear his desk and spend more time with his family (of servers), there had never been a better opportunity for Microsoft to shed its reputation as the 'Evil Empire'. Goodbye to the surly, unrepentant Mr Microsoft, and hello to cuddly Steve Ballmer, infamous for bounding around the stage at company get-togethers. Sadly, the leopard isn't about to change its spots. ...more

AMD falls back into the red

As expected, AMD plunged back into the red in the final quarter of 2004 despite a rise of 29 per cent in processor sales. The company reported a net loss of $30 million compared with a profit of $43.2 million for same quarter in 2003. ...more