Microsoft patches two critical flaws
Microsoft has released an update for Windows that fixes critical flaws in Exchange Server and Adobe"s Macromedia Flash Player._nbsp; Both of the security holes could be used by hackers to execute c
US wins extradition of British hacker McKinnon
British hacker Gary McKinnon has lost the first stage of his fight to avoid extradition to the US on hacking charges. The decision was announced at Bow Street Magistrates" Court and McKinnon has sa
Teachers clueless on internet safety
A report into the state of IT awareness among teachers has found that over half would not know where to go for help if a child got into trouble on the internet. The survey was sponsored by BT, the
Spam King Wallace loses court battle
The US Federal Trade Commission struck a decisive blow in the fight against spam last week, after a federal judge ruled that Sanford "Spam King" Wallace will have to pay $4m in damages. Wallace"s c
Boffins dismantle great firewall of China
New software will be released at the end of the month that could cripple the great firewall of China and allow citizens of repressive regimes to bypass web censors. The software, known as Psiphon_n
Blue Security under siege from spammers
Controversial Israeli security company Blue Security has been under siege from spammers for the past few days._nbsp; The company"s business websites had been under a sizeable denial of service atta
Microsoft Patches Critical Exchange, Flash Holes
Microsoft released three patches -- two deemed critical -- covering vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange, Flash and Windows. Topping the list of security bulletins released as part of the so