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Internet Explorer To Flag Verified 'Safe' Sites

Beginning next month, version 7 of Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer browser will start flagging certain e-commerce and banking sites as green for "safe."

Vista Security Flaw Discovered

Windows Vista, the new computer operating system that Microsoft Corp. is touting as its most secure ever, contains a programming flaw that might let hackers gain full control of vulnerable computers.

New-Gen SharePoint, Exchange Exams Go Beta

The Microsoft Learning Group plans to take no time off during the holidays, with work continuing this week on beta testing for several exams.

Vista Security Flaw Discovered

Company officials maintain that the flaw's risks are low.

Microsoft: No Sweeping Claim to RSS Tech

The company is interested in improving users' RSS experience, but not in claiming the technology as a whole, a Microsoft official said.

Internet Explorer To Flag Verified 'Safe' Sites

E-commerce and online banking sites will be required to undergo extensive verification checks.

Open Relay Database Ceases As Spammers Evolve

Spammers' focus has shifted from open relays to infected "zombie" computers.

6 Held in Spain for Hacking

Spanish police arrests 6 suspects for allegedly hacking financial data.

Training: Learning from Afar -- at Your Own Pace

New model spreads training over weeks instead of days.

Seagate Acquires EVault

Hard-disk drive manufacture makes move into online data storage.

Partner Perks: Seeking Solutions for the Skills Shortage

Microsoft wields Partner Skills Plus program to address a premiere partner complaint.

Linux Deal: Too Good to Last?

Microsoft-Novell reach pact, then come to blows.

Microsoft to Testers: After Vista, What Next?

Windows Vista isn’t even quite out the door, but Microsoft is already soliciting testers to tell them what should be in the next versions of Windows.

MCITP: Enterprise Support Upgrade Exam Hits Beta Phase

Upgrade exam for MCDST certification holders goes through testing rigors in next two weeks.

Google Book-Scanning Debate Heats Up

Already facing a legal challenge for alleged copyright infringement, Google Inc.'s crusade to build a digital library has triggered a philosophical debate with an alternative project promising better online access to the world's books, art and historical documents.

IT Admin Accused of Planting 'Logic Bomb'

A computer administrator upset over the possibility of losing his job planted an electronic "bomb" in the systems of one of the nation's largest prescription drug management companies, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Sony BMG Settles Suit over CD Rootkit Software

Sony BMG Music Entertainment will pay $1.5 million and kick in thousands more in customer refunds to settle lawsuits brought by California and Texas over music CDs that installed a hidden anti-piracy program on consumers' computers.

VMware To Ship Lab Manager

VMware announced it will ship VMware Lab Manager on Friday.

Free Software Group Opens 'Bad Vista' Site

The Free Software Foundation isn’t going to take it lying down -- Windows Vista, that is.

Microsoft Ships Betas of 'Centro' and 'Cougar'

While Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 are virtually out the door, Microsoft continues its march towards updating its server products to match.

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