News : June 2011 Archives

Oracle Claims Google Owes $2.6 Billion for Java Patent Infringements

30 Jun, 2011

V3.co.uk reports that Oracle is seeking up to $2.6 billion in damages from Google over alleged Java infringements in the Android operating system. The amount is based on research by Boston University...More >

HP in Talks to License webOS

30 Jun, 2011

HP CEO Leo Apotheker confirmed that the company is in talks to license its webOS operating system to other device makers. During an interview in Beijing yesterday, Apotheker said: We are talking to a...More >

'Indestructible' Botnet Enslaves 4.5 Million PCs

30 Jun, 2011

A pair of security researchers are warning about a new botnet that they say is "practically indestructible" and "the most sophisticated threat today." The botnet Trojan, which has been dubbed TDL-4,...More >

Feds Speed up Security Clearance Process

30 Jun, 2011

In its June report, Dice.com listed security clearances among the hardest-to-find "skills" in the East. That makes sense, with the federal government and so many contractors working around...More >

Microsoft to Integrate Skype into Office 365

30 Jun, 2011

Microsoft will integrate Skype into its new Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite. During the launch of Office 365, Kurt DelBene, president of Microsoft's Business division, noted: The ability to...More >

Version 1.1 of WiGig Specification Published

30 Jun, 2011

The Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) has published version 1.1 of its WiGig specification. According to WiGig, the latest version of the spec is certification-ready for vendors and the first round...More >

Google Patches Seven Chrome Vulnerabilities

30 Jun, 2011

According to Computerworld, Google has patched seven vulnerabilities in Chrome, with all but one being rated as "high risk." The last patch for Chrome was on June 8. The H Security explains that the...More >

Cisco Cius Will Debut with AppHQ

29 Jun, 2011

Cisco's long-awaited Android-based Cius tablet will be available globally July 31 for $750. The tablet will be integrated with several of Cisco's existing products, including Webex, Quad, Jabber and...More >

Federal Agency Sets New Security Rules for Financial Institutions

29 Jun, 2011

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued new rules for online security for financial institutions for the first time since 2005. According to Computerworld, the new...More >

Google Readies Facebook Challenge with Google+

29 Jun, 2011

Google made its long-awaited push to take on Facebook and all things social yesterday with the announcement of the Google+ project, which is currently in the midst of a limited, invitation-only field...More >