Monthly Archives: February 2007
Spyware installer hides in Messenger ad banner
The banner itself appears to advertise and link to a download called Free PC-Secure (which is unfamiliar to us) but the real problem is that its appearance automatically launches a Windows dialog box telling you that "Your system is not … Continue reading
Server electricity use skyrockets
A new study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, released today, reveals that the electricity used by server computers doubled between 2000 and 2005. The report, which appears to be the most definitive assessment of data center energy consumption yet … Continue reading
British hacker fights extradition
A Scot has launched a High Court fight against extradition to the US for allegedly carrying out the "biggest military computer hack of all time". Glasgow-born Gary McKinnon, 41, is accused of gaining access to 97 US military and Nasa … Continue reading
Vanishing Point Trip-to-Space Winner Announced, Webcast Today at 2:30pm CST / 8:30pm GMT
Today Windows Vista and AMD announced that William Temple of California, USA has won the Vanishing Point grand prize, which includes a trip to see the ultimate vista — the earth from space courtesy of Windows Vista, AMD and Rocketplane. The … Continue reading