The Federal Trade Commission said last Monday that Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will have to pay a US$800,000 fine to settle charges that he violated financial reporting laws in conjunction with his investment portfolio.
Microsoft has agreed to make sweeping changes to its Passport authentication system as part of a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission.
A group of privacy organisations have detailed a complaint it plans to submit to the FTC, charging Microsoft with inadequate security and privacy provisions in the forthcoming Windows XP and alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.
The European Commission has defended itself against US criticism of the Microsoft antitrust ruling, as reports suggest Google may be next.
It's official: Microsoft is deploying lobbyists to oppose Google's proposed purchase of DoubleClick, which it claims raise "serious competitive issues" in the online-ad space.
Buffeted by criticism of the way it handles privacy and security matters, Microsoft is trying to batten down the hatches on both fronts in simultaneous efforts.
Microsoft has disclosed technical information vital to allowing third-party developers create software that works well with Windows.
Microsoft intends to lay out a plan to make its .Net Passport authentication service more Web services-friendly.
Microsoft this summer will lay out a plan to make its .Net Passport authentication service more Web services-friendly.
If you have employees using Hotmail to exchange confidential corporate information, you should be especially concerned with these new Microsoft .NET Passport flaws.
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