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Google defends privacy credentials

Google has defended its privacy credentials following a claim by Microsoft's privacy chief last week that the search giant was a decade behind Microsoft when it came to privacy.

September 1st, 2008 in Data Breach by Liam Tung Comment Vote

Microsoft slams Google on privacy

Google's approach to privacy is a decade behind Microsoft, the Redmond software giant's chief privacy strategist told ZDNet.com.au on Thursday in a video interview.

August 29th, 2008 in Google by Liam Tung Comment 1 Vote

Scott Charney: Microsoft's security chief reveals all

Shortly after the 9/11 bombings, Microsoft hired Scott Charney, a federal prosecutor for the US justice Department, to head up its Trustworthy Computing division. At AusCERT 2008, ZDNet.com.au caught up with Charney to hear his thoughts on how those events changed the security landscape and what he thinks about the current state of IT security.

May 27th, 2008 in Scott Charney by Munir Kotadia, and Liam Tung Comment Vote

Securing Microsoft: From the Blaster worm to Blue Hat

From Blaster Worm to Blue Hat, we bring you a complete retrospective on the evolution of Microsoft's security strategy over the last decade. Step onboard as we chart the triumphs and tragedies as the Microsoft engineers battled the tides of internet hackers, transforming them from adversaries to unlikely allies.

December 4th, 2007 in Windows by Ina Fried Comment Vote

Microsoft OneCare only cares about one...

I found out last week that although Windows Vista will have a snazzy new firewall, by default it will be set to block only incoming traffic -- unless you decide to pay Microsoft an extra US$50 a year...

April 19th, 2006 in Trustworthy Computing by Munir Kotadia Comment Vote

Microsoft looks for 'protection' money

Microsoft has spent billions of dollars in recent years to secure its software. Now it's payback time.

February 23rd, 2006 in Trustworthy Computing by Ina Fried Comment Vote

Is there method in Microsoft's security buys?

The software giant has been scooping up companies in the security field, but analysts wonder what it all adds up to.

July 25th, 2005 in Trustworthy Computing by Joris Evers Comment Vote

Gartner slams Microsoft's lack of a security strategy

Microsoft should be concentrating on securing Windows so it no longer needs an anti-virus product instead of trying to squeeze established AV vendors out of the market, according to Gartner.

February 18th, 2005 in Trustworthy Computing by Munir Kotadia Comment Vote

Microsoft's patchwork mess

The software giant's patching process reveals a lack of attention to detail -- and that's the bigger problem because it represents a glaring shortcoming in the company's Trustworthy Computing initiative.

July 5th, 2004 in Trustworthy Computing by David Berlind Comment Vote

Trusting Microsoft: Easier said than done

A fair trade means getting your money's worth but unfortunately, Microsoft is an exception to this rule. Company executives merely have to explain (not apologise) for shoddy products and everything's forgotten.

February 17th, 2004 in Trustworthy Computing by Fran Foo Comment Vote

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LOL, you wanted the money I was going to donate to the "bubububu please stop the nbn waste fund" Since I was only going to donate somethi...

39 minutes ago by Hubert Cumberdale on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

I think everyone is missing the big picture here and that is the anti-NBN zealots have effectively admitted defeat by complaining about t...

50 minutes ago by Hubert Cumberdale on NBN's Tassie upgrade to cost $1.3 million

Internet users certainly want the speed once they can get it#NBN

NBN users opt for 100Mbps http://t.co/JTQbWghv via @zdnetaustralia

1 hour ago by rensits on twitter, retweet

It will be intersting to know what residences will sign up for when the NBN Co stops subsidising it all. 'NBN Co, the public-private par...

2 hours ago by advocate on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

RT @zdnetaustralia: NSW outs datacentre deal details: http://t.co/DmebN1on

2 hours ago by smsmybiz on twitter, retweet

Australian NBN subscribers are opting for 100/40 over 12/1 speeds: http://t.co/QsWk7u6Y That's the least surprising news I've ever read! :)

3 hours ago by HiltonT on twitter, retweet

UK 'cookie law' takes effect: What you need to know http://t.co/u7LZZ1oM

3 hours ago by Wippy0012 on twitter, retweet

RT @juhasaarinen: NBN users opt for 100Mbps http://t.co/T7uk1hbK by @joshgnosis

4 hours ago by redclaw42 on twitter, retweet

Poor Oracle, poor, poor Oracle, I feel so sorry for them. I really hope they don't go bust, for at least another 5 or 6 months. Sucked in...

4 hours ago by Rex Alfie on Google didn't infringe on Oracle patents: jury

The point of pilot schemes is to determine the best practice and save money in the broader picture. The Tasmanian rollout planning actua...

4 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN's Tassie upgrade to cost $1.3 million

I think that a CBA is unlikely because with the high proportion of customers now electing for the highest rate (50% of connections in Apr...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN cost-benefit analyses are so 2011

Pentaho adds native integration with MongoDB http://t.co/uJCqDA9B

5 hours ago by andrewjstevens on twitter, retweet

RT @pussyeatingclub: Why you should pay for porn. A good read. http://t.co/PfhedCQs

5 hours ago by morgan28d on twitter, retweet

DDoS works because you have enough compromised machines to clog the pipe or servers of the victim. If, the victim's pipe is widened by a ...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on National Botnet Network coming: Earthwave

Please stop with the analytical, common sense and facts, Gregory. Those opposed to the NBN don't want to hear such things, which is why ...

5 hours ago by Beta on Blowing the digital dividend on wireless NBN

But, yet again, Turnbull is clearly in error when he says that other companies cannot roll out copper. In South Brisbane Telstra chose to...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Copper greenfield dominance irrelevant: Conroy

Not much point running fiber back to the exchange if that exchange itself is connected by copper. It is access to fiber backhaul that de...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Copper greenfield dominance irrelevant: Conroy

5 hours ago by Beta on Copper greenfield dominance irrelevant: Conroy

So instead you want these estates wired up with fiber and then left, unconnected with no service, until the fiber rollout reaches them in...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Copper greenfield dominance irrelevant: Conroy

@paulbrislen @juhasaarinen Prices compared here: http://t.co/WnZzXP5Z

6 hours ago by joshgnosis on twitter, retweet

RT @joshgnosis: @paulbrislen @juhasaarinen Prices compared here: http://t.co/WnZzXP5Z

6 hours ago by paulbrislen on twitter, retweet

Water, roads and electricity were all rolled out by government because there private companies weren't interested as the ROI in the early...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Five pros and cons of the NBN

NBN users opt for 100Mbps http://t.co/T7uk1hbK by @joshgnosis

6 hours ago by juhasaarinen on twitter, retweet

Chrome beats Internet Explorer in global Web browser race | ZDNet http://t.co/3XfMdUXM

6 hours ago by ChrisChinch on twitter, retweet

The case you outline, South Brisbane, is in fact the coalitions prefered model. They WANT the incumbent telco, Telstra, to provide the f...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Five pros and cons of the NBN

Cybersecurity #collaboration between the US & Australia. http://t.co/p2uKLSBi

6 hours ago by DiodesInc on twitter, retweet

So, over time, the Coalition policy will cost much much more than Labor's because they intend to subsidise the broadband of farmers and t...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Malaysia held up as NBN king

Any form of science training counts against you as a politician, in the coalition parties, doubly so. There may be others who keep quiet...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Qld govt IT to be cleaned up by audit http://t.co/r4oNuNW8 #qldpol

6 hours ago by Qlder on twitter, retweet

Travel Tech Q and A: Skyscanner's Ewan Gray http://t.co/7ZfXZk19

6 hours ago by retailblue on twitter, retweet

Microsoft is serious about open source: 10 proof points | ZDNet http://t.co/2OtDR11D

7 hours ago by ChrisChinch on twitter, retweet

Sorry HC, what is meant by "Cinders "?

7 hours ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

Thanks Beta, I could hear the nurse walking down the corridor as you posted. Much better now.

7 hours ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

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Sex Tech: Faceporn win, Parental revenge porn, Google: No Porn ...: Google opposes UK porn filters, a fake porn ... http://t.co/0OR87oEt

8 hours ago by nursejayne69 on twitter, retweet

Q&A of the Week: 'The current state of the cybercrime ecosystem' featuring Mikko Hypponen http://t.co/6lUYFs0X

9 hours ago by teksquisite on twitter, retweet

You say that the golden age of cyber crime will be over by 2014/2015. I would like to differ. I believe that cyber criminals are getting ...

9 hours ago by Staden on Cybercrime golden age over in two years?

RT @DellEnterprise: Dell Secureworks talks with ZDNet about Android's biggest #security flaws - http://t.co/LSFLQVFq #infosec

14 hours ago by ostejskal on twitter, retweet

NBN users opt for 100Mbps: Customers are picking the top fibre plan that is available on the National Broadband ... http://t.co/sjtFSU3g

15 hours ago by ozspeedtest on twitter, retweet

"Customers are picking the top fibre plan that is available on the National Broadband Network (NBN), more than a... http://t.co/M3P24Htn

15 hours ago by redditau on twitter, retweet

RT @CorrieB: An iPad for every child: Inevitable or impossible? http://t.co/I7uS8l9s Thx to @timbuckteeth for this; http://t.co/jxkqIRIp

17 hours ago by njdixpin on twitter, retweet

RT @MADinMelbourne: roxon "will enable more families to access credit" @MLolderandwiser: Privacy Act amendments http://t.co/Mv4c7PC2 via @zdnetaustralia

18 hours ago by GreenUpOz on twitter, retweet