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Archive for April 6th, 2009

PowerPoint Hit with Zero-Day Attacks

Posted by: ADMIN on: April 6, 2009

Microsoft is warning about a targeted attack exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint. If successfully exploited, an infected PowerPoint file could enable hackers to take control of the victim’s computer. If a user is compromised the attacker gains the same user rights as the local user.
The PowerPoint file that exploits the vulnerability [...]

Sony rolls out new HD Camcorder with GPS

Posted by: ADMIN on: April 6, 2009

Sony has announced a new camcorder called the HDR-TG5V that is small and has a rugged frame made from titanium.
Features include a 2.7″ LCD with a touch panel screen for intuitive menu navigation and a 1/5″ CMOS sensor for capturing brilliant 2.3MP video and 4MP stills. The professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens features 10x optical [...]

HP is considering Android OS for Netbook

Posted by: ADMIN on: April 6, 2009

HP is considering the use of Android on its netbooks but is not yet ready to release a product running the Google OS. HP said they are assessing the capability it will have for the computing and communications industry and is open to considering various OS options.
HP said their engineers have been assigned [...]

iPhone 3.0 Beta 2 released to developers

Posted by: ADMIN on: April 6, 2009

Apple has reportedly released an updated beta edition of their upcoming iPhone 3.0 update for the Apple iPhone.
The iPhone 3.0 firmware upgrade will bring with it a key change to the handset’s ‘Springboard’ home screen, with a major increase in the number of applications users can have at any time.