Vendor warns over Skype eavesdropping

Skype seems to have loads on its plate right now - so here's another kick in the teeth.

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Windows update killed Skype's VoIP service

The widespread failure of Skype's Internet telephony service last week happened when millions of Windows users tried to log in to the system at the same time, after downloading a software update from Microsoft and rebooting their machines, Skype said Monday.

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[pics] A collection of vintage poster adverts

During the summer season of extra smoking - begin enjoying the cigarette of extra smokes! Everyone can afford the coolness, the true mildness, the ripe, delicate taste and fragrance of smoking pleasure at its best. More smoking for your money

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Police data stolen in server heist

A database containing mobile phone numbers and information about their use has been stolen from a company carrying out forensic investigations for police forces across the UK.

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Hackers deface UN website

"Hackers" defaced the United Nations website early Sunday with messages accusing the US and Israel of killing children.

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Olympics organisers reject Windows Vista

Microsoft XP-based PCs prefered by organisers

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Apple announces iPhone release date for Europe

Just in time for christmas...

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Homer's brain pops up in China

A photo of Homer Simpson's brain accompanying a genuine article about multiple sclerosis (MS) has exposed Chinese state-run media's penchant for using images without permission.

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Winners of open source Oscars

SourceForge.net community recognises top achievers of open-source projects

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Newcastle council did not disclose data breach for a week

Newcastle city council says it waited a week before advising the public that personal data and payment card details of thousands of local residents had been stolen because it did not want to hamper investigation of the incident.

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Insecure server sees Newcastle council suffer massive data breach

Whoops, more data leakage -- this time in UK local government

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iSoft boad shocks with new takeover recommendation

The board of troubled NHS supplier iSoft has made a shock decision to recommend a takeover offer by German firm Compugroup – less than a fortnight after shareholders voted to sell out to Australian software firm IBA.

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