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Microsoft, Yahoo resume talks

Submitted by editor on May 19, 2008 - 13:38.

In an official press release, Microsoft has announced its plans to return to the discussion table with Yahoo. This time the focus has been shifted from total acquisition to alternative, limited methods of cooperation. Sources are reporting Microsoft considers displaying ads next to Yahoo search results.



SQL exploit makes the rounds on the internet

Submitted by editor on April 29, 2008 - 13:16.

A large number of IIS-hosted websites are potentially vulnerable to a newly discovered SQL injection attack, report Hackademix and the Internet Storm Center. Thousands of sites have been compromised since January, mostly where web developers have failed to sanitize their user inputs properly.



Microsoft testing Office 2007 as a hosted application

Submitted by editor on April 25, 2008 - 14:36.

Microsoft is testing its suite of office tools for delivery as a hosted application, reports ComputerWorld. The yearlong testing period will help the company to determine when and whether the new Office 2007 will be released to the hosting market. Web hosting companies will then be able to offer the service to their clients, using a technology called "application streaming."