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31st May 2004 Archive

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  • Symbian loophole 'threatens operator revenue'

    Services bypass

    New mobile devices based on a version of the Symbian OS are a serious threat to mobile operator revenue streams, according to consultancy Mako Analysis. Savvy users can use devices running on Symbian's Series 60 operating system (OS) to completely bypass a range of services that are normally charged for by their mobile operator …

    Mobile 31 May 2004, 20:53

  • Federal agency faulted for weak security

    Access all areas

    The federal agency that insures US bank deposits suffers from network security holes that make it vulnerable to cyber thieves and saboteurs, a report by congressional investigators concluded Friday (28 May). Though the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has made significant progress in shoring up cybersecurity in …

    Enterprise Security 31 May 2004, 21:04

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