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Microsoft Operations Manager 2007 to RTM in March

Microsoft says in late March it will release to manufacturing (RTM) the latest version of one of the most significant administration tools in its emerging System Center brand.

Some Fraud Resulting From Hacked TJX Data

Bankers association reports that hackers have made fraudulent transactions using hacked TJX customer data.

Vista Service Pack 1 This Year?

Microsoft hasn't quite gotten Windows Vista out the door but it has already started working on the first service pack for the new system. But if you're thinking you'd like to be on the list for testing it, that may be difficult.

Credit Card Companies Watchful after Retailer's Customer Data Breach

Banks and credit card companies scrambled to tell their customers in the United States and overseas to watch for fraudulent activity after TJX Cos., parent of retailers Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, disclosed thefts of customer data from its computer system.

Retailers Hope Vista Boosts Sales

Some retailers are planning to use tactics normally reserved for must-have electronics such as new video-game consoles when the Windows Vista computer operating system goes on sale to the public next week.

MySpace Sues Alleged Hacker for Spamming Users

The popular online hangout MySpace.com has sued a Colorado man once accused of being one of the world's top three spammers, saying the man gained access to MySpace profiles using stolen passwords and used the information to send spam bulletins.

Vista Launch Appears To Be All Business

Quiet surrounding Vista launch highlights changed atmosphere for Microsoft since Windows 95 frenzy.

DOD: Spy Coins Report Based on False Info

The Defense Security Service, a division of the Department of Defense, has issued a statement saying that sections in a report warning that at least three U.S. security contractors had been targeted by so-called "spy coins" are false.

Microsoft To Build New Data Center in San Antonio

Microsoft Corp. will build a $550 million data center in San Antonio to house its growing online services.

'Storm Worm' E-Mail Spreading

Finnish computer experts warned Friday that spammers are taking advantage of people's curiosity over a devastating storm in Europe to spread junk e-mails on the Internet.

Microsoft Antitrust Plaintiffs Allege Misconduct over Lack of API Sharing

The plaintiffs in Iowa's class-action antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. claim they have uncovered information that indicates the software company is violating its 2002 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Microsoft Antitrust Case Lawyers Claim Violation

Microsoft antitrust plaintiffs allege misconduct over lack of API sharing.

Quiet Surrounding Vista Launch Contrasts 95

Here comes a new Windows operating system from Microsoft Corp. Long delayed, it's the first in several years, so the company plans an enormous marketing campaign to tout the software as a way to get more out of computers.

DVD Security Group Probes Hack of Copyright Protection Technology

A business group behind copy-protection software for next-generation DVDs was investigating reports that hackers found a way to circumvent its technology.

Microsoft and Nortel Present Alliance Roadmap

Six months after announcing a telecommunications alliance, Microsoft and Nortel this week presented some early results of their efforts and outlined a roadmap for future projects.