Commtouch Releases Version 4.1 - A Comprehensive Enterprise-Grade Anti-Spam Solution, Commtouch, 4 May 2005

“Version 4.1 adds unique new capabilities to create a comprehensive on-premises anti-spam software solution that is particularly suited for large multi-site enterprises. Unique benefits of Version 4.1 include: Multiple Entry Points, Powerful Reports Engine, User Interface Available in Three Languages.�

Full Story at http://www.commtouch.com//Site/News_Events/pr_content.asp?news_id=354&cat_id=1

IDC downgrades 2005 global IT spending growth forecasts, InfoWorld, 4 May 2005

“International Data Corp. lowered its growth forecast for global information technology spending (hardware, software and IT services) this year, due mainly to weakness in Europe and Japan.�

Full Story at http://www.infoworld.com/article/05/05/04/HNidcdowngrades_1.html

Phishing figures show rise in Trojans, InfoWorld, 4 May 2005

“In March, the total number of unique phishing e-mails reported to the organization was 13,353, a mere two percent increase on the figure for February. Users who speak Portuguese seem to be a particular target.�

Full Story at http://www.infoworld.com/article/05/05/04/HNphishingfigures_1.html

Phishing attacks take a new twist, Cnet News, 4 May 2005

“In recent months, the researchers detected a rise in schemes involving malicious programs known as keyloggers. They typically exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser program. The United States is host to more phishing sites than any other country, followed by China and Korea.�

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Send This Column to 1,000 Friends, Fast Company, April

“Like chain letters of the pre-Net era, email hoaxes start with some enticing hook, move on to a terrifying assertion, and end with a plea to "forward this to everyone you know." Most hoaxes fall into one of these four categories: Fake Warnings, Sob Stories, Too-Good-to-Be-True Offers, Urban Legends.�

Full Story at http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/93/debunk.html

Bosses barred from e-mail peeking, SCMP.com, 4 May 2005

“Employers in an Australian state will be banned from spying on their workers' e-mails under a new law. bosses will only be able to monitor their employees' e-mail and internet usage web if they inform them that they could be watched.�

Full Story at http://technology.scmp.com/techinternet/ZZZZ0H0GZ7E.html