UK open source email firm bags VC funding, the register, 23 June 2005

“Scottish email management vendor Logicalware claims to be the first UK open source developer to grab a slice of venture capital funding. The Sigma Innovation Fund and former Demon Internet director and entrepreneur Bill Dobbie have pumped £300,000 into Logicalware.”

Full story at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/06/23/logicalware_vc/



DoubleClick Q1 2005 Email Trend Report Highlights Strong Quarter For Retailers, Yahoo.com, 23 June 2005

“The data also shows continuing stability in email marketing performance with bounce rates at an all time low, and stable click rates over the past three years of tracking despite a recent decline in open rates. The declining trend in open rates coincides with, and seems to reflect, the adoption of image filtering by various ISPs. This overall strength in email productivity reflects improved list management and data collection practices, as evidenced by the reduced bounce rates, as well as improved relevancy in content, reflected in the increased click rates and conversion rates.”

Full story at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050623/nyth064.html?.v=16



IE pop-up spoof won't get patch, CnetNews.com, 23 June 2005

IE pop-up spoof won't get patch, Zdnet.com, 23 June 2005

“Microsoft does not plan to update Internet Explorer to prevent a spoofing attack. In the attack, JavaScript is used to display a pop-up window in front of a trusted Web site. The pop-up appears to be part of the legitimate site, but actually is linked to a different, malicious site. A user might be fooled into sending personal information to the scammers.”

Full Story at http://news.com.com/IE+pop-up+spoof+wont+get+patch/2100-1002_3-5759894.html?tag=nefd.top

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5759894.html



MCI launches trial of consumer VOIP service, Yahoo.com, 23 June 2005
“MCI Inc. which has agreed to be bought by Verizon Communications Inc. for $8.6 billion, has quietly launched a trial of an Internet-based telephone service for consumers. The service mimics those of several other voice-over-Internet Protocol providers, offering unlimited calling for $29.99 per month and 500 minutes per month for $19.99.”

Full Story at http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050623/wr_nm/telecoms_mci_voip_dc



Data breaches dent consumer confidence in Internet: studies, 23 June 2005

“Nearly 70 percent of online users have installed additional security software on their PCs, and 54 percent now "opt-out" of special offers; 41 percent are purchasing less online, the survey by the business research firm showed. A separate survey by market research firm Gartner of 5,000 US adults showed growing concerns about "phishing," in which fake e-mails are disguised to look like legitimate requests from banks or credit cards firms, a technique used in identity theft schemes.”

Full Story at http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20050623/tc_afp/usconsumersfraud



IronPort claims anti-spam first, Techworld.com, 23 June 2005

“IronPort has produced what it claims is the first e-mail security app to supports Yahoo's anti-spam DomainKeys technology. The X1000 is one of a new class of devices which aim to block unwanted email at the network edge, before it gets anywhere near a mail server - hence the reduced mail server loading. It uses a variety of techniques to analyse e-mail, including reputation checks and now DomainKeys.”

Full Story at http://www.techworld.com/networking/news/index.cfm?NewsID=3909