Google starts online talk service, BBC News, August 24, 2005

“Google, the world’s most used search engine, is set to take on online voice and instant messaging service providers such as Skype, Microsoft and Yahoo. The firm has released a free service called Google Talk, which lets email account holders talk to each other via a PC, microphone and speakers.”

Full story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4179322.stm


Google unveils instant-messaging entry, CNET News, August 23, 2005

Google has launched an instant-messaging program that allows text chat and computer-to-computer voice connections, a move that highlights the search giant's increasing competition with Yahoo, Microsoft and America Online. Google’s Web site late Tuesday provided a link to download Google Talk and stated that the software "enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free-–anytime, anywhere in the world." Google's messaging program is linked to Google's Web-based email program, Gmail, both of which are in a beta, or test, phase.”

Full story at: http://news.com.com/Google+unveils+instant-messaging+entry/2100-1032_3-5842254.html?part=rss&tag=5842254&subj=news


Phishers go fishing in July, CNET News, August 23, 2005

“A total of 14,135 unique phishing campaigns were reported in July, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group. That is down from 15,050 a month earlier, the group said in a report Tuesday. In phishing attacks, fraudulent Web sites are used to trick Internet users into giving up sensitive information such as credit card details and social security numbers. The number of attacks has been increasing steadily, with slight drops only in April and December. July’s decrease could just be a summer dip, an APWG representative said.”

Full story at: http://news.com.com/Phishers+go+fishing+in+July/2110-7349_3-5842241.html?part=rss&tag=5842241&subj=news


Zotob worm hole also affects Windows XP, CNET News, August 23, 2005

“The plug-and-play vulnerability that caused havoc for Windows 2000 users last week also holds a serious risk for some Windows XP users, Microsoft said Tuesday. Computers running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 in a specific configuration are vulnerable to worm attacks similar to the ones that hit Windows 2000 systems, Microsoft said in a security advisory published Tuesday.”

Full story at: http://news.com.com/Zotob+worm+hole+also+affects+Windows+XP/2100-1002_3-5842359.html?part=rss&tag=5842359&subj=news


VoIP Equipment Now Trumps Traditional Lines, InternetNews, August 23, 2005

“IP-based telephone line shipments are expected to surpass those of traditional lines this year, signaling the continued growth of voice traffic on data networks.”

Full story at: http://www.internetnews.com/stats/article.php/3529481


Skype releases IM developer tools, CNET News, August 24, 2005

“Internet telephone giant Skype is now letting lets Web sites and others Internet applications tap into the untold millions of people using Skype's instant message feature.”

Full story at: http://news.com.com/Skype+releases+IM+developer+tools/2100-7352_3-5842371.html?part=rss&tag=5842371&subj=news


Most Spyware Born in the USA, InternetNews, August 23, 2005

“Spyware purveyors are developing and deploying new tactics to deliver infectious malware to corporate PC's faster than IT executives can enlist solutions to block them.
And most of the malicious code is coming from within United States, according to a study released today. “

Full story at: http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3529541



Battle over internet game, SCMP.com, August 24, 2005

“An emerging player in the mainland’s telecommunications market plans to sue Shanda, China’s biggest online game operator, for infringing the copyright of a popular internet game.”

Full story at: http://technology.scmp.com/techinternet/ZZZ7WFVWOCE.html