Google tool watches as you work, BBC News, August 22, 2005

“Google's desktop search software is being overhauled to become a digital helper that reacts to what users do. The move is likely to intensify competition between Google and rivals Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL.”

Full story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4172654.stm


ID theft spyware scam uncovered, BBC News, August 22, 2005

“Thousands of computer users have been caught out by a huge ID theft ring.
Security firm Sunbelt Software said it stumbled across a US-based server storing megabytes of data stolen from compromised computers while researching spyware infections.”

Full story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4173218.stm


EarthLink Goes Security Shopping, InternetNews, August 22, 2005

“Earthlink said today that it bought the assets of anti-spyware maker Aluria Software and plans to use the technology in its upcoming security suite aimed at business users. The deal, which is expected to be completed in September and includes transferring Aluria assets into a new Earthlink division, is subject to unspecified conditions, the ISP said.”

Full story at: http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3529211



EarthLink Acquires Anti-spyware Company Aluria, eWeek, August 22, 2005

“US Internet service provider EarthLink Inc. on Monday said it agreed to acquire the assets of privately held Aluria Software LLC, which makes security and anti-spyware software.”

Full story at: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1850866,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594


Webroot: Spyware Rampant in the Enterprise, eWeek, August 22, 2005

“The number of Websites distributing malicious software has quadrupled in the last year to more than 300,000 as the spyware problem continues to fester on the Internet, according to an upcoming report from Webroot, an antispyware software company.”

Full story at: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1850937,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594




DSL, cable providers spar with Vonage, CNET News, August 22, 2005

“Executives at broadband providers said on Monday that there’s no need for the federal government to ensure that companies treat all Internet sites equally.”

Full story at: http://news.com.com/DSL%2C+Cable+providers+spar+with+Vonage/2100-1034_3-5841741.html?part=rss&tag=5841741&subj=news


Google updates desktop search, InfoWorld, August 22, 2005

“Google has improved its Google Desktop PC and Web search application by adding to it a panel that provides information from a variety of sources, the Mountain View, Calif., company announced Monday. Google Desktop 2.0, which is in test, or beta, mode, includes a feature called Sidebar that gives users access to email, news, weather, photos, stocks and syndicated Web site feeds, according to a Google press release.”

Full story at: http://www.infoworld.com/article/05/08/22/HNgoogledesktop_1.html


Where Does Google Plan to Spend $4 Billion? New York Times, August 22, 2005

“In all the speculation that followed the announcement from Google on Thursday that it planned to raise an additional $4 billion by selling stock, no one seemed to recall the space elevator. The elevator – a fanciful alternative to rocket boosters to reach earth orbit – is one of the dozens of business ideas that have been considered by the company’s wide-eyed founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. It also is one of the ideas that the company’s chief executive, Eric E. Schmidt, has taken pride in keeping ‘below the line.’ “

Full story at: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/22/technology/22google.html?ex=1282363200&en=56c24d008a489caf&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss


China.com weighs Nasdaq potential, SCMP.com, August 22, 2005

“China.com, listed on the Growth Enterprise Market in Hong Kong since 2000, is considering applying for a listing on the Nasdaq market in the United States in a bid to broaden its investor base, according to chief executive Rudy Chan.”

Full story at: http://technology.scmp.com/techbiz/ZZZ7E738MCE.html