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Windows Mobile to get pumped up on Nvidia

The Russian approach to battling breaches
Natalya Kaspersky tells how Kaspersky Lab and "daughter" site InfoWatch are working to keep computers and data safe and sound.

HP ships USB sticks with malware
Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia)

U.S. reveals plans to hit back at cyberthreats
The U.S. Air Force Cyber Command is just as interested in attack as defense, according to a senior general.

Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search
Husband's death is discovered through a vehicle-tracking device and a search for "decomposition of a body in water."

Images: Digital art from vile viruses
What would malware look like if it came to life in a mad scientist's lab? One artist has the answer.

Fraud abroad remains 'uphill battle' for eBay
Phishers in Romania, Russia, and China have "no fear of real punishment," eBay manager says at e-crime conference.

Photos: Itty-bitty minigun still a lethal weapon
There's always a dark side to new technology, and a tiny revolver dubbed the smallest gun ever by Guinness World Records just made the list.

Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'
ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.

Judge on privacy: Computer code trumps the law
Technology has outpaced legal system's ability to regulate its use in issues of privacy and fair use rights, says Australian High Court judge.

Images: How to bypass FileVault, BitLocker security
Researchers claim they can bypass encryption on file systems including Apple's FileVault. We hand them an encrypted Mac OS X laptop and dare them to do their worst.

Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs
List of applications affected by service pack installation include Trend Micro's Internet Security 2008 and the Times Reader.

EC plans biometric border checks
European Commission proposed biometric checks include face screening and automated security checks.

Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest
An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference.

Europe still top source of spam
For the third month running, compromised computers in Europe have pushed out more spam than those in the U.S.

Symantec warns of router compromise
Security company says it has seen an attack using a cross-site scripting flaw in 2Wire DNS routers.

CIA: Cyberattack caused multiple-city blackout
Security agency breaks its normal silence, warning about successful attacks against critical national infrastructures outside the U.S.

Australian government revs up license plate cameras
National rollout could take one to four years, depending on response to a study now under way and how long it takes to secure funding for the project.

Secunia: CA backup product 'inherently insecure'
In annual report on security flaws, vulnerability-testing company strongly criticizes CA's ARCserve Backup product, as well as Symantec Mail Security.

FBI takes biometrics database proposal to U.K.
The agency's proposed "server in the sky" database would share biometric data on the world's most-wanted criminals.

Open-source security moves to next step
Eleven projects are certified as secure in government-backed initiative led by source code analysis specialist Coverity.

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Did you get infected? Virus running amok after JavaOne conference
No, not that kind of virus. An alert from the San Francisco Department of Public Health says that a number of people fell ill while working or attending events at the Moscone Center that week. Don't worry, it was just stomach flu.

Week in review: Yahoo, Microhoo's biggest loser
Yahoo and Microsoft don't make a love connection, while Grand Theft Auto IV gets a lot of love. Also: Wild about WiMax.

Last.fm announces original video programming
CBS Interactive's social-media site got its start by letting members share audio playlists, but by launching a video show called "Last.fm Presents," it's moving into MTV territory.

Firefox add-on infected with Trojan
A Vietnamese language pack for the open-source Web browser has been infected with the infectious Xorer Trojan since February. A new version is now being checked.

Citi: solar prices to sink rapidly in looming shakeout
Today's silicon shortage will lead to an over-supply in two years that will push down solar prices. Good for buyers but not manufacturers.

Apple settles with Canadian iPod owners
Company offers Canadian iPod owners a $45 store credit, in response to two class action lawsuits over the advertised battery life of its devices.

Nvidia CEO talks about his beef with Intel
Jen-Hsun Huang describes his company as laser focused on just one thing: visual computing. This is leading to clashes with chipmaker Intel, which is shifting its focus to this area.

The GPL vs. Skype: Open source's bedrock license wins again
The GPL, like Ionesco's Rhinoceros, "ne capitule pas" (won't capitulate). So long as we have a strong and vibrant GPL community, we'll have a strong and vibrant open-source community. It really is as simple as that.

Circuit City retains Goldman Sachs to explore 'strategic alternatives'
Electronics retailer says it will allow Carl Icahn and Blockbuster to conduct due diligence in the latter's takeover bid.

Google waves sayonara to Hello
Photo-messaging service, which Google acquired as part of Picasa in 2004, will breathe its last breath on May 15.

The founder's dilemma: How to play the final sale
Critics say Jerry Yang and David Filo blew it by getting into 11th-hour negotiations directly with Steve Ballmer. But other company founders say the dynamics of the end game are more complicated than that

A modest proposal to fix Dell's customer service
A former leader in its field, customer satisfaction ranking now lags behind most competitors. Here are some suggestions.

Steve Jurvetson: The constant search for disruption
The managing director of venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, says he isn't concerned by the economic downturn as long as the diversity of innovation keeps up.

Apple working on its own Wiimote?
A patent filing disclosed this week describes a device that would work similarly to the Nintendo Wii controller.

Former RIAA chief advising Project Playlist
Jay Berman is trying to help the music service get past copyright issues.

Musician sees irony in industry 'takedown' letter
Musician Dave Allen says he mistakenly posted an unauthorized music file to his blog but removed it after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from IFPI.

EIC Squared: SAP, Sun, AMD and Microhoo
In this week's EIC Squared podcast, ZDNet's Larry Dignan and I discuss the latest news from SAP, Sun, AMD and Microhoo.

Decider 1, RIAA 0
Sorry, but I've got to assume the record labels aren't this callous about the wishes of their customers. Then again, maybe I'm guilty of a Panglossian world view.

What is your stolen data worth?
McAfee Avert Labs finds price list for stolen bank account and credit card data.

RealNetworks plans to spin off its games unit
The Internet media company says it may plan an IPO for the new outfit, with up to 20 percent of shares being sold to the public.

Windows Mobile to get pumped up on Nvidia
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Windows Mobile to get pumped up on Nvidia--Nvidia's Windows Mobile platform goes far beyond the staid, ho-hum Windows running on small mobile devices to date. The fungus among us takes on depleted uranium--Scottish researchers use fungi to stabilize depleted uranium. IRS Web site opens door to phishers--Web site that allows taxpayers to check on the status of their refund checks could lead to users being phished. Subwoofer Setup Bass-ics: Part 2--In Part 1 we covered placement strategies. This time we'll discuss subwoofer connectivity options and subwoofer fine-tuning adjustments.

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