E Commerce News Articles

Survey: Consumers Lose to Online Schemes

Elsewhere — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:07:50 +0000

The State of the Net survey by Consumer Reports projects that American consumers lost more than $8 billion over the last two years to viruses, spyware and various schemes. (AP)

US wireless sale draws a new crowd

Elsewhere — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:57:10 +0000

U.S. wireless companies face new competition on Wednesday as they start bidding on licenses for advanced wireless services like high-speed Internet -- from the satellite and cable television industries. (Reuters)

Storing Carbon Dioxide Under the Ocean

Elsewhere — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:34:46 +0000

A safe, high-capacity method could make carbon sequestration more practical. (Technology Review)

Phishing Trojan Plays Ping-pong with Captured Data

Elsewhere — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:23:15 +0000

Security researchers have identified a new Trojan which sends data back to attackers via an unconventional communications protocol (for malware) in a bid to escape detection. (The Register)

iSoft NHS turmoil continues

David Meyer — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:00:00 +0000

The provider of NHS software is in a critical condition following an investigation into possible accounting irregularities

AOL Draws Fire After Releasing User Search Data

Elsewhere — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:25:24 +0000

AOL on Monday said it released a small portion of keyword search information for about 612,000 anonymous AOL users in a move that ignited a firestorm of criticism on the Internet amid calls for tighter protection of the privacy of users' Web searches. (Reuters)

Time Warner Threatens Court Action Over NFL Channel

Elsewhere — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:19:40 +0000

Time Warner Cable has threatened to go to court to overturn a decision forcing the No. 2 U.S. cable company to reinstate the NFL Network on some of its systems, according to a filing obtained on Monday. (AP)

Scottish Company Launches Phone-Tracking System for Businesses

Elsewhere — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:08:14 +0000

A Scottish company launched a new system Sunday that will enable employers to track workers' movements through their mobile phones. (Technology Review)

JitterBugs Could Turn Your Keyboard Against You

Elsewhere — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:01:05 +0000

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science warn against an entirely new threat to computer security: peripheral devices – such as keyboards, mice or microphones – which could be physically bugged in an attempt to steal data. (Physorg.com)

Leopard unveiling expected at Apple confab

Tom Krazit and Ina Fried — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:31:00 +0000

Steve Jobs is expected to demonstrate highlights of the latest Mac OS X at this year?s WWDC, and many Apple watchers are predicting a new Intel-based box