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  • F-Secure: Growth In Internet Crime Calls For Growth In Punishment Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:44PM2008 has been a year of growth: in amounts of malware, in infections, in the number of botnets and in criminal profits. What is needed is growth in punishment for these criminal activities.
  • Buyers start bargain hunting early Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:39PMSEGUIN — Americans who had snapped their wallets shut since September flocked to stores before dawn Friday to grab deals on everything from TVs to toys on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, feared to be the weakest in decades.
  • Help for Unemployment Hassles Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 7:43PMThe number of people unemployed in Tennessee has reached a 20 year high, including more than 20,000 people in our area. Gary Robinson was laid off last month from Thomas and Betts in Athens. He expected it, given the recession.
  • Fla. agency puts social security numbers on net Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:25PMA state agency says it accidentally put the Social Security numbers of about 250,000 job seekers on the Internet for 19 days.
  • Major Retailers Experience 161% Increase in Attempted Hacker Attacks, According to SecureWorks Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:23PM SecureWorks®, a leading Security as a Service provider, reports they have seen a 161% increase in the number of attempted hacker attacks they are blocking for their retail clients.
  • Stolen credit cards sold online Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:10PMMAKATI CITY, Philippines – Stolen credit cards can be purchased on the Internet for low as 10 cents each (about P5), and fraudsters could be raking in as much as $5 billion, a Symantec report showed.
  • Florida Agency Puts Social Security Numbers On Net Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:10PMThe Associated Press reports that a state agency says it accidentally put the Social Security numbers of about 250,000 job seekers on the Internet for 19 days.
  • Drink-drive iPod a waste of breath Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:49PMPolice are warning people not to rely on plug-on iPod breathalysers to monitor their drinking this festive season.
  • Googling Security Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:19PMbrothke writes "It has been suggested that if one was somehow able to change history so that aspirin had never been discovered until now, it would have died in the lab and stand no chance of FDA approval. Similarly, if we knew the power that Google would have in 2008 with its ability to aggregate and correlate personal data, it is arguable that various regulatory and privacy bodies would never ...
  • In Killeen, more and more people seek rental assistance Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:18PMBELTON As the affects of the economy begin to strike Texas, the Killeen Housing Authority says the need for rental assistance is on the rise. FULL STORY >> 12/2/2008 4:40 PM
  • Clinic hires armed guards as Rx thefts climb Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:49PMOne Southwest Florida clinic is taking drastic action because of the rising number of prescription drug thefts. The First Choice Pain Care Clinic of SWFL in Gateway has hired security guards armed with guns.
  • Rigid security even to surf Net Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:45PMMUMBAI: Unlike other major cities, surfing the Internet at any cafe here is no easy task. All customers have to produce photographic identification before they are allowed to log on.
  • Free Qtel internet services adds to Souq Waqif charm Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:44PMBy Bonnie James TRADITIONAL architecture, the heady aroma of spices, and free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access makes Souq Waqif, one of the most traditional souqs in the Gulf, a unique blend of tradition and modernity in the heart of Doha.
  • Windows Market Share Drops Under 90 Percent Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe analysis firm Net Applications uses a certain set of websites to monitor OS and browser usage. Last month, the company did...
  • viaRadio Deploys Leon County Public Schools Warning System Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:17PM viaRadio Corporation, an emergency equipment manufacturer, announced the live activation of their Emergency Warning System in Florida’s Leon County Public Schools this week. The viaRadio receivers known as HEARO are now in the County’s 24 elementary schools, nine middle schools, six high schools, six special/alternative schools, five charter schools and various administrative offices.
  • Award-Winning Servoy Launches New Servoy 4.1 for Fast, Flexible, Sexy, SaaS Applications Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:14PM Servoy, an award-winning platform provider for fast, flexible, and sexy SaaS solutions, today introduced Servoy 4.1 -- featuring a single code base development and deployment for desktop AND Web applications.
  • INFO-TECH Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:04PMHUMAN RESOURCES: Wipro offers campus recruits job switch Demand in BPO space, not much in IT services.
  • Warwick doctor Kerzer a pioneer in electronic medical records Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:03PMWritten by MOORE, RUSSELL J. Dr. Martin Kerzer, DO, a Warwick family primary care physician since 1980, is a pioneer in implementing electronic medical records at his office on .
  • Is DeVry Inc. Poised to Finally Break Out? Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:03PMThe article takes a look at the for-profit education sector, which has largely outperformed the rest of the market...( Read More )
  • Holiday Deal Seekers Should Beware of Hackers Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 1:00PM Holiday shoppers looking to the Web to save money should take care to protect themselves from hackers.
  • Hyderabad to host Internet Governance Forum from Dec 3 Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:21PMHyderabad will play host to the third edition of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 3 to 6, 2008.
  • Research and Markets: 2009 Market Intelligence Program Includes 2009 Executive Dashboard, Embedded Hardware Design ... Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:20PM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 Market Intelligence Program" report to their offering.
  • New Archiving Software Gives Clinicians Centralised Access To Data From Disparate PACS Systems Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:11PMBridgehead Software today announced the latest version of PACStore, a long term archiving solution that consolidates data from disparate PACS systems, enabling it to be centrally managed and accessed while providing powerful federated search facilities.
  • The Hindu Business Line : Terror strikes see news channels score over GECs Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:10PMMumbai, Dec. 1 News channels scored over general entertainment channels (GECs) on November 27 and 28 for their telecast of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
  • Worm-infected London hospitals back online Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:50PM Mytob worm almost eradicated Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online.
  • Cyber thieves are on the prowl for the holiday season Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:34AMHoliday shopping has begun and everyone is out looking for a steal. And that includes criminals.
  • DCI Celebrates 45th Anniversary Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:30AM HUTCHINSON, Kan.----Data Center Inc. , a provider of full-service bank technology and processing solutions to financial institutions nationwide, is celebrating its 45th year of business.
  • Spam Increasing Again After Shutdown of Hosting Company Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:23AMSpam on the increase a couple weeks after major spam shutdown...
  • DiCOM grid Selects Michael V. Wall as Chief Executive Officer Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:20AMDiCOM grid, Inc., a Phoenix-based healthcare IT company, today announced the appointment of Michael V. Wall as Chief Executive Officer. DiCOM grid offers a breakthrough solution that utilizes the Internet for efficient, reliable and secure storage, distribution and access of high fidelity medical images. DiCOM grid’s seamless medical image management system and proprietary software are based on ...
  • Break.com’s Top 25 Most Viral Videos Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:19AM Break.com , the leading video entertainment website for guys, today named the top viral videos for the month of November. Coming in at number one is Are We Having Fun Yet? , which features security footage of a cruise ship dining room as it hits rough seas. Break’s College Contest drew three submissions that made the top 25, Hot College Chick Pulls Classic Prank , Kid Only Lasts One Punch ...
  • Police identify man killed on I-40 Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:31AMThe state Highway Patrol has identified a man killed on Interstate 40 on Monday night.
  • About 775,000 take exam for 13,500 govt posts Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:29AMBEIJING -- A total of 775,000 people took a nationwide exam in 38 cities of China to qualify for 13,500 posts as national civil servants on Sunday.
  • Weekend Edition: India asks how much is too much Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:51AM Mumbai has finally been reclaimed but will the country unite against terror?
  • OPT: Consolidated appeal for 2009 focuses on food Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:45AM Source: IRIN Food aid accounts for over two thirds of the 2009 US$462 million requested by UN agencies and NGOs to fund humanitarian aid programmes in the occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt).
  • Experts share tips for job-hunt success Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:41AMWhether upended by layoffs, buyouts or bankruptcies, millions of unemployed Americans are anxiously trying to find a new, permanent paycheck.
  • News Categories Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:41AMNearly 3,000 participants from over 125 countries are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to exchange lessons and experiences in the fight against child sexual exploitation, review progress, and reinforce commitments.
  • Officials warn of identity fraud Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:08AMGARDINER (AP) - With the Christmas shopping season under way, state officials are warning Mainers to take precautions to avoid identity theft scams. The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation cautions consumers that the shopping season is a prime time for identity theft.
  • Police probe 2nd home attack Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:08AMPASSADUMKEAG (AP) - A Penobscot County town of less than 450 people is on edge after a second report in less than a month of a man breaking into a home and attacking a woman.
  • Holiday gift picks Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:39AMWondering which video game  to get your teenager? Which box set  to get your dad? Wonder no more: Star critics reveal the choice contents of their own shopping bags.
  • Check your Medicare Part D plan Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:20AMPeople beginning their holiday shopping this weekend should add Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans to their shopping list.
  • Changes in the Nomination Committee for Technology Nexus AB Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:13AM STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Regulatory News:
  • Child abuse congress takes aim at the internet Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:04AMNovember 27, 2008 Rio de Janeiro (dpa) - A rising incidence child pornography in the internet came under intense criticism at the third World Congress Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children (ECPAT).
  • DJ DGAP-CMS: WestLB AG: Release according to Article 30e of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the ... Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:04AMWestLB AG / New loan issues and their warranties according to § 30e Para. 1, No. 2 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] 28.11.2008 Release of a Post-admission Duties announcement according to Article 30e Para. 1, No. 2 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG.
  • CCTVs at CST, Taj can nail Mumbai terrorists Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:03AMTechnology — both hardware and software — may not have been able to stop the terrrorists from firing indiscriminately with their Ak-47(s) and M5(s) at innocent targets.
  • Tributes as fears toll will rise Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 8:52AMTWO Australians were confirmed dead but Indian officials said four Australians had been killed in the Mumbai attacks.
  • City officials shop for new alert system Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 8:38AMFor a long time, the best way to quickly disseminate emergency information en masse was through television and radio. "We interrupt this broadcast to activate the Emergency Alert System" - that sort of thing.
  • Femtocells: Securing the Core-Internet Border Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 11:54AMThe Internet is a radical departure from the controlled and secure radio spectrum that mobile operators use to deliver their voice and data services. Femtocells, however, rely on the Internet for service delivery, which introduces a unique set of security challenges to protect network resources from attack and...
  • AFGHANISTAN: Food insecurity may cause deaths this winter - government Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:31AM Source: IRIN More than 1.6 million under-five children and hundreds of thousands of vulnerable women are exposed to acute malnutrition and some could die this winter due to food insecurity and lack of medical care, the government has warned.
  • Wirecard dumps transfer fees for Christmas Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:15AMJust in time for the start to the Advent season in the run-up to Christmas, users of the Wirecard Internet payment service can look forward to a very ...
  • Mumbai hotel still under siege Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:08AMUp to 50 people are still being held hostage at the Oberoi Trident Hotel in the Indian city of Mumbai. The exact number of people held is not known as, according to the police, many guests have locked themselves in their rooms.