Coreflood, more Microsoft-Yahoo, iPhone plans
A Trojan horse program that has been around for about six years is now being used to steal system-administrator passwords, including those at banking and brokerage houses, according to security researchers. And it could be that six years from now we'll still be talking about Microsoft's aim to buy Yahoo's search business, which could involve obtaining the entire company and breaking it apart. Meanwhile, early adopters will undoubtedly be out in force on July 11 to be among the first to buy the new iPhone 3G.
Google gives away free Web application security scanner
Google has released for free one of its internal tools used for testing the security of Web-based applications.
Swedish Data Inspection protects messy apartment dwellers
The Swedish housing corporation Eslövs Bostads AB is not allowed to use log files collected from its electronic key system to keep track of who has made a mess in the common washing machine room, according to the local Data Inspection Board.
Microsoft to sell Office 'value pack' for $70 per year
Microsoft has chosen the name "Equipt" for a forthcoming package of products that includes its Office suite, Internet security software and other services, and will sell it for an annual subscription fee of US$69.99.
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