pcmagzine: September 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Microsoft warns unlicensed Windows users; Facebook moves prompt call for boycott

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Computerworld Wrap-Up
September 30, 2008
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In this issue:

* Microsoft: Bad things happen to firms that use unlicensed Windows
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* Facebook boycott called as millions blast new design
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* Computer failure hobbles Hubble, derails shuttle mission
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* Facebook launches major iPhone app update
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* Identity theft victim wins right to sue county clerk over posting of personal data
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* Amazon plugs hole in free-movie offerings
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* Microsoft's Select Plus licensing to begin Wednesday
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* Sprint's Xohm WiMax usage policy says it can enforce bandwidth limits
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* Zoho launches online market for business apps
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* Clearspring adds Web page bookmarking tools to widget offerings
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* Toshiba to ship 256GB solid-state drives in October
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Blog post: Mike Elgan: New software auto-calculates your carbon footprint
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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RMS hates cloud computing; says you should too

In Tuesday's IT Blogwatch, Richard M. Stallman worries about how the cloud computing fad is just another privacy-infringing, proprietary lock-in. Not to mention TV title mashups...

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Black Monday hits tech stocks, likely to affect IT workforce

With the U.S. stock market in meltdown and companies worried about cash flow and IT spending, analysts said the nation's economic downturn is likely to spread to the tech sector, where it could affect the corporate bottom line -- and jobs.

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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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Making Buying Fun

There may be a silver lining in the Wall Street cloud, as IT vendors hurt by the collapse of top customers find themselves bargaining to woo new revenue.

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FEATURE STORY:

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The PC in a Console: Linux on the Sony PS3
Besides games, you can use the PS3 to watch movies, run Folding@home, and--run Linux. We show you the Tips and Tricks. Read this story

Troubleshoot Windows The Way The Experts Do
Even top Windows experts like Microsoft's Mark Russinovich find their systems slowed down by a process that's hogging the CPU. Read this story

HELP! I'm a Prisoner of Television!
Something has changed. Either HDTV's pretty images have seduced me or TV has gotten a lot better. Read this story

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Computer Freeze then My Hard Drive Starts Clicking
After updating my motherboard drivers, I notice that my computer started to act funny. The computer would freeze-up, meaning the mouse was rendered useless, then the hard drive would make clicking sounds and the computer would be stable again. Any clue why this is happening? Read this story

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Security Watch: Clickjacking; Firefox 3.03; More Rogue Anti-Spyware; One More Flaw Fixed By Mozilla

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Tuesday, September 30 2008

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Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and other threats and the information you need to combat them. Major browsers and "an Adobe product" are vulnerable to a new attack, and the race to patch is on. When Firefox 3.02 came out, some users noticed problems with their Password Manager; this has been fixed. Here's anohter reminder that you should be skeptical of anti-malware that comes in suspicious circumstances. Two days after the release of Firefox 3.02 Mozilla revealed one more flaw it fixes. For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch.

All Major Browsers Vulnerable To "Clickjacking"
Firefox 3.03 Rushed Out
Another Fake Anti-Spyware Scam
An Extra Vulnerability Disclosure Pops Up For Thunderbird and SeaMonkey

All Major Browsers Vulnerable To "Clickjacking"
New attack could have users clicking on things other than what they intended. Read this story

Firefox 3.03 Rushed Out
A bug fix, not a security fix, for users of non-ASCII languages. Read this story

Another Fake Anti-Spyware Scam
Don't download, don't install, and definitely don't pay to register these programs. Read this story

An Extra Vulnerability Disclosure Pops Up For Thunderbird and SeaMonkey
No new versions are released for now, but one new problem is revealed for the last version. Read this story

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In this issue:

* FAQ: Clickjacking -- should you be worried?
* Gartner: Security risks rise as smart phones get smarter
* IBM offers glimpse at virtualization security products
* Voting technology 2008

Computerworld Blogs:

* MI6 camera for auction on Ebay
* Hyper-vigilance especially needed during tough times
* Pandora winning the fight for streaming music

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FAQ: Clickjacking -- should you be worried?

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Gartner: Security risks rise as smart phones get smarter

As mobile devices are increasingly used in business applications, they're becoming bigger targets for attackers, a Gartner analyst warned at an IT security conference.
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IBM offers glimpse at virtualization security products

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COMPUTERWORLD BLOGS
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MI6 camera for auction on Ebay

A second-hand Nikon Coolpix camera bought on Ebay was discovered to have some top secret pictures on it from MI6 (British intelligence).
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Hyper-vigilance especially needed during tough times

The financial mess the US finds itself in right now isn't the cause of phishing expeditions, but I do know that the crisis is making some people desperate. Greed is a big motivator for email and Internet scams, but the threat of being destitute will undoubtedly push otherwise upstanding, law abiding citizens to prey upon others. If you regularly send and receive email and/or surf the net, you'd better stay vigilant.
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Pandora winning the fight for streaming music

Over the weekend, Pandora - the streaming music service - sent out a message to call your congressman about a bill that would give Internet music a new lease on life. Apparently, it worked, with help from NPR and like-minded lobbyist groups, because the House bill just passed. Voting in the Senate starts Monday, and you can still call your Senator.
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The Icon Is on Your Desktop

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PC Magazine's Folders 2: Dress Up Your Bland Folder Icons
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Microsoft warns unlicensed Windows users; Facebook moves prompt call for boycott

HDTV Sub-pixel Slideshow, Expert Troubleshooting for Windows, and Linux on PS3

Security Watch: Clickjacking; Firefox 3.03; More Rogue Anti-Spyware; One More Flaw Fixed By Mozilla

FAQ: Clickjacking -- should you be worried?

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