Daemonise.t Trojan infecting thousands

Daemonise.t is beginning to make itself felt on the Internet. Early reports from an email security company indicate that the new security threat is propagating quickly. ...more

eBay swallows Skype for $2.6bn

eBay is to buy VoIP startup Skype for $2.6bn. Skype is barely two years' old, yet is already one of the fastest growing Internet companies, with 54 million users. ...more

SCO makes its Unix IP licence for Linux available on the Web

SCO takes Visa, Mastercard and American Express for Unix IP licences. SCO has made its Unix IP licence for Linux available on its website for what it describes as the 'many customers [that] are concerned about using Linux since they have become aware of the allegations that Linux is an unauthorized derivative work of the UNIX operating system'. In buying a SCO licence, you are obliged to sign up to the EULA in the process. ...more

IBM swipes at security with fingerprint-reading Thinkpad

IBM has released a biometric Thinkpad - the T42 laptop incorporates a fingerprint sensor for managing passwords and controlling access to sensitive documents and data. Placed at the bottom right-hand side of the laptop, the sensor is a 'swipe reader' - you drag a chosen digit over the reader rather than placing it full-square on a larger sensor (which can leave a residue from imprints). The scan-type of reader can also captures more data than the traditional 'picture' approach, which also helps prevent misidentification. ...more

Update: Pressplay backs pressing CDs

Online music subscription service Pressplay has said it will allow the burning of downloaded files on to CDs. Pressplay, backed by Sony and Universal and also offering EMI's music catalogue among other labels', would be at a distinct advantage with this move over its rival MusicNet, backed by RealNetworks and the remaining major labels. Once burned, the CDs could be played in any audio equipment such as Hi-Fis and portable CD players. ...more