Adware Zango sues maker of antispyware tool   18 May 2007 11:37 GMT
The company formerly known as 180Solutions is claiming that it is no longer a spyware threat -- and suing an antispyware tool that says differently. Adware maker Zango is filing suit against PC Tools for at least $35 million in damages.
Source: Computerworld

Alcatel-Lucent reports employee data lost or stolen   18 May 2007 11:37 GMT
If you are an Alcatel-Lucent U.S.-paid employee who worked for Lucent, a Lucent retiree or dependent of an employee or retiree, or a COBRA participant, then your personal information is on a CD that has gone missing in transit, according to the company.
Source: Computerworld

Q&A: Australia-U.S. piracy extradition first of many   18 May 2007 11:37 GMT
It took three years to get Drink or Die crew member Hew Raymond Griffiths, a resident of Australia, extradited to the U.S. to face piracy charges. Going forward, though, the process is likely to be much quicker.
Source: Computerworld

Estonia recovers from massive DDoS attack   17 May 2007 13:00 GMT
A denial-of-service attack underway for several weeks against Web sites in Estonia appears to be under control. The country's government is calling for greater response mechanisms for handling international cyberattacks.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft patent claims complicated by pending GPLv3   17 May 2007 10:00 GMT
Because the conflict between Microsoft and the open-source community isn't complicated enough already, observers familiar with the pending third version of the GNU General Public License (GPLv3) wonder if the terms of that license will further muddy the waters.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft tweaks Patch Tuesday advance notification   17 May 2007 08:59 GMT
Still working toward a balance between keeping users informed and tipping their hand to the bad guys, Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it'll add a few more details to its Advanced Notification Alerts, which precede each month's Patch Tuesday.
Source: Computerworld

Firefox more likely to be fully patched, says Secunia   17 May 2007 08:59 GMT
According to security vendor Secunia, Firefox users are most likely than those using Internet Explorer or Opera to have the latest security patches installed for their browser.
Source: Computerworld

Patent overhaul bill moves forward in Congress   17 May 2007 08:59 GMT
A Congressional subcommittee on Wednesday sent the Patent Reform Act along to the full Judiciary committee, despite lawmakers' concerns over several portions of the bill.
Source: Computerworld

Radiation-detection system to be tested at Tacoma port   16 May 2007 13:00 GMT
The Department of Homeland Security plans to use the Port of Tacoma to test different ways of scanning cargo containers for radiation and other dangerous emissions at U.S. ports.
Source: Computerworld

Florida extends deadline for redacting data from online records   16 May 2007 13:00 GMT
Under a new law passed by Florida legislators, county clerks in the state have until Jan. 1, 2011, to wipe sensitive personal data from public records posted online.
Source: Computerworld