Monday, May 10, 2010

Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for May 10, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010


The Users of Yahoo Messenger Targeted by New Worm

A worm is spreading via Yahoo Instant Messenger for the last few days that tricks people into downloading something what they think is a photo from a friend but in fact, it is a Malware.?? With tags like ‘photo or ‘photos’?? among with a smiley face icon, the malicious link shows …. Original source  : The Users of Yahoo Messenger Targeted by New Worm.

Netflix: Rival To Cable

NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- Netflix, which happens to be one of the most sought after web video streaming service is now out for all major and popular consoles. This includes Playstation 3 as well as Wii. Netflix is seemingly the only video service provider in the current market which is emerging to be one of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Netflix: Rival To Cable.

Nokia Sued Apple for Patent Violation Over iPad

Nokia sued Apple at Federal District Court in Wisconsin due to the fact that both iPad and iPhone violated five patents that was held by the electronics company. The company said that the patent is related to the specific technologies that includes enhanced speech and data transmission, using positioning data in applications, and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nokia Sued Apple for Patent Violation Over iPad.

United Technologies extends health insurance to employees’ adult children

United Tech extends insurance to employees’ kids

HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies says it will extend health care benefits to employees’ unmarried dependent children up to age 26 who aren’t eligible for group coverage elsewhere.
The company says the move comes four months before federal law requires it. It’s offering the benefit at the same rates employees … Read more : United Technologies extends health insurance to employees’ adult children.

White House adviser says no evidence of cyber attack in Wall Street plunge

White House sees no cyber attack on Wall Street

WASHINGTON – The White House’s homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says there is no evidence that a cyber attack was behind the chaos that shook Wall Street last Thursday.
John Brennan told “Fox News Sunday” that they have uncovered no links to cyber attacks in examining the causes [..] Read the original article: here.

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