The Biggest Online Banking Fraud Unearthed in UK

According to the latest research in Israel, a network of 100,000 compromised computers, called Botnet are used to defraud the online banking details. The scam was unearthed in UK.?? Cyber criminals in eastern Europe are using those PCs to get personal data. That includes login details for online banks, credit and debit card numbers …. Source article  : The Biggest Online Banking Fraud Unearthed in UK.

How to view Textual information embedded in an executable file (program) / binary data on Unix / Linux

How many times have you searched the net looking for documentation in an open source program (finding not much useful), and hoping that there was some way to peep into the executable code and find out what’s going on?
While the method below will not directly help you understand the process flow of the programs, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How to view Textual information embedded in an executable file (program) / binary data on Unix / Linux.

AP source: Google, Verizon reportedly close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal

Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality plan
WASHINGTON – Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called “network neutrality” rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines, according to a person briefed on the negotiations.
A deal could be announced within … Read : AP source: Google, Verizon reportedly close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal.

AP source: Google, Verizon close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal

Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality deal
WASHINGTON – A person briefed on the negotiations says Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called “network neutrality” rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines.
A deal could be announced within days, said the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP source: Google, Verizon close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal.

News Corp posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss; revenue and outlook exceed expectations

News Corp posts 4Q profit, reversing loss
LOS ANGELES – Media conglomerate News Corp. on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter profit, reversing a loss from a year ago, as restructuring charges fell and it sold a Bulgarian TV station.
But despite a recovery in advertising revenue, the New York-based company’s operating profit declined slightly to $932 … Read more : News Corp posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss; revenue and outlook exceed expectations.

Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test new LTE network technology to supplant WiMax

Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test LTE

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Clearwire Corp., a wireless data network company mostly owned by Sprint Nextel Corp., said Wednesday that its second-quarter loss grew as its costs expanded faster than its subscriber numbers.
The company also said it would be testing a widely used wireless technology known as LTE, or …. Source article  : Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test new LTE network technology to supplant WiMax.

Google to stop working on collaboration site Google Wave; too few regular users

Google pulls plug on Wave development
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. said Wednesday it will shut down Google Wave, a Web-based program that lets people chat, share files and collaborate on documents in real time.
In a blog post, Google said Wave “set a high bar for what was possible in a Web browser.” …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google to stop working on collaboration site Google Wave; too few regular users.

40 of the richest US families join Gates and Buffett’s pledge to donate most of their money

40 billionaires pledge to donate half their wealth
SEATTLE – Forty wealthy families and individuals have joined Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a pledge to give at least half their wealth to charity.
Six weeks after launching a campaign to get other billionaires to donate most of their fortunes, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement at a glance

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement
The antitrust settlement between Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission requires that Intel change its business in several key ways:

- Intel can’t cut deals with computer makers in which they’re promised benefits or payments if they avoid chips from Intel’s rivals, and Intel can’t retaliate against computer makers that do … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement at a glance.

Review: New Web music services let you hear whatever, whenever but not always worth the cost

Review: New Web music services offer tons of tunes
SAN FRANCISCO – If you’re itching to hear whatever you want, whenever you want, without breaking the bank on songs from Apple’s iTunes store, your best bet is an online subscription music service.
Two new ones are hoping to capture your attention and dollars: Rdio, which … Read more »».

Summary Box: Intel, FTC squash antitrust dispute, FTC trumpets benefits to computer buyers

Summary Box: Intel, FTC squash antitrust dispute

THE COMPLAINT: The Federal Trade Commission accused Intel Corp. of abusing its dominance in computer chips to illegally thwart rivals.
THE RESOLUTION: Intel agreed to change its business practices in several key ways to end the harshest antitrust lawsuit Intel has faced yet from government regulators.
THE FUTURE: The FTC argues …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Microsoft and Salesforce.com agree to settle patent lawsuits; details not disclosed

Microsoft, Salesforce.com settle patent lawsuits
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it settled patent lawsuits with Salesforce.com Inc., but details of the agreement were not disclosed.
The software maker said that the agreement means both companies will be covered by each other’s patents. Microsoft indicated it is being compensated by Salesforce.com as part of …. Original source  : Microsoft and Salesforce.com agree to settle patent lawsuits; details not disclosed.

Leap Wireless’ Cricket service hops on to national stage through deal with Sprint

Leap Wireless’ Cricket hops on to national stage
NEW YORK – Leap Wireless International Inc. is taking its Cricket prepaid cellular service from a regional to a national player through a deal with Sprint Nextel Corp.
Leap has been selling Cricket where it has its own network, in cities including Houston, Cincinnati, Savannah, Ga., and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CEO Tim Armstrong at AOL talks about the possible acquisitions

On the Call: AOL CEO Tim Armstrong
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc., which separated from Time Warner Inc. late last year, has been trying to turn itself around, hoping to build its online advertising business as its legacy dial-up Internet service fades.

As part of this process, it has sold off several Web properties, including social networking … Read more »»».

Modest increases in US subscribers seen for DirecTV, faster growth in Latin America

Earnings Preview: DirecTV to report 2Q earnings

PHILADELPHIA – DirecTV Inc., the nation’s largest satellite TV company, reports second-quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Barclays Capital analyst James Ratcliffe expects to see “modest” subscriber growth in DirecTV’s U.S. operations but “robust” increases in its Latin American satellite TV business partly due …. Original source  : Modest increases in US subscribers seen for DirecTV, faster growth in Latin America.

Study: Viewing video on cell phones more common in Asia than in US, Europe; US watches more TV

Study: TV king in US, Asians rely on mobile video

NEW YORK – People in China watch half as much television each day as Americans, but they are more likely to catch video on computer or mobile phones.
That’s among the findings in a study of technology habits issued Wednesday by the Nielsen Co. Nielsen surveyed some … Read : Study: Viewing video on cell phones more common in Asia than in US, Europe; US watches more TV.

Despite huge 2nd-qtr loss, AOL execs, some analysts see turnaround efforts taking hold

AOL execs, some analysts see changes taking hold
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc. reported a $1 billion-plus second-quarter loss and tumbling revenue, yet the dismal-sounding numbers appear to belie a more positive reality: The troubled Internet company is actually chugging along on its long road to recovery.
AOL is in the midst of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Despite huge 2nd-qtr loss, AOL execs, some analysts see turnaround efforts taking hold.

40 individuals and couples who have signed Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s ‘giving pledge’

People who have signed the ‘giving pledge’

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett released a list Wednesday of people who have signed a promise to give at least half their wealth to charity. Here’s the list of names, by state, as provided by the organization they call the “Giving Pledge.”

CALIFORNIA

Eli and Edythe …. Source article  : 40 individuals and couples who have signed Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s ‘giving pledge’.

Motorola shares rise after activist investor Carl Icahn increases stake to nearly 10 percent

Motorola shares rise as Icahn takes biggest stake
PHILADELPHIA – Shares of Motorola Inc. rose Wednesday after billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn again increased his stake in the maker of cell phones, set-top boxes and other devices. He is now Motorola’s largest shareholder, according to a regulatory filing.
THE SPARK: Icahn and his group purchased …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dish to stream live TV on iPad and other mobile devices at no extra charge to subscribers

Dish to stream live TV on iPad, other devices
PHILADELPHIA – Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on their mobile devices at no extra cost.
Dish Network Corp. is planning to offer the feature on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry devices in September and on phones … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dish to stream live TV on iPad and other mobile devices at no extra charge to subscribers.