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CHASING GOOGLE IN ONLINE ADS
In a visit to Silicon Valley on Thursday, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer admitted that the world's largest software company faces challenges on several fronts but spent much of his time verbally jabbing at Mountain View search engine Google.
Source: www.broward.com

AOL Sues 'Phishing' Rings
Using a new Virginia law, AOL is accusing more than 30 phishers from the United States, Germany and Romania of stealing personal information from unsuspecting AOL users.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

State of Spyware
Spyware companies and spyware writers continue to refine their malicious programs to evade detection and removal. This refinement includes using new, advanced techniques to infect as many machines as possible while continuing to operate under the radar.
Source: www.it-observer.com

Search Engines and Registrars Getting Creative with Whois Database
One of the best sources of information about sites on the web is the Whois database. A trio of patent applications from Go Daddy, published last week at the US Patent and Trademark Office, explores whether adding additional information to the Whois database might help reduce spam, phishing, and other fraudulent practices and improve search engine results. The patent filings from Go Daddy would
Source: www.circleid.com

China now global hub for spyware
US in second place for first time. China has overtaken the US as the major distributor of spy and malware, the latest trend report from Webroot has claimed.
Source: feeds.feedburner.com

Symantec Touts Anti-Phishing
Relaunches unit acquired with wholesecurity deal
Source: www.eweek.com