IM worm packs one-two punch
A worm spreading via the MSN Messenger instant messaging client carries a piggyback payload that's even more dangerous: a second worm that opens a backdoor and lets hackers hijack the PC. More...

Online mob (poll) would hang hackers high
The majority of people polled by a security firm said that the teenager sentenced to 18 months in US federal prison for spawning a variant of the MSBlast worm deserved tougher punishment. More...

Dovetail signs TalariaX
Dovetail Distribution has struck an exclusive Australian distribution agreement with TalariaX, a Singapore-based developer of SendQuick Alert, an SMS gateway appliance targeting medium to large enterprises. More...

Lawyer seeks to dismiss lawsuit
A lawyer, who has signed on to represent a Harvard student being sued by Apple Computer, said he will seek to dismiss the case on First Amendment free-speech grounds within two weeks. More...

Gates customer letter blesses interop
With his latest email missive to customers, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is putting his imprimatur on interoperability. More...

WebEx sues Citrix for cybersquatting

Online meeting service provider WebEx this week said it's filed a lawsuit against rival Citrix alleging, among other things, cybersquatting.