Trojan WMVs download a dictionary of spyware

Microsoft's rights management technology is already being sussed out by hackers, and the result is a pair of wmv files that instead of downloading licences to validate them, download a dictionary of spyware. PandaLabs says it has picked up copies of WmvDownloader.A and WmvDownloader. ...more

NTL gives customers Freeserve option

NTL and Freeserve have signed a non-binding wholesale deal for Freeserve to offer its 512Kbits/sec broadband service across NTL's cable network. To take up broadband with Freeserve using NTL cable, customers also have to sign up to fixed line telephone with NTL, in order to get onto the network, and can also take up digital services too. This is the first time that a broadband cable operator and UK ISP have worked together in this way and the agreement, being non-binding, means that further ISPs are invited to the party. ...more

WAP hits the road

Today sees the launch of a WAP service that might just be useful! Transport For London - in association with UK mobile Internet information provider Kizoom, launches a real-time travel service that aims to get the latest travel info into the pockets of Tube weary Londoners. The new service provides travel information for anyone planning to use Tube, DLR, Bus and River services in the capital. Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said: "Londoners and commuters can get up-to-the-minute travel information on Tube, bus, DLR and Thames River services anywhere and at any time, simply and at the touch of a button. ...more

Apple counts down to 100 million iTunes with iPod giveaway

Apple expects to sell its 95 milllionth song tomorrow through the iTunes Music Store, and will mark the countdown to 100 million by giving a 20GB iPod to the purchaser of each 100,000th song. The person who downloads number 100 million will get 17-inch PowerBook (worth ?1,950), a 40GB iPod (?400) and a gift certificate for 10,000 iTunes songs (?7,900) plus the chance to create a celebrity playlist on the store 'As we approach the unprecedented milestone of 100 million legally downloaded songs, we want to thank our customers who have made the iTunes Music Store such a stunning success,' said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. 'iTunes is pulling even further ahead of its competitors, and it's all due to the wonderful customers we have. ...more

And also today (30-August-2001), for the record...

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. MS welcomes Linux Microsoft has learned from Linux, according to Doug Miller, director of competitive strategy for Microsoft's Windows division, who was interviewed at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo. "Any competing technology is good for the industry. ...more