Pizza chain caught without fully baked security

Papa John's has beefed up security for its Web-based e-mail system after learning that internal e-mail and customer data had been exposed.

New worm targets Linux systems

"Lupper" takes advantage of vulnerabilities in Web server software to propagate and install a backdoor on exposed systems.

Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender'

Microsoft changes name of spyware protection and adds defense against rootkits and keystroke loggers.

Australian ISPs tapped to kill zombies

Unwitting owners of zombie computers will be identified and notified. Their PCs will be disinfected or, if need be, disconnected.

Technology zeroes in on bird flu

New chip can test for disease in less than a quarter of the time it now takes. Speed gain could be crucial in event of outbreak.

Google introduces ad-services referral program

Web sites can earn $100 per AdSense sign-up and $1 for every Firefox browser download that includes the Google Toolbar.

Indian challengers sneak up on Bangalore

A host of rival Indian cities line up incentives to woo tech investors.

Nokia's Linux-based Net device on sale

But sales in the U.S. aren't expected until next week, and the product is listed as out of stock in some European countries.

HP ushers in blade PC, switches chips

HP refashions its blade PC to make it more palatable to corporate buyers.

Check Point to offer corporate anti-spyware

Another security software company unveils anti-spyware applications for businesses.

Danger's Sidekick II gets a quiet upgrade

New features include Javascript functions and the ability to create slide shows from your photo gallery.

Hosted application scrubs up with Ajax

Nsite introduces tools to customize its online sales application, relying heavily on the Ajax Web-development technique.

Open source, open wallet

Venture money going to companies with an "open-source" plan is rising rapidly. Is that a good thing?

RFID could revolutionize patient safety

More than $140 million earmarked in U.K. for development of sensor networks to help monitor outpatients' movements at home.

Homeland Security's vague cyber plan

Even though the term appears 148 times in a new report, it's not clear what the Bush administration is planning.

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