Electronic gadgets latest sources of computer viruses

      http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/03/13/factory.installed.virus.ap/index.html

Thousands of people whose antivirus software isn’t up to date may have been infected without even knowing it, experts warn. And even protective software may not be enough. In one case, digital frames sold at Sam’s Club contained a previously unknown bug that not only steals online gaming passwords but disables antivirus software, according to security researchers at CA Inc.“It’s like if you pick up a gun you’ve never seen before. Before you pull the trigger, you’d probably check the chamber,” said Joe Telafici, vice president of operations of McAfee Avert Labs, the security software maker’s threat-research arm.“It’s an extreme analogy, but it’s the right idea. It’s best to spend the extra 30 seconds to be sure than be wrong,” he added.Consumers can protect themselves from most factory-loaded infections by running an antivirus program and keeping it up to date. The software checks for known viruses and suspicious behaviors that indicate an attack by malicious code, whether from a download or a gadget attached to the PC via USB cable. The AP contacted some of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers for details on how they guard against infections, among them Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., which is based in Taiwan and has an iPod factory in China; Singapore-based Flextronics International Ltd.; and Taiwan-based Quanta Computer Inc. and Asustek Computer Inc. All declined comment or did not respond. The companies whose products were infected in cases reviewed by the AP refused to reveal details about the incidents. Of those that confirmed factory infections, all said they had corrected the problems and taken steps to prevent recurrences.

I feel this is a very important and current issue. A lot of consumers do not recognizt the risk they run every time they secure a different internet connection. Antivirus software is made available to us both free and at a cost. in the end the consumer and the company do spend more money if viruses effect the many comsumers who do subscribe to an internet connection frequently. I think it is a very goo and wise business strategy for different companies to educate consumers on the dangers of viruses and the new gadgets they can be found on. So much of our population has individual wireless internet connections lately, that a major increase in viruses may possibly have an effect on the individual gadget market.

http://tech.yahoo.com/pr/apple-time-capsule-500-gb-wireless-hard-drive/1995282515;_ylt=AjK9wqJ0FzWR_ImdnUB8K3MFLZA5

This wireless hard drive is wonderful. It allows the users to save everything and anything they uses without those cores getting in the way. I know I’m going to buy one.

www.technologynewsdaily.com  Linda Perrin

AOL has entered into an agreement with Bebo (http://www.bebo.com) to purchase the company from Bebo.  The acquisition will give AOL a leading position in the social media with a networking industry capability of 80 million unique users.  Bebo is a global social media network that combines, community, self expression and entertainment to allow users to communicate content.  Bebo is one of the leading social networks in the UK, and is ranked number one in Ireland and New Zealand, and number three in the U.S.  This deals comes one week after AOL launched it’s Open Aim initiative.  Open AIM 2.0 allows the developer industry greater flexibility in accessing the AIM Network for chat and communications, also it will allow more flexibility for integration into their sites and applications.  It is good that Apple has announced a download of the AIM application for the iPhone.  The terms of the agreement state the purchase price at $850 million — cash.  The current president will remain until further notice. 

This is significant because this is just another example to me of businesses becoming more powerful in one specific area which might eventually allow them to monopolize.

AOL has been looking for the way to expand the growth for the past decade and they found it in Bebo. AOL plans the buy Bebo for $850 million in cash. Bebo is a social network that is very popular in the United Kingdom and some the other parts of the world. There where attemps to make there on social network and a potential deal with MySpace, but AOL failed in doing so. Bebo is said to have a well-designed product though media such as Facebook and the self expression through media of MySpace.

I think this was a good buy, because social network are very popular in the world, and it helps people to network, communicate, and express themselves.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/randy-falcos-850-million-rescue-plan-for-aim/index.html?ref=technology

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