Make Password Protection (Internet advertising) Product (AP)AP - The increase in identity

Make Password Protection (Internet advertising) Product (AP)AP - The increase in identity

Professors Make Password Protection Product (AP)
AP - The increase in identity theft has prompted two Stanford University professors to develop software that protects computer passwords from Internet thieves.

Many Internet users lagging on lingo (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Most Internet users know the difference between Internet spam and the popular canned ham. But the vast majority don't know the terms ``phishing,''``podcasting''and ``RSS feeds,''according to a recently released study.

Yahoo Buys Maker of'Widget'Applications (AP)
AP - Hoping to pave a new path to its popular Web site, Yahoo Inc. has acquired Konfabulator, a tiny software maker that provides a computer platform for monitoring the weather, stock prices and a wealth of other customized information without opening a Web browser.

The World on Your Desktop (PC World)
PC World - Google Earth, MSN Virtual Earth combine satellite images with local search information.

Computer security threats rise; iTunes, RealPlayer among targets (AFP)
AFP - More than 400 new computer security threats emerged in the second quarter of 2005, including attempts by hackers to exploit weaknesses in popular programs like Apple iTunes and RealPlayer, a report said.

Netflix near launch of movie downloads (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Netflix is poised to test its long-awaited Internet movie download service, which would broaden its rental business beyond its current DVDs-by-mail offering and fulfill the promise of its name.