Microsoft`s Government Leaders Forum left the media and observers wondering about the relationship between big business and African governments.

Can I have my name back? Please?

Saying goodbye is hard to do.

Last week, the European Commission fined Microsoft EUR280.5 million for failing to comply with its 2004 anti-trust ruling.

This week VOIP phishing scams emerge, the US State Department gets severely hacked, FBI recognises cybercrime, and Microsoft discontinues support for Windows 98 and may delay Vista.

It`s unlikely that you have not heard of VOIP. But what exactly is it, and what makes it special?

Dave Glazier wraps up the week`s top news: The Eassy cable ready to be installed, and a billion-rand GijimaAst-Absa deal.

Just what is the new CrimeExpoSouthAfrica Web site all about? Looking a little closer reveals the answer.

As radio dives into a somewhat grey area (that includes pictures), one has to question whether the formula will be accepted.

Governance and mobility are hot topics of discussion in New York`s ICT community.

Hitting the headlines this week was ICASA`s irritating silence over its new ADSL regulations, and the SNO denying it is falling behind schedule.

This week we explore quiet viruses, phishing scams aiming for India, spam zombies, wiggly worms, a rise in Trojans and password-protected bullets.