The latest 419 e-mail scam has victims being offered goods by Coalition forces, which were supposedly found in some of Saddam Hussein`s Iraqi "treasure houses".
Proposed changes to the Postal Services Act may not seem relevant to Internet companies, but the amendments could have a serious impact if they aren`t made properly.
In today`s world tech roundup: Microsoft says new Exchange Server will not end spam wars; researcher warns Exchange`s guest account facility makes it vulnerable; Microsoft to join online music market; and Toshiba introduces slate computer you can "page" through.
In today`s world tech roundup: Microsoft moves in on chip world with Xbox; MS denies discussions with Google; JBoss indemnifies customers; and new additions to the world`s supercomputer list.
Digital Planet is gearing up for what it believes will be its busiest festive season in four years.
TimbukOne has developed a new investor-specific search engine that searches the Web sites of publicly traded companies. The search engine is aimed at businesspeople and investors.
The issue of administering Internet domain names should be discussed at next month`s world information summit in Geneva, "otherwise the world continues to be governed by California law", says president Thabo Mbeki.
Anti-virus vendors have issued an urgent warning about a fast-spreading new variant of the Mimail worm, which tries to harvest credit card details.
FNB says its Card Security Week has been a big success.
Multimedia provider Sentech has launched a pilot telemedicine project aimed at using satellite-driven broadband to leverage big city medical expertise for underprivileged rural areas.
Debit and credit cards have become the Internet payment method of choice, accounting for the majority of transactions taking place online. FNB provides some tips on how to keep card details safe online.
Internet service provider Storm has moved to assure customers of "swift action" to prevent possible SIM theft from customers' least-cost routing (LCR) equipment.
While many advertising agencies aren`t sold on e-ads yet, FCB South Africa says it is taking Internet advertising seriously.