Networking World: Diebold Tweaks ATM Security / In-Flight Cell Phones Tested

TECHWEB TODAY: MOBILE & WIRELESS
Monday, August 08, 2005

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Today's Top Story: Qualcomm, Boeing Test In-Flight Cell-Phones
2. Mobile & Wireless News Of The Week

Breaking News
3. Diebold Adds Software To Keep Cash Machines Safe
4. Korean Regulators Seek Answers From Intel
5. No Vista Viruses For Now
6. Microsoft's Piracy Check Hacked Again

Today's Most Popular Stories
7. Six Windows Security Fixes Slated
8. Microsoft Buffeted By Criticism Over Vista DRM
9. Microsoft Releases Sync Tool For XP
10. Worms Could Slip Through Detection Nets
11. Microsoft Needs To Reissue Windows 2000 Rollup

LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Microsoft's Own Tool May Fake Out Windows' Anti-Piracy

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1. TODAY'S TOP STORY: Qualcomm, Boeing Test In-Flight Cell-Phones
Tests demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology for in-flight
cell phone use are well underway. In-flight use of cell phones still
is faced with some hurdles, including the objections of many
passengers.
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2. MOBILE & WIRELESS NEWS OF THE WEEK
Report: Cisco Considering Acquisition Of Nokia
Networking powerhouse Cisco Systems is said to be mulling buying
Nokia, the world's largest mobile handset maker, as part of a
strategy to boost its prowess in wireless technologies.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DbDC0EC

Vendor Creates 'Vehicular Hotspots' For Cars
Zeewaves Systems has developed a mobile Wi-Fi architecture combining
vehicular hotspots with such functions as GPS, automatic vehicle
location, and ZigBee sensor gateways.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DbCw0E2

BellSouth Launches Pre-WiMAX Service
Computer users in a Georgia community are being introduced to
broadband WiMAX this week, as BellSouth launches its fixed wireless
service and WiMAX modems hit electronics stores.
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Airport, Airline In Free Wi-Fi Spat
Continental Airlines wants to provide free access in its airport club
and Boston's Logan Airport objects.
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Europe Ready for Cell-VoIP Convergence, Survey Says
A survey conducted by Motorola indicates that most European consumers
would take advantage of a converged system combining cellular and
wireless VoIP.
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BREAKING NEWS
3. Diebold Adds Software To Keep Cash Machines Safe
A new version of Sygate Enterprise Protection software will help
Diebold secure internal systems as well as bank ATM networks and
systems.
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4. Korean Regulators Seek Answers From Intel
Antitrust authorities in Korea have started looking into Intel's
rebate and marketing deals with personal computer manufacturers
there, says a regulatory filing.
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5. No Vista Viruses For Now
Reports last week that the first Windows Vista viruses had popped up
were wrong, a Microsoft executive insists, because the component at
risk won't be included with the next-generation operating system when
it ships in late 2006.
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6. Microsoft's Piracy Check Hacked Again
Yet another hack that claims to circumvent Microsoft's mandatory
Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) piracy check has been posted to the
Internet.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DbC40Eu

TODAY'S MOST POPULAR STORIES
7. Six Windows Security Fixes Slated
Microsoft says it has six security bulletins on deck for the monthly
patch parade, twice the number released in July.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DawC0E1

8. Microsoft Buffeted By Criticism Over Vista DRM
Microsoft is taking some heat over a digital-rights management (DRM)
feature it's folding into its upcoming Vista (formerly Longhorn)
operating system.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DawG0E5

9. Microsoft Releases Sync Tool For XP
Microsoft has released a beta version of a new folder and file
synchronization tool it says is easier to use and more reliable than
the often-ignored Briefcase that's included with Windows XP.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DawH0E6

10. Worms Could Slip Through Detection Nets
Future worms may be able to slip through the early warning networks
deployed by the likes of SANS Internet Storm Center and Symantec,
researchers from the University of Wisconsin said.
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11. Microsoft Needs To Reissue Windows 2000 Rollup
Microsoft said it will release an updated Update Rollup for Windows
2000 as soon as it's figured out fixes for glitches plaguing some
users and preventing some third-party applications from working.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epcw0Hi7YQ0G4U0DbC60Ew

LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Microsoft's Own Tool May Fake Out Windows' Anti-Piracy
Microsoft's anti-piracy program, Windows Genuine Advantage, can be
easily sidestepped, perhaps frustrating the Redmond, Wash.-based
developer's plans to check the use of unlicensed copies of Windows.
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Diebold Tweaks ATM Security / In-Flight Cell Phones Tested

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