Microsoft and Yahoo Dismiss Report of Search Deal (PC World) PC World - Microsoft and Yahoo have dismissed a report that they're once again in discussions to sell Yahoo's online search business for $20 billion. Despite Steady Black Friday Numbers, Online Shopping Falls (PC World) PC World - The volume of sales at Internet retailers held steady Friday compared to last year, despite the worsening economic outlook and signs U.S. consumers are cutting back on spending. Singapore's StarHub Offers Femtocell Service (PC World) PC World - Singaporean operator StarHub is rolling out a femtocell service that allows mobile subscribers to make calls at home using their broadband Internet connections instead of the cellular network. London Hospitals Nearly Back Online After Worm Infection (PC World) PC World - Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online. Malware is Getting Smarter, CA Warns (PC World) PC World - Online attacks will be dominated by smarter malware and bots targeting Web users ranging from gamers and social network users to the elderly and unsuspecting parents. Mumbai Terrorism, Worm Warning, Holiday Woe (PC World) PC World - A wave of coordinated terrorist attacks across Mumbai late Wednesday dominated the news this week, with bloggers and people using Twitter helping to get information to families and friends of those affected. Multinational technology companies are not expected to change their business strategies as a consequence of the stunning attacks, w...... UK Prosecutors Investigate BT Over Online Ad System (PC World) PC World - British prosecutors are investigating whether incumbent operator BT illegally tested an online advertising system without users' consent. Estonian ISP Cuts off Control Servers for Srizbi Botnet (PC World) PC World - An Estonian ISP that temporarily hosted the command-and-control servers for the Srizbi botnet, responsible for a large portion of the world's spam, has cut off those servers, according to computer security analysts. Wall Street Beat: Clouds Loom for IT Despite Holiday Break (PC World) PC World - The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is bringing momentary relief to weary IT investors, but forecasts of flat sales or absolute declines for semiconductors, mobile devices and online commerce mean that it will be a while before the clouds lift from the tech sector.
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