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Email spam levels are up by 156 percent since December 2008.
Email Spam Up By 156 Percent

Email spam levels are up by 156 percent since December 2008. One of the world's largest spam networks was taken offline, but re-launched their unwanted email campaigns just a month later.

In-Text Advertising by Infolinks Offers Highest Revenue Share than Vibrant Media or Kontera ContentLink
In-Text Advertising: Infolinks Offers Highest Advertising Revenue Share

In-Text advertising by Infolinks offers the highest revenue share for Web site owners. These advertisements merely highlight certain words which match using contextual technologies. The company offers an online tool and guide to get you started.

Building a Website for traffic
How to build a Website for good traffic

How to build a website guide will help you with tips for good decision making for Internet traffic. Start with your content before deciding on a domain name for your site.

Search Engine Optimization Site Ranking Guidelines and Tips
Search Engine Optimization: Increase Your Search Engine Ranking Using Content Optimization

Search engine optimization is usually blown out of proportion when it comes to search engine rankings. We'll provide a few guidelines and tips to help you get started.

Most attacks are becoming more common as hackers exploit holds in Cisco network security infrastructures. Cisco publishes a network security report each year to help identify potential threats. The report suggests that Internet attacks are growing and becoming more sophisticated.
Cisco Discloses Network Security Report

Cisco has published its annual network security report that suggests Internet attacks are becoming more sophisticated. The technology company offers recommendations and identifies potential threats.

Comcast was suspect of blocking access to lawful online peer-to-peer file sharing and eventually faced criticism from the FCC. While details remain mingled on what Cox Communications will do with its new Internet management practices, Internet users are already crying foul. Cox plans to throttle P2P traffic but guarantees that all Web pages, voice calls, streaming videos and gaming will not be impacted.
Cox To Adopt Comcast Internet Network Practices

Cox Communications announced on Tuesday it will initiate a new network management system that is similar to Comcast. The broadband Internet Service Provider plans to throttle P2P traffic but gives little indication on how it will impact Internet users.

Email spam is a nuisance for most, yet we have no choice but to deal with it, unless we resort to blacklists. Managing a spam blacklist or filtering spam is also time consuming. While the McColo network was an Internet Service Provider, it was also secretly sending over 70 percent of unwanted emails.
Spam Levels Up By 156 Percent For Unwanted Emails

It is hard to believe that spam levels for unwanted emails which include advertisements is up by 156 percent since McColo was shut down in late 2008. The ISP became the world's spam network and was taken offline, but they're back and at an increasingly rate.

Computer users are being warned of a new Valentine's Day greeting card that is spreading a new variant of the Waledec Storm worm. The worm is disguised as an electronic greeting card sent as an email. Network security firm PandaLabs detected the virus which sends a fake greeting card but contains the Waledec Storm worm.
Valentine's Day Worm Detected In Email Greeting Cards

A new worm has been detected by PandaLabs which is using Valentine's Day to spread itself through email greeting cards. The network security company is calling it a new variant of the Waledec Storm worm.

Internet domain cybersquatting is when a person or company registers a domain name with intent to gain profit from a trademark belonging to someone else. In this case, a technology firm registered the Verizon Web site names in an effort to ask for a price greater than when purchased. Verizon found 663 Internet domain names that were identical or similar to its trademarks.
Verizon Wireless Wins Internet Domain Cybersquatting Case

Verizon Wireless won a $33 million judgement against a technology firm that was registering Internet domain names after company trademarks. It is the largest cybersquatting case ever awarded.

Mobile technology company Novatel has come out with an intelligent product called the MiFi. The MiFi sets up an instant 3G connection that can be shared between multiple users and devices. Some devices may include wireless access to laptops, cameras, gaming handsets and multimedia players.
Novatel Connects MiFi From Internet Cloud To Wireless Devices

Novatel has announced a new mobile hotspot modem called the MiFi. The new MiFi product has a built-in processor and runs on the Linux operating system. Users can create a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be shared across Wi-Fi gadgets.

When the botnet is unavailable to find the master servers, due to a shutdown, it starts to hunt for its malware authors. The Srizbi bot spammer tries to locate a new server to wait for further instructions. All the malware authors have to do is register a new Web site or domain name.
Botnet Seen Spamming The Internet After Host Shutdown

The Srizbi Botnet is once again spamming email accounts after its host was shutdown earlier this month. The spam bot has a mechanism that can actually search for its owners and await further instructions when the master servers are down.

The eighteen-month study suggests that teens that participate in social networks build technological and literacy skills. Some research scientists also believe that parental concern with Internet socializing dangers might result from a misperception. The study was conducted from 2005 through last summer.
Social Networks Are Healthy For Teens

A new study suggests that teens who participate in online social networking gain useful skills. The study was conducted by the MacArthur Foundation. Most parents disagree and feel that their time could be spent in more productive ways.

Abraham Biggs Jr posted a message on a social networking Web site declaring that he planned to take his life. Biggs took a fatal drug overdose in front of an Internet webcam audience that watched him die. Some viewers contacted the Web site and local policy.
Teen Uses Social Networking Site To End Life

A Florida college student used an online social networking service to end his life. The father is appalled by the Webcam audience that egged his son on. Some groups are calling for tougher regulation of social Internet sites.

New study suggests that Internet search activity is healthy for your brain.
Internet Search Improves Brain Health

Internet search activity can actually stimulate your brain. A recent study suggests that surfing behavior can keep minds sharpen and focused. The study was carried out by the University of California.

FLAG Telecom Restores Undersea Internet Cuts
FLAG Telecom Restores Undersea Internet Cuts

Internet services in the Middle East and India have been restored. More than 95 percent of transoceanic telecom's and Internet traffic are carried by undersea cables.

Flag Telecom confirms ship anchor blamed for Internet cuts
Flag Telecom confirms ship anchor blamed for Internet cuts

Repairs on two undersea Internet cables should be completed by Sunday. Flag Telecom confirms ship anchor blamed for Internet cuts.

Internet cable breaks causing buzz on tech blogs
Internet cable breaks causing buzz on tech blogs

Recent Internet outages have affected 85 million users in India, Pakistan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Sudan, Egypt and United Arab Emirates.

New Jersey Bans Predators from Internet
New Jersey Bans Predators from Internet

New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey signed legislation that to combat individuals who attempt to exploit children online.

Over 165,000 Web Sites Knocked Offline
Over 165,000 Web Sites Knocked Offline

Web hosting company NaviSite said 90 percent of its web sites were offline. Over 165,000 Web sites affected.

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