http://www.infoworld.com InfoWorld - Information Technology News, Computer Networking & Security http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.info.rss/logo;pos=rssfeed_infologo;sz=214x54;ord=? http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/idg.us.info.rss/logo;pos=rssfeed_infologo;sz=214x54;ord=? http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/EBay-seller-pleads-guilty-to-software-piracy-charges_1.html A 23-year-old Oregon man has pleaded guilty to charges that he used identity theft to set up bogus accounts on eBay, where he sold counterfeit software with a retail value of more than $1 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Thu, 15 May 2008 16:54:59 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/EBay-seller-pleads-guilty-to-software-piracy-charges_1.html 2008-05-15T16:54:59Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/EU-raises-privacy-issue-for-Google-Street-View_1.html Europe's data protection supervisor, Peter Hustinx, urged Google Thursday to respect local privacy rules  as it prepares to launch its Street View function this side of the Atlantic. Thu, 15 May 2008 13:56:26 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/EU-raises-privacy-issue-for-Google-Street-View_1.html 2008-05-15T13:56:26Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Verizon-snares-678-million-federal-contract_1.html Verizon Business has captured one of the largest federal network deals of 2008: a 10-year contract to provide managed network and security services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is valued at $678.5 million. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:52:46 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Verizon-snares-678-million-federal-contract_1.html 2008-05-15T12:52:46Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Non-tech-criminals-can-now-rent-a-botnet_1.html Online fraudsters that aren't highly skilled in the arts of cybercrime can now rent a service that offers an all-in-one hosting server with a built-in Zeus Trojan administration panel and infecting tools, allowing them to create their own botnet. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:38:26 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Non-tech-criminals-can-now-rent-a-botnet_1.html 2008-05-15T11:38:26Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/SEC-charges-former-Broadcom-executives-with-backdating_1.html The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two current and two former officers of semiconductor vendor Broadcom for their alleged participation in a supposed five-year scheme to backdate stock options granted to almost all of the company's employees. Wed, 14 May 2008 20:43:56 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/SEC-charges-former-Broadcom-executives-with-backdating_1.html 2008-05-14T20:43:56Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/SEC-moves-toward-requiring-interactive-data-filings_1.html The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a major step toward requiring publicly traded companies to submit their reports to the agency in an interactive data format, with backers saying the change will make financial reports easier to analyze. Wed, 14 May 2008 18:24:03 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/SEC-moves-toward-requiring-interactive-data-filings_1.html 2008-05-14T18:24:03Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Craigslist-countersues-eBay-escalating-legal-fight_1.html Classified-advertising site Craigslist is countersuing eBay, accusing the online auction company of using its stake in Craigslist to misappropriate proprietary information and engage in false advertising, trademark infringement, and a host of other wrongdoings. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:57:42 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Craigslist-countersues-eBay-escalating-legal-fight_1.html 2008-05-14T17:57:42Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Google-blurs-faces-of-those-caught-on-Street-View_1.html In an attempt to quash privacy fears, Google has started blurring the faces of people displayed on its controversial Street View software. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:13:24 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Google-blurs-faces-of-those-caught-on-Street-View_1.html 2008-05-14T15:13:24Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Spammers-handed-record-234-million-fine_1.html The U.S. CAN-SPAM law has chewed another alleged spam outfit, this time handing out a world record fine of $234 million (£116 million) to two individuals. Wed, 14 May 2008 14:32:21 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Spammers-handed-record-234-million-fine_1.html 2008-05-14T14:32:21Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/EC-approves-TomTom-buy-of-Tele-Atlas_1.html The European Commission gave the go-ahead for Dutch satellite navigation (satnav) company TomTom to buy Dutch digital map maker Tele Atlas Wednesday after an in-depth probe of the planned deal. Wed, 14 May 2008 14:15:55 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/EC-approves-TomTom-buy-of-Tele-Atlas_1.html 2008-05-14T14:15:55Z