It is likely that Microsoft will be able to fend off the intended attack on their home page by the MyDoom variant. An article by Reuters says Microsoft has better technological resources and security in place that make it likely the attack will fail.

Intel has released five new Pentium 4 chips ranging from 2.8 GHz to 3.4 GHz. Complete details of the new chips, code-named Prescott and Northwood, can be found on CNET.

The MyDoom epidemic has sparked concern among security specialists. The rapid proliferation during the first few hours of the epidemic showed an obvious lack in the current security measures being used. An article from CNET examines the future of Internet and computer security.

Nokia has joined with Intel, Panasonic, RealNetworks and others to establish a licensing and compliance body for mobile digital media called Content Management License Administrator. See this press release from Nokia for complete details.

The PocketSurfer Web Viewer, reviewed here by Brighthand, is a new handheld that does nothing but Web surf.

Dutch police have arrested 52 people in connection with the “Nigerian email” scam.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says governments should band together to put an end to spam.

Ensim has released two new spam filter solutions for service providers. An article on CRN provides complete details on the new applications.

The MyDoom virus succeeded in shutting down SCO’s web site, forcing them to move it. Will it get Microsoft too?

Carlo Guerrero has a review of the E-TEN P700 Pocket PC. This handheld is bluetooth-enabled and also contains a mobile phone. See what Carlo thought of this device.