DocumentCode
1167341
Title
News Briefs
Author
Paulson, L.D.
Volume
38
Issue
9
fYear
2005
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
24
Abstract
New Technology Promises to Boost Wireless AdoptionThe energy efficiency of xG Technology’s xMax system could increase the adoption of wireless approaches such as WiMax and 3G cellular.Vulnerability-Assessing Worms May Be on Their WayA new type of worm checks computers for vulnerabilities and sends the information back to the author, who could either attack the machines or take them over to mount attacks on other systems.Swarmcasting Software Turns PCs into Broadcast StationsA computer with a broadband Internet connection can use the Alluvium software to broadcast streaming video or audio, effectively serving as a miniature media-distribution station.
Keywords
communications technology; entertainment computing; hackers; malware; media distribution; power-aware computing; security; swarmcasting technology; wireless technology; worms; communications technology; entertainment computing; hackers; malware; media distribution; power-aware computing; security; swarmcasting technology; wireless technology; worms;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9162
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MC.2005.307
Filename
1510564
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