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;
