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Automated “Bots” Overtake PCs Without Firewalls Within 4 Minutes
Working with Kevin Mitnick and USAToday, Avantgarde released a study on November 29th that showed that automated ‘bots,” worms and other threats pummeled six computer platforms over a two-week period with 305,955 total attacks. Results also revealed, and that an inadequately protected computer fell victim to an actual compromise within four minutes of first plugging into the Internet.

Read the USAToday article

Download the study abstract

palmOne Launches the Treo 650
In November, palmOne introduced a new member of the Treo smartphone family — the Treo 650 smartphone — giving mobile professionals all they need to stay connected and in touch. The Treo 650 simplifies customers’ lives by combining a compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, a Palm OS organizer, messaging and web access.

The smartphone update has a higher-resolution screen and a faster processor than the previous top-of-the-line model, the Treo 600. Additions include a removable battery and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. An improved VGA camera promises to work better in low-light situations and to record video as well as still images.

Check out the new Treo 650 features

Timbuk2 Ships Bag In A Box
San Francisco’s own Timbuk2, a maker of hand-sewn bags for bicycle messengers and cycling enthusiasts since 1989, has Just introducing thier newest innovation - Bag In A Box. They have packaged a special $100 gift card in a distinctive package - perfect for your holiday gift giving. A unique secret code on the back of the card unlocks the $100 value on their web site - just enough for a custom messenger bag, one accessory and express shipping.