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CNET (United States)
On September 14, 2004, CNET featured a story titled, "Thousands of pictures worth one word: Organization." The article reads, "Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem: bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives. One promise of digital photos was that the technology would make it easier to store and organize photographs, compared with the tedious task of filling bulky photo albums and storing fragile film negatives. But more affordable storage memory and the pursuit of the perfect image have led to a mass of images that have become unwieldy, especially for those users who have been snapping digital pictures for several years." The article discusses digital imaging.
Associated Press
Recently, the Associated Press wrote an article titled, "What we want in a digital camera". The article reads, "At the end of 2003, 31 percent of American households had a digital camera, and the Photo Marketing Association trade group estimates that will jump to 42-percent by the end of this year.Industry observer Ron Conlin at J.D. Power and Associates says the typical digital camera buyer is changing. It's no longer mostly upscale and tech-savvy consumers who are purchasing them; now the market is going more mainstream. Conlin says most buyers now want cameras that make it easy for them to take, save, store and print pictures." The article discusses the benefits of digital imaging.
MarketWire (United States)
On March 16, 2004, MarketWire ran an article titled, "Low Cost Digital Cameras Fueling Photo Imaging Industry." The story read, "Lyra Research projects that, in percentage terms, photos will increasingly be printed at retail locations or via an online service, with home printing accounting for just 53 percent of photos by 2005, down from 80 percent in 2001. The report notes one reason for this change in printing behavior is that consumers are finding the featured-packed digital cameras with complex photo-printing software can often be too complicated. Consumers want both capture and output functions simplified." The article discusses growing trends in the digital imaging.
Gannett News Service (United States)
In March 2004, Gannett News Service ran a story titled, "Consumers explore Digital Photo options." The article read, "Kodak and others said that they believe that digital photography has the potential to transform how and when we stay in touch by making pictures more accessible to more people, in more places, more often. The object is simple, more pictures out of albums and shoeboxes and into the mainstream of daily life." The article discusses the benefits of digital imaging.
CNET News.com (United States)
The March 11, 2004 edition of CNET News.com featured a story titled, "Study: Pretty Picture for Camera Phone Sale." The article reads, "Growth in the camera phone market creates new opportunities for many industry players, including handset vendors, wireless carriers and digital photofinishers." The article discusses the benefits of digital imaging.
Sunday Herald (Scotland)
The March 14, 2004 edition of the Sunday Herald featured an article titled, "Digital Era Puts End to Photo Albums." The article read, "I think people are taking more photos than ever, but they are just not printing them - instead photos are being circulated in a huge way on the Internet and by e-mail." The article discusses the benefits of digital imaging.
Ecommerce Times (United States)
On September 11, 2004, Ecommerce Times, featured an article about Web Conferencing. The article read, "The Internet has brought dramatic changes to the way companies communicate and people conduct their business relationships. One of the hottest marketing trends for businesses across all industry lines involves using the power of the Internet to provide virtual meeting spaces. Web conferencing and Web-based seminars are quickly replacing traditional business travel and telephone conference-call strategies." The article discusses the benefits of Web Conferencing.
InternetWeek (United States)
The April 12, 2004 edition of InternetWeek featured an article titled, "E-Commerce Results Please Most Retailers." The article reads, "In 2003, online retail sales soared by 38 percent, topping $100 billion, according to Forrester Research. Growing nearly 20 percent a year, online sales could account for 10 percent or $230 billion of all retail sales in four years. Roughly 5 million US households will shop online for the first time each year though 2008, Forrester projects." The article discusses the growth of the e-commerce industry.
Small Business Computing (United States)
The March 1, 2004 edition of Small Business Computing featured an article titled, "E-Commerce Penetration on the Rise." The article reads, "Congratulations are in order for the e-commerce industry as the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce found that year-over-year online retail sales were up by more than 25 percent. The preliminary figures revealed that e-commerce accounted for 1.9 percent of total retail sales in the fourth quarter of 2003, resulting in venues of more than $17.2 billion." The article discusses the growth within the e-commence industry.
Bloomberg (United States)
The March 22, 2004 edition of Bloomberg.com featured an article regarding e-commerce. The article reads, "Internet shopping will surge in five years, with one in four of all retail purchases being made over the Internet by 2009 compared with one in 24 in 2003." The article discusses the growth within the e-commerce industry.
news.com.au (Australia)
The September 11, 2004 edition of news.com.au featured an article titled, "Online shopping gains popularity." The story reads, "Millions of consumers have found an alternative way to fighting punishing crowds and long lines in department stores, particularly around Christmas. It seems that the virtual world's top retailers are succeeding because they've learned the simple and time-honored tradition of keeping their customers satisfied." The article discuss the growing tend of on-line shopping.
Canadian Press (Canada)
On September 25, 2004, a Canadian Press journalist wrote an article titled, "Internet Shopping by Households Continued to Grow in 2003." The story reads, "Internet shopping from home grew 25 percent in 2003 in Canada. Statistics Canada suggested Canadians spent just over $3 billion shopping on the Internet, up from the $2.4 billion spent online in 2002." The story discusses the benefits of ecommerce.
China Business News (China)
The September 17, 2004 edition of China Business News, featured a story titled, "The online shopping experience in China." The story reads, "According to statistics from iResearch, China was home to more than 31 million online shoppers." The story discusses the benefits of online shopping.
Sunday Times (London, England)
The September 26, 2004 edition of Sunday Times, featured a story regarding online shopping. The article reads, "As shoppers prepare to avoid the Christmas rush by snapping up presents online, Forrester Research suggests that the UK's online retail spend could top 14 billion by the end of this year." The article discusses the benefits of online shopping.
Computer Shopper (United States)
The October issue of Computer Shopper, featured a story titled, "Essential Guide: 20 ways to shop smart online." The top 10 ways to stay safe online included, "secure connection, protect passwords, protect privacy, use an insured payment method, check references, check the terms of the sale, include taxes and shipping, double check order form, estimate the delivery date and complain about any problems." The article discusses the benefits of online shopping.
North Shore Times (Australia)
The October 13, 2004 edition of North Shore Times featured an article titled, "Protection from pesky pop-ups." The article reads, "Once the Internet was just a new source of information, with few users. How times have changed. Now it's predicted there will be 2 billion people connected to the Internet by the end of the decade about half the world's current population. The Internet has become an essential part of our lives. We use it for banking bills, tax returns and shopping. We thus put a lot of high sensitive personal information on our PCs and often leave the door open to serious threats. Basic virus protection is not enough. When you are using the Internet, your PC sends a message over the Web that identifies your computer and where it is located. This is necessary so the information you've requested can be returned to you. However, you may get back more than you bargained for. The data you're after can come to you with hidden, dangerous software. This can be just a nuisance or a serious threat to you, your identity and sensitive financial information. BP Internet Security is advanced Internet Security software developed for home and small business computers that uses the same cutting-edge technology as major corporations." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
Blacktown Advocate (Australia)
The September 8, 2004, edition of Blacktown Advocate featured an article titled, "New Safety Net". The article features information of BP Internet Security and BP Security Analyzer. The article reads, "Once, the Internet was just a new source of information, with few users. How times have changed. The Internet has now become an essential part of our lives, an ever available source of facts, entertainment, music, dating, discussion and more. We put a lot of highly sensitive personal information on our PCs and often leave the door open to serious threats. Basic virus protection is not enough. You are a potential target for online criminals and hackers whenever you are online. When you are using the Internet, your PC sends a message over the Web that identifies your computer and where it is located. This is necessary so the information you've requested can be returned to you. However, you may get back more than you bargained for. The data you're after can come to you with hidden, dangerous, software. This can be serious threat to you, your identity and sensitive financial information." The article discusses the benefits of BP Internet Security and BP Security Analyzer.
Entrepreneur (United States)
The April 2004 edition of Entrepreneur featured an article titled, "Secure Horizons." The article reads, "Knowledge and preparation are the only things standing between you and lost data, lost productivity and lost money." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
The Star (Phoenix, Arizona) United States
The March 14, 2004 edition of The Star featured an article regarding Internet Security. The article reads, "If you don't have anti-virus software like Norton or McAfee and keep it up to date you're walking a tightrope without a Net. If you don't have a firewall you're asking for it as well and if you don't use software like Ad ware or Zone Alarm you've got a great big target painted on your chest." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
The Star (Phoenix, Arizona) United States
The March 14, 2004 edition of The Star featured an article regarding Internet Security. The article reads, "The online world has changed a lot in the past few months. Viruses are flying at us at an unprecedented rate and the worms and bugs that are designed to steal your private information or destroy your computer are getting more sophisticated every day. You must be on your guard all the time while online - routers with encryption turned on are an absolute necessity for high-speed users. If you have a single computer with a high-speed, always on connection, your chances of getting nailed are pretty good." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
The Star (Phoenix, Arizona) United States
The March 14, 2004 edition of The Star featured an article regarding Internet Security. The article reads, "If you think that getting a router, firewall and all those other things is just a money grab, then I urge you to consider what it would feel like to have someone get your bank access information and empty out your bank account. Ouch! If it cost you a little cash every year to get your computer protected properly it's a very small investment if the worst happens because you haven't spent the cash." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
Jerusalem Post (Israel):
The March 14, 2004 edition of Jerusalem Post featured an article regarding Internet Security. The article reads, "It is interesting to note that we have not seen 'truly malicious cod' yet. What we usually encounter are hackers who are out there to prove a point - to show that they have found a software vulnerability, or to show that a software provider is vulnerable to attacks." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
Jerusalem Post (Israel)
The March 14, 2004 edition of Jerusalem Post featured an article regarding Internet Security. The article reads, "What should you do to be prepared when it comes to Internet Security? Follow the best practice for security readiness. Make sure to have reasonable, complementary measures in place, including the proper software, firewalls, etc." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
North County Times (Escondido, CA) United States
The March 13, 2004 edition of North County Times featured an article titled, "Remain Vigilant Against Computer Viruses." The article reads, "Can you believe there was a time when we didn't have to worry about spam, viruses, spyware, or hackers trying to steal our data? Although it's hard to visualize now, there was a time when we used computers without the Internet. But high-speed, two-way connections have made it almost as easy for others to get into our PCs as it is for us to access distant Web sites or send emails. Therefore, we all need a variety of constantly updated defenses in place. An anti-virus program does not deflect spam or spyware, and its virus-protection abilities need to be constantly updated to defend against the most recent germs, which nowadays are being created daily." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
North County Times (Escondido, CA) United States
The March 13, 2003 edition of North County Times featured an article titled, "Remain vigilant against computer viruses. The article reads, "Hackers look for 'unprotected ports' on your PC, through which they can access your personal data. A properly configured firewall, blocks access to these ports. Spyware can get into your computer if you sign-up for such things as "Your Opinion Counts! Take Our Free Survey & Give Us Your Ideas On (Whatever)," whereupon your name is added to more spam lists." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
I.T. Matters (Manila, Philippines)
The March 17, 2004 edition of I.T. Matters, featured an article titled, "Bringing Filtering Down To The Desktop". The article reads, "If before, you were pretty confident to have an anti-virus software in your PC, sad to say but you will probably need more than that today. The game is not all about just virus protection anymore but intrusion detection and prevention as well. Having an anti-virus program plus a personal firewall makes you sure that you won't have to be an unwilling jump-off point for the next major virus as well as an unwilling accomplice in any form of computer crime that is perpetrated online." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
TechWeb (United States)
The March 4, 2004 edition of TechWeb featured an article titled "Worm Wave Rolls On." The article reads, "While it's not difficult to stymie one worm, it's a different story when that one becomes a tsunami that just keeps coming. Unfortunately, said Ken Dunham, director of malicious code research at iDefense, "there's no single magic bullet and no comprehensive patch against all of these new worms. Chris Potter, an analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the United Kingdom, agreed. Anti-virus software alone doesn't solve the problem." The article discusses the state of Internet Security.
VNUnet.com (Europe)
The March 9, 2004 edition of VNUnet.com featured an article regarding firewalls. The article reads, "A few years ago, many people thought that firewalls were just for the paranoid - who, after all, would want what's on your computer? Today, they're essential, as more and more people have always-on connections, and Trojans, worms and viruses become ever more cunning. If your computer is connected to the net for more than the briefest of times, then a firewall isn't just necessary to protect you - it's an essential part of being a good net citizen." The article discusses the benefits of installing a firewall.
I.T. Matters (Manila, Philippines)
The March 17, 2004 edition of I.T. Matters, featured an article titled, "Bringing Filtering Down To The Desktop". The article reads, "Before, firewalls were commonplace only to large corporate networks with big secrets to keep. But with the proliferation of easy-to-use scripts to perpetrate hacking, even the lowly home user is now at risk. Well maybe they don't have such big secrets as multinational companies but they can also be targets of attacks. Why? Because home networks provide an accessible jumping point to launch attacks, a decoy, another hop in the complex web of the information superhighway." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
I.T. Matters (Manila, Philippines)
The March 17, 2004 edition of I.T. Matters, featured an article titled, "Bringing Filtering Down To The Desktop". The article reads, "If before, you were pretty confident to have an anti-virus software in your PC, sad to say but you will probably need more than that today. The game is not all about just virus protection anymore but intrusion detection and prevention as well. Having an anti-virus program plus a personal firewall makes you sure that you won't have to be an unwilling jump-off point for the next major virus as well as an unwilling accomplice in any form of computer crime that is perpetrated online." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
Government Computing News (United States)
The March 15, 2004 edition of Government Computing News featured an article titled "State of Internet Security: Bad and Getting Worse." The article reads, "Things are not getting better when it comes to Internet Security. The good news is that paying attention to basic security practices - such as keeping patches up-to-date, managing configurations and monitoring activity can help avoid even sophisticated, fast moving threats," The article discusses the benefits of being education about Internet security.
Sunday Mail (Queensland, Australia)
The September 5, 2004 issue of Sunday Mail featured an article titled, "Spyware is biggest Net Threat." The article was based on an interview with the president of Big Planet, Larry Macfarlane. The article reads, "Spyware has overtaken viruses as the biggest Internet security threat, and while viruses were a bother, spyware could cost thousands of dollars." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
The London Free-Press (London, England)
The September 9, 2004 issue of The London Free-Press featured an article titled, "Spyware intrudes On Personal Privacy". The article reads, "According to a study by Atlanta-based Earthlink Inc., an Internet service provider with more than 5 million customers, the average PC is infected with 28 spyware programs." The article discusses the dangers of spyware.
BusinessWeek (United States)
The March 29, 2004 issue of BusinessWeek featured an article titled, "How To Stymie The Snoop in Your PC." The article reads, "By now, anyone who uses a PC knows about viruses and the need to defend against them. But they are not the only threats. Spyware, programs that snoop on your online activities and send the info to third party without your knowledge, its another class of software that requires your attention." The article discusses the benefits of Internet Security.
New York Times, (United States)
The March 15, 2004 issue of New York Times featured an article titled, "Learn to Block Spyware, Banish Pop-up Advertising". The article reads, "The broad category of spyware includes adware, which is aggressive pop-up advertising or programs that track your surfing habits on the Web to mine the data and target you with ads. More sinister versions are Trojan horses and programs that can record your keystrokes, hijack your Web browser or instruct your computer's modem to dial expensive long-distance numbers." The article discusses the benefits of Internet security.
NewScientist.com News Service (United States)
The March 4, 2004 edition of NewScientist.com featured an article titled "Lurking Spyware May Be A Security Weak Spot." The article reads, "Spyware is a real problem that is already affecting a significant portion of the population. One in 20 computers with an internet connection may be harboring unwanted spyware programs that can record a user's computer use, generate nuisance pop-up ads and may pose a security risk." The article discusses the findings of a US study regarding spyware.
Sacramento Bee (United States)
The March 29, 2004 edition of the Sacramento Bee featured an article titled "Closing door on Spyware". The article reads, "In the 80s, the song, "Somebody's Watching Me" was a top 10 single. Two decades later, many individuals say it could be an anthem for what's happening on the Internet." The article discusses the dangers of Spyware.
Sacramento Bee (United States)
The March 29, 2004 edition of the Sacramento Bee featured an article titled "Closing door on Spyware". The article reads, "Cleaning spyware from the family home computer is part of the weekly routine for Anna Saita. She said, Our home computer takes a real beating each week. Sometimes its her 15 year old and 17 year old daughters fault. Sometimes its her online-gaming husband is to blame." The article discusses the dangers of Spyware.
CNN
On September, 14, 2004, CNN featured a story about the possibility of the largest identity theft. The article reads, "A computer technician who prosecutors said made possible the largest identity theft in U.S. history, surpassing $50 million, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy in a scheme that poached personal information from tens of thousands of people." The article discuss online identity theft.
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