Countdown for nasty Windows virus
30th January 2006
PC users have been urged to scan their computers before 3 February to avoid falling victim to a destructive virus.

Like many recent viruses, Nyxem tries to spread by making people open attachments on e-mail messages that are infected with the destructive code.

The subject lines and body text of the various messages Nyxem uses vary, but many falsely claim that pornographic videos and pictures are in the attachments.

SAMPLE SUBJECT LINES
Fw: Funny :)
Fw: Picturs
*Hot Movie*
Fw: SeX.mpg
Re: Sex Video
Miss Lebanon 2006
School girl fantasies gone bad

For the full story click here The BBC

HealthyPC Re-brands
16th January 2006
Due to structural changes at HealthyPC from January 2006 we will operate under the new name TechDivision. In two years HealthyPC has created a great platform to launch this new brand from and we have some great plans for 2006. Keep an eye on this site for updates on our progress.

The new version of Skype introduces video
16th January 2006
Skype's software lets computer users talk to each other for free and make cut-price calls to mobiles and landlines. They have now introduced video calling to their software.

For more news on this item click here The BBC

If you would like more information on how to install this at home or in the office gives us a call for advice and guidance: 020 8891 3010

Wireless and Mobile news
16th January 2006
A UK company that has created wireless hotspots in stations, coffee shops and hotels around the UK is planning to launch city-wide wi-fi this spring. The first phase being in March 2006. This will enable techies far and wide to get wireless broadband internet from laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. The blanket wireless coverage will be provided through wi-fi equipment fitted on lampposts and street signs.

The initiative has been backed by MP Derek Wyatt, head of the All-Party Internet Group, who said: "Such a large-scale project is an exciting prospect for communications in the UK, allowing people to send emails, make cheap phone calls, surf the internet, do business and even play games online, wherever they are."

To find out more click here The BBC

If you would like advice on the latest wireless and mobile gadgets give us a call: 020 8891 3010

Virus Updates
16th January 2006
Most virus outbreaks are now called "0-day" outbreaks because the virus becomes widespread before an anti-virus vendor has picked up on it. 

However, virus outbreak notifications are provided from a number of companies. For news on the latest outbreaks we recommend the Sophos website. In addition to providing weekly bulletins they also provide news feeds that you can access with a news reader or Firefox browser that are updated 24/7.