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This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Buying packs of virtual stamps to send email? Yahoo is proposing a new paid mail service as a way to sidestep spam..

Acquisition of IronPort to boost email/messaging security.

Site targets social networks and webmail users.

Post-Christmas spam decline fails to appear.

Malware continues to recruit unwary users.

Clips of former dictator's execution used to spread malware.

Emails laced with malicious software.

Congratulations, you've just won $10000000 in the African lottery! Now, if you would kindly just send us your banking details, address and passport information....

Attackers could remotely execute code on compromised systems.

US$149 bundle aimed at small businesses.

Google reinforces service to run faster and support new features.

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Exchange Online and SharePoint Online betas launch.

Documents rendered unreadable in the event of a breach or hardware theft.

Vulnerability lets hackers run malware remotely.

New apps to 'eliminate communications boundaries'.

Company vows to fix address handling flaw.