SanDisk Supports Windows ReadyBoost in Upcoming USB Flash Drives and Memory Card. Windows Vista ReadyBoost speeds up performance by storing frequently used data in an unused area of RAM). Unallocated areas of the Sandisk USB flash drives or flash memory cards can be used by the system. According to Sandisk, "all data held in the ReadyBoost cache is encrypted, so there is no security risk if the flash drive or card is lost or stolen. A copy of the cached data is also kept on the computer’s hard disk at all times, so no data is lost in the event the flash drive or card is removed."

Kingston® have launched the new DataTraveler® Mini with Migo® available in 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB. It includes E-mail Clients — Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 and above, Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 and above Supported Browsers – Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above, Mozilla Firefox 1.5. For added protection it has a sliding retractable USB connector.

Dell have launched their Latitude ATGTM D620 (All-Terrain Grade) Laptop. It includes a Shock mounted hard drive. Apparently the Notebook meets Military Specs for Vibration, Humidity and Altitude.

DVD video copy protection AACS used on both HD-DVD and Blu-ray video titles has apparently been cracked allowing a certain number of titles to be copied. But the AACS Licensing Authority has said the breach is limited. The hacker was apparently upset and motivated to crack the DVD after the DVD video he had bought would not play on his monitor because it did not have the compliant connector demanded by the movie industry.

E-mails claiming to contain details of the storms that battered Europe contain a malicious virus, security firms warn. The e-mails with the subject line "230 dead as storm batters Europe", can leave computers vulnerable to attack by installing a backdoor program into the computer which is typically used to search for credit card details and email addresses.

Internet fraudsters have stolen around $1.1m from account holders at Swedish bank Nordea. The theft took place over three months.The criminals obtaining login details using a malicious program that claimed to be anti-spam software.

The Police are treading a fine line by working with online activists in the fight against internet fraud according to a report in ZDNet. Due to funding and resourcing pressures the police are having to tap alternative information and revenue streams to combat cybercrime. Groups such as Artists Against 419 and the Internet Fraud Advisory offer advice and tools on how to avoid scammers and list suspected fraudulent websites.

Following Apple's announcement for the new iPhone, there is great speculation over whose chip is used inside it. The smart money is on ARM whose history with Apple goes back to the Apple Newton, although this is contrary to Apple's main move to Intel x86 processors for its Mac-Book, Mac-Mini, iMac and Mac-Pro computers.

Making the Statute Law Database freely available to the public is proposed to be the first step in making much more government held information available without charge. This is good news for campaigners who think public sector information should be free for the public to use.

iDefense the provider of security intelligence and analysis is to offer $8,000 - $12,000 reward for vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Windows Vista.