SingNet apologizes for virus scanning: effort to quash hackers stirs fears ISP customers may doubt privacy

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Singaporean Internet service provider SingNet made a public apology for secretly scanning about 200,000 computers. The company explained that the computer scan was performed to trace a virus that enables hackers to decipher and use computer passwords and credit card numbers. It also said that no confidential information was accessed and that it did not ask permission from its customers so as not to alert the hackers. However, SingNet subscribers still suspect hidden motives for the computer scan.

Internet service providers, Social policy, SingNet

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The best policy

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Travelers ought to be aware of several facts regarding health and travel insurance. For one, they should shop around before buying a policy as travel insurance can cost as little as 3% or as much as 14% of the price of a tour or a plane ticket. May insurers have Internet World Wide Web sites so canvassing for the right policy will not be so difficult. Travelers should also check on what insurance policies cover especially in terms of pre-existing medical conditions.

Asia, Insurance NEC, Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers, Purchasing, Evaluation, Insurance, Insurance policies, Travelers, Travel insurance

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Asian marketing; FreshDirect Web site uses handbills to make its business more fruitful

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This article discusses the advertising strategy of Freshdirect, a Web site targeted to middle- and upper-income consumers who are are interested in buying fresh fruit, but too busy or fussy to buy it from local stores or markets.

Advertising, Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Advertising Activity, Online services, Internet services, Home shopping, Freshdirect

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