Bill Gates said junk e-mail would be history by 2006. His prediction's being buried by an avalanche of Viagra ads and Rolex pitches -- and his company's policies are a big reason why.
Brian McWilliams Wednesday, Jan 19, 2005 8:30 PM UTC
Entertainment Microsoft
Do those unsubscribe links actually work, or are they just another spammer scam? A reporter goes undercover in the world of fake Rolexes to find the answer.
Brian McWilliams Tuesday, Dec 14, 2004 8:30 PM UTC
Entertainment
The fight against junk e-mail is never pretty, but what happens when a spam-fighter messes with the wrong party?
Brian McWilliams Tuesday, Sep 7, 2004 7:30 PM UTC
Entertainment
What does a former white-power activist do after being drummed out of the movement? He turns to peddling penis-enlargement pills.
Brian McWilliams Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 7:30 PM UTC
Entertainment
The latest round of bombs appears to have finally cut off Iraqi access to the Internet.
Brian McWilliams Monday, Mar 31, 2003 8:03 PM UTC
Entertainment Iraq war
The U.S. could unplug Iraq from the Net with ease. So why hasn't it?
Brian McWilliams Friday, Mar 21, 2003 8:30 PM UTC
Entertainment Iraq war
Saddam Hussein could lose Internet access at the flip of a switch, and there's not much his geeks can do about it.
Brian McWilliams Thursday, Mar 6, 2003 8:30 PM UTC
Entertainment Iraq, Middle East
When Internet marketing goes sour: A sordid tale of spyware, "junk traffic," bodybuilding and a half-baked plan for Hollywood glory.
Brian McWilliams Monday, Jul 1, 2002 7:30 PM UTC
Entertainment
It's the latest in Web marketing innovation: Hijacked Web surfers, exploited Web browser vulnerabilities and malicious spyware all wrapped up together.
Brian McWilliams Tuesday, May 7, 2002 7:30 PM UTC
Entertainment