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Malware Reaches Record Level, Verizon and Google Plan Draws Criticism

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Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
  • It's time to refresh those data protection skills (even for Macs users apparently), because security firm McAfee contends that malware production reached a record high during the first half of 2010. [From: Reuters]
  • The HP/Palm offices are growing increasingly barren, and Peter Skillman (reportedly the man behind the Pre) has become the latest exec to flee the company. [From: Engadget]
  • Verizon and Google's fledgling proposal on Net neutrality is already drawing heated criticism from various politicians and organizations because of, among other issues, the exclusion of wireless services. [From: CNET]
  • In an odd PR move, Netflix has apparently revealed its intentions to enable Android streaming by posting a job listing for an Android Video Playback Expert. [From: Ars Technica]

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