Skype apologises for forgetting 'critical' security patch.
 Skype the voice-over-IP (VoIP) firm has apologised for forgetting to tell users of a security patch that fixes a flaw within the skype4com URI handler component of Skype.
"We strive to inform the public of vulnerabilities and malware that may affect Skype software," said Villu Arak a spokesman for Skype on the company's security blog. "While this particular vulnerability was fixed, there was an unintentional communication oversight and we failed to bring the case to the public's attention. All we can do now is to apologise."
In early November, Zero Day Initiative informed Skype of a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, provided that the user visits a malicious website.
The security issue was fixed in the public release of Skype 3.6 for Windows. All versions of Skype for Windows updated or installed as of November 15 include the security patch.
The current public release of Skype 3.6 for Windows can be downloaded from the company's site.
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Virgin Media and BT Wholesale in 98 million fixed line deal.
 Virgin Media and BT Wholesale today announced the signing of a new £98 million five year managed network telephony agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, BT Wholesale will manage the operation and maintenance of Virgin Media’s UK fixed-line voice switching network, as well as a number of Virgin Media’s existing support contracts with specialist third-party hardware and software suppliers for transmission equipment on its behalf.
The total value of the contract is worth an estimated £98 million and will allow Virgin Media to enjoy significant cost savings as well as focusing on developing the future of its voice network business. Virgin Media’s fixed-line voice switching network supports around 20 percent of all landline telephone connections in the UK.
Paul Weir, Managing Director of Networks for Virgin Media said: “Our telephony switching network remains an important asset within Virgin Media, and by utilising BT Wholesale we gain operational cost efficiencies ahead of the network's eventual upgrade to Voice over Internet Protocol technology, whilst keeping guaranteed levels of service for our customers.”
Sally Davis, chief executive, BT Wholesale, said: “Virgin Media’s selection of BT Wholesale to manage its fixed-line telephone switching network adds to the roll-call of industry heavyweights who have chosen to benefit from BT's capability in delivering managed network solutions. BT’s management of Virgin Media’s existing voice network, one of the largest such contracts in Europe, will help Virgin Media to continue to meet its customers’ needs while gaining the benefits of service flexibility and economies of scale.”
As a result of the agreement 184 skilled Virgin Media employees have transferred to BT Wholesale.
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TomTom GO 920 T available in the UK.
 TomTom, have announced the availability of the new TomTom GO 920 T in the UK. The premium TomTom GO 920 T comes preinstalled with complete maps of 41 countries in Europe and USA & Canada on 4 GB of internal memory.
The GO 920 T includes the new Enhanced Positioning Technology (EPT), which TomTom say delivers a more continuous navigation experience. An RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to receive up-to-date traffic information is included in the package.
The new TomTom flagship model features a slim high quality design with soft-touch finish, as well as a Bluetooth™ remote control that enables customers to safely operate their device from anywhere in the car without having to reach to touch the screen. Along with the new and exclusive features that the TomTom GO 920 T includes, the model comes preinstalled with the latest navigation software and features, such as:
4.3” widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
4GB internal flash memory
SD card socket
High sensitivity GPS receiver
Compatible with RDS-TMC traffic information receiver and TomTom’s subscription based traffic service
Integrated FM transmitter
Bluetooth™
Lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
Optimised integrated microphone and speaker for high quality hands-free functionality
Dimensions: 118 mm x 83 mm x 24 mm
Weight: 220 grams
The TomTom GO 920 T retails for around £399.
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