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Verizon Cell Phone users forced to use Bing search vs Google search - Posted Saturday, December 19, 2009

Verizon has unilaterally updated user Storm 2 BlackBerries and other smartphones so that their browser search boxes can only be used with Microsoft Bing.
The move is part of the five-year search and advertising deal Verizon signed with Microsoft in January for a rumored $500 million.
It is not yet clear if Bing can block hackers who target cell phone users who enter personal information such as Bank Account details.
Story is here.

 
Security experts warn of SMS vulnerabilities on phones - Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Phone users hit by new type of hack - Posted Saturday, January 24, 2009
Verizon Cell Phone users forced to use Bing search vs Google search - Posted Saturday, December 19, 2009

Verizon has unilaterally updated user Storm 2 BlackBerries and other smartphones so that their browser search boxes can only be used with Microsoft Bing.
The move is part of the five-year search and advertising deal Verizon signed with Microsoft in January for a rumored $500 million.
It is not yet clear if Bing can block hackers who target cell phone users who enter personal information such as Bank Account details.
Story is here.

 
Security experts warn of SMS vulnerabilities on phones - Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Phone users hit by new type of hack - Posted Saturday, January 24, 2009
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