A new subgenre of malware that ransoms your PC is now stalking the internet for victims, says a security developer. The so-called "ransomware" locks up your PC and demands $35 to return control to you is on the prowl, said Alex Eckelberry, CEO of Sunbelt Software Distribution in Clearwater, Florida. Victims of the Delf. ctk Trojan horse are told to dial a 900 number that can be traced to a payment processor used by hardcore pornography Web sites, he added.

Mosquito population in China quickly multiplies during autumn and a Chinese Web site trying to cash in on the problem, is offering Chinese consumers a special mobile phone software that claims to repel mosquitoes. The software, available on download over the Internet, claims to release mosquito repellent waves. Over 1,000 Internet users downloaded the free software and answered the survey online attached to the file. But most of them said the software is not effective in repelling mosquitoes and claimed they have suffered severe headaches the morning after.

George Hotz, the 17-year-old teenager who made headlines for breaking AT&T's lock on iPhone users, swapped the cell phone for a new car. On his blog, Hotz said CertiCell, a Louisville, KY cell phone repair company, offered the Nissan 350Z, plus three 8 gigabyte iPhones. The teen said he'll send the three iPhones to the three people who helped him discover the hack.

Credit card thieves are now making donations to charities - in your name. It's the newest tactic to ensure thieves get the best price for personal data they sell on the black market, according to Symantec, a security firm. Like reputable online retailers that check you have enough in the bank by making a small deposit, before OKing an order for an expensive laptop, thieves are now making small donations to ensure the card they just bought is valid.

Head Honchos at Google Inc. thought it would be funny to pull an elaborate prank on their customers for April Fools Day telling them they could get free Internet access through their toilet. Google's "Toilet Internet Service Provider" (TiSP) came complete with a mock press release, FAQs, and a step-by-step online installation manual. The release said access is "free to any consumer with a WiFi-capable PC and a toilet connected to a local municipal sewage system. "