The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating TJX, the parent company of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The FTC won't elaborate, but it's likely about a large data breach recently that let cyberintruders steal customer data. ... The security company Sophos will provide a free add-on to its antivirus software that blocks workers from using Second Life. ... Pitney Bowes, known for its postage meters, is buying MapInfo, which sells location-based information, for $408 million. It will work with a Pitney Bowes' group that provides data to make marketing mailings more effective. ... Four former Nortel execs --one-time CEO Frank Dunn, CFO Douglas C. Beatty, controller Michael J. Gollogly, and assistant controller MaryAnne E. Pahapill--face SEC charges for manipulating revenue to meet forecasts. ... Wal-Mart in 2008 will make electronics suppliers rate the environmental friendliness of their products. The retailer's criteria include energy efficiency, durability, package size, how recyclable and upgradeable it is, and what hazardous materials are in it. ... About 28% of 1,000 survey respondents say poor communication is the main cause of project failure, says CompTIA; 18% blame insufficient resource planning, and 13% say unrealistic schedules.