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Security forecast: mobile devices

Although historically little interest has been shown in security threats to mobile devices compared with that posed to PCs, the tables have recently started to turn. The Centre for the Protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CPNI) has stated that it is very concerned about the possibility that organisations critical to the UK's infrastructure could be attacked via mobile devices. The extent of the threat to national infrastructure is disputed; however, spam, malware and viruses have been a thorn in the side of mobile operators for years.

Video: Could Kroll Ontrack recover the data from three destroyed desktops

We put Kroll to the test by systematically trying to destroy three laptops: one which was bathed in whiskey and water, one that was barbequed and one that crushed by sone very heavy machinery.

IT departments twice as involved in business decisions

IT departments, including the IT service desk, are nearly twice as involved with business decisions today compared to five years ago.

A software security hole has been found in the application used by power plants, reports New Scientist.

A software security hole has been found in the application used by power plants, reports New Scientist.

Is data the CIO's responsibility?

The challenge of maintaining high-quality data has been around since the proliferation of the database, but it is still an issue that affects a wide variety of businesses and the public sector, writes Colin Ricard of DataFlux.

Police e-crime unit breaks up criminal gang

The police agency that fights e-crime in the UK has prevented the loss of millions of pounds by breaking up a group trading in stolen bank, credit card and identity information.

NHS IT scheme now four years behind schedule

Plans for the NHS's national IT scheme are feasible - but the main software is running four years behind, and may not be fully rolled out until 2015, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office.

Efficiency the priority as main players map out datacentre strategies

Computer Weekly reviews how the main server makers are formulating strategy for the datacentre, and whether any viable alternatives are on the way. Our conclusion: keep an eye on Dell

Video: Hard drive data recovery - how far can you go?

Watch ComputerWeekly.com editor James Garner bathe, burns and break three desktop computers in an effort to destroy the data stored on the computers' hard drives.

ICO given new powers to fine organisations for data losses

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been granted new powers to impose fines on organisations that lose personal data, following the amendment of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act.
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