February 2009

February 28, 2009 28 Feb'09
The Fog of Cyberwar

A recent Bruce Schneier blog posting drew my attention to a report of a revelation by a US Army Colonel that "EMP grenade technology is out there, but I've never had my hands on one". The comments ... Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
How to use access points and bridges to set up large, secure WiFi networks

Learn how to set up WiFi networks while avoiding coverage dead spots and security messes in this Q&A with networking expert Lisa Phifer. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
IT staff do 34 days of unpaid overtime a year, says TUC

Workplace pressure caused by the recession is leading to IT professionals working more than a month of unpaid overtime every year.

The TUC says one-third...
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February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Server plugs into wall socket for small networks

Marvell has launched a computer server the size of plug that can be plugged in to power home and small office networks. The Marvell... Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
The virtualisation threat

Virtualisation may have proved its mettle in terms of lowering costs and improving efficiency, but fail to consider the security implications and you could... Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Computer fraudsters to get stiffer sentences

The Sentencing Guidelines Council has started a consultation on tougher sentences for computer fraud. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Royal London Asset Management deploys VMWare

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of Royal London Mutual, is a fund management firm responsible for around £30bn of client assets. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Legal threats to IT consultants grow as economy worsens

IT consultants are facing an increased threat of legal action from dissatisfied clients as the economic downturn worsens. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Will recession drive users to open source?

The government released an action plan last weekto showhowopen source technology is offering...
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February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Computer screens reveal our personalities

How we organise our computers screens reveals a lot about our personality. A Microsoft-sponsored study says our screens reveal our personalities, habits... Continue Reading

February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Japanese cybercrime stats are a red flag for West

Japan's cybercrime cases jumped by 15.5% to a record 6,321 in 2008, the country's National Police Agency (NPA) said yesterday. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Windows Vista wins Fiasco Awards hands down

Microsoft's Windows Vista has easily won the top prize in the 2009 Fiasco Awards, which were awarded in Barcelona yesterday (Thursday). Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Government plans to keep DNA of innocent

The British government is reportedly... Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Security weakness found in online banking card readers

Flaws have been found in the security devices used to authenticate online bank users. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Mobile payments to hit $860bn by 2013

Mobile phones will be used to conduct almost 300 billion transactions worth over $860bn by 2013 Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Microsoft: software security needs boost as career option

Secure software engineering skills are difficult to find, says George Stathakopoulos, general manager, Trustworthy... Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Top 3 lessons from project leaders

The three main personal lessons learned from project leaders: keep a sense of humour, a backup plan for the unexpected and a focus on the future Link: The Know How Network. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Dell plans more job cuts as profits slump

Dell has posted a slump in profits for the full year ended 30 January, and it now plans to make a further $1bn in annual cost savings by 2011. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Video: Blackberry ad blows Apple away... Literally!

Agressive advertising? Blackberry's new advertisement showing a 'blackberry bullet' blowing an apple away is a real signal of intent from RIM. Continue Reading
February 27, 2009 27 Feb'09
Movero unveils enhanced mobile computing management services

New mobile computing services align with billing and compliance technolgies Continue Reading