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November 06, 2014
06
Nov'14
ITN deploys wireless transmission technology for breaking news
ITN introduces camera-mounted wireless transmission technology from BT to track breaking news stories around London
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November 05, 2014
05
Nov'14
Interview: The IT powering animated movie-making
Video special effects require similar processing to oil and gas, but lack the budget, says head of technology at Illumination Mac Guff, Bruno Mahe
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November 04, 2014
04
Nov'14
The View from The Shard to deploy Aruba mobile location services
London’s highest viewing gallery, the View from the Shard, helps launch Aruba Network’s new Mobile Engagement service
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November 04, 2014
04
Nov'14
Wi-Fi forecast predicts one hotspot for every 20 people by 2018
Worldwide audit for Wi-Fi network aggregator iPass reveals how public Wi-Fi might change in the next four years
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November 03, 2014
03
Nov'14
Marketing leaves IT behind in drive for digital experience
Marketing departments are set to ramp up technology spending in 2015 outside of traditional IT
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October 31, 2014
31
Oct'14
2014 one of strongest years for UK IT outsourcing
The amount spent on outsourcing contracts this year in Europe is expected to be one of the highest figures ever
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October 31, 2014
31
Oct'14
Pirate Bay co-founder faces up to six years in jail
Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg faces up to six years in jail after being convicted of hacking into computers in Denmark
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October 29, 2014
29
Oct'14
Facebook shares down despite strong quarter
Facebook’s share price fell by nearly 10% before recovering slightly, despite third-quarter revenues of $3.2bn, up by 58%
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October 27, 2014
27
Oct'14
Fujitsu goes hyperscale with CD10000 open-source storage
In a tilt at the hyperscale market the CD10000 marries Fujitsu hardware with Red Hat Ceph open-source storage software
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October 23, 2014
23
Oct'14
BBC takes iPlayer video production to AWS cloud to beat bottleneck and storage woes
Having run Video Factory on AWS for over a year, BBC's Robert Shield explains how he overcame iPlayer bottleneck and availability challenges
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October 22, 2014
22
Oct'14
Firms lack technology for workforce of the future
European businesses will rely increasingly on freelance, geographically dispersed employees as they vie to attract the top skills to their organisations over the next 5 years.
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October 21, 2014
21
Oct'14
Data scientist demand evident in applications to new course
Data scientist post-graduate course at City University London takes on three times more students than expected
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October 21, 2014
21
Oct'14
Google takes steps to help curb online piracy
The music industry has mostly welcomed steps taken by Google to highlight legal online sources of content
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October 20, 2014
20
Oct'14
Former Daily Mail CIO David Henderson moves to Global Radio
David Henderson, formerly CIO at Daily Mail, has moved to be broadcast and technology director at Global Radio
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October 20, 2014
20
Oct'14
Disney spreads the magic through wearable technology
The Walt Disney Company is using wearable technology to improve customer experience and engage with visitors
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October 13, 2014
13
Oct'14
UK ranks third in right to be forgotten requests to Google
The UK has made the third-highest number of requests for links to be removed from Google's search results
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October 02, 2014
02
Oct'14
CIO interview: Ben Hine, technology director, UKTV
UKTV director Ben Hine says every piece of the company's technology has been replaced over the last four years
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October 02, 2014
02
Oct'14
Apple security depends on users, hack shows
A research project to crack iTunes backup passwords shows that despite state-of-the-art security, weak passwords are easily revealed
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October 02, 2014
02
Oct'14
DDN launches scale-out NAS GS7K GPFS product bundle
DataDirect Networks launches the GS7K, a pre-configured GPFS scale-out NAS/parallel file system storage product
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September 30, 2014
30
Sep'14
Apple releases Mac OS X patches for Shellshock Bash bug
Apple has released security updates for its Mac OS X operating system to protect users from the newly reported Shellshock Bash bug
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September 26, 2014
26
Sep'14
Apple to release fix for Bash bug
Apple has confirmed that its Mac OS X operating system is vulnerable to the Bash bug
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September 25, 2014
25
Sep'14
Why you should drop staff who are not cloud savvy
CIOs may need to lose staff who are not prepared to move to new ways of working brought on by cloud computing
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September 23, 2014
23
Sep'14
Ebay under fire for inaction over phishing attacks
Auction site eBay is under fire after saying it has no plans to disallow active content in listings, despite the risk to users
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September 23, 2014
23
Sep'14
UKtech50 2014 - help us choose the 50 most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly is launching the fifth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - tell us your nominations
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September 18, 2014
18
Sep'14
Interview: Wood Mackenzie CTO John Linwood on life after the BBC
John Linwood, former chief technology officer at the BBC, talks about winning a high-profile employment tribunal and his new job at Wood Mackenzie
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September 18, 2014
18
Sep'14
Apple pushes security and privacy credentials after iCloud hack
Apple assures users it takes privacy seriously, expanding two-factor authentication for its iCloud backup after celebrity photos were leaked online
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September 15, 2014
15
Sep'14
UKTV upgrades technology infrastructure for mobility
Media company UKTV has upgraded its IT infrastructure using mobile and cloud-based technology
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September 12, 2014
12
Sep'14
Context hacks Canon IoT printer
Security researchers have hacked into a Canon printer used by many small businesses, raising fresh concerns about IoT security
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September 11, 2014
11
Sep'14
Google denies breach after hackers leak millions of user logins
Google denies claims cyber criminals stole users' data and downplays the threat after a hacker purportedly leaked 4.9 million Gmail logins
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September 11, 2014
11
Sep'14
Most mobile apps fail on privacy, warns ICO
Most mobile applications are accessing personal information without explaining how that data is used, the ICO has warned
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September 09, 2014
09
Sep'14
CIO interview: Bryson Koehler, CIO of The Weather Company
The Weather Company is a huge advocate for cloud-based technology, and everything it has built is cloud-enabled
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September 08, 2014
08
Sep'14
UK guidance on mobile app security low, research shows
Only one in 20 UK workers are given guidance on mobile app security, a study has shown
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September 05, 2014
05
Sep'14
Google to refund at least $19m for unauthorised in-app purchases
Google is to refund at least $19m as part of a settlement agreement over unauthorised charges for in-app purchases
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September 05, 2014
05
Sep'14
Nude celebrity hack forces changes at Apple and 4Chan
Apple and image-sharing site 4Chan take security measures after celebrity iCloud accounts were compromised and photos leaked
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September 04, 2014
04
Sep'14
Media union backs Australian piracy blocking plan
A media union has endorsed the Australian government's proposal to block websites containing material that infringes copyright
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September 02, 2014
02
Sep'14
Apple and FBI launch iCloud hack investigation
Apple and FBI investigate the breach of Apple’s iCloud causing fresh business concerns over cloud security
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September 01, 2014
01
Sep'14
Nude celebrity pictures posted online after alleged iCloud hack
Hundreds of nude images of female celebrities have been leaked, allegedly after Apple’s iCloud service was hacked
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August 29, 2014
29
Aug'14
Brighton & Hove Albion deploys free Wi-Fi at Amex Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion picks The Cloud and Ruckus to supply a new Wi-Fi solution at the American Express Community Stadium
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August 29, 2014
29
Aug'14
Microsoft cuts 1,500 fake apps in Windows Store cleanup
Microsoft has removed 1,500 fake, fraudulent and misleading apps from its Windows and Windows Phone store
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August 27, 2014
27
Aug'14
South Korea arrests 16 suspects in massive cyber fraud
South Korea has arrested 16 suspects in connection with a multi-million-dollar fraud enabled by the theft of 27 million online gaming credentials
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August 26, 2014
26
Aug'14
DDoS attacks hit Sony’s PlayStation Network and other gaming services
Sony's PlayStation Network and other gaming services reported disruptions at the weekend in a suspected cyber attack campaign
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August 22, 2014
22
Aug'14
Facebook hit with deadline on EU privacy challenge
An Austrian court has given Facebook Ireland four weeks to respond to a class action that claims the network is breaking European privacy laws
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August 19, 2014
19
Aug'14
FT turns to cloud to manage advertising bookings
Business newspaper replaces 20-year-old ad-booking system with a cloud-based service
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August 19, 2014
19
Aug'14
Google to acquire City Guides app maker Jetpac
Google is to acquire City Guides app firm Jetpac that used image recognition and neural network technology to recommend destinations
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August 15, 2014
15
Aug'14
Network upgrade levels the playing field for Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Formula One team Infiniti Red Bull Racing uses AT&T network and UC services to stay in the running after big changes to sporting regulations
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August 15, 2014
15
Aug'14
Google Chrome warns of deceptive software downloads
Google is to update its Chrome browser to warn users about deceptive software downloads
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August 13, 2014
13
Aug'14
Company Magazine ditches print to go online only
The womens’ monthly publication Company Magazine has announced it will become a standalone digital brand from October
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August 12, 2014
12
Aug'14
BBC hands digital testing contract to Mindtree
Multi-million pound contract awarded under the terms of the BBC Digital Services Framework initiative
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August 08, 2014
08
Aug'14
Why John Linwood is not to blame for BBC’s failed technology project
Former BBC CTO has won his case for unfair dismissal over the failed £100m DMI project, but what lessons can be learned?
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August 07, 2014
07
Aug'14
Sacked BBC CTO wins unfair dismissal case
Former BBC chief technology officer John Linwood has won his case for unfair dismissal against the broadcaster
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August 05, 2014
05
Aug'14
Bauer Media Group invests €100m in digital startups
Bauer Media has set up a venture capital fund with plans to invest €100m in digital technology through startups likely to provide return on investment
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August 01, 2014
01
Aug'14
GCHQ certifies six cyber-security masters degrees
GCHQ has certified six masters degrees focused on cyber-security as the government attempts develop the expertise required to make the UK as part of the National Cyber Security Programme.
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August 01, 2014
01
Aug'14
Russian blogger law comes into action
A new information security law which places restrictions on Russian bloggers and social media users has come into force today
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July 31, 2014
31
Jul'14
Paddy Power hit by data breach in 2010
Gambling firm Paddy Power owns up to 2010 data breach after recovering a compromised dataset in Canada
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July 31, 2014
31
Jul'14
BT forges on with fibre roll-out but customer uptake weak
BT rolls out fibre optic broadband across the UK at a steady pace but only 15% of fibre-ready premises sign up for the superfast internet service
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July 28, 2014
28
Jul'14
Wikipedia ban edits from US Congress
Wikipedia has imposed a ten-day block on edits from computers within US Congress building after the latest series of rogue edits
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July 25, 2014
25
Jul'14
Dr Who visual effects studio builds desktop as a service for graphics
Jellyfish Pictures, the visual effects and animation studio behind Dr Who and the Line of Duty link has developed a DaaS for GPU
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July 23, 2014
23
Jul'14
Italy gives Google 18-month privacy compliance deadline
The Italian data protection watchdog has given Google 18 months to comply with EU privacy laws
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July 23, 2014
23
Jul'14
Apple’s iPhone drives record quarterly profits
Apple has reported profits of $7.75bn for the quarter ended 28 June 2014, an increase of 12% year on year
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July 22, 2014
22
Jul'14
Hackers abuse Bitly API in novel attack, reports Websense
A cyber attack targeting MSNBC highlights cybercriminals’ abuse of the public’s trust in news sites, says Websense Security Labs
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July 21, 2014
21
Jul'14
Technical glitch hits BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer was affected by technical problems over the weekend, preventing some viewers from accessing TV on demand
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July 21, 2014
21
Jul'14
UK anti-piracy campaign set to kick off in 2015
A UK anti-piracy campaign aimed at educating people about copyright and legal ways to download digital content will begin in 2015
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July 18, 2014
18
Jul'14
BBC 4G broadcast research wins support of Huawei and EE
BBC Research and Development has teamed up with Huawei and EE to explore the role of 4G mobile networking in the future of broadcasting
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July 18, 2014
18
Jul'14
Apple expands 2FA feature to boost security
Apple has expanded two-factor authentication for all its services to 48 more countries, bringing the total to 59
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July 18, 2014
18
Jul'14
Google beats Q2 revenue expectations
Google has reported revenues of $15.96bn for the second quarter of the year, beating expectations
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July 17, 2014
17
Jul'14
BBC News commits to digital investment amid loss of 220 jobs
BBC News has announced a restructure where it will invest more into digital transformation and original journalism.
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July 16, 2014
16
Jul'14
Yahoo shares up despite lacklustre quarter
Yahoo’s shares rose slightly in after-hours trading despite a lacklustre quarter that saw profits fall by 18% and revenue by 3%
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July 14, 2014
14
Jul'14
Legal challenge to UK surveillance set to kick off at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The biggest legal challenge to government’s powers to conduct mass internet surveillance takes place 14-18 July
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July 11, 2014
11
Jul'14
The SDN state of play: first steps for the enterprise
Software-defined networking experts say telcos will be first to push SDN ahead of enterprises and suggest how CIOs can prepare
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July 11, 2014
11
Jul'14
Microsoft acts to block bogus crypto certificates
Microsoft has acted to block bogus encryption certificates that could be used to attack computers running Windows
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July 10, 2014
10
Jul'14
UK leads international partnership to fight financial malware
The UK National Crime Agency is leading international collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector to fight bank theft malware
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July 10, 2014
10
Jul'14
US government network hacked by Chinese cyber criminals
Chinese hackers broke into a network of the US government agency that stores personal information on all federal employees
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July 10, 2014
10
Jul'14
UK emergency surveillance legislation expected soon
The government is expected to rush through emergency legislation to force UK communications providers to store customer data
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July 09, 2014
09
Jul'14
Cyber Essentials ensures SMEs protected, says Databarracks
The government’s Cyber Essentials Scheme protects SMEs from cyber threats in a practical way, says IT services firm Databarracks
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July 09, 2014
09
Jul'14
Organisations fail to encrypt sensitive data, shows Infosecurity Europe survey
More than a third of all organisations are failing to encrypt sensitive data sent outside their own systems, reveals a survey at Infosecurity Europe
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July 09, 2014
09
Jul'14
Why using voice biometrics is a good idea
Banks and other organisations are turning to voice biometrics, but why do they believe the technology is good idea?
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July 09, 2014
09
Jul'14
Prominent muslim US citizens targeted by NSA spying, Snowden files show
The NSA Prism surveillance programme targeted prominent muslim US citizens, shows a document leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden
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July 08, 2014
08
Jul'14
Enisa gears up to focus on economic benefits of cyber security
Enisa, plans to re-focus its efforts with a new strategy to put economic benefits at the forefront of all its activities
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July 08, 2014
08
Jul'14
Top hardware firms join forces on IoT standards
Top hardware firms join forces to establish secure and reliable connectivity standards for the internet of things
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July 07, 2014
07
Jul'14
Smart light bulbs get security update
Smart light bulb maker LIFX has issued a firmware update after security researchers exposed a security weakness
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July 07, 2014
07
Jul'14
Most NSA spy data relates to innocent internet users, report shows
Study shows NSA's internet surveillance collects more data from ordinary internet users than legitimate targets
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July 07, 2014
07
Jul'14
Five arrested in crackdown on bogus UK government websites
The National Trading Standards eCrime Team arrests five people in a crackdown on bogus government websites
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July 04, 2014
04
Jul'14
Crest welcomes Barclays CES certification
Security certification body Crest has welcomed the first certification by a major organisation under the government’s new Cyber Essentials Scheme
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July 04, 2014
04
Jul'14
Security Think Tank: The dos and don’ts of a good incident response plan
What does a good information security incident response plan look like?
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July 04, 2014
04
Jul'14
Google accused of censorship as it struggles with takedown requests
Google has come under fire over some of the search links it is removing in Europe as it struggles to cope with the high volume of takedown requests
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July 04, 2014
04
Jul'14
BBC Technology deploys private cloud for virtual local radio
BBC Technology has developed a private cloud-based virtual local radio station built on commodity IT
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July 04, 2014
04
Jul'14
Cyber fraudsters net up to $3.75bn in Brazil
Cyber criminals are thought to have stolen up to $3.75bn in a malware-based fraud operation targeting online payments in Brazil
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July 03, 2014
03
Jul'14
Integrating intelligence key to better security, says FireEye
Security threat intelligence is vital, but challenging to implement, says FireEye
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July 03, 2014
03
Jul'14
UK internet porn filters a failure, says Open Rights Group
The Open Rights Group reveals UK ISP internet porn filters are blocking nearly one in five legitimate websites, including political commentary
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July 03, 2014
03
Jul'14
Facebook apologises over psychological experiments
Facebook has apologised over the controversial psychological experiments carried out on 689,000 users without their consent in 2012
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July 02, 2014
02
Jul'14
FireEye warns of new breed of Android malware
Security researchers have discovered a new breed of mobile banking Android malware
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July 02, 2014
02
Jul'14
Symantec exposes hackers targeting power grids
More than 1,000 energy companies have been compromised by an Eastern European hacking collective, says Symantec
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July 02, 2014
02
Jul'14
Formula 1 big data contest launches ahead of British Grand Prix
Tata Communications has invited IT innovators to exploit the vast amounts of data in F1 racing to give fans and drivers new insights into the sport
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July 02, 2014
02
Jul'14
ICO probes Facebook over psychology experiment data protection fears
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) investigates fears Facebook broke data protection laws with a psychology experiment on users
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July 02, 2014
02
Jul'14
Microsoft under fire over disruptive anti-crime operation
Microsoft has come under fire after an operation aimed at taking down a criminal botnet disrupted traffic to millions of legitimate servers
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July 01, 2014
01
Jul'14
Government should consult more widely on cyber security, says NSSC
Goverment should consult more widely on cyber security, says parliament's National Security Strategy Committee
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July 01, 2014
01
Jul'14
BBC promotes R&D controller Matthew Postgate to CTO role
The BBC has appointed its research and development (R&D) controller Matthew Postgate as the corporation's chief technology officer (CTO)
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July 01, 2014
01
Jul'14
Industrial control systems increasingly under attack, says Kaspersky
Targeted attacks on industrial control systems take place on a regular and increasing basis, says Kaspersky Lab
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June 30, 2014
30
Jun'14
Government can learn from private sector cyber security, says EY
UK government could learn from the private sector’s approach to cyber security, says EY
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June 30, 2014
30
Jun'14
DDoS attacks a growing concern for UK, BT study shows
DDoS attacks are a growing concern for UK organisations, a study has revealed