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June 29, 2012
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Jun'12
Companies fail to secure virtual environments
A third of companies admit they have not invested in security for their virtual computing environments, a survey has revealed
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June 27, 2012
27
Jun'12
Network security: Is new technology bypassing traditional controls?
Network security practices are among the most mature, but can businesses be sure network traffic is not sneaking past traditional controls?
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June 27, 2012
27
Jun'12
FTC sues Wyndham Worldwide hotel group over data breaches
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing hotel group Wyndham Worldwide over claims it failed to secure customer data
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June 27, 2012
27
Jun'12
Six arrested in the UK in worldwide FBI-led credit card data sting
Six people in the UK and 12 in the US arrested in an FBI-led sting operation that netted a total of 24 credit card cyber fraudsters in 13 countries
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June 26, 2012
26
Jun'12
Microsoft to acquire Yammer in $1.2bn deal
Microsoft has announced that it is to acquire enterprise social networking firm Yammer for $1.2bn in cash.
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June 25, 2012
25
Jun'12
Businesses fail to prepare for travel chaos during London 2012 Olympic Games
With just one month before the London 2012 Olympic Games, most employees are unaware of plans to allow them to work from home
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June 25, 2012
25
Jun'12
Two UK teenagers plead guilty to hacking charges
Two UK teenage members of hacktivist group LulzSec have pleaded guilty to charges linked with attacks on several high-profile websites
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June 25, 2012
25
Jun'12
Web surfers keen to compromise own privacy, study finds
Web users voluntarily compromise their own privacy by typing more personal information into online forms than is needed, a study has found
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June 25, 2012
25
Jun'12
Senior managers unaware of data locations, survey reveals
Two thirds of senior managers do not know where all their company data resides, according to a survey conducted by governance firm Varonis
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June 25, 2012
25
Jun'12
Wikipedia founder campaigns against extradition of UK student
Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, has launched a campaign to stop the extradition to the US of Richard O’Dwyer, a 24-year-old UK student
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June 21, 2012
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Jun'12
ROP mitigations top contenders for Microsoft's BlueHat Prize
Microsoft has announced the three finalists of its inaugural BlueHat innovative security protections competition
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June 21, 2012
21
Jun'12
Microsoft uses disruption strategy to tackle botnets
Disruption is the best way of tackling botnet-based cybercrime, says Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit
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June 20, 2012
20
Jun'12
European aeronautical supplier hit by Microsoft zero-day exploit
A European aeronautical supplier's website has been infected with zero-day exploit, say security researchers
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June 20, 2012
20
Jun'12
Wimbledon site gets redesign on IBM cloud
The Wimbledon website has been redesigned on IBM’s SmartCloud for the 16 million visitors expected to access the site during the tennis tournament
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June 20, 2012
20
Jun'12
Secure software development crucial for business
Businesses need to understand the critical importance of secure software development, says Microsoft
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June 19, 2012
19
Jun'12
Microsoft updates free mitigation tool for enterprises
Software mitigation techniques are an important element of layered security for enterprises, says Microsoft
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June 19, 2012
19
Jun'12
Metadata could better control personal data, says Microsoft
In an increasingly data-centric world, we need to focus on the use of data, says Microsoft's Scott Charney
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June 18, 2012
18
Jun'12
US Sequoia machine takes title of fastest supercomputer
The US has overtaken Japan in the race for the world’s fastest supercomputer, with the Sequoia computer achieving 16.32 petaflop/s
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June 18, 2012
18
Jun'12
Google reports rise in government requests to remove political content
Google has reported an increase in the number of requests by governments to remove political content from the internet
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June 18, 2012
18
Jun'12
Cyber crime study concludes emphasis on defence costs too much
The cost of protection against cyber crime far exceeds the cost of the threat itself, a Cambridge University-led study has concluded
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June 18, 2012
18
Jun'12
Asian scientists call for government action on supercomputers
Scientists in India, China, Japan, Korea and India have called on their governments to collaborate on supercomputer technology
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June 14, 2012
14
Jun'12
New domain names a haven for hackers, security experts warn
The planned introduction new internet domain names could have security implications, warn researchers
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June 14, 2012
14
Jun'12
US indicts suspected UK LulzSec member
The US has indicted suspected UK LulzSec member Ryan Cleary, who may face extradition
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June 14, 2012
14
Jun'12
UK to publish draft internet monitoring law
The government is to publish details of its controversial plans to make it easier for security and police services to spy on e-mails, phone calls and internet activity
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June 14, 2012
14
Jun'12
Chipmakers AMD and ARM join forces to improve security
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ARM Holdings have joined forces to offer PC software developers additional security features
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June 13, 2012
13
Jun'12
Many top UK executives still do not understand cyber threats, says ISSA
Many senior executives are still failing to understand the level of international cyber threat to their organisations, says ISSA.
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June 13, 2012
13
Jun'12
SMEs struggling in the face of BYOD and new cyber threats
SMEs are struggling to keep IT infrastructure up to date with cyber threats and new ways of working, a survey shows.
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June 13, 2012
13
Jun'12
Apple ditches Google for TomTom in iOS 6
Apple has given Dutch satnav firm TomTom a boost by using the firm's mapping technology to replace Google's in the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6
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June 13, 2012
13
Jun'12
ICO re-opens Google Street View Wi-Fi data investigation
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is to re-open its investigation into Wi-Fi data harvesting by Google's Street View vehicles
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June 12, 2012
12
Jun'12
Privileged accounts are hacker sweet spot
Businesses are largely failing to block hackers from exploiting privileged IT accounts to access sensitive commercial data, a survey has revealed
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June 12, 2012
12
Jun'12
2012: Will this be the year TPM finally comes of age?
Will 2012 be the year that TPM finally delivers on its potential to provide a hardware-based "root of trust" for enterprise information security?
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June 11, 2012
11
Jun'12
Flame malware gets kill command
The controllers of Flame, the most powerful cyber weapon discovered to date, have recently sent a kill command that removes the malware from some infected computers
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June 11, 2012
11
Jun'12
UK cyber fraud gang jailed for selling identity theft kits online
Six members of a UK cyber fraud ring have been jailed for selling identity theft kits online after pleading guilty at Southwark crown court
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June 11, 2012
11
Jun'12
EC sets Google July deadline to answer competition concerns
The EC has given Google until July to address concerns the search engine giant abuses its dominant market position
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June 11, 2012
11
Jun'12
UK technology sector gets financial support
A US hi-tech investment bank with $20bn in assets has opened its first UK branch offering banking and loan services to the technology industry
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June 08, 2012
08
Jun'12
SMEs up in arms over cookie law
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are up in arms about the last-minute changes made to policy on the newly-enforced cookie law.
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June 08, 2012
08
Jun'12
O2 is latest ISP to block The Pirate Bay
O2 is the latest UK internet service provider to block access to file-sharing site The Pirate Bay in line with a High Court order issued at the beginning of May
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June 08, 2012
08
Jun'12
eHarmony, Last.fm join LinkedIn with password leaks
Online dating site eHarmony and Last.fm have joined LinkedIn with password leaks, as hackers focus on social networks
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June 08, 2012
08
Jun'12
Apple faces £1.43m fine in Australian 4G iPad case
Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog
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June 07, 2012
07
Jun'12
Businesses told to take LinkedIn hack seriously
Security experts are warning that the publication of encrypted LinkedIn passwords could pose a serious risk to business
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June 07, 2012
07
Jun'12
Google unveils four new mapping features
Google has announced four new features for its mapping services, including 3D cityscapes in Google Earth mobile apps
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June 07, 2012
07
Jun'12
Nasdaq offers $40m compensation for Facebook confusion
The Nasdaq stock exchange in New York is to pay $40m compensation for technical problems that caused confusion on Facebook's first day of share trading
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June 07, 2012
07
Jun'12
LinkedIn confirms "some" passwords stolen
LinkedIn has confirmed that "some" of the stolen passwords posted by a hacker online correspond to accounts on the professional networking site
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June 06, 2012
06
Jun'12
Top 10 tips for IPv6 security
Many organisations are being misled about the complexities surrounding IPv6 security, according to security firm Stonesoft
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June 06, 2012
06
Jun'12
Facebook warns of DNSChanger malware infection
Facebook has begun warning users whose computers are infected with the DNSChanger malware
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June 06, 2012
06
Jun'12
Flame modules hijack Windows update
Microsoft has released a security update for its Windows operating system to block three fraudulent certificates used by Flame
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June 06, 2012
06
Jun'12
Google to warn users of state-sponsored attacks
Google has announced that it will alert users if they are being targeted by suspected state-sponsored attacks.
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June 06, 2012
06
Jun'12
Majority of UK websites fail to comply with cookie law
Most UK websites are not yet compliant with the newly enforced cookie law, a study has revealed
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June 05, 2012
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Jun'12
Google buys QuickOffice and Meebo
Google boosts its intellectual property holding with the acquisition of QuickOffice and Meebo
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June 01, 2012
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Court approves letter to suspected O2 porn file sharers
A judge has approved the text of a letter to be sent to O2 customers suspected of illegally sharing adult films
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June 01, 2012
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ICO hits NHS Trust with biggest penalty to date
The ICO has fined Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust £325,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act
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June 01, 2012
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Jun'12
Google wins Oracle spat over Java
Google has claimed victory in one of the central arguments in its high-profile court battle with Oracle
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June 01, 2012
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Jun'12
Key EU parliamentary committees vote against Acta
Three key European parliamentary committees have voted against the adoption of the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta)
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May 31, 2012
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May'12
Key EU parliamentary committees vote on Acta
Three European Parliamentary committees are to vote this week on the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta)
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May 31, 2012
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May'12
Spyware targets Iranian and Syrian dissidents
Security researchers say spyware is targeting web users in Iran and Syria trying to get around censorship controls using proxy tool Simurgh
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May 31, 2012
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May'12
Foursquare teams up with American Express to offer UK deals
Social networking firm Foursquare teams up with American Express to offer its credit card holders location-based deals in shops and restaurants
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May 31, 2012
31
May'12
Sky Broadband third ISP to block access to The Pirate Bay
Sky Broadband is the third UK internet service provider (ISP) to block access to The Pirate Bay file-sharing site
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May 30, 2012
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May'12
Flame: What are the immediate implications for business?
Security researchers discovered the most powerful cyber weapon to date, but what does the latest threat, dubbed Flame, mean for IT security?
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May 30, 2012
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May'12
Police Central e-Crime Unit prioritises London 2012 Olympic Games
The London 2012 Olympic Games is high on the agenda of the Metropolitan Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU)
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May 29, 2012
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May'12
IT security linked to saving lives, survey reveals
More than a quarter of companies believe that if their websites go down or they suffer a major security breach it could potentially cost lives, a survey has revealed.
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May 29, 2012
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UK lottery operator keeps eye on cyber threats
UK National Lottery operator Camelot has bolstered its cyber defences in response to an increase in targeted attacks on high-profile organisations
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May 29, 2012
29
May'12
ICO reviews Google WiFi snooping investigation following US report
The ICO may re-open investigations into Google's WiFi snooping after a US report doubted Google's claim it had collected the data by accident
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May 28, 2012
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Security researchers discover powerful cyber espionage weapon 'Flame'
Security researchers have discovered a cyber espionage weapon, dubbed 'Flame', with a functionality greater than any other known threat
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May 28, 2012
28
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Google Apps for Business wins ISO 27001 certification
Google Apps for Business has earned ISO 27001 certification, a move welcomed by analysts and the UK cloud computing industry
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May 28, 2012
28
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EC website fails to comply with EU data privacy cookie law
As the UK starts enforcing EU rules on cookies, it emerges that the EC's own website does not comply with the data privacy legislation
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May 28, 2012
28
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UK regulator PhonepayPlus shuts down Angry Birds smartphone scam
UK users of Android smartphones have been targeted by premium-rate phone scams masquerading as popular apps such as Angry Birds
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May 28, 2012
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May'12
ICO criticised for last-minute changes to cookie law
The ICO has come under fire for updating its policy on the newly-enforced cookie law at the last minute
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May 25, 2012
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Facebook rushes to launch Instagram-like app
Facebook has introduced a mobile photo sharing app to demonstrate that it is being proactive on the mobile front, say analysts.
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May 25, 2012
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UK takes slice of $40m Intel university research investment
Intel is to invest more than $40m in a network of university research centres in the UK, Germany and Israel over the next five years
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May 25, 2012
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May'12
Video: ICO publishes new guidance on cookie law
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published new guidance on cookie law and revealed the organisations it has approached on the issue
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May 25, 2012
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Last working day before cookie law enforcement
The deadline for compliance with UK cookie law expires this weekend, but there is no need to panic, says data protection lawyer Stewart Room
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May 24, 2012
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Research shows dangers of user-generated content
Hackers are exploiting user-generated content features of social media websites, a study has revealed
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May 24, 2012
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Cookie law: many UK organisations still unprepared, says law firm
With UK "cookie law" to be enforced at the weekend, many UK organisations are unprepared, as the ICO appears to change tack..
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May 24, 2012
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Google Android does not breach Oracle patents, court finds
A US court has found that Google's Android mobile platform does not infringe Oracle's Java patents
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May 24, 2012
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Facebook shareholders sue over misleading IPO
Angry shareholders are suing Facebook over allegedly hiding the truth about future growth forecasts.
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May 23, 2012
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Google chairman Eric Schmidt insists the firm has done nothing to breach EU anti-trust law
Google chairman Eric Schmidt says the company does not understand how the European Commission believes it has broken anti-trust laws
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May 23, 2012
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May'12
Microsoft opens up So.cl social network to the public
Microsoft has quietly opened up its So.cl social networking service for public use
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May 23, 2012
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Google closes Motorola Mobility acquisition
Google has announced the completion of the acquisition of Motorola Mobility following approval of the deal by regulatory authorities in China
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May 23, 2012
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Virgin Media criticises UK rural broadband subsidy policy
Virgin Media has criticised government broadband subsidy policy, claiming that it favours BT
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May 22, 2012
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UK cyber attacks driven by fraud, says Ponemon Institute
Financial fraud is the motivating factor behind 63% of targeted cyber attacks on UK businesses, reveals a study by the Ponemon Institute
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May 22, 2012
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Facebook shares drop over 10% in second day of trade
Facebook shares have fallen below the initial public offering price of $38 in their second day of trading in New York
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May 22, 2012
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May'12
EC calls on Google to address competition concerns
The European Commission (EC) is pushing Google to address concerns about abusing its dominant position in the internet search engine market
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May 22, 2012
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May'12
CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst
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May 18, 2012
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May'12
Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense.
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May 18, 2012
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Facebook to top $100bn valuation
Facebook has set its share price for its initial public offering at $38, which values the firm at $104bn
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May 17, 2012
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ACTA likely to be defeated by European vote in July
The controversial intellectual property bill will not be supported by the European Parliament, says an influential MEP.
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May 17, 2012
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UK leaps up hacking league table, finds NCC Group
The UK is in the top ten sources of cyber attacks for the first time this year, according to the latest Origin of Hacks report from NCC Group
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May 17, 2012
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May'12
The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack
The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
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May 17, 2012
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UK government websites miss cookie law deadline
Most UK government websites will fail to comply with the "cookie law" to be enforced from 26 May 2012
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May 16, 2012
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UK business braces for more cyber attacks, survey shows
85% of UK businesses expect cyber attacks to increase in the coming years, a survey shows
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May 16, 2012
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May'12
Facebook set for $100bn IPO valuation
Facebook has increased the price range for its initial public offering (IPO) to $34-38 per share, which could value the company at up to $104bn
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May 16, 2012
16
May'12
Tackle cyber security with ad campaign, says Labour defence spokesman Jim Murphy
Labour shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy says government should address cyber security with a mix of regulation and education
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May 14, 2012
14
May'12
BYOD not popular with US CIOs
Most CIOs are not yet allowing employees to access company networks using personal computing devices, a US national survey has revealed.
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May 14, 2012
14
May'12
SAP tech support needs to improve, say BusinessObjects users
SAP technical support needs to improve, according to 40% of BusinessObjects users in 96 organisations polled by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group
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May 14, 2012
14
May'12
Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson quits
Yahoo has confirmed that chief executive Scott Thompson has stepped down from his post
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May 11, 2012
11
May'12
Hackers compromise Amnesty International UK website
Hackers compromised Amnesty International's UK website using remote administration tool Gh0st RAT, according to Websense Security Labs
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May 11, 2012
11
May'12
Court stops Dutch party sharing Pirate Bay links
A court in The Hague has ordered a political party in the Netherlands to stop publicising ways to get around blocks to Swedish file-sharing site, The Pirate Bay
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May 11, 2012
11
May'12
Police arrest suspected Team Poison hacker
Police have arrested a Newcastle teenager suspected of being a member of the Team Poison hacker group
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May 11, 2012
11
May'12
Facebook announces app store, but issues revenue warning
Facebook has announced its own app store, but also warned investors that the rapid growth of its mobile apps threatens its long-term financial prospects
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May 10, 2012
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Cyber attackers increasingly targeting applications, research shows
Web and mobile applications are the new frontiers in the war against cyber attack, according to an HP cyber security risks report