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Nearly half of all criminals 'missing off DNA register'
04 December 2008
Some 42 per cent of UK criminals do not have their DNA stored on the national database, it has been reported.
Digital content 'may not be covered by insurance'
04 December 2008
Media content downloaded onto digital appliances may not be covered by home insurance policies.
Mobile operators can help 'consumers tackle spam'
03 December 2008
Mobile operators must work alongside consumers to tackle digital spam, it has been claimed.
Digital appliances 'appeal to a young audience'
03 December 2008
Digital appliances are especially popular with younger people, it has been claimed.
IT marketing 'important despite downturn'
03 December 2008
Firms should keep faith in digital marketing during the economic downturn, it has been claimed.
Pentagon suffers 'significant' hacker attack
02 December 2008
President George Bush was informed of a recent hacker attack targeted at the Pentagon, due to its apparent severity, it has been reported.
Major law firm appoints new IT director
02 December 2008
International law firm Eversheds has hired a new IT director.
Yahoo executive leaves post
01 December 2008
Yahoo's European chief has resigned from his role, it has been announced.
SMS industry 'at risk' from spam
01 December 2008
The short messaging service could be put at risk by spam messaging, it has been suggested.
Prevention 'necessary' for online fraud
01 December 2008
Online fraud needs tackling with preventative measures, it has been claimed.
Companies 'causing data breaches through neglect'
28 November 2008
Data security problems may be encouraged by firms which do not take the necessary precautions, it has been claimed.
Using appropriate communication channels 'important'
28 November 2008
Employers must encourage more appropriate use of communication technology in the workplace, it has been suggested.
IT adoption 'to narrow age gap'
28 November 2008
Older people will become more skilled with IT systems as time goes on, it has been claimed.
'Great potential' of smartphone applications
27 November 2008
Consumers are embracing the benefits of smartphone features, it has been claimed.
Online fraud problem 'requires technology solutions'
27 November 2008
New technology is required to address the rising problem of online fraud, it has been claimed.
Successful encryption requires 'professional competence'
27 November 2008
Professionals must work responsibly if encryption is to be successful, it has been claimed.
Greater precautions needed over data storage
26 November 2008
Businesses must take greater care when storing public data, it has been claimed.
'Definition needed' for mobile payment
26 November 2008
The government must define exactly what constitutes a mobile transaction, it has been suggested.
IT skills 'to be more important in workplace'
25 November 2008
Computer skills are likely to be increasingly important in the workplace of tomorrow, it has been claimed.
Information commissioner to get new powers
25 November 2008
The information commissioner is to gain new powers to fine those responsible for reckless data breaches, it has been reported.
'One data loss per week' over the last year
24 November 2008
The government suffered a data loss incident on average once a week over the last year, it has been reported.
Cloud computing 'more secure'
24 November 2008
Microsoft's new Cloud Servers will offer greater security for businesses storing data, it has been suggested.
Mobile technology 'requires data security provisions'
21 November 2008
Security provisions must keep pace with developments in mobile technology, it has been suggested.
Firms 'require' business continuity provisions
21 November 2008
Disaster recovery provisions are vital for businesses, it has been suggested.
Emigration 'set to create jobs opportunities'
21 November 2008
Emigration could lead to an increase in the number of available jobs in the UK.
Mobile retail market 'set to grow'
20 November 2008
The mobile retail market will continue to grow despite a number of current challenges, it has been claimed.
Virus strikes down hospital computer systems
19 November 2008
Three London hospitals have been forced to shut down their computer systems due to a virus, it has been reported.
IT renewal scheme 'can help environment and costs'
19 November 2008
Renewing IT systems can help the environment and cut costs, it has been reported.
Blogging 'helps converse' with stakeholders
19 November 2008
Blogging can help IT firms engage with their customers, it has been suggetsed.
IT risks for social network marketers
18 November 2008
Marketers using social networking sites should be aware of the possible risks, it has been claimed.
Spammers 'have incentive to continue'
18 November 2008
Spamming will continue so long as there is money to be made in it, according to one expert.
Security firms announce merger agreement
18 November 2008
Marshal is to merge with 8e6 Technologies, in a move which will create a new firm reportedly capable of securing all forms of internet communication.
Human error 'the major worry for IT managers'
17 November 2008
IT managers are increasingly worried that individual mistakes will lead to data security breaches.
Instant messaging 'can benefit' IT professionals
14 November 2008
Businesses can improve internal and external communication by using instant messaging, it has been suggested.
Internet security 'risk' for remote workers
14 November 2008
Mobile workers may be taking too many IT risks, it has been suggested.
Microsoft HR chief calls for more women in IT
14 November 2008
More women need to be employed in the IT sector, it has been claimed.
IT security concerns 'greatest for energy firms'
13 November 2008
The IT security risk may be greatest within firms operating in the energy sector, research has indicated.
Microsoft Azure operating system 'can relieve storage burden'
13 November 2008
Businesses can reduce costs using new software provided by Microsoft, it has been suggested.
Facebook friend scam fails to convince
12 November 2008
Social networking site Facebook has been targeted in a phishing scam, it has been reported.
Many IT firms 'shielded from economic downturn'
12 November 2008
Small businesses in the IT sector may avoid the worst of the coming recession, it has been claimed.
Home working 'saves on commuting time'
12 November 2008
IT professionals can save time from their day by working from home, a new study has shown.
Business continuity 'the biggest concern' for IT firms
11 November 2008
Business continuity is the most pressing concern for many firms, a new study has suggested.
High-speed broadband cost burden 'must be shared'
11 November 2008
The costs of implementing high-speed broadband in the UK must be shared, accordign to Ofcom.
IT marketing jobs 'set to increase'
11 November 2008
The number of vacancies for IT marketing professionals is set to rise, it has been suggested.
Email in the workplace 'can be deceptive'
10 November 2008
Managers should not use email as an alternative to face-to-face communication, it has been suggested.
Millions affected by data loss
10 November 2008
Up to 280 million people are said to have been affected by data losses over the last three years.
US election victory 'targeted by hackers'
07 November 2008
Hackers have targeted consumers int eh aftermath of the US presidential election, it has been reported.
Internet innovations 'needed to speed up connections'
07 November 2008
The UK's internet infrastructure needs an overhaul, one industry leader has announced.
Email marketing 'aids consumer engagement'
07 November 2008
Growing businesses can benefit from email marketing, it has been suggested.
Employees 'not briefed' on business continuity
07 November 2008
Employees are not being kept informaed of business continuity plans, a new study has revealed.
Old hard drives 'still store data'
06 November 2008
Sensitive information may still be stored on many redundant and second hand hard drives.
Over 30s 'rarely download'
06 November 2008
Few older people use the internet for downloading purposes, it has been revealed.
Atos named as data loss contractor
05 November 2008
The contractor responsible for the latest government data loss has been named.
Cloud computing 'can have major cost benefits'
05 November 2008
Cloud computing can be used to reduce business costs, it has been suggested.
Illegal downloaders 'need official warnings'
04 November 2008
Computer users may stop downloading illegally if they receive official warnings, it has been suggested.
Firms 'must improve' mobile data security
04 November 2008
Information security provisions on mobile appliances must be improved, it has been suggested.
Vista system 'beating the hackers'
04 November 2008
Microsoft's Vista operating system is winning the battle against hackers, it is claimed.
Government 'not tackling web crime'
04 November 2008
The government must do more to combat internet crime, it has been suggested.
Internet 'altering way we digest information'
03 November 2008
Consumers are processing information differently as a result of increasing internet adoption.
Inquiry follows latest data loss
03 November 2008
The government has become embroiled in another data loss scandal, after a USB stick containing restricted information was found in a pub car park.
TUC urges commitment to flexible working
31 October 2008
The TUC has urged the government to remain faithful to its policy of encouraging flexible working.
Cybercrime 'on the rise'
31 October 2008
Recorded instances of internet crime rose during 2007, it has been reported.
Government data use 'should be minimised'
30 October 2008
The government should store and process as little data as possible, it has been suggested.
Firms 'must consider' business continuity
29 October 2008
It is crucial that businesses make disaster recovery plans, according to Ingram Micro Services Division.
Internet 'helps elderly retain independence'
29 October 2008
The internet can help the elderly retain their independence, it has been suggested.
Law firms 'are not protecting confidential information'
28 October 2008
Law firms must do more to protect restricted data, results of a new study indicate.
EU states 'must combat data breaches'
28 October 2008
EU member states must take steps to tackle data breaches, it has been suggested.
Bill Gates founds 'new company'
27 October 2008
Microsoft co-founder Bill gates has established a new company to orgainse his charity work.
Public authorities 'could benefit from communications database'
27 October 2008
Public authorities will have comprehensive access to commuications data if the government presses ahead with plans for a central monitoring database, it has been claimed.
Disaster recovery testing 'essential'
24 October 2008
Firms must test their disaster recovery plans to ensure they work effectively, it has been suggested.
Phones 'more secure than the internet'
24 October 2008
Phone networks are more secure than the internet, it has been claimed.
IT recruitment 'on the rise'
23 October 2008
A number of UK regions have seen a rise in levels of IT recruitment, new research has indicated.
Bluetooth 'must convert to low-energy model'
23 October 2008
The future for Bluetooth technology is in low-energy appliances, it has been suggested.
Mobile phone hacking 'not an immediate worry'
23 October 2008
Mobile phone hacking is not, at present, a major concern, it has been suggested.
Malware traffic up by 338%
22 October 2008
Recorded instances of malware increased significantly during the second and third quarters of 2008, research has indicated.
Highlighting hacking risks 'can escalate them'
22 October 2008
Highlighting the issue of hacking may lead to an escalation in such activity, it has been claimed.
Data centres 'must invest in the future'
21 October 2008
Data centres have been advised to invest in all areas of their business in order to reduce future costs.
Legal downloads 'being embraced' by web users
21 October 2008
More computer users are legally downloading content from the internet, it has been claimed.
Study reveals government security pass losses
20 October 2008
Statistics published by the Liberal Democrats have revealed that Home Office and Ministry of Justice employees have lost 3,492 security passes since 2001.
Spending on information security 'to increase'
20 October 2008
Companies are spending more on information security, according to a new study.
'Strong financial results' for Google
17 October 2008
Google has reported a strong financial performance during the third quarter of 2008.
Firms 'are not reviewing' information security
17 October 2008
Many firms do not pay close enough attention to information security, it has been claimed.
Internet phone 'poses security problems'
16 October 2008
The rise of internet telephony is hampering the battle against crime, it is claimed.
Work experience 'beneficial' to IT hopefuls
16 October 2008
Those seeking jobs in IT could benefit from working parttime during undergraduate studies.
Mobile phone marketing 'allows engagement'
16 October 2008
Mobile phone advertising is a great way to target consumers, it has been claimed.
Insiders 'most likely' to cause data breach
15 October 2008
Employees rather than hackers are responsible for the majority of data breaches, new research suggests.
Web marketing is "measurable"
15 October 2008
Firms wishing to monitor the impact of advertisement campaigns may wish to concentrate on the online medium, it is claimed.
Most IT jobseekers 'were not made redundant?
14 October 2008
The majority of jobseekers in the IT sector left their last job for reasons other than being made redundant, it has been reported.
Internet business owners 'have legal obligations'
14 October 2008
Business owners using the internet for company activities must be aware of a number of laws which affect them.
Virgin Media suffer email 'spam attack'
14 October 2008
Thousands of Virgin email users became the victims of a spam attack when they were unable to access their accounts for four days.
Internet advertising 'better than traditional media'
13 October 2008
Online advertising is said to be more efficient than that on television and in the print media.
Better protection for UK software developers
13 October 2008
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Intellectual Property Office after it denied a patent to a computer software programmer.
MoD hard drive 'still missing'
13 October 2008
A Ministry of Defence hard drive containing personal information relating to armed forces applicants remains missing.
IT managers 'must appreciate staff'
10 October 2008
Employees must be appreciated by their seniors, otherwise they are likely to look for another job, it is claimed.
'Potential for greater internet and email use' on mobiles
10 October 2008
Almost half of all mobile phone users desire internet and email access on their handset, it has been reported.
Phone user data leak revealed
09 October 2008
Personal details belonging to 17 million Deutsche Telekom customers have been lost, it has been revealed.
Google links up with screen sharing firm Yuuguu
09 October 2008
Google Talk Instant Messaging services will soon be available for Yuuguu screen-sharing users.
IT skills academy gets the go-ahead
08 October 2008
The government is set to launch a new IT skills academy, it has been revealed.
Agency Workers Directive decision anticipated
08 October 2008
The Agency Workers Directive is set to be approved by the European Parliament Employment and Social Affairs Committee, it has been reported.
'Small transactions' may hint at ID theft
07 October 2008
Minor banking activity may be one of the first signs of identity theft, it has been suggested.
Cameras 'increasingly important' for mobile phones
07 October 2008
Cameras are increasingly becoming an essential feature of any mobile phone, it has been suggested.
Fear 'preventing' small businesses from adopting VoIP
06 October 2008
Fear of technology may be preventing many small businesses from adopting VoIP technology, it has been suggested.
Bluetooth popularity 'increasing among drivers'
06 October 2008
Drivers are increasingly adopting Bluetooth technology, it has been suggested.
Network stacks 'potentially vulnerable'
03 October 2008
Researchers have found that common network stacks could be vulnerable to attack and permanent damage
Online banking sees 185 per rise in fraud
03 October 2008
A new study has found there has been a rise in the amount of online banking fraud in the first half of 2008
IT industry 'may be on cusp of downturn'
02 October 2008
An industry expert has warned there may be a reduced demand for IT contractors in the future
Mayor wants to make London a Wi-Fi city
02 October 2008
Boris Johnson has unveiled his vision of making London a Wi-fi city
Failure to combat IT risks 'hampers business innovation'
01 October 2008
80 per cent of business mangers have backed away from risks due to security concerns
IT security firm combats online fraud
01 October 2008
SecureTrading has launched a new range of online fraud tools
Fake internet pop-ups 'very sophisticated'
01 October 2008
The managing director of Get Safe Online has warned of new sophisticated fake internet pop-ups
Virus and malware dangers 'growing on mobile devices'
30 September 2008
Over 500 viruses have been identified which target mobile internet devices
M&S enforcement notice dropped after encryption scheme
30 September 2008
Marks & Spencer has made every company computer encrypted to avoid potential data loss
Software security certification plans unveiled
30 September 2008
The new Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional has been announced
Botnet study finds worst worldwide culprits
29 September 2008
The US has topped a new survey to find the worst botnet culprits worldwide
McAfee to acquire Secure Computing
29 September 2008
Leading IT security firm McAfee has announced it is to acquire Secure Computing
First ID cards launched by government
26 September 2008
The Home Office has unveiled the design for the new ID cards set to be introduced for foreign nationals.
New book 'summarises' information security framework
26 September 2008
A new book has attempted provide a definitive guide to all information security compliance issues.
New book 'summarises' information security framework
26 September 2008
A new book has attempted provide a definitive guide to all information security compliance issues.
Free virus software search 'leads to Trojan'
25 September 2008
Internet users searching the web for free antivirus software could encounter a Trojan horse, it has been claimed.
UK consumers 'have no trust' in data storage firms
25 September 2008
A new study has suggested UK consumers do not trust businesses to keep their personal information safe.
Online payment 'safer than by cheque'
25 September 2008
Online payment mechanisms are safer than using a cheque, it has been suggested.
New Google smartphone unveiled
24 September 2008
T-Mobile has launched its new G1 Dream mobile product, powered by Google Android technology.
Businesses 'can leave customers exposed'
24 September 2008
Customers could be exposed to such risks as identity fraud if firms do not take the necessary inforamtion security precautions.
Negative customer experiences 'will be shared online'
23 September 2008
Online users are happy to share negative feedback over a consumer experience with fellow retailers, it has been suggested.
Information security 'a difficult task'
23 September 2008
Information security professionals are finding it increasingly tough to ensure data is protected as a result of the widespread use of technology, it has been suggested.
Insolvency Service loses laptop
22 September 2008
An Insolvency Service laptop has gone missing, in the government's latest data security scandal.
IT workers should 'leave technology at home'
19 September 2008
Workers should leave technology appliances at home when they go on holiday, it has been claimed.
Microsoft completes acquisition of DATAllegro
18 September 2008
Microsoft has acquired a company which specialises in data storage technology.
Workable processes are the "top priority"
18 September 2008
Risk managers must provide practical solutions to IT problems, it has been claimed.
UK-wide broadband network 'would be a leap forward'
17 September 2008
A national fibre optic broadband network could benefit the whole of the UK, it has been claimed.
Risk management processes 'must be understandable'
16 September 2008
Risk management procedures must be understandable to ensure they are followed, it has been claimed.
Disaster recovery plans 'ignored by call centres'
16 September 2008
Up to a fifth of call centres are ignoring business continuity considerations, it has been reported.
'Redundant IT equipment' poses data loss risks
15 September 2008
Data breaches can be prevented by effectivley disposing of redundant technology appliances, it has been claimed.
IT staff 'must be challenged through training"
15 September 2008
UK firms have been challenged to provide more professional development opportunities for staff.
'Several factors' contribute to data loss
15 September 2008
Businesses are struggling to prevent data loss incidents, it has been claimed.
Flooding 'poses a serious risk' to businesses
12 September 2008
The risks posed to businesses by flooding and other natural disasters can be serious.
High street presence 'no longer needed'
12 September 2008
Businesses can now use the internet and a virtual office for the purposes of retail, it has been claimed.
Scottish IT industry 'lacks skills'
11 September 2008
IT skills are lacking in the Scottish employment sector, it has been claimed.
Prisoner data loss firm axed
11 September 2008
The government has terminated its contract with prisoner data loss firm PA Consulting, it has been reported.
Information security accountability 'needed'
10 September 2008
Businesses should take more responsibility over the way they handle information, it has been claimed.
Government 'needs greater information security controls'
10 September 2008
Greater controls are needed where information security in government departments is concerned, it has been reported.
Some UK consumers 'still reluctant to use internet'
10 September 2008
Around 24 per cent of UK citizens have no desire to use the internet, with fear of technology arguably one reason why.