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Zeus 2 hits 100,000 UK computers
Zeus has returned in a different guise, hitting around 100,000 UK computers in a targeted botnet attack.
40 top-tier businesses threatened by hackers
Internet security firm Finjan discovers that over 1.4GB of data from individuals, businesses and organisations is being hosted on a Crimeserver
ICO launches online personal data code of practice
A new code of practice from the ICO offers guidance to companies on what to do with people's online personal information.
EDS loses hard drive with prison worker details
Another government contractor data loss, and embarrassingly for the justice secretary, it seems he was the last to know about the latest cock-up.
ICO reports record levels of business
The ICO is busier than it ever has been after seeing a spike in data protection cases over the 2009/10 period.
Protecting identity top business priority
Businesses have said that securing personal information will be their biggest priority in the next 12 to 18 months.
Security body calls for data collection changes
A new survey that has found Brits are still revealing too many personal details online.
Google threatened with legal action over Wi-Fi scandal
Google has been threatened with legal action by a 38-state coalition in the US looking for more info on the Wi-Fi data collection scandal.
The Midweek Interview: Bill Shelton part one
In the first part of our interview with Bill Shelton, Data Protection Manager product manager at Microsoft, he discusses the changing shape of...
Broadband speeds slumping in peak hours
uSwitch data shows broadband speeds are crippled during peak hours in the UK.
Microsoft investigates potential Windows Phone 7 glitch
Microsoft says it will look into a possible Windows Phone 7 data glitch following user complaints.
ICO supports prison sentences for serious breaches
In a response to an MoJ call for evidence, the ICO says it supports prison sentences for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.
Gartner calls for basic cloud rights
Cloud customers should have a number of basic rights, such as ownership over their data, according to Gartner.
Tandberg unveils Virtual Tape Library series
Tandberg Data has launched a new series of Virtual Tape Libraries.
Moorepay refutes stolen laptop claim
Payroll specialist Moorepay refutes claim by The People newspaper that a laptop containing financial data relating to the Duchy of Cornwall estate...
Hackers hunt hackers in credit card company compromise
Hackers have published data about alleged cyber criminal activity at a credit card processor company.
Home Office: Cloud computing aiding terrorism
Cloud computing can be used by terrorists as a way of transmitting data without being caught, the Home Office warns.
Malicious Android app taps user contacts
Another malicious Android app is spotted - this time texting all user contacts and taking phone data.
Treasury to replace COINS database?
The Treasury may replace the COINS database and have public spending data published via a different service, a spokesperson has suggested.
Sidekick customers file lawsuits
American T-Mobile Sidekick customers are beginning to file lawsuits against the companies responsible for the data failure.
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