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AVG on Apple Mac?

Best known for its free security software product - Apple anti-virus next?

New Facebook privacy tools

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Facebook announced it is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.

No faith in chip and PIN

British shoppers are still worrying about chip and PIN transactions.

    Latest Security News

UPDATED: BT drops Phorm, investors follow

As BT steps back from behavioural advertising plans, Phorm stays confident while investors falter.

Monday Jul 6

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McAfee mess as anti-virus attacks brings down PCs

Enterprise systems running McAfee anti-virus were caught in a false-positive debacle.

Monday Jul 6

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Brits want e-retailers to be responsible for security

Many UK users know the risks of leaving passwords around, but online frustration is stopping them from worrying about it.

Monday Jul 6

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MI6 security chief's wife posts family life on Facebook

An amazing breach of security, as the head of Secret Intelligence Service finds his much of his life posted on Facebook.

Monday Jul 6

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New Bluetooth tracking tech tested on festival-goers

New 'Big Brother' Bluetooth tech is being tested on festival-goers for future use in retail and security IT sectors.

Monday Jul 6

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Could AVG start working on the Apple Mac platform?

Does AVG, well known for its free security software product, look to provide Apple anti-virus?

Friday Jul 3

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Week in Review: Pirates and foxy speeds

This week in IT, we've seen a new version of Firefox, the end of The Pirate Bay, and government urged to rethink its data policies.

Friday Jul 3

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Facebook trials new privacy tools

Facebook has announced it is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.

Friday Jul 3

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British still lack faith in chip and PIN

Security remains a big issue for industry and consumers, with shoppers worrying about chip and PIN transactions.

Friday Jul 3

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Google: Are spammers running out of new ideas?

Spammers might be using old techniques, but that isn’t to say there aren’t new players looking to make money.

Thursday Jul 2

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Chinese internet filter 'only a matter of time'

Controversial internet filtering system Green Dam looks only to have been delayed.

Thursday Jul 2

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Conficker lets hundreds of drivers escape traffic fines

The worm costs Manchester City Council millions of pounds - but saved a few hundred drivers some cash.

Wednesday Jul 1

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Pilots no longer forced to get ID cards

Despite backing off compulsory identity cards for airside workers, the government still claims the scheme will go ahead.

Wednesday Jul 1

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Data breaches worry recession hit world of finance

Financial professionals are concerned that data breaches hurt more during an economic downturn.

Tuesday Jun 30

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Government 'timid and slow' on cybersecurity

Business and government need to better understand the importance of network security, a new report has claimed.

Tuesday Jun 30

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    Latest Security Features

Who should be Britain’s cyber security czar?

Experts reveal what a UK head of cyber security would need to do, while we put forward possible candidates for the role.

19 Jun 2009

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The reality of movie technology

Have you ever watched a movie and thought that you might have seen all this technology before? We have. Here are the facts behind the fiction.

15 Jun 2009

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mobile secured

Do smartphones need security software?

As smartphones become more widely used and more advanced, they’re also becoming more prone to malware attacks. How at risk is your smartphone?

9 Jun 2009

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Protecting the London 2012 Olympic Games

Can London really cope with the technology issues an Olympics will bring, and will it really be at risk from a terrorist cyber attack?

22 May 2009

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Magnifying glass

Focus on... Flexible working

Flexible working has many benefits to offer businesses and individuals alike. But only if it's done properly. The technology is there, but what else do you need to bear in mind? We answer some (...)

15 May 2009

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Cyber policing and surveillance in Britain today

Key issues on Britain’s treatment of e-crime and the surveillance of its people were high on the agenda at London’s recent Infosecurity show.

11 May 2009

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    Blogs

Would James Bond have had a Facebook account?

6 Jul 2009

One of the most amazing stories I've heard in a while. The wife of the new head of the MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service no less, thought that it would be a good idea (...)

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Mozilla CEO says it’s too soon for the next Google

6 Jul 2009

No-one has made a business out of Web 2.0 - not in the traditional sense of business success, the IPO. Nearly $30 billion has gone into Web 2.0 startups since 2001; why (...)

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Is Microsoft right to launch free security software?

19 Nov 2008

The news today that Microsoft is axing its fledgling Windows OneCare subscription-based security product for desktop SoHo and consumer users was of little surprise to most (...)

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    Latest Security Reviews

HP BladeSystem c3000 review: blade server

Rating: 5

Built like a tank and not weighing much less, Dave is relieved that this floor standing ‘data-centre in a box’, comes on wheels.

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    Latest Videos in Security

Video: Mobile security threats and Mac complacency

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Part two: Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive and founder of Kaspersky Lab, talks about the increasing security threats mobile users are facing.

 

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Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

The Future of Storage

In association with HP, IT PRO examines the future of storage, looking at HP's Storage Works 9100, customer viewpoints, and previous cutting edge incarnations. HP's UK Enterprise Storage Product Manager also discusses how video and compliance are changing storage needs.

 
Best practices for delivering remote support

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Netbooks vs Notebooks

Securing Data on Your Notebook

SME’s rely on notebooks for the safe running of their business, but don’t think about security and data protection. This guide will help them so they’ll be protected even if a notebook gets stolen, lost or simply stops working.

 
Netbooks vs Notebooks

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The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The BlackBerry has changed mobile communications forever.

This guide covers all the latest models, shows you how to set up your handset, walks you through the advanced services, looks at third-party applications, reviews the essential accessories and of course provides hundreds of hints and tips on how to make the most of your BlackBerry.

Buy the guide here today, and tap into your Blackberry’s true power.

 
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