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The Worm

Microsoft issues another warning to install an out-of-band patch.

Police mobile fingerprinting

Mobile fingerprinting scanning technology could be on police officers’ belts.

Being an online fraudster

We reveal how easy it is to be an identity thief, and earn a fortune.

    Latest Security News

Apple pulls U-turn on need for anti-virus

So do Macs need anti-virus or not? Apple itself seems confused.

Wednesday Dec 3

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Five online threats to be wary of this Christmas

Be careful about what the malware writers are going to take out of their Christmas stockings… IBM and Websense outline some of dangers you need to be aware of.

Tuesday Dec 2

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Apple admits anti-virus need for Mac OS

Mac users may think they are safe, but Apple admits that users should be running anti-virus software on their systems.

Tuesday Dec 2

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Portsmouth uses crime-detecting CCTV

An intelligent CCTV system, designed to predict crimes before they happen, has been installed for the first time in a UK city.

Monday Dec 1

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Monthly Roundup: November

Hold on to your smartphones... Christmas is coming.

Sunday Nov 30

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Worm targeting October Microsoft flaw

A worm out in the wild persuades Microsoft to issue another warning to install an out-of-band patch.

Friday Nov 28

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Week in Review: Foreigners - get your ID cards

As well as identity cards, Twitter and free laptops are the big stories this week.

Friday Nov 28

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Mobile fingerprinting to rollout by next year?

And the National Policing Improvement Agency would like to add as many databases to the system as possible.

Thursday Nov 27

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Video: Eugene Kaspersky outlines security threats

IT PRO speaks to Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive and founder of Kaspersky Lab.

Thursday Nov 27

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Cellcrypt brings call encryption to Windows Mobile

Companies looking to use Cellcrypt technology to protect sensitive voice calls from eavesdroppers now have a greater choice of handsets.

Thursday Nov 27

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Study: Phishing surges 240 per cent

The latest messaging statistics show the number of phishing emails sent has shot up month-on-month, with one gang looking to cash in on the credit crunch.

Thursday Nov 27

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Employees the weak link in financial sector security

A new study presents advice on how to improve information security with a change in financial sector staff awareness.

Thursday Nov 27

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UK will not get data breach notification law

Private firms will not be required to tell the ICO when they lose data.

Thursday Nov 27

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Text messages to ‘break’ stolen laptops

Lenovo introduces new security where text messages will render its stolen laptops useless to thieves.

Wednesday Nov 26

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ICO urges ‘Privacy by Design’

A report and conference aim to explore the barriers to widespread uptake of privacy enhancing technologies, and their design into plans and projects.

Wednesday Nov 26

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    Latest Security Features

How to be a successful online fraudster

Ever wanted to know how easy it is to be an identity thief and earn a fortune? IT PRO reveals all…

26 Nov 2008

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What you need to know about ID cards

Whether you back the looming ID system or not, here's what you need to know about government plans to create an identity database.

25 Nov 2008

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Lessons to learn from a year of data breaches

In the year since the HMRC data breach, many more have been made public – here’s a roundup of 11 lessons (we should have) learned.

17 Nov 2008

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Q&A: DNS inventor Paul Mockapetris

Four months after serious flaws in the internet’s addressing system were proven, its inventor is looking beyond the threats to help bolster web security.

14 Nov 2008

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Computer Security

Is the password ill-equipped for the modern world?

It’s been around since pretty much the dawn of computing, but can the humble password ever again be regarded as secure?

7 Nov 2008

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Why is backing up given short shrift?

Data loss can be one of the quickest ways to bring a business to its knees. So why aren’t more people concerned about keeping their files safe and secure?

29 Oct 2008

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    Blogs

Dave F

Downsizing the aged rellies

3 Dec 2008

Sorry, I haven't blogged for a bit (I'm sure you were hanging on my every word).  I have been up to my eyes helping clear out some aged relatives' house. These guys (...)

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Spode

What makes a netbook?

3 Dec 2008

A netbook that takes longer than 30 seconds to boot is not a netbook. Not everyone agrees with that, but I do strongly believe it to be a defining feature that separates (...)

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Simon Bisson & Mary Branscombe

The Cold Fusion Renaissance

3 Dec 2008

Most years you'll see an "is Cold Fusion dead?" article. Like the infamous bad penny that keeps turning up it's a meme that just won't die. So if it's a story we keep seeing, (...)

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    Latest Security Reviews

Fortinet FortiGate-3810A

Rating: 4

An enterprise UTM appliance that’s big on features, performance and expansion potential, but is it good value as well?

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    Specials

The Guide

SONY EXCLUSIVE

Sony VAIO Z21

In the latest of our exclusive insights into the VAIO range; Tim Danton takes a look at the ultraportable Z21.

 
The Guide

Business notebooks: the guide

The Video Guide

We explain how to make wireless work for your business, how to manage a mobile fleet and how to secure notebooks on the move!

 
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