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New Facebook privacy tools
Facebook announced it is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.
Latest Security News
UPDATED: BT drops Phorm, investors follow
As BT steps back from behavioural advertising plans, Phorm stays confident while investors falter.
McAfee mess as anti-virus attacks brings down PCs
Enterprise systems running McAfee anti-virus were caught in a false-positive debacle.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Facebook trials new privacy tools
Facebook has announced it is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.
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.
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.
Chinese internet filter 'only a matter of time'
Controversial internet filtering system Green Dam looks only to have been delayed.
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.
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.
Data breaches worry recession hit world of finance
Financial professionals are concerned that data breaches hurt more during an economic downturn.
Government 'timid and slow' on cybersecurity
Business and government need to better understand the importance of network security, a new report has claimed.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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 (...)
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.
Blogs
Would James Bond have had a Facebook account?
Mozilla CEO says it’s too soon for the next Google
Is Microsoft right to launch free security software?
Latest Security Reviews
HP BladeSystem c3000 review: blade server
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Latest Videos in Security
Video: Mobile security threats and Mac complacency
PlayPart two: Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive and founder of Kaspersky Lab, talks about the increasing security threats mobile users are facing.
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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.
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Securing Data on Your Notebook
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The Ultimate Blackberry Guide
The BlackBerry has changed mobile communications forever.
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