TOP STORY Posted at 5:00PM, 9th May 2008
Four bugs to be fixed as part of its monthly patching cycle, with three rated 'critical' and affecting a wide range of software. Read more
Posted at 4:01PM, 9th May 2008Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless, and a new botnet king is crowned. Read more
Posted at 3:19PM, 9th May 2008McAfee reveal details on what it calls the most significant malware outbreak since 2005, as peer-to-peer networks look under threat. Read more
Posted at 11:33AM, 9th May 2008The city council confirms faith in CCTV with order to upgrade analogue surveillance technology in line with network IP migrations plans. Read more
Posted at 5:02PM, 8th May 2008Research by Marshal claims the last two months have seen the botnet Srizbi dramatically growing in threat. Read more
Posted at 4:07PM, 8th May 2008In its biannual report the IPS has estimated that the cost of the ID card scheme has risen by nearly a third. Read more
Posted at 1:27PM, 8th May 2008Following the success of a voice analysis pilot project to combat benefit fraud, the government has announced more funding. Read more
Posted at 4:23PM, 7th May 2008Transaction costs are cut and customer service improved following the roll-out of card payment solution throughout all Whitbread businesses Read more
Posted at 9:24AM, 7th May 2008Internet security firm Finjan discovers that over 1.4GB of data from individuals, businesses and organisations is being hosted on a Crimeserver Read more
Posted at 6:22PM, 6th May 2008Yahoo Search users will see websites at risk and hopefully avoid those which are definitely compromised, thanks to a new partnership announced today. Read more
Posted at 3:53PM, 6th May 2008As a new phishing scam is revealed, it seems that the more Google's market share grows, the more profitable it is for criminals to target the company and its users. Read more
Posted at 2:42PM, 6th May 2008Research into the Summary Care Record programme shows that benefits are overshadowed by issues of trust and complicated technical systems. Read more
Posted at 5:54PM, 2nd May 2008This week we discuss rampaging mug-smashing robots, plans by PC makers to keep selling Windows XP, we look at who the IT industry voted for in the London elections and a crackdown on data access at HM Revenue and Customs. Read more
Posted at 2:27PM, 2nd May 2008IT PRO 'celebrates' the 30th anniversary of the first spam email, and looks at how the flood is unlikely to end any time soon. Read more
Posted at 12:14PM, 2nd May 2008Microsoft has trouble with XP and SQL, HMRC staff are snoops, bloggers speak up on elections and robots learn to carry mugs. Read more
Posted at 4:04PM, 1st May 2008Leading IT body highlights government's failings and advises on how to regain the public's trust. Read more
Posted at 3:33PM, 1st May 2008Malicious software removal tools have cut down Storm botnet numbers, but does this simply mean that criminals will migrate to new threats? Read more
Posted at 12:05PM, 1st May 2008Hundreds of Revenue and Customs staff have been disciplined or fired for accessing sensitive data without permission. Read more
Posted at 2:49PM, 30th Apr 2008Secure and VMware have announced that they will offer embedded security for virtualised environments. Read more
Posted at 10:35AM, 29th Apr 2008A new report by the European Commission has recognised that payments fraud online is on the rise and pledged to do more to promote technology protection measures, as well as enforce related legislation and raise consumer awareness. Read more
Posted at 5:51PM, 28th Apr 2008The company insists that there were no vulnerabilities specific to Windows which could have allowed a massive database attack affecting over half a million web pages. Read more
Posted at 12:18PM, 28th Apr 2008Surf brand looks to deduplication for backup and disaster recover for 57 terabytes of data across five European sites. Read more
Posted at 4:28PM, 25th Apr 2008All the rest of the big stories from one of Europe's biggest security conferences. Read more
Posted at 2:50PM, 25th Apr 2008SanDisk divulges details of a new USB flash memory stick which could quick and easily virtualise the corporate desktop without the need to be online. Read more
Posted at 12:22PM, 25th Apr 2008This week, IT PRO brought you all the news and reports from the Infosec 2008 show, as well as coverage of a rather timely data breach, the Eee PC's expansion, and more. Read more
Posted at 1:24PM, 24th Apr 2008Data breaches and cost savings are causing IT departments in public sector organisations to realign their IT priorities for this year, but mobility and flexibility compound concerns, according to new survey results juts released. Read more
Posted at 12:40PM, 24th Apr 2008More than half of businesses have suffered data breaches in the last year, with the law now making encryption a necessity. Read more
Posted at 11:24AM, 24th Apr 2008A surprise change to the Infosec schedule sees a top Met Police officer outline how the new Police Central e-crime Unit will work - and how much money it will need. Read more
Posted at 10:09AM, 24th Apr 2008A report from Sophos has shown the staggering spread of compromised sites, and said that Mac users can no longer assume they're safe. Read more
Posted at 10:08AM, 24th Apr 2008Coder claims in court that he was hired by the media giant to develop hacking software, but denies using it to target a rival broadcaster. Read more
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