Millions in UK lack basic online skills
About 16 million people in the UK lack basic online skills- a new survey suggests.The report, conducted by consultancy firm Booz & Company, defines basic…
Dangers of Twitter- nine fined for naming rape victim
Nine people have each been told to pay £624 to a woman raped by footballer Ched Evans after they admitted naming her on Twitter.Further to…
New social media warning from hiring professionals
Beware- hiring practices within many modern organisations today are placing greater emphasis on the social networking presence of candidates.Dyenamic Solutions has long been said that…
UK’s first 4G pricing plans announced
The UK’s first G4 mobile operator EE has announced the prices for it’s new service.The firm’s cheapest contract will be £36 per month with no…
UK businesses optimistic about overseas expansion
UK businesses are optimistic about the prospects for overseas expansion according to accountants BDO.Some 78% of the 100 UK firms surveyed expected revenue from foreign…
GCHQ recruiting Generation Xbox for spy jobs
Up to 100 members of “Generation Xbox” will be offered a career by GCHQ security services under a scheme announced by Foreign Secretary William Hague.The…
US prepares first use cyber strike
Cyber strikes could inflict as much damage on the US as the physical attacks on 11 September 2001- the US defence secretary has warned.Leon Panetta…
Telecom regulator gets tough with record £800,000 fine for premium phone line
The regulator for premium rate telehone lines has imposed a record fine on a company that runs competitions in national newspapers.Churchcastle Limited was fined £800,000…
Google shares suspended after PPC sales plummet
Trading in Google’s shares were suspended yesterday after the company released bad sales and profits figures early by mistake.The search company’s stocks crashed by as…
NHS viruses and bugs widespread in medical technology
Medical technology has been found to be infected by computer viruses and malware according to health and security experts.They fear that the virus infections could…