iPad Mini unveiled by Apple in small tablet market battle
Apple has unveiled its widely anticipated 7.9 inch (20.1cm) tablet, the iPad Mini.The device, which is 0.3 inch thick and weighs 0.68lbs (0.3kg), was announced…
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…
Snoopers Charter Communications Bill will uncover wrong targets warns data watchdog
Plans to monitor all Britons’ online activity risk uncovering “incompetent criminals and accidental anarchists” rather than serious offenders, the Information Commissioner has warned.Ministers want to…
Google’s personal data privacy policy rethink demanded by EU
Google has been told by the EU to change the way it gathers personal data information if it is to avoid “high risks to 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…
OFT cracks down on leading online retailers
In a crackdown on leading online retailers the Office of Fair Trading has found that more than a third could be breaking UK consumer laws.A…
Alan Turing’s legacy praised by GCHQ boss
GCHQ director Iain Lobban has said there were “enduring lessons” to be drawn from the work of Alan Turing.In a rare public speech the intelligence…