New number spoofing scam warning by fraudsters
A new smartphone scam – known as number spoofing – is getting millions of pounds for fraudsters consumers are being warned. Financial Fraud Action UK…
The dangers of the Connected Home
The Internet of Things (IoT) lets us communicate and connect via a myriad of different technologies. The IoT promises to let stuff, devices and gadgets…
UK online spending up by 16% according to Ofcom
UK shoppers’ online spending increased on average by 16% per person in 2012 compared to 2011- according to the latest data from Ofcom.The figures show…
Vodafone reports half year profits of £1.5billion in tough conditions
Vodafone has reported a half year pre-tax profit of £1.5 billion as it announced that trading in Europe remained “very tough at present”.Chief executive Vittorio…
Blackberry reports £603 million second quarter loss
Blackberry has reported a second quarter net loss of £603 million following a slump in sales. The company warned investors last week that it would…
Blackberry sold for £2.93 billion to it’s largest shareholder
Struggling smartphone maker Blackberry has agreed in principle to be sold to a consortium led by Fairfax Financial for £2.93 billion.Blackberry said in statement that…
GCHQ and NSA spy on smartphones
GCHQ and the US National Security Agency (NSA) is reported have cracked the security codes which protect data on iPhones, Blackberries and Android devices. German…
Vodafone sells US mobile phone Verizon stake
Vodafone has sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to US telecoms group Verizon Communications in one of the biggest deals in corporate history.The £84…
Google’s Android accounts for 79% of phone malware
79% of malicious attacks on mobiles in 2012 occurred on devices running Google’s Android operating system, US authorities have said.Public information website Public Intelligence published…
Nuisance calls must be stopped says ICO
The data protection regulator has called for more powers to stop companies making nuisance calls, after fining a firm that broke the rules.Tameside Energy Services,…