In 2011, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost the British economy a total of £1.9billion, which equates to £103 for every person affected1. This wee, Internet security specialist Norton launched its new Cybercrime Index in London to help combat this issue, by tracking and warning computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world.
Discount website Couponstar has struck a partnership with Hewlett Packard to launch a ‘beforeIshop’ printer application available on selected new web connected e-All-in-One printers
Facebook attacks are becoming commoditised, with cheap toolkits providing potential cybercriminals with access to users’ Facebook accounts, according to an investigation by Websense.
Hackers recently struck the website of cosmetics firm Lush, leaving shoppers’ credit card details exposed to cyber thieves. Since then, many Lush customers have reported that their cards have been used fraudulently. Emily Gorton, staff writer for Choose.net,looks at the lessons learnt from the debacle.
SME adoption of cloud computing is on the rise, but the technology remains a mystery to most, according to the results of a new survey.
The first iPhone app enabling people to receive train tickets directly to their iPhone has launched in the UK.
Facebook is facing further controversy after allowing application developers to access users’ home addresses and mobile phone numbers as a matter of course.
Many primary and secondary schools in the UK are thought to be highly vulnerable to cyber attacks as a result of poor software patching and a lack of wider information security provision – putting pupil, employee and administrative information at risk – according to security testing specialist NGS Secure, part of NCC Group.
Internet viruses are not as deadly and prolific as you might think, according to new research from Which Computing.
It had to happen sometime. Santa’s longstanding Christmas conditioning whereby good behaviour earns presents has finally been toppled. Justin Schamotta, staff writer for Credit Card Comparison, looks at why kids need to education on the perils of credit card fruad.