Recent articles by Iain Thomson

ID thief in the doghouse after puppy scam

ID thief in the doghouse after puppy scam

It seems that identity thieves have tired of humans and are starting to target the canine world.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 4:50PM Security
Spammers move onto spreadsheets

Spammers move onto spreadsheets

The first case of a new type of spam which uses Excel spreadsheets to circulate was discovered over the weekend.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 2:37PM Security
Secunia offers free patch scanning tool

Secunia offers free patch scanning tool

Vulnerability testing firm Secunia has released the beta version of a new tool that automatically checks the patch status of 4,200 applications.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 2:28PM Security
Survey highlights new child porn danger

Survey highlights new child porn danger

A survey of 1,500 children who regularly use the internet suggests that one in 25 has been asked for a nude photograph of themselves.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 10:32AM Security
Humans take on computer in poker tournament

Humans take on computer in poker tournament

The first official poker competition between humans and computers is due to start tonight at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 6:46AM Oddware
BSA gears up for software audit push

BSA gears up for software audit push

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is gearing up for a final push to convince companies to fill in their voluntary audit forms.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 5:12PM Software
Saturn gains a moon called Frank

Saturn gains a moon called Frank

Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Saturn which they have provisionally called 'Frank'. Frank is the 60th moon discovered orbiting the gas giant, which is famous for its rings.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 12:29PM Oddware
Symantec warns of Wii flaw

Symantec warns of Wii flaw

Symantec has warned of an exploit in circulation that can crash Nintendo's Wii gaming console.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 10:57AM Security
Spammers use PDFs to beat filters

Spammers use PDFs to beat filters

Spammers are increasingly adopting PDFs as a new technique in the war against spam filters.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 10:28AM Security
Remote control flaw found in iPhone

Remote control flaw found in iPhone

A team of security researchers in the United States claims to have found a flaw in Apple's popular iPhone that would allow a hacker to take complete control of the device via Wi-Fi.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 6:48AM Security
Japanese cop puts police records on P2P network

Japanese cop puts police records on P2P network

A Japanese policeman has been fired after inadvertently leaking thousands of police records over the internet.
Iain Thomson Jul 23 2007 4:47PM Security
Boffins build 'unbeatable' draughts program

Boffins build 'unbeatable' draughts program

Scientists in Canada claim to have created a computer program that is unbeatable at the game of draughts, also known as 'checkers'.
Iain Thomson Jul 23 2007 4:45PM Software
Broadcom founder accused of 'obsession with prostitutes'

Broadcom founder accused of 'obsession with prostitutes'

Boffins at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have created a new type of glue that can adhere equally well in dry or wet conditions.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2007 5:05PM Training & Development
Boffins build super sticky glue

Boffins build super sticky glue

Geckos and mussels combine to make glue. Boffins at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have created a new type of glue that can adhere equally well in dry or wet conditions.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2007 5:02PM Hardware
Tiscali takeover triggers broadband turf war

Tiscali takeover triggers broadband turf war

Tiscali's takeover of Pipex has triggered a raft of broadband offers for UK consumers as rivals seek to poach Pipex's client base.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2007 4:57PM Telco/ISP
EU sets mobile TV standard

EU sets mobile TV standard

The European Union has picked the mobile television standard to be used across all member states.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2007 4:36PM Telco/ISP
Scots firm builds bionic hand

Scots firm builds bionic hand

'We can rebuild you', a Scottish company has unveiled a revolutionary robotic hand that could soon be available on the NHS.
Iain Thomson Jul 19 2007 2:59PM Hardware
O2 admits defeat with i-mode

O2 admits defeat with i-mode

Closed system attracted just 260,000 users. Mobile operator O2 is to axe its i-mode phone service after less than two years.
Iain Thomson Jul 19 2007 12:33PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft gives details on Xbox 360 flaws

Microsoft gives details on Xbox 360 flaws

Microsoft has revealed details about the problems suffered by its Xbox 360 consoles, and the reasons for its recent warranty extension.
Iain Thomson Jul 19 2007 11:21AM Hardware
iPhone 'may never be secure'

iPhone 'may never be secure'

Apple's new iPhone may never be secure, according to an encryption expert who believes that the device is "too powerful".
Iain Thomson Jul 19 2007 6:51AM Security

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