Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Grum worm spreads as IE7 'beta'

Grum worm spreads as IE7 'beta'

Spammed worm catches users who do not keep up with the news.
Iain Thomson Apr 3 2007 11:28AM Security
Students sue over plagiarism software

Students sue over plagiarism software

Two students are suing anti-plagiarism software company Turnitin for US$900,000 after the company copied their papers to use in its code.
Iain Thomson Apr 2 2007 10:12AM Software
Sentences for online criminals 'derisory'

Sentences for online criminals 'derisory'

Information Commissioner demands tougher sentencing for cyber-thieves.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2007 2:09PM Security
Cheesemaker shows the whey with cheddar-cam

Cheesemaker shows the whey with cheddar-cam

Fans tune in to webcam to watch cheese mature.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2007 2:00PM Oddware
Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Free Software Federation threatens to cut company off.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2007 11:58AM Software
TI builds projector into mobile

TI builds projector into mobile

For the road warrior who has everything.
Iain Thomson Mar 29 2007 12:08PM Telco/ISP
PlayStation 3 owners robbed in seconds

PlayStation 3 owners robbed in seconds

Grand Theft Console hits mean streets of Walthamstow.
Iain Thomson Mar 29 2007 12:02PM Security
Education failing to fight phishing

Education failing to fight phishing

More integrated approach needed to stop theft.
Iain Thomson Mar 28 2007 10:32AM Security
Experts rubbish two-factor authentication

Experts rubbish two-factor authentication

Technology will not cut phishing, e-Crime Congress hears.
Iain Thomson Mar 28 2007 10:27AM Security
EBay pulls Apple iPhone auction

EBay pulls Apple iPhone auction

Online auction house eBay has pulled a sale of six iPhones from its site, saying that it is not confident that the seller can deliver within 30 days.
Iain Thomson Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Hardware
Spam emails push porn Trojan

Spam emails push porn Trojan

Experts are warning of new emails being spammed out purporting to offer recipients free access to pornography.
Iain Thomson Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Security
Malware spreading via Skype

Malware spreading via Skype

Beware URLs bearing gifts.
Iain Thomson Mar 26 2007 12:07PM Security
Online 'pharmacy' sells killer drugs

Online 'pharmacy' sells killer drugs

The danger of buying drugs over the internet was highlighted after a Canadian woman died when she took pills laced with radioactive materials.
Iain Thomson Mar 26 2007 9:07AM Oddware
Man commits suicide on webcam

Man commits suicide on webcam

Police fail to revive Telford man.
Iain Thomson Mar 26 2007 9:07AM Oddware
Network techie 'loses' US$38bn fund

Network techie 'loses' US$38bn fund

Thank goodness for paper records.
Iain Thomson Mar 26 2007 9:07AM Networking
Yahoo appoints click fraud tsar

Yahoo appoints click fraud tsar

Legal eagle battles online crime.
Iain Thomson Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Training & Development
Apple parody ad author comes clean

Apple parody ad author comes clean

1984 anti-Hillary Clinton ad creator admits role.
Iain Thomson Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Oddware
PlayStation 3 fans queue for 72 hours

PlayStation 3 fans queue for 72 hours

Fans of Sony's PlayStation 3 gaming console have been camping out in Virgin Megastore in London since Wednesday for a chance to get their hands on the new console at midnight.
Iain Thomson Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Hardware
Firefox users urged to update

Firefox users urged to update

New versions of browser fix several flaws.
Iain Thomson Mar 22 2007 11:55AM Security
British soldiers stay cool on the battlefield

British soldiers stay cool on the battlefield

New cooling vests could cut deaths.
Iain Thomson Mar 22 2007 10:55AM Hardware

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