Stewart Mitchell

Recent articles by Stewart Mitchell

Facebook snaps up "dumb phone" development firm

Facebook snaps up "dumb phone" development firm

Non-smartphone users targeted.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011 11:50AM Software
RIM offers JavaScript workaround for BlackBerry breach

RIM offers JavaScript workaround for BlackBerry breach

Admits security hole in operating system.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 18 2011 1:16PM Security
iPhone alarm glitch strikes again

iPhone alarm glitch strikes again

Handset owners complain that Apple still hasn't woken up to daylight-saving clock problem.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 15 2011 10:56AM Security
Campaigners close in on format shifting victory

Campaigners close in on format shifting victory

Industry forum hopes for changes in copyright law ahead of influential review
Stewart Mitchell Mar 14 2011 9:46AM Security
"Fingerprints" show who sent anonymous emails

"Fingerprints" show who sent anonymous emails

Researchers use speech recognition and data mining to finger rogue emailers.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 10 2011 9:52AM Security
Consumer awareness drives fall in online bank fraud

Consumer awareness drives fall in online bank fraud

Bank and credit-card fraud rates tumble as end users get the message on security.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 10 2011 9:48AM Security
UK asks firms to snoop for GCHQ

UK asks firms to snoop for GCHQ

Scheme would give Cheltenham watchers access to private-sector networks
Stewart Mitchell Mar 9 2011 9:53AM Security
F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

Anti-virus vendor homes in on Egypt's use of spy software.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 9 2011 9:53AM Security
Samsung targets business with Galaxy Pro

Samsung targets business with Galaxy Pro

Targets BlackBerry users.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 8 2011 1:32PM Hardware
Developer claims Google slow on malware outbreak

Developer claims Google slow on malware outbreak

Took a week to pull infected apps.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 4 2011 11:18AM Security
Developer: Google took a week to pull infected apps

Developer: Google took a week to pull infected apps

Malware outbreak left to fester despite warning from developer
Stewart Mitchell Mar 4 2011 7:29AM Security
Apple hits back in "App Store" trademark row

Apple hits back in "App Store" trademark row

Apple says Windows developer Microsoft is in no position to throw stones
Stewart Mitchell Mar 3 2011 5:54AM Software
Rival bemoans Google's "anti-spam" measures

Rival bemoans Google's "anti-spam" measures

Rival search site slams Google over original content requirement
Stewart Mitchell Feb 1 2011 10:34AM Security
Scientists show off cheap plastic touchscreen

Scientists show off cheap plastic touchscreen

Researchers aim to relieve rare earth material shortages.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 31 2011 9:03AM Hardware
LibreOffice launches first stable version of free suite

LibreOffice launches first stable version of free suite

OpenOffice spin-off ready for download.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 28 2011 2:00PM Software
Criminals switch from Microsoft to mobile platforms

Criminals switch from Microsoft to mobile platforms

Cisco report also finds boom in Apple exploits.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 25 2011 6:55AM Security
Windows update to close door on unlocking phones

Windows update to close door on unlocking phones

ChevronWP7 tool under threat.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 13 2011 1:22PM Software
Chinese auction site pulls plug on hacked iTunes accounts

Chinese auction site pulls plug on hacked iTunes accounts

Taobao responds to complaints and media exposure.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 12 2011 2:39PM Security
US to follow Bahrain with online ID scheme?

US to follow Bahrain with online ID scheme?

Could beat ID fraud, politicians claim.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 11 2011 12:52PM Security
iTunes account details on sale for 15 cents in China

iTunes account details on sale for 15 cents in China

Credit card details exposed.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 10 2011 10:00AM Security

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